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OAK PRAIRIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. B's Updates

Dear OP Families,

End of Quarter 1 is Friday, October 16th.  Report Card Grades will be ready in Powerschool on Wednesday, October 21st after school.

Math team Begins October 20th in room 20 after school.

It is the LAST week for the Socktober Drive!

🤝 Service Learning & Collection Drives

  • Socktober (October 1st – 16th): We are collecting new socks to donate to individuals in need.
  • Bags of Hope Food Drive (October 19th – 31st): We are collecting non-perishable food items to support a local food pantry that feeds families in our community.

🎨 October Spirit Days

Show your school spirit and support key awareness campaigns by dressing up on the following days:

  • Wednesday, 10/14: Pink Out Day
  • Wednesday, 10/21 – Unity Day: Wear Orange
  • October 26th – 30th – Red Ribbon Spirit Week: Celebrating and committing to a drug-free lifestyle (see flyer below for daily theme details).

💬 Family Discussion Starters for This Week

  1. Cyber Safety: Talk with your child about online gaming, especially Roblox. Does your child play, and do they know how to stay safe online? Join us for our upcoming Cyber Safety presentation on Oct 19th from 6-7:30 pm to learn more about potential risks and how to help keep your children safe in online gaming environments.

A promotional flyer for a 'Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe' presentation by Detective Richard Wistocki, hosted by Will County School District 92 on October 19th, 2026.

A cartoon bulldog wearing a pink shirt with "D92" and holding pink pom-poms for Pink Out Day on October 14.

Test Re-take Policy at OP

Test Retake Form: Click here to Print Form

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. You must complete all parts of this document for credit and YOU MUST ATTACH THE ORIGINAL TEST TO THIS FORM with test corrections. 
  2. When you are finished, hand this document AND YOUR TEST to the teacher and have a conversation about what needs to be completed before taking the retake.

We had a conversation on __________ and decided that the following things need to be attached to this before you can do a retake: 

  1. Schedule a time with your teacher to turn in work and retake the assessment.

Fill out all the information boxes completely.

Your Name

Class Period

Name Summative

Remember:

  • Let your teacher know the day you will be going to SOS to retake the test so that the test can be waiting for you with the SOS teacher. 
  • You are not eligible to retake a test if you have not completed the above work. 
  • Students must complete additional learning opportunities and turn in any missing work prior to re-test or corrections.  

Questions to answer:

  1. Which part did you struggle with the most on this test?  (ex: memorizing the material, applying what you learned, comprehension of material) 
  2. What is one thing you can do differently so that you produce better work on the next test? (For example: take better notes, make sure my notes are organized better,  create flashcards, review my notes each night for 10 minutes, ask a parent/family member/friend to quiz me using my study guide or flashcards, etc.)

 

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________

A flyer inviting students to join the OP Robotics Club on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:00 in Room 164.

Homework Help

A poster with mathematical formulas in the background and bold text that reads, JOIN MATH TEAM!! FIRST PRACTICE IS TUESDAY OCTOBER 20TH ROOM 20.

A poster for Oak Prairie boys basketball tryouts on Monday, October 19th and Tuesday, October 20th, featuring a bulldog mascot and basketball.

Boy's Basketball Tryouts

Try-outs will be held on the following dates:

Monday Oct. 19th

6th/7th Grade = 2:30 - 4:15

8th Grade = 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Tuesday Oct. 20th

6th/7th Grade = 2:30 - 4:15

8th Grade = 2:30 - 4:15

 

*A practice schedule and other information will be handed out to the kids that make the team at the end of tryouts.*  

 *The teams usually consist of 10-12 boys*

The boys currently have a 22 game schedule and will be expected to practice almost every day after school when we do not have a game.  (Mon - Friday) The practice time slots are 2:30 - 4:15 or 4:15 - 6.  The times change if the girls have a home game and we will have to work around those games.  We also practice around 4 times during Christmas break.  There are also two weekends (November) in the beginning of the season that we play on Saturday.  Regionals at the end of January/beginning of February are on a Saturday as well.  Regionals are mandatory.

Click the following links for each grade level to sign your son up for tryouts:

8th = 8th Grade Sign-up

7th = 7th Grade Sign-up

You can go onto https://schools.snap.app/oakprairiejh to find the schedule and any other announcements.  

Before tryouts you must have a current and up-to-date physical on file with the school nurse or bring one with you to tryouts.  I will be checking the dates you list before tryouts.  If it is not current, your son will have to sit and watch or go home.  Do not bring a basketball.  We provide all the basketballs.  If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact one of the coaches below..

 

6th/7th graders

Mr. Manning (pmanning@d92.org)

8th graders 

Mr. Wedewer (swedewer@d92.org)

A colorful Unity Day poster features the text 'UNITY DAY 10/21' and 'WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE FOR KINDNESS ACCEPTANCE INCLUSION' with hands forming a heart.

Oak Prairie Sports information poster with a bulldog mascot and details on athletic information, schedules, and physical requirements.

Athletics

Find Athletic Information on Oak Prairie's Athletics Page. (Click here)

Find Schedules on Oak Prairie's SNAP Mobile website Oak Prairie Athletics Schedules (Click here)

All athletes must have a current physical from within the last 13 months to be eligible to participate in any athletic teams at Oak Prairie.

OP Athletic Schedules & Info

A group of young people are focused on their smartphones, with hands holding devices in the foreground.

OP Wireless Communication Policy

Oak Prairie's Wireless Communication Policy is as follows:

Personal electronic devices, including but not limited to cell phones and smart watches, are permitted at school. They must be turned off and kept out of sight during the school day. Personal electronic device usage is allowed outside of the school day and other times authorized by school personnel.

OP students should keep wireless devices in their locked lockers!

Our policy helps with the following:

  • Reduce classroom distractions.
  • Increase student engagement and learning.
  • Support students' mental health and social development.
  • Provides teachers with clearer support.

OP policy aligns well to new law passed by the Illinois Legislature that will take effect 27-28 school year that requires each district to have a wireless communication plan to eliminate use during academic hours.

Student Lunch Procedures

Each morning, students choose either a hot lunch or yogurt lunch during homeroom. Lunches are prepared based on this count, so students should plan to keep their original choice.

Free & Reduced-Price Meals:

District 92 encourages all families to apply annually for free or reduced-price meals. Applications are available at www.d92.org. For assistance, contact Diana Goldstein at 815-838-8031 ext. 1110.

Student ID Cards:

Students must have their school ID to purchase lunch and à la carte items. Students without an ID may still receive a hot lunch but cannot purchase à la carte items and will receive lunch after other students have been served. (New Policy to encourage students to have ID's and be responsible) The first replacement ID is free; additional replacements cost $5.

Lunch Accounts:

Lunch purchases are deducted from a student's meal account. Families are encouraged to monitor balances through www.MySchoolBucks.com or the MySchoolBucks app and sign up for low-balance notifications. Students with a negative balance may receive a lunch but cannot purchase à la carte items.

Payment Options:

  • Online: Pay by credit/debit card at www.MySchoolBucks.com (a $3.75 convenience fee applies per transaction).
  • Cash or Check: Send payments in a sealed envelope labeled "School Lunch" with the student's name, ID number, grade/teacher, and payment amount. Checks should be made payable to Will County District 92. Students should give payments to their homeroom teacher in the morning.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Nutritional Director, Michelle McGuire, at 815-838-8031 x1131.