OLCHS Embraces Social Media

Oak Lawn Community High School adopted two new ways to share what’s happening around the school: Facebook and Twitter.  Student Activity Secretary Jill Malkowski enjoys updating the Facebook page with pictures, alumni events, athletic events, student achievements, and all things Spartan.  Be sure to “Like” our page.  Twitter is gaining popularity as well.  “There are several sports, clubs, activities and groups, such as softball, girls’ cross country, boys’ basketball and the OLCHS counselors, utilizing Twitter this year,” said head softball coach Brian Frangella. “It’s great because coaches and sponsors can pass along information to students regarding activities, coaches can praise players for solid efforts, and they can generally make the student body more aware of what is going on in the school. I really think it helps celebrate the successes of the OLCHS students and allows coaches to interact with students on a level with which they are comfortable. We had to move into the 21st Century to keep up with these young people and their methods of communication.”

According to Assistant Principal Joseph McCurdy, “Facebook (Oak Lawn Community High School) https://www.facebook.com/OLCHS.Spartans and Twitter (@OLCHSNews) are just two of the upcoming technology tools designed to engage parents, students, staff and community members into the school’s communication network. The school expects to release a mobile app by the first of the year. The app will provide easy access to school documents and event information from mobile devices such as iPhones and android devices.  Additionally, the Skyward Family Access interface will soon be used to share more parent-related information and highlight upcoming school events.”