District 113A Extracurricular Program Information
Oakwood/RV Clubs
Oakwood Art Club
Cost: $75
Grades 1-2
Contact: Cassiopeia Stehlik-Barry
Click here to sign up for Oakwood Art Club--Closed
We are proud to offer ART CLUB to 1st and 2nd graders this Spring! During ART CLUB we will be using mixed media to work on 2D and 3D art once a week. Please note if there are two sessions each week they will be the same lesson. Please only sign up once a week. Each session will have 20 students. Let’s be creative!
Oakwood Art Club will meet Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30.
The Tuesday session will start 1/29 and end 5/7.
The Thursday session will start 1/31 and ends 5/9.
Oakwood Early Act Club Boys and Girls Grades 1 and 2
Contact: Danielle Arendt or Anita Dominic
Early Act is a club for first and second graders at Oakwood that is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lemont-Homer Glen. Students volunteer their time and talents for worthwhile causes that impact individuals at the school, community, and worldwide levels. Students are encouraged to be helpful and caring citizens through character building activities and leadership opportunities.
The club meets for an hour after school twice a month.
If interested in joining, students should complete the paper application that will be distributed in September.
Due to size constraints, only two students from a classroom will be accepted.
There is no registration fee for this club.
Please contact Danielle Arendt or Anita Dominic with any questions.
Oakwood K-2 Sign Language Club
Cost: $50
Contact: TBD
Beginners' club where students learn to use sign language and communicate with sign language with their deaf and hard of hearing peers.
Students learn sign language through games, conversations and other fun activities.
This club meets once a week on Mondays from 3:30-4:30.
Oakwood Boys and Girls 2nd Grade Choir--Winter/Spring--Closed
Cost: $50
Contact: Micah Brandhandler
This choir is combined with the 3rd grade choir. Students learn to sing a variety of songs together as a group.
Choir will meet on Tuesdays beginning January 15th and will continue through May. Possible performances include the Oakwood art show, OW/RVmusicals, and area nursing homes.
Choir meets once a week after school for an hour.
Oakwood Fit Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 1-2
Cost: $50
Contact: Joe Tomasek
This club will meet after school for one hour on Tuesday or Thursday from 3:30-4:30 and will run two sessions: Fall (Aug.-Dec.) and Spring (Jan.-May).
Click this link to sign up for Oakwood Fit Club Spring session
Students will participate in a variety of health and fitness games to help teach important health and wellness concepts. All activities will have a fun twist to teach students differnt ways to improve their health. Club will meet in the gym at Oakwood after school for one hour.
River Valley Art Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Amanda Borchert
This club will meet after school for one hour on Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 and will run two sessions: Fall (Aug.-Dec.) and Spring (Jan.-May).
Click this link to sign up for RV Art Club Spring session
Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the arts through a variety of activities.
Limit of 30 participants per session.
River Valley Board Game Club Boys and Girls Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Michelle Rakoczy
Learn and play popular board games in this casual, after school club. Members will learn an array of games and have fun with their peers. This club meets once a week on Thursday’s until 4:30. This club is open to 3rd- 5th graders.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
River Valley Book Club Boys and Girls Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Mary Hately
Book club will meet approximately once a week on Thursdays for 25 sessions after school for an hour. Book club members will read a varitey of books, discuss books, complete projects and create their own books.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
River Valley Boys and Girls 3rd Grade Choir--Winter/Spring--Closed
Cost: $50
Contact: Micah Brandhandler
This choir is combined with the 2nd grade choir. Students learn to sing a variety of songs together as a group.
Choir will meet on Tuesdays beginning January 15th and will continue through May. Possible performances include the Oakwood art show, OW/RVmusicals, and area nursing homes.
Choir meets once a week after school for an hour.
River Valley 4th and 5th Grade Band
Cost: $250
Contact: Frank Alongi
Students will learn to play a musical instrument, as well as perform within large and small ensembles in various performance environments.
Students will meet after school at River Valley two times a week on Tuesday and Wednesday for at least an hour. Schedule and calendar will be released soon.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
River Valley 4th and 5th Grade Choir
Cost: $50
Contact: Allyson Zeyen
Students in 4th and 5th grade will meet once a week on Thursdays after school for an hour.
Students will participate in district level performances several times during the school year.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
River Valley 4th and 5th Grade Intramurals
Cost: $50 per session
Contact: Joe Targosz and Joseph Tomasek
This club will meet after school for one hour on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 and will run two sessions: Fall (Aug.-Dec.) and Spring (Jan.-May).
Click this link to sign up for RV Intramurals' Spring Session
Students will meet after school on Mondays at River Valley.
Students will build skills in a variety of seasonal activities, including, but not limited to soccer, football, basketball and baseball.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
River Valley
Cross Country Running Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $40
Contact: Joe Targosz
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Students will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the fall session for an hour after school.
This club is for students who enjoy running or want to prepare for Cross Country at Old Quarry and beyond.
One or two practice meets may be scheduled with the Old Quarry cross country team depending on schedule.
River Valley Percussion Ensemble 5th Grade Boys and Girls
Fall and Spring Sessions
Cost: $50
Contact: Allyson Zeyen
Click here to sign up for the RV 5th Grade Percussion--Spring Session
Students in the RV Percussion Ensemble will perform a variety of group percussion repertoire. While the main focus of the ensemble will be West African style drumming, we will also explore other genres and percussion instruments including xylophones and metallophones. Students will perform for their families at the end of their session. This program will run for 12 sessions on Mondays after school for one hour. Limited to 14 participants.
River Valley E-Scrapbooking Club Boys and Girls Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Laura Hodge
Students will learn to create memory books using print materials and e-scrapbooks using their chromebooks.
E-Scrapbooking club will meet on Thursdays after school for an hour for 25 sessions beginning September 20, 2018.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
River Valley Garden Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Joanne Mitchell and Rebecca Gallico
The Gardening Club will meet in the fall and spring on Mondays after school. The club sponsors will work out calendar details with parents.
The Garden club will meet for an hour after school on Mondays from 3:30-4:30. The purpose of the garden club is to expose the students to the process of gardening from planting the seeds to harvesting the vegetables. Students will be working with soil and gardening tools and planting in the garden beds at River Valley.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
River Valley MakerSpace
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $75
Contact: Kelli Casey and Catherine Morgan
This club will meet after school for one hour on Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 and will run two sessions: Fall (Aug.-Dec.) and Spring (Jan.-May).
Click on this link to sign up for the Spring session of Makerspace
This club is designed for students in 3rd through 5th grades. Students will be able to “tinker” with different tools to create STEAM projects.
Activities include Coding, Electronics, Chemistry, and Building Projects.
Students are encouraged to explore, research, collect data, and collaborate on projects of their choosing.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
River Valley
Random Acts of Kindness Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Becca Taylor
The Random Acts of Kindness club will meet on Mondays after school for one hour. The purpose of the club is to give students an opportunity to participate in various community service activities and support RV staff and students through various activities. RAK will meet for 25 sessions throughout the course of the school year.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
River Valley Sign Language Club
Beginner Level I
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $45
Contact: Claudia Longino
For any student wishing to understand, learn, practice and have fun with American Sign Language.
Sign Language Club will meet on Mondays for one hour after school.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
River Valley Sign Language Club Intermediate Level II
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $45
Contact: TBD
For any student wishing to advance their general knowledge and have fun with American Sign Language.
Sign Language Club will meet on Thursdays for one hour after school.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
River Valley Spanish Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Michelle Watson and Claudia Longino
Students are introduced to and will learn a foriegn language in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
The club will meet on Tuesdays after school for an hour. This club will meet for 25 sessioins. More information will be given by the sponsors.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
RV Yoga Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Krystina Borowski
This club will meet after school for one hour on Thursday from 3:30-4:30 and will run two sessions: Fall (Aug.-Dec.) and Spring (Jan.-May).
The Spring session is full.
Students will practice the art of yoga with physical postures, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Yoga helps develop mind and body awareness, builds concentration and focus, enhances physical strength, and refines balance and coordination. This club is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
Students will meet on Thursday from 3:30-4:30PM. Students will need to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle. They should dress comfortably.
Limit of 15 students per session.
Old Quarry Programs
Old Quarry Art Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Jean Dorrance
Art Club will meet most Tuesdays after school until 3:30.
Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the arts through a variety of activities including but not limited to ceramics, drawing and paintings. Art Club will be collaborating with the high school art club at various times this year.
The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, after school for all participants.
After the first meeting, students may be divided into 2 sessions--Fall (6th grade) and Winter/Spring (7th and 8th grades).
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry Badminton Club Girls and Boys in Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Olivia Mattingly
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Do you enjoy playing badminton? Give this sport a chance! Students will have an opportunity to learn about the sport including rules, strategy and skills. Weekly practice will help prepare the students for the brand new sport at LHS. Guest coaches, high school players and prior player may join our practices to enhance the experience.
The Badminton Club will meet once a week at the Core from 2:30-3:30 from September to February.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry Boys Baseball Grades 6-8
Cost: $195
Contact: William Murphy
The Old Quarry baseball team will play up to 10 games during the course of the season before the state series begins. Practicies after school at Bambrick Park from 2:45-4:00.
Only students who make the team are required to register and pay the fee.
Old Quarry Boys Basketball Club
Grade 6
Cost: $125
Contact: Dennis Kennedy
This club is for both beginners and experienced players. Minimum of five games will be played against area schools. This club is not part of the SDEAA conference. Practices after school 2 or 3 times per week. Practice times will alternate between a 2:30 or 4:30 start time. Some practices may take place at the Core.
Season runs from mid-October to winter break.
This club will be limited to 20 participants.
Old Quarry Boys JV Basketball Grades 6-7
Cost: $205
Contact: Brian Holdman
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse prior to tryout date.
Click on the link below to sign up for tryouts.
Tryouts will take place on Monday, October 15th and Tuesday, October 16th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Main/Small Gym.
Season consists of 10 conference games from Mid/late October until mid December.
All games start at 4:15 p.m.
Practice will begin after tryouts are complete. Practices are held daily from 2:30-4 p.m. after school in the main gym or the Core.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Only those students who make the team through the tryout process need to pay and register.
Old Quarry Girls JV Basketball Grades 6-7
Cost: $205
Contact: Alyssa Hansen
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse prior to tryout date.
Click the link below to sign up for tryouts.
Tryouts will take place on Monday, October 15th and Tuesday, October 16th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Main/Small Gym.
Season consists of 10 conference games from Mid/late October until mid December.
All games start at 4:15 p.m.
Practice will begin after tryouts are complete. Practices are held daily from 2:30-4 p.m. after school in the main gym or the Core.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Only those students who make the team through the tryout process need to register and pay .
Old Quarry Varsity Boys Basketball Grades 7-8
Cost: $205
Contact: Brian Holdman
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse prior to tryout date.
Tryouts will take place Thursday, October 11th and Friday, October 12th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Main/Small Gym.
Click the link below to sign up for tryouts:
Season consists of approximately 12 conference games from mid January until mid March. In addition we will participate in the Emil Tournament at LHS.
All conference games start at 4:15 p.m. Tournament dates/times are TBA.
Practice will begin after tryouts are complete. Practices are held daily from 2:30-4 p.m. after school in the main gym or the Core.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Only those students who make the team through the tryout process need to register and pay .
Old Quarry Varsity Girls Basketball Grades 7-8
Cost: $205
Contact: Alyssa Hansen
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse prior to tryout date.
Tryouts will take place Thursday, October 11th and Friday, October 12th from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Main/Small Gym.
Click the link below to sign up for tryouts:
Season consists of approximately 12 conference games from mid January until mid March. In addition we will participate in the Emil Tournament at LHS.
All conference games start at 4:15 p.m. Tournament dates/times are TBA.
Practice will begin after tryouts are complete. Practices are held daily from 2:30 -4 p.m. after school in the main gym or the Core.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Only those students who make the team through the tryout process need to register and pay .
OQ Board Game Club
Cost: $75
Contact: Sonya Raymond
Click here to sign up for board game club
Board game club will promote a variety of different skills that are essential in the formative years. Social, creative, logic, pattern recognition, imagination, and above all good sportsmanship will be improved through a variety of board games in the club.
Club is from 2:30-4:00 for 13 sessions on Thursday and 1 Friday Club per month. Contact Mrs. Raymond for more information.
Thursday Dates: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 25
Friday Dates: TBD
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry Bowlng Club Boys and Girls Grades 6-8
Cost: $150
Contact: Cyndi Picciola
Click here to sign up for bowling club
Bowling club is for both the beginner bowler and those with more experience. Practice will take place on most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school at Strike and Spare located at 811 Northern Drive, Lockport. Students will be bussed to the bowling center but must be picked up by family by 5:30 p.m. Strike and Spare will provide shoes and use of a bowling ball. Practices will start in early February.
Bowlers must qualify in order to participate in tournaments, regionals, sectionals and state series.
Old Quarry Brass Ensemble
Cost: $100
Contact: Frank Alongi
Students will enhance and further the musicianship and quality our our band program through this additional avenue to challenge themselves. Students will cultivate an envrionment of community through music and art.
Contact Mr. Alongi for more information.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry Woodwind Ensemble
Cost: $100
Contact: Frank Alongi
Students will enhance and further the musicianship and quality our our band program through this additional avenue to challenge themselves. Students will cultivate an envrionment of community through music and art.
Contact Mr. Alongi for more information.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry Pep Band
Cost: $65
Contact: Frank Alongi
Students will support the athletic department by providing musical entertainment during selected home games .
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry
Percussion Ensemble Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Frank Alongi
Drumline club meets once a week for the entire duration of the school year. Prior musical experience is required and band participation is highly recommended.
Rehearsals are in the band room. There will be several mandatory performances through the year. Exact start dates and times are TBA. 6th-8th grade only.
Old Quarry Chess Club Boys and Girls Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Cyndi Picciola
All students are welcome--experienced or not! Students learn the fundamentals of chess including rules and strategy. Chess is a fun game that has many beneficial aspects including improving problem solving and critical thinking skills.
The Old Quarry chess club participates/competes in the SDEAA conference. Practices begin in October and the season goes through January. The conference tournament is January 26, 2019, at Old Quarry.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
OQ Competition Cheer Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Daryl Mercer and Laurie Saulys
Old Quarry competition cheer team won first in the state competition for medium schools in 2018 and 2019!
To register for tryouts, click on the link below:
OQ JV Cheer Grades 6-8
Cost: $205
Contact: Kelly Sullivan
The Junior Varsity Cheer squad learns a variety of cheers and beginning stunts.
JV Cheer attends all home basketball games for boys and girls basketball. The season runs from October to December.
Practices are most days after school.
OQ Varsity Cheer Team Grades 6-8
Cost: $205
Contact: Daryl Mercer
The varsity cheer squad will attend all home varsity girls and boys basketball games including the conference tournament if necessary.
The season runs from January through March.
OQ Conservation Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $50
Contact Person: Colleen Hanson
Crafty Crew Club Boys and Girls Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Colleen Hanson
Students meet for 25 session to produce and create pintrest-type crafty projects. This club meets after school for an hour on Mondays.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Old Quarry Cross Country
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $120 Grades 6-8
Contact: Coach Diane Akins and Coach Dennis Kennedy
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Practices will start the first week of school.
The season will run through Mid-October.
Practice daily after school from 2:30-4:00 pm for OQ students.
Includes 5-6 weekday conference meets. Participation in weekend Invitationals and IESA meets may be by invitation only.
Meets start at 4:15 pm on weekdays.
OQ Dance Team
Junior Varsity
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Daryl Mercer
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
The season will run Nov-Dec.
Practices are held daily after school from 2:30-4:00 pm.
Performances are during half-time of JV Basketball games.
Purchase of uniform may be required.
Contact Coach Mercer for more information.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for activity to run.
OQ Dance Team
Varsity
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Diane Akins
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
The season will run January–mid March.
Practices are held daily after school from 2:30-4:00 pm.
Performances are during half-time of home Varsity Basketball games.
Purchase of uniform may be required.
7th graders who participate in JV dance may also participate in Varsity dance.
Contact Coach Akins for more information.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for activity to run.
OQ Drama Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Co-Sponsor: Laura Kawczynski
Co-Sponsor: Molly Cleary
Click here to sign up fro Drama tryouts
Drama Club puts on a play production in the springtime of the school year.
Auditions are held in early December, and performances are in mid-March.
Rehearsals are normally on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Longer and more frequent rehearsals occur closer to the performance dates.
Registration is based on successful tryout by performer. Do not register until after tryouts are completed.
NOTE: Backstage crew members do not sign up for tryouts but can register and pay immediately.
Old Quarry Jazz Band
Boys and Girls
Grades 5-8
Cost: $150
Contact: Frank Alongi
Tryouts are held the first week of school.
Students will prepare, and perform music in a jazz genre. This is a competitive ensemble and students are required to commit to several contests throughout the year.
Students will meet after school. Dates and times to be determined.
Registration is based on successful tryout by performer.
OQ Journalism Club
Girls & Boys
Grades 6-8
Cost: $70
Contact: Dr. Michelle Anderson
Members of Old Quarry’s Journalism Club will differentiate between and create news articles such as editorial pieces, feature stories and columns. Students will also learn about photojournalism, review how-to and promotional articles and Twitter posts. We will learn about and adhere to the rules of responsible journalism while representing OQMS.
- Club runs from late August - end of May
- All Club members will meet with the advisor in person usually two Wednesdays each month from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
- All Club members will be expected to join and participate in the Journalism Club Google Classroom and Google Drive Journalism Collaborative Folder created by the advisor in between face-to face meetings (there will be assignments and deadlines to meet).
- Some journalism assignments will require members to attend at-home school events for journalism purposes
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Old Quarry MakerSpace
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Sonya Raymond and Katie Janda
This club is designed for the student in 6th through 8th grade. Students will be able to “tinker” with different tools to create STEAM projects.
Activities include Coding, Robotics, Electronics, Chemistry, and Building and 3D Projects.
Students are encouraged to explore, research, collect data, and collaborate on projects of their choosing.
Maker Space will meet for 17 sessions on Tuesdays after school from 2:30 - 4:00 beginning in August 28, 2018.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
Old Quarry Mathletes
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $145
Contact: Tom Gaw
Mathletes is a club designed to build problem-solving skills, encourage teamwork, and have fun.
Students meet weekly to work through mathematical problems and puzzles.
All students are invited to participate in weekly meetings; however, competition is sometimes limited by the number of allowed entries.
Participants will be chosen through a series of practice competitions held during the meetings.
This activity begins in October and runs through early-May.
Practices are usually held after school.
Approximately 4-6 competitions are scheduled during the course of the season and most are held on Saturdays. Students will also participate in the SouthCook Math Bowl.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for activity to run.
Old Quarry Musical Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Micah Brandhandler, Jenna Treanor, Cathy Anderson
Old Quarry will be staging its second musical production with Shrek, Jr. on December 6th, 7th and 8th! Join the club and be part of Shrek, Jr., The Musical--whether behind the scenes in makeup, set design or up front singing! Tryouts for the performance parts will take place on August 28th and 29th with call backs on Aug. 30th. Students will meet after school at 2:45 in the OQ cafe for tryouts.
Use the link below to sign up for tryouts.
https://goo.gl/forms/
Do not pay the registration fee for the musical unless your student has been selected for a part. Behind the scenes crew members may register and pay at any time.
National Junior Honor Society
Old Quarry Chapter
By Invitation Only
Cost: $85
Contact: Michael Murlasits
For those students going into 8th grade and who were selected in Spring of 2017 for this coming school year.
This club meets once a week (anticipate meeting before school- last school year the group met on Friday mornings).
Student selection for 7th and 8th graders will take place each year after Second Trimester Grading Period.
Applications and Packets with info will be available in the school office at that time.
Old Quarry
PEEPs After Hours Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Carolyn Beil
Old Quarry students have participated in PEEPs for the past two years during the school day. It has become so popular and successful that we have created PEEPs After Hours Club!
PEEPs (Peers Educating Exceptional People) After Hours Club is a club to build friendships between students with disabilities and typically developing peers. PEEPs will meet once a week from 2:30-4:00 throughout the school year. Students will participate in various activities including sports, art, music, technology, and culinary arts while fostering friendships and building social skills. Club members will also have the opportunity to attend school functions together throughout the school year!
Dates of meetings and activities will be provided by the sponsor at the first meeting.
Old Quarry Sign Language Club
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $115
Contact: TBD
For any student wishing to understand, learn, practice and have fun with American Sign Language.
Sign Language Club dates TBD.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
OQ Soccer
Boys--Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: TBD
Tryouts TBA.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
The season will run April through mid-May.
Practices are held daily from 2:30-4:00 pm on the “Plateau” field behind OQ school.
Includes approximately 12 games, usually beginning at 4:15 pm.
Students must provide cleats and shin guards.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
OQ Soccer
Girls--Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: Tara McFadden
Tryouts will take place September 11th & 12th, 2018, from 2:30- 4:00 after school. If you have a conflict with another sport or tryout, contact Coach McFadden.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
The season will run April through mid-May. Practices are held daily 2:45-4:00 on the “Plateau” field behind OQ school.
Includes approximately 12 games, beginning at 4:15 pm.
Students must provide cleats and shin guards.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
OQ Softball
Girls--Grades 6-8
Cost: $195
Contact: Alyssa Hansen
Tryouts will take place September 11th & 12th, 2018, from 2:30- 4:00 after school. If you have a conflict with another sport or tryout, contact Coach Hansen.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
The season will run from Spring Break to the middle of May.
Practices are held after school from 2:30-4:00 pm.
Includes approximately 12 games and a conference tournament.
Games usually begin at 4:15 pm on weekdays.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
OQ Student Council
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $70
Contact: Dave Nenn
Student Council will run from early September through mid-May.
Meetings will take place in the mornings every other week before school at 6:50 am.
Meeting day TBD (last school year meetings were Wednesday mornings).
Students will learn leadership skills, plan school activities, and have many chances to volunteer their time for their school and community.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
OQ Swim Team
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $150
Contact: Michael Murlasits
Season will begin in early/mid March and go for approximately 6-7 weeks.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Click here to sign up for swimming
Main purpose is to train for and compete in Conference meet in May.
Practices are held most days after school at the CORE swimming pool.
Students will meet coach in OQ gym and walk to CORE for practice from approximately 2:45-4:00 pm.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
OQ Track
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $105
Contact: Diane Akins
Contact: Elizabeth Griffin
Click here to sign up for Track and Field
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Practice daily after school from 2:30-4:00 pm at OQ (and around Lemont Park District).
Home meets are held at Lemont High School beginning at 4:15 pm.
Students are bussed to LHS for the home meets and parents pick up at the end of meet. Away meets are by coach's invitation only.
Season starts mid-March through mid-May.
Includes approximately 5 home meets and 2-3 invitational meets.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Volleyball
Girls Junior Varsity
Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: Daralyn Duffy
Old Quarry girls' volleyball tryouts will take place in the Old Quarry main gym on Tuesday, Aug. 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the incoming 6th grade students and on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 8th and 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the 7th and 8th grade students.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Practice will begin after tryouts are complete.
Practice daily after school from 2:30-4:00 or 4:00-5:30 depending on the schedule with the season ending mid to late October.
Includes a minimum of 10 games.
Matches start at 4:15 pm on weekdays.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Volleyball
Girls Varsity
Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: Daralyn Duffy
Old Quarry girls' volleyball tryouts will take place in the Old Quarry main gym on Tuesday, Aug. 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the incoming 6th grade students and on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 8th and 9th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the 7th and 8th grade students.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Practices will begin after tryouts are complete.
Practice daily after school from 2:30-4:00 or 4:00-5:30 depending on the schedule with the season ending mid to late October. Includes a minimum of 10 games and 1 play-off tournament.
Matches start at 4:15 pm on weekdays.
Registration and payment will be required after you make the team.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Volleyball
Boys Varsity
Grades 6-8
Cost: $145
Contact: Daralyn Duffy
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Click here to sign up for tryouts--Sign up is closed
Season is in Spring
TRYOUTS are Wednesday, January 30th and Wednesday, February 13th from 2:45-4:00 in the main gym. Sign up online and make sure that you have a current physical on file in the Nurse's Office. Our first match is April 15th and the final tournament is on May 4th. See Coach Duffy in Room 331 if you have any questions.
Season runs from April through mid-May.
Practice usually will be held after school from 2:30-4:00 but could vary.
Includes approximately 10 games and one playoff tournament.
Games begin at 4:15 pm on weekdays.
Registration based on successful tryout by athlete.
All registration fees must be paid prior to first practice or participation may be canceled.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Wrestling
Grades 6-8
Cost: $205
Contact: TBD
Click here to sign up for Wrestling
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Students participate in dual wrestling matches with conference teams. Dates to be determined. December-March
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.