Extracurricular Club & Sports Descriptions
Oakwood
Boys and Girls
Grades 1-2
Cost: $75
Contact: MacKenzie Powell
We are proud to offer ART CLUB to 1st and 2nd graders this Fall! During ART CLUB we will be using mixed media to work on 2D and 3D art once a week. Each session will have 25 students due to social distancing constraints. Let’s be creative!
Oakwood Art Club will meet Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30.
The Tuesday session will start 10/5- Registration Link Here
* Registration will open on 09/20 at 7:00 pm
Boys and Girls
Grade
Cost: $50
Contact: Micah Brandhandler
Please check back after Winter Break for more information regarding Choir.
Boys and Girls
Grades 1-2
Contact: Sarah Abdelhadi
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 (1st and 3rd Friday of every Month) from 3:30-4:30.
Meeting Dates are as follows: 10/1, 10/15, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17, 01/14, 01/28, 02/04, 02/18, 03/04, 03/18, 04/08, 04/22
If interested in joining, students should complete the paper application that will be distributed the week of September 20th.
Due to size constraints, only two students from a classroom will be accepted.
There is no registration fee for this club.
Please contact Sarah Abdelhadi for more information.
Boys and Girls
Grades 1-2
Cost: $50
Contact: Joe Tomasek
Please check back after Winter Break for more information.
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.
Boys and Girls
Grades K-2
Cost: $60
Contact: Brianna Olkiewwicz, Denise Tetter-Wimberly, Julie Wojtowicz
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. There is a max capacity for this club. The first 25 students to register will be accepted.
This club meets once a week on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30
Please check back after Winter Break
River Valley
Due to our strict spacing constraints, there is limited capacity in our clubs. Once a club reaches capacity, unfortunately registration will be closed.
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $50
Contact: Madison Ellers
Due to the popularity of this activity and our spacing constraints, unfortunately art club is full and can no longer take new registrations.
River Valley is excited to welcome Art Club members for the FALL session. Join us to create, have fun, and explore new art mediums. Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the arts through a variety of fun and creative activities.
This club will meet after school for one hour on Thursdays, from 3:30-4:30. A fall and a spring session will be scheduled, beginning in September and in February respectively. Details and schedules are being updated currently.
Click here to sign up for the fall session. There is a $50 fee for this activity. After registration, the $50 fee will be posted to Skyward. Please note that no refunds can be given.
Due to spacing constraints, we must have a limit of 24 participants per session.
Boys and Girls
Grades 4-5
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 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for at least an hour. Days of rehearsal will be dependent on instrument selection. Schedule and calendar will be provided by the band director. Band open house is Sep 22th from 5:30-8:00.
To register for band at River Valley School, please contact Mr. Alongi. You may also register at the band open house on September 22.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Boys and Girls
Grades 3-5
Cost: $40
Contact: Joe Targosz
The River Valley Cross Country Running Club is currently finalizing details for the resumption of this activity; sign up opportunities will be available the first week of September.
Requirement for participation: A current physical on file with the school nurse.
Students will meet two days per week during the fall session for an hour after school, from 3:30 to 4:30. The club will meeet on Mondays and Thursdays; a full schedule will be provided by the club sponsor at the first meeting. Details and schedules are currently being updated.
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.
Click here to sign up for Cross-Country running club. There is a $40 fee for this activity. After registration, the fee will be posted to Skyward. Please note that no refunds can be given.
Old Quarry
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $50
Contact: Amanda Borchert
For the 21-22 school year Art Club will start up once students return from Winter Break. Students who would like an art club type expirence during the start of the year should check out Crafty Crew Club.
Art club will meet from 2:30-3:45pm after school with days TBA.
As a member of the OQ Art Club, students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the arts through a variety of projects including ceramics, costume design, murals, and digital art.
Art Club has a maximum of 20 students
Sign Up Here
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Girls and Boys
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Wendy McCleary
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. While having fun in the process!!!
First Practice: 9/15/21 - Future Practice Dates. Badminton will meet from 2:30-4:30pm every Wednesday starting on 9/15/21 and our last practice will be on 2/9/22.
Students will meet outside the Main Gym near the drink machines and walk over to the CORE for practice.
SIgn Up Here
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys
Grades 6-8
Cost: $195
Contact: Steve Nendza
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout. Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
21-22 Game Schedule
Tryouts will take place at Lemont Park District Bambrick Park Baseball Field on Smith Road on
August 1, 2022 & August 2, 2022 - 9:00am-12:00pm (Tentative as of 8/23/21 - please check back closer to spring break for confirmation of these dates)
Callbacks - August 3, 2022 - 9:00-12:00pm
Boys are trying out for placement on either the Varsity or JV boys baseball team. Students are selected on their baseball skills demonstrated during the tryout.
Sign up here for tryouts - form will be live near the time of spring break
IESA Baseball Bat Standards - required for studetns who are selected for the team.
The season consist of games from mid August until mid October for state finals. Games are played during the week and generally start between 4:00 and 4:30. The IESA end of the season state finals may be on a Saturday. Game Locations
Practices are held daily from 2:30-4:30 after school at the CORE baseball fields or Bambrick Park.
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for the fee.
Boys
Grade 6
Cost: $205
Contact: Dennis Kennedy
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Tryouts are in early November and season runs through the end of December
daily practice for 90 minutes - 2:30 -4 or 4-5:30
6-8 Game season
SIgn up here to be put on the tryout list- November 1 & November 2, 2021 - 5:15-6:45pm Old Quarry Mail Gym
Tryouts are October 21, 2019 - 2:30-4:30 An additional date may be added if needed - 10/18/19 - 2:30-4:30.
Boys
Grade 7
Cost: $205
Contact: Brian Holdman
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
SIgn up here to be put on the tryout list - Tryouts will take place in Mid October. Actual Dates TBA
7th Grade boys are trying out for placement on either Varsity or Junior Varsity Boys Basketball. Students are selected on their basketball skills demonstrated during the tryout. Boys who make the JV team could be moved up a level if a need arises.
Season consists of games from Mid November until mid February.
Practices are held daily from 2:30-4:00 p.m. or 4:00-5:30 pm after school in the main gym or at the Core.
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for fees.
See the JV Boys basketball team page for more information. https://www.
19-20 Tryouts will take place on 10/22/19 & 10/24/19 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Main Gym.
Boys
Grade 8
Cost: $205
Contact: Brian Holdman
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
8th grade boys are trying out for placement on the OQ Boys Varsity basketball team. Students are selected on their basketball skills demonstrated during the tryout.
SIgn up here to be put on the tryout list- Tryouts are mid October
Season consists of games from Mid November until mid February.
Practices are held daily from 2:30-4:00 p.m. or 4:00-5:30 pm after school in the main gym or at the Core.
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for fees.
See the Varsity Boys basketball team page for more information. https://www.
Girls
Grade 6
Cost: $205
Contact: TBA
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Sign up here to be put on the tryout list- Tryouts will take place mid september from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the OQ Main/Small Gym.
Season consists of 8-10 games from Mid/late October until mid December.
All games generaly 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 the student in selected for the team.
Girls
Grade 7
Cost: $205
Contact: Alyssa Hansen
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
SIgn up here to be put on the tryout list - Tryouts are in mid September from 2:30-4:30 in the OQ Main/Small Gym.
Season consists of 8-10 conference games from Mid/late October until mid December.
Games generally 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 .
Girls
Grade 8
Cost: $205
Contact: Alyssa Hansen
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Sign up here to be put on the tryout list Tryouts are mid September from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Main/Small Gym.
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 games generally 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 at OQ 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.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: TBA (question at this time can be directed to Mr. Nendza - [email protected])
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.
This club meets TBA from 2:30-3:45PM.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $150
Contact: Cyndi Picciola
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
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.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
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.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Cyndi Picciola
Chess will be returning to Old Quarry in 2022!
Sign Up here to to be part of the chess team
Practice and meet dates are coming soon. Chess begins in mid November and ends with the IESA state meet on Feb. 25 & 26, 2022.
10-12 meets are held per year, plus a conference Meet in mid Feruary and IESA state championship.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
School Fee: Junior Varsity $205 - Varisty $100 & 205
Contact: Brianna Paczkowski, Claudia DeSantis & Kristen Cook
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Old Quarry Varsity Cheer team won first in the State Competition for medium schools in 2018, and has continuted to excel in the state with two more state championships in 2019 & 2020!
Fall 2021 JV Cheer Tryouts - August, 31st - Sign Up Here
Tryouts & Information
Clinic - 5/24/21 & 5/26/21 6th & 7th gr: 2:30-4:00 pm - 5th gr: 3:30-5:00 pm - @ OQ
Tryout - 5/27/21 - Participants will sign up for a individual time slot after school @ OQ
To register for tryouts, click on the link below:
Cheer Tryouts
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for activity to run & families will be billed for the fee/s after he first practice.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
CANCELD FOR THE 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
Cost: $50
Contact Person: Colleen Hanson
The purpost of the conservation club is to build an understanding of the importance of recycling at school and at home. Students will be responsible for recycling paper at Old Quarry through weekly collections from classrooms and offices. Students will also learn about conservation issues and take field trips to local sites. Meetings will take place weekly after school for an hour.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Colleen Hanson
Students meet after school to create art inspired craft project with a variety of materials.
This club meets after school for an hour on Mondays from 2:45-3:45pm. first meetign is 9/13/21 Future meeting Dates
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $120
Contact: Coach Reed - [email protected] or Coach Hunt - [email protected]
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to the first practice. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to practice.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Sign Up Here. Sign up tryout closes on 8/16/21. After that please contact the OQ office for assistance.
Practices will start August 19, 2021. Practice meet daily after school from 2:30-4:00 pm for OQ students. A practice schedule will be posted shortly. Their are no tryouts for Cross Country, just a desire to run and improve. An activity bus is not available for students for after practice.
The season will run through Mid-October. Meets take place a few times a week and on some Saturdays. 2021-2022 Meet Schedule
Participation in weekend Invitationals and IESA meets may be by invitation only.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
School Fee: $100
Contact: Cora Savu & Amanda Grochowski
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to the clinic and tryout. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed participate in the clinic or tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
For 20-21 Dance begins on May 3, 2021 and the last practice is May 7, 2021. from 2:30-4:00 at the CORE.
For 21-22 The season will run Mid August - January.
Practices are held daily after school from 2:30-4:00 pm. Performances are during half-time of home Varsity Basketball games and compeitons during the season. Purchase of uniform may be required.
Full tryout and team information can be foud here
Tryouts
Clinic - 5/17/21 & 5/18/21 - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - @ OQ
Tryout - 5/20/21 - Participants will sign up for a individual time slot after school
To register for tryouts, click on the link below:
Dance Tryouts
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for activity to run & families will be billed for the fee/s after he first practice.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Co-Sponsor: Laura Kawczynski & Molly Cleary
Drama Club puts on a play production in the springtime of the school year. Drama Crew assists with the creation of props, moving stage items, and all aspects of the behind-the-scenes work of the production.
Auditions are held in early December, and performances are Friday, March 11, 2022 & Saturday, March 12, 2022
Rehearsals are normally on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Longer and more frequent rehearsals occur closer to the performance dates.
NOTE: Backstage crew members do not sign up for tryouts but can register and pay immediately.
Click here to sign up for Drama tryouts/auditions or Backstage Crew - Tryout are in Early December
NOTE: Backstage crew members do not sign up for tryouts but can register and pay immediately.
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for the fee.
Boys and Girls
Grades 5-8
Cost: $150
Contact: Frank Alongi
Be part of our award winning OQ jazz band!! Students will prepare, and perform music in a jazz genre. This is a competitive ensemble and students are required to commit to several weekend contests and performances throughout the year.
Practices occur after school - Dates and times are TBA.
Students are selected based on their performance during the tryout. Mr. Alongi will also be offering help sessions on the tryout audition music after school prior to the audition.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after being selected for the JAzz Band
Boy and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $70
Contact: Dr. Michelle Anderson
Members of Old Quarry’s Journalism Club will learn about and create different types of informational articles. Students will also learn about photojournalism and podcasting. We will learn about, and adhere to the rules of responsible journalism while representing OQMS. Take a look at our Journalism Google Site with our most recent publications.
Club runs from early September to the end of May on most Tuesdays (a few Thursdays) from 2:30 until 3:45 pm. The First Meeting will be 9/14/21 Future Meeting Dates
All Club members will be expected to join and participate in the Journalism Club Google Classroom in between face-to-face meetings (there will be deadlines to meet).
Some assignments will require members to attend at-home school events for articles.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
CANCELD FOR THE 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Grades 6-8
Cost: $50
Contact: Kelly Sullivan
Projects we have done in the past include: Creating positive messages to put on student lockers, writing thank you notes to teachers/staff, volunteering, developing a Random Acts of Kindness Spirit week.
We will meet on Wednesdays (and a couple of Tuesdays) after school twice a month. This will take place after school from 2:45-4:00 pm. The first meeting is on September 19, 2019 in the LRC. Future Meeting Dates
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $50
Contact: Sonya Raymond
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.
MakersSpace meets after schol from 2:30-4:30pm.
Start date 9/20/21 Future Dates
Minimum participation must be met for this activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
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. Participants will be chosen through a series of practice competitions held during the meetings.
All students are invited to participate in weekly meetings; however, competition is sometimes limited by the number of allowed entries. Practices are usually held after school with a TBA for a start date.
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.
Sign Up Here
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $100
Contact: Jenna Treanor & Micah Brandhandller
Old Quarry will be staging its yearly musical production on December 9, 10, & 11, 2021 - 7:00pm. The 2021 show will be the "Matilda"
Workshop Audition Clinics (optional) - 8/24/21 & 8/26/21 - 2:30-3:30pm
Auditions will be August 30 & September 1, 2021 - 2:30-4:00 - Sing up for one day in the google form
Call backs (if needed) 9/2/21 & 9/3/21 - 2:30-4:00pm
Sign up for auditions and musical Crew
Auditon Materials and additional information can be found by joining this google classroom using this code fkdf735
Once tryouts are completed and the show cast is selected. Families will be billed through Skyward for fees.
By Invitation Only
Cost: $85
Contact: Michael Murlasits
For those students going into 8th grade and who were selected in Spring of 2019 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.
Click here for additional information
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: Frank Alongi
Students will support the athletic department by providing musical entertainment during selected home games .
Contact Mr. Alongi for more information.
Minimum participation required for the activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $75
Contact: TBA (contact Mr. Nendza [email protected] for questions)
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 twice a month from 2:30-3:45 pm 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! Our first meeting will be TBA
Meeting Dates - TBA
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.
Contact Mr. Alongi for more information
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $115
This club is designed for any student wishing to understand, learn, practice and have fun with American Sign Language.
The club will meet after school from 2:30-3:45. Dates are TBA
Sign Up Here
Minimum participation must be met in order for this activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys
Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: Brooke Polonus
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
6th, 7th & 8th grade boys are trying out for placement on the OQ Boys Soccer team. The team will consist of 18-20 boys and students are selected on their soccer skills demonstrated during the time at tryouts.
Students must provide cleats and shin guards.
The season consists of games from Mid April until Mid May and games are after school. Game times are 4:15 pm. Tryouts are in early March. All practices are after school.
Sign Up HERE for tryouts - Tryout dates will be posted in the late winter/early spring.
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for fees.
Payment will be required after you make the team.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Last Name A-L 2:30-4:00pm
Last Name M-Z 4:15-5:30pm
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Last Name M-Z 2:30-4:00pm
Last Name A-L 4:15-5:30pm
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Call backs - top 30-35 boys - 2:30-4:00pm
Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: Tara McFadden
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout. Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Students must provide cleats and shin guards.
6th, 7th & 8th grade girls are trying out for placement on the OQ Gilrs Soccer team. The team will consist of 18-20 girls and students are selected on their soccer skills demonstrated during the time at tryouts.
The season consists of games from Mid April until Mid May and games are after school. Game times are 4:15 pm. Tryouts are TBA. All practices are after school. Practices are held daily from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at OQ.
Sign Up HERE for tryouts
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for fees.
Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $195
Contact: Alyssa Hansen
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
21-22 Game Schedule
Tryouts will take place at the Lemont Park District CORE softball fields on
July 26, 2022 & July 27, 2022 - 9:00am-12:00pm (Tentative as of 8/24/21 - please check back closer to spring break for confirmation of these dates)
Callbacks on July 28, 2021 - 9:00am-11:00am
Students are selected on their softball skills demonstrated during the tryout.
Sign up here for tryouts - form will be live near the time of spring break
The season consist of games from early August until early October. Games are played during the week and generally start between 4:00 and 4:30. IESA and the SDEAA conference end of the season tournament may be on a Saturday.
Practice are held daily from 2:30-4:00 after school at the CORE softball fields.
If selected, families will be billed through Skyward for the fee.
Boys and Girls
Grade 6-8
Cost: $145
Contact Ms. Osmani - [email protected] for more information.
Description of the club: The STEM Challenge Club is a competition-based club that is being offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who excel in STEM subjects and have an interest in exploring science and technology. Students will draw upon and develop their scientific skill set by participating in different challenges and competitions.
Requirements for Participation: Participants should have a high interest in the areas of math, science and technology and a passion for the engineering design process. First Meeting: Early November - full Schedule TBA Sign up hereBoys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $70
Contact: Mr. Nenn & Ms. Chromcak
Students will learn leadership skills, plan school activities, and have many chances to volunteer their time for their school and community.
Meetings will take place before school in the LRC every Wednesday throught the school year from 6:55am-7:20am. The first meeting will take place on 9/15/21. Future Meeting Dates
Additonal events may be added throught the year.
Sign up Here
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $150
Contact: Michael Murlasits
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
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.
Season will begin in early/mid March and goes for approximately 6-7 weeks.
Click here to sign up for swimming
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $105
Contact: Brian Holdman - Head Coach, TBA - Assistant Coaches
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Track and field is a sport that includes athletic contests focusing on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing.
Students will have 8-10 meets, the SDEAA conference meet and the possibilitiy of participating the IESA state meet. Practices are daily after school. The season begins in early March and goes until mid May. Official start dates will be posted closer to the start of the season.
Sign up for track here.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.
Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after the first meeting.
Boys
Grades 6-8
Cost: $145
Contact: Daralyn Duffy
Be part of the tradition of amazing volleyball teams at Old Quarry!
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Season: March until early May. Studetns play 8-12 games perseason. Games generally start aftreschool at 4:15pm. Practices occur daily after school for practice from 2:30-4:00 but it could vary.
Students are selected on their volleyball skills demonstrated during the tryout. One team will be formed from the boys who tryout.
Click here to sign up for tryouts. They will be in mid/late March and will be posted closer to the start date.
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.
Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $180
Contact: Daralyn Duffy
Be part of the tradition of amazing volleyball teams at Old Quarry!
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
8th grade girls are trying out for placement on the OQ Girls Varsity Volleyball team. 6th & 7th grade girls are trying out for placement on either Varsity or Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team. Girls who make the JV team could be moved up a level if a need arises. Students are selected on their volleyball skills demonstrated during the tryout.
Practice are daily after school from 2:30-4:00 or 4:00-5:30 depending on the schedule.They begin after tryouts are complete.
Includes a minimum of 10 conference game plus IESA post season play for the Varsity team. Game 4:15pm or 5:30pm
Volleyball Tryout Sign Up - Tryout will be in mid December and actual dates posted in early October.
Registration and payment will be required once the student is selected for the team. Families will be billed through Skyward for fees after selected for the team.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
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.
Boys and Girls
Grades 6-8
Cost: $205
Contact: Coach JW (Jonathan Williams) Please email Mr. Nendza at [email protected] and he will forward it to Coach JW.
Requirement for participation: A current sports physical must be on file with the OQ school nurse prior to trying out. If the student does not have a current physical they will not be allowed to tryout.
Contact nurse Michelle Iazzetto for more information about sports physicals.
Click here to sign up for Wrestling
Our first practice wil be in early December.
Students participate in dual wrestling matches with conference teams and local schools. The season runs from December-March
Minimum participation guidelines must be met in order for this activity to run.