The Board of Education is an elected body. It sets vision and direction for the district. It is legally empowered to decide / direct certain functions and responsibilities.
Members are often, but do not need to be, parents.
Meet two times per month.
Click the link to view a list of the current Board members, their addresses, phone numbers, and term information.
The Finance Advisory Committee is appointed. They make recommendations to the Board of Education regarding financial, facilities and business operations issues.
Members are often, but do not need to be, parents.
Meets one to two times per month.
Includes two board members.
Visit the District 102 Website for more information.
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) members are appointed through application. The Parent Advisory Committee identifies topics of parental interest / concern, attend meetings with District Administration to obtain information about these topics, and take information back to the parent community.
Members are parents representing each school.
Meets 5 times per year.
Includes two Board members.
Visit the District 102 Website for more information.
This group meets in order to recommend candidates for upcoming District 102 Board of Education elections. The committee meets only when BOE seats will be on the ballot in an upcoming election. The Delegate Assembly seeks out, interviews, and endorses a slate of candidates for District 102 School Board. When the Delegate Assembly is convened, all parents in the district are given the opportunity to join the group and be part of the selection process. Assembly members from each school area within the district are needed. The obligations are as follows:
Attendance at 3 - 4 evening meetings in the fall of 2006. One will be a presentation / Q&A with the Superintendent of Schools, and one or two others will be candidate interview nights.
Potential sub-committee meetings for things such as developing questions to ask the candidates during the interview, assisting the endorsed candidates with petition filing and campaigning, etc.
Willingness to serve on the Delegate Assembly for 2 election cycles.
This is a great way to give a moderate commitment, but have a high impact on our children's education!
Parent Community Network (PCN) is a volunteer group made up of parents, educators and community members from the Lyons Township area, who share the goal of ongoing parental education and support for each other to raise healthy, well adjusted, substance abuse-free and violence-free children. Through Parent University (PU) and other educational programs, newsletters and social media, Parent Community Network’s (PCN's) mission is to enhance communication, sharing of information and support among parents, schools, and other community groups in promoting and creating a healthy and safe environment for our youth. PCN encourages parents to learn, connect and talk with one another and their children, keeping the lines of communication open.
For more information about PCN or Parent University Events, visit the website at http://www.parentcommunitynetwork.com or email PCN.
Resource Association in Special Education
The RAiSE parent network is organized to support the educational success of children with special needs and learning disabilities.
Website : www.raise102.org
E-Mail : raise102@gmail.com
Facebook Page: RAiSE102
Each year Ogden offers a scholarship to a graduating Ogden alum attending Lyons Township High School.
The Scholarship Application requires a student to write an essay about how their years at Ogden have impacted their life and prepared them for the future. Each year, the scholarship winner is recognized at the LT awards assembly and at the End of Year assembly at Ogden.
Click the link to log-in to PowerSchool to view your student's grades online.
You can also log-in via the District 102 website at http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/.
DARE is an education program sponsored by the La Grange Police Department. It is a component of the District 102 fifth grade health curriculum. The DARE officer engages the students in activities and discussions about the negative effects of smoking, as well as, drug and alcohol abuse, peer pressure, and the importance of having good friends. The primary focus of DARE is to emphasize making appropriate choices.
Much of what we do in DARE reinforces concepts taught in our SEL curriculum.
DARE is an acronym which means Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or the decision-making model: Define, Assess, Respond, Evaluate.
Battle of the Books is a program designed to encourage 4th grade students to read as many quality books as possible in their leisure time. After reading the assigned books, students are placed into teams which compete in a Literature based trivia competition. The winning Ogden team then competes in a District wide event.
Visit the District Website for more information.
Chorus is a group of 5th and 6th grade singers who perform at Ogden's winter and spring concerts, as well as a possible community performance in the spring.
5th and 6th grade students meet at lunchtime. Chorus starts in October and runs through March. Additional rehearsals may be called if performances are added.
Contact Mrs. LeGare for more information.
Keyboarding is offered at Ogden to third through sixth grade students via the E-Mate. Keyboarding class teaches the student how to type correctly through the "Type To Learn" program. Students can take the class more than once.
The keyboarding class commitment consists of 25 school days, and can be taken either from 7:45am to 8:05am or from 3:20pm to 3:40pm. There are no classes on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday afternoons.
Each student is able to take the class at no charge ONE TIME during their education career in District 102. After the first free session is taken, there is a $25.00 fee per student, per session.
See the Calendar or Upcoming Events sections of the website for club meeting dates.
Ogden School presents a program each year to provide support to children who have experienced a loss as a result of their parents' separation or divorce, or the death of a close loved one.
The Rainbows program consists of twelve sessions, divided into two six-week semesters. Small groups of children from similar age categories meet once a week and share an activity which focuses on a theme related to their needs. The groups are led by trained adults.
The adults, as well as the children, are bound by confidentiality which fosters trust and provides a safe atmosphere for sharing. The groups meet during the lunch hour or after school from 3:15 - 4:00. Children involved know the schedule and their parents have been contacted, as this is not an open participation group.
Contact the school for more information
5th and 6th grade students are divided into 2 groups, within 2 teams. Each team is on duty for two week periods - two weeks on, two weeks off, trading off with the other team. One group within each team is on duty before school and before lunch; the second group of that team is on duty after lunch and after school.
Contact the school office to sign up.
Clubs are available to students in 3rd through 6th grades. Click the links below for more details on each club.
Math Club is for 3rd through 6th grade students who like to meet with friends who enjoy Math games.
The club meets one day per week after school from 3:15 to 4:15 in the LRC. See the Calendar or the Upcoming Events sections of the website for club meeting dates.
The first 1/2 hour is grouped by grade level with different themes differentiated to the children.
The second 1/2 hour students play a variety of math related games, including chess, 24, mancala, etc.
The last three weeks are tournament weeks. Students sign up by grade level. These are game related.
Speech and Drama Club is for 5th and 6th grade students interested in the performing arts. Students perform a short play for the whole school and for parents.
Students who wish to act audition for parts. Others work on costumes, props, and sets. All are welcome!
Student Service and Spirit Club is for 5th and 6th grade students who show an interest in improving the school community.
The club meets on Mondays at lunchtime, September through May.