Lemont Police: Middle School Girl Charged with Writing Oakwood Bomb Threat

Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said the girl was charged with disorderly conduct after admitted to writing a threatening message on the school's exterior wall Sunday.

Lemont Police: Middle School Girl Charged with Writing Oakwood Bomb Threat

Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said the girl was charged with disorderly conduct after admitted to writing a threatening message on the school's exterior wall Sunday.

UPDATED, May 8 A middle school girl is facing criminal charges after assuming responsibility for a bomb threat written outside Oakwood School on Sunday, according to Lemont police. Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy confirmed Wednesday that the girl was charged with disorderly conduct and will be tried in Cook County juvenile court.  The girl also faces possible consequences at school. Students who damage school property and/or engage in threatening activities could face suspension or even expulsion, according to the district handbook. Officials in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A said the student came forward Tuesday and admitted to writing a message in chalk that indicated Oakwood would be bombed May 7. The note was …

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Bob R

9:19 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

Too many "Know" 's, that is bad grammer. Sorry about the pennmanship. And the word is utmost. See what happens when you cast the first stone Ann   more ›

Heightened Security Continues in District 113A After Bomb Threat

School officials said they have found no evidence to substantiate a chalk message that claimed Oakwood would explode Tuesday.

Officials in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A said heightened security measures will continue at Oakwood School on Tuesday—two days after police found a bomb threat written in chalk on one of the building's exterior walls. Lemont police were present at both Oakwood and River Valley schools Monday morning in light of the threat, which was discovered Sunday afternoon by an officer patrolling the area. The message indicated that Oakwood would be bombed on Tuesday. Although the threat was specific to Oakwood, River Valley—which shares a campus with Oakwood—took the same precautionary measures. The Cook County Sheriff's K-9 Unit searched the interior and exterior of both schools Monday morning, and found no evidence of a bomb, …

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Amanda Luevano

4:39 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Rob, actually the letter was forwarded to the media by the superintendent. This is fairly normal practice for these types of threats.   more ›

Lemont Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Oakwood School

Police officers will be present at Oakwood School on Monday and Tuesday after finding a threatening message written in chalk on the school's exterior wall, officials said.

The Lemont Police Department is investigating a bomb threat at Oakwood School after finding a message written on one of the building's exterior walls. District 113A officials were notified of the threat Sunday afternoon after a police officer patroling Oakwood discovered a message written in chalk that indicated the school would be bombed Tuesday, police said. In an email to parents Sunday night, principals from Oakwood and River Valley said their schools would remain open Monday, as police have found no evidence of a bomb. "At this time all agencies involved conclude that there is not a credible threat to our students or staff and recommend we follow our regular schedule," Oakwood Principal Cathy Slee said in the email. To ensure student …

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Student-created Masks on Auction Block Saturday

Tickets are available for SD 113A Educational Foundation fundraiser at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club.

Guests at the Mardi Gras Mask-er-Aid this weekend will be treated to a very special art auction. Students at Oakwood, River Valley and Old Quarry Middle School decorated masks in support of the SD113A Educational Foundation fundraiser to take place Saturday, Feb. 9, at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. “The kids were so excited to complete an art project to show off for the community,” said third-grade teacher Nicole Dyche. “Knowing their art was going to be ‘for sale’ gave them a greater sense of pride in their work. All of the kids were able to work together incredibly well to create wonderful masks!” Dyche also mentioned many families donated materials for the masks, and the staff and students were grateful for the supplies. The third- and …

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Lemont PTO Plans Family Fitness Night Thursday

Bring the entire family to the River Valley/Oakwood school gym for an evening of fitness-related fun and games.

Are you faster than a fourth-grader? Grab your gym shoes and comfy clothes and be prepared to find out -- at Family Fitness Night on Thursday, Jan. 17. The free event, sponsored by Oakwood-River Valley PTO, will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the River Valley/Oakwood School gym at 15425 E 127th St. To help local families get active, the PTO will set up a variety of activity stations featuring hoops, dance, Karate, bags, hula hoop, soccer drills, jump rope, races, prizes and more. Bring your entire family out to move and groove in a fun atmosphere while playing together and learning about making healthy everyday choices. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  There are plenty of ways to keep up on Lemont news:

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‘Lemont Loves the Arts’ Highlights Student Talent

We're happy to share some of the creations of Lemont student-artists that were showcased Thursday night at Oakwood School. If you took photos at the open house and would like to share them, please feel free to upload them to this story.

The artistic creations of students from Oakwood, River Valley, Old Quarry, St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, SS. Cyril and Methodius, Everest Academy and the Montessori School of Lemont were showcased at the “Lemont Loves the Arts” open house Thursday night at Oakwood School. Lemont PTO launched the Lemont Loves the Arts program in 2010 to bring students from all of the village’s schools together through art. The theme of the third annual showcase, submitted by Annie Koziel of Oakwood School, was “My Favorite Family Fun Is …” Drawing their inspiration from the theme, student-artists in grades K-8 created photography, dance, fine arts, music, literature, computer-generated art and videography. Local art experts judged entries based on …

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Community Invited to ‘Lemont Loves the Arts’ Open House

Event will showcase talents of Lemont student-artists from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood School.

Tap into the talent of local young artists at a community open house for “Lemont Loves the Arts” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood School. The event will showcase the artistic creations of students from Oakwood, River Valley, Old Quarry, St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, SS. Cyril and Methodius, Everest Academy and the Montessori School of Lemont. Lemont PTO launched the Lemont Loves the Arts program in 2010 to bring students from all of the village’s schools together through art. The theme of the third annual showcase, submitted by Annie Koziel of Oakwood School, is “My Favorite Family Fun Is …” Drawing their inspiration from the theme, student-artists in grades K-8 have been creating photography, dance, fine arts, music, literature, computer…

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Lemont Girl Scout Sock Drive Tops Expectations

Troop 259 from River Valley School collected nearly 1,500 pairs of socks to donate to local families in need.

Lemont Girl Scout Troop 259, third-grade brownies from River Valley School, collected more than 900 pairs of mittens from generous members of the community last year – and hoped to top that total in socks this year. The girls not only met their goal of 900 - they ended up with 1,482 pairs of socks for Lemont families in need. “I am truly blown away by all the hard work these girls put into it,” said troop leader Robyn Horn. “They stood outside in the cold at Walgreens for hours soliciting our community. They had drop boxes in town, and then added more on their own. They asked for donations from family and friends, even asking for donations instead of Halloween candy from their grandparents. They are such a great group of girls that they …

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