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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Reminder: Lemont Kindergarten Registration Packets Available Jan. 22 - Feb. 8

Reminder: Lemont Kindergarten Registration Packets Available Jan. 22 - Feb. 8.

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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Reminder: Lemont Kindergarten Registration Packets Available Jan. 22 - Feb. 8

Parents/guardians may register children by appointment only during select daytime and evening hours the week of Feb. 11.

Lemont Kindergarten Registration Packets Available Jan. 22 - Feb. 8.

Parents/guardians may register children by appointment only during select daytime and evening hours the week of Feb. 11.

The Kindergarten registration process for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A will begin Tuesday, Jan. 22. Parents and/or guardians may pick up registration packets at Oakwood School, 1130 Kim Place, Lemont, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 22 through Feb. 8. Registrants should enter the school through the main set of doors (#20) on the east side of the building.  To be eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year, students must be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2013.   Documents Required for Registration To register a child for District 113A’s Kindergarten, parents/guardians will need to present the following documentation and proof of residency: Procedures: Morning or Afternoon Kindergarten? Editor's note: The above …

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