Can you put a price on a student's education? America’s federal government just did, removing $1.9 billion funding for vital school programs, like tutoring, which for OH comes from Title I Grants.
It is not always clear how federal government decisions impact OH students, yet it is clear with the absence of Oswego’s after school tutoring program.
OH Assistant Principal Tania Sharp said, “Our after school tutoring program is actually funded through Title I federal funding, and [that] funding was significantly cut, therefore, [OH lost] every single program that we were able to offer [which] utilized those funds."
While administration is looking at ways to offer support in other ways that do not require Title I funding, the gap is noticeable for the school community.
During today's OH Homecoming Pep Assembly, the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen were announced: seniors Danny Claycombe and Emma Francheschini took home the hardware.
The nominations were released Sep. 3, and since then, students were scrambling to vote for their favorite pair in one of Homecoming’s biggest traditions.
“I chose to run for Homecoming Court because a lot of my friends were doing it, and I thought it would be fun if all my friends and I got [on] court,” said OH Senior Reagan Zaccardi, who posted on her Instagram and Snapchat stories immediately after voting came out.
Most of the time, students who run for homecoming court are either a couple or friends with other candidates.
As part of this November’s ballot, SD#308 residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether to approve a $317 million dollar bond measure to support the updating and repairs of district buildings as part of the district facilities plan.
“The purpose [of the referendum] is to invest in our facilities, primarily in the infrastructure… since most of our buildings have now reached the 20-year mark or older,” SD#308 Chief Communications Officer Theresa Komitas said.
Even the best cared for buildings need repairs eventually, and for SD#308 schools, SD#308 Director Operations Ondre Schoensee said that time is approaching.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated as of 12:45 with current information.
Sept 25, 2026 — The Oswego Police Department (OPD) just lifted the shelter in place for Colchester drive and the immediate vicinity. As of 10:00 am they have the subject in custody, and have cleared and secured the subject's residence. Police are still on the scene completing an investigation. An initial press release has been issued, with more information on the way.
According to the Village of Oswego Police, IL Facebook post with an initial press release, the incident began as a domestic disturbance before escalating to an armed conflict. Earlier this morning, officers helped a female resident safely retrieve her property and leave the residence. Later, at 1:19, a male called 9-1-1 requesting medical assistance. Upon arrival of officers, they heard yelling and threats toward officers, as well as a firearm discharge. The subject was taken into custody without further incident, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Aquí tienen los anuncios del 25 de septiembre de 2026 para los estudiantes de OH, presentados por 42Fifty. Visiten nuestro canal de YouTube para ver otros anuncios y el archivo de videos.
Here are the 9-25-26 student announcements for OH students from 42Fifty. Please see our YouTube channel for other announcements and video archive. This week, announcements include:
Club updates
Hispanic Heritage Month information
Athletes of the Month winners
College and career visits
.. and more!