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About Our Lady of Peace School
Our
Lady of Peace School is located in Darien, Illinois,
a southwestern suburb of Chicago, situated within
DuPage County. The school is part of a parish
complex which includes the parish church and
rectory.
At OLP, academics, service and
character have been a tradition since 1963. The
school has an excellent reputation with the Joliet
Diocese and is highly regarded by area high schools,
both public and private. OLP students score high on
diocesan assessment tests and our graduates are well
prepared to meet the challenges of high school and
beyond. Lifelong learning
is the goal of our entire educational program.
OLP currently serves 425 students
(276 families) in grades Pre-K – 8th
grade and our reputation attracts families from Burr
Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Willowbrook and
Woodridge among other neighboring communities.
Small class size, a comprehensive curriculum and a
community spirit are just some of the benefits of
being part of the OLP family. The staff is
comprised of one administrator, twenty-nine full
time teachers, three part time teachers, and five
educational support personnel
(athletic director, secretaries, custodians).
The services of a speech therapist are provided
through School District #61. The school is under the
direct auspices of the Diocese of Joliet and the
direct guidance of the pastor and the principal. A
voluntary school board, composed of parents, serves
as a consultative body to the pastor.
Another strength of the school lies
within our dedicated volunteer program. Parents
generously donate their time and energy to the
essential tasks of our daily operation. In addition
to patrolling our parking lot before school to
ensure the safety of the students, they help to
prepare a hot lunch program, serve as room mothers,
and facilitate the emergency notification process
for school closings and disasters. Parents also work
as aides in the learning center and serve as coaches
in the extensive athletic program.
Our Lady of Peace School, working in
unison with its Parish and in cooperation with area
Parishes, is dedicated to providing a quality
Catholic Education through the fulfillment oft he
Gospel message:
“To Teach as Jesus Did.”
Administration, faculty and parents
support and encourage students to realize their
talents and full potential by providing a strong
foundation in faith and academics. As
followers of Christ, we foster mutual
respect and promote a sense of service to others.
While OLP teaches in the spirit of the Catholic
faith, students of all faiths are welcome.
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School
Address:
709 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
Google
Map Link
Telephone:
(630) 325-9220
Fax: (630) 325-1995
info@olopdarien.org
School
Office Hours: (Regular*)
Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 3:30pm
School
Office Hours: (Summer*)
Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 3:30pm
*Subject
to Local/State & Religious Holidays
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