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As we prepare for the end of the school year, here is detailed information to help you plan and navigate final exam week.
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Oak Park and River Forest High School will host a unique two-day educational arts experience on April 15 and 16, bringing acclaimed poet, playwright, and National Book Award finalist Cornelius Eady to campus for a workshop and performance-centered program based on the themes of his play Brutal Imagination.
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On April 16, Oak Park and River Forest High School students will bring movie magic to the stage in a concert that showcases the power of collaboration, creativity, and student voice.
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Class of 2028: Please attend one of your counselor’s Sophomore Planning Meetings scheduled Wednesday, April 8 through Friday April 10.
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This spring's Parent University Pop-up, From Chaos to Calm: How to Keep Your Cool When Things Get Heated, will occur on Wednesday, April 8 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in the South Cafeteria. Light snacks will be served.
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At Oak Park and River Forest High School, creativity, collaboration, and courage will take center stage in a way few performances can match.
On Saturday, April 18, OPRF will host its 32nd Annual One-Acts Festival, a fast-paced, student-driven theatrical experience where everything, from first rehearsal to final bow, happens in a single day.
