The middle school track meet at Midwest Central for today May 3rd has been cancelled. No practice today.
Thank you Olympia FFA members for cooking pork chops for Olympia West!
Dr. J. and Mr. Jones are canvassing the Olympia district today to recognize each of our deserving seniors by delivering yard signs to their houses. Congratulations, seniors! You are #OlyStrong!
Seniors ~ We would love to see photos of you with your signs! Feel free to share your photo and tag Oly on Facebook @OlympiaCUSD16 or on Twitter @olympia_16! #WeLoveOurSeniors
"It's complicated" can describe many of our relationships with others, both romantic and otherwise. Add digital devices and social media to the mix, and things get complicated even further. Help your kids take the first step toward building healthy and rewarding friendships and romantic relationships, both online and off.
In this video, kids listen to other teens' thoughts and feelings about having and maintaining boundaries in friendships online, in a world of being constantly connected.
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv2
Mr. Williams’ Sports and Entertainment Marketing class worked collectively to design and implement an event in which the proceeds of their event are donated to Olympia’s Spartan Council. So far, this class has raised $735! Today, students presented their marketing event plans to Dr. O’Donnell and Mrs. Jones. Bravo, Spartans, Bravo!
Spartans earn their first conference WIN over IVC.
Andi Ewalt finishes in the first half. Olympia goes into halftime down 3-1.
Defense changes the narrative during the second half with a shutout by Ava Ryan. Ida Neumann adds another hat trick to the books to win the match 4-3.
Congratulations to Savanah Beavers and Charlie Kistner who were honored at the Illini Prairie Scholar Athlete Luncheon. Both students received certificates and a $100 scholarship. They each are decorated cross country/track participants and stellar students. Congratulations!
The JV baseball game scheduled for today vs. IVC has been cancelled. The varsity game is still on but will start at 5:00pm.
Reminder! Today from 3:00 - 4:30 PM there will be a Mobile Food Distribution from at Olympia West Elementary in Minier IL. There are no eligibility requirements, and one box will be distributed per family via curbside pickup.
OHS’ Introduction to Education class got to experience a little slice of teacher professional development as they learned about how teachers help each of their students experience reading success while reading at different levels. Take a look at these fantastic future teachers!
Reminder! Tomorrow there will be a Mobile Food Distribution from 3:00 - 4:30 PM at Olympia West Elementary in Minier IL. There are no eligibility requirements, and one box will be distributed per family via curbside pickup.
Family Tip #4 (Secondary): Develop their instincts
Help kids learn to trust their guts so they can suss out creepy, risky, or otherwise unsafe online situations. Playact a few scenarios: What if someone asks to take a conversation private? What if someone asks for your phone number? What if someone invites you to a private chat room? Be aware that some kids (even "good" kids) will explore iffy stuff online out of curiosity. But the minute they feel uncomfortable, they need to shut things down.
OHS Girls Soccer kicks off the season with a WIN over Macomb.
Spartans hold the Bombers to a scoreless first half battling into the wind.
Ida Neumann notches a hat trick in the second to win the match 3-1.
Match #2 tomorrow @ Olympia 4:30pm.
It's natural for teens to be curious about their emerging sexuality. But most children aren't prepared for the risks of exploring this in the digital age. Help your kids think critically about self-disclosure in relationships and practice how they'd respond to a situation where sexting -- or a request for sexting -- might happen.
In this video, kids can hear other teens' honest -- and sometimes frank -- thoughts about the pressures and risks that come with sexting, then consider how they might react in similar situations.
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv5
Oly NHS students spent their day off school to Chalk The Walk at Oly South. Students and staff will be able to hop scotch and dance their way into school this week!
April 26th Activities
OHS JV Baseball at Pekin High School @ 4:15
OHS Girls Varsity Soccer home vs Macomb @ 4:30 (10 fans per home player, 2 fans per opposing player)
The middle school track meet scheduled for Saturday April 24th at Bloomington Junior High has been postponed to May1st at 3:00pm.
Family Tip #3 (Secondary): Empathize with the pressure to overshare
Tweens and teens might feel pushed into sharing a sexy photo for different reasons: a dare, fear of damaging a relationship, or just because "everyone else is doing it." But this one is nonnegotiable. Tell them that you understand how bad it can feel to disappoint a friend. Then help them imagine how much worse it would feel if a private picture were shared with their whole school.
For most middle schoolers, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help your kids navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
In this video, kids hear what other teens have to say about using social media to connect with friends, consider the complications and distractions that can happen, and think critically about how social media affects their own relationships.
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv6
The middle school track meet scheduled for today April 20th at Eureka has been cancelled.