Elementary Families, Spartan Swim returns this Friday, Jan. 20th 6-8 PM. Please use the southeast doors at the high school. Please contact michelle.maris@olympia.org with questions.
Check out these OHS students diving into an activity to determine their Core Values! Our values orient, drive, and anchor us. Students were challenged to think about how their core values help them make decisions, connect with others, and expand their resilience.
Congratulations to the Olympia West 5th graders on their graduation from the D.A.R.E. program. A huge thank you to Chief Daryl Weseloh from the Minier Police Department on his work and dedication to the students’ learning.
5th grade band started this week for 35 Olympia elementary students. The kids are thrilled and so is Mr. Spencer! An exciting addition to our music program!
Dr. Jodlowski recognized Lorelei Ferrell at the Board Meeting for her design that was selected as the Course to Career Guide cover for the 2023-2024 publication. Congratulations Lorelei!
The Board of Education approved Mr. Jon Cox as the new OHS Principal beginning July 1, 203. Mr. Cox has served as a teacher and administrator in Illini Bluffs, Pekin 108, and Central School District 51 in Washington, Illinois. He is excited about coming to Olympia. As his schedule allows, he will be popping into events this spring at Olympia. Congratulations Mr. Cox!
Mr. Cox is pictured with Board President Kevin Frazier.
The boys swimming meet scheduled for today Jan. 10th at Olympia has been cancelled. We will honor our boys' swimming alumni at our home swim meet on Thursday Jan. 12th at 4:15pm.
Today, January 9th, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We wanted to take a moment to recognize and honor Olympia's School Resource Officer (SRO), Deputy Ben Zehr. Deputy Zehr joined us earlier this school year, and he has done a fantastic job connecting with students, staff, and families. He is an active presence during the school day, and at extracurricular activities. Thank you, Deputy Zehr!
Olympia South students were selected “Out of the Blue” for glow bingo! Mrs. Duggins and Mrs. Rogers set up a glow-in-the-dark bingo game with fun glow prizes! Students selected have all done a great job of following school-wide expectations!
Congratulations to Coach Courtney Hoffman on achieving her 100th career win as Olympia High School Girls Basketball Coach with a 48 to 44 win over East Peoria last night.
Fun night at the Spartan Swim!! Thanks to everyone that came out!
Spartan Swim tonight 6-8 PM for all elementary students and families! Join us!
Spartan Swim tomorrow/Tuesday 6-8 PM at OHS. Free event for all elementary families! Please enter on the east side of the building.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the Cheer/Dance Alumni Performance! See the flyer below for more details. Email the Cheer Coach at hunter.lang@olympia.org or Dance Coach at emily.weyl@olympia.org with any questions!
Families, join us for some winter fun! Free event for ALL Oly students, families and staff. Mark your calendar!
Families, looking for something to do over break... Spartan Swim returns January 3rd, 6-8 PM at Oly High School Pool. Adult must stay with students for this FREE event.
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv2
"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 students take the first step toward building healthy and rewarding friendships and romantic relationships, both online and off.
Students listen to other teens' thoughts and feelings about having and maintaining boundaries in friendships online, in a world of being constantly connected.
:: 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.
OMS students received a surprise PBIS party today for their awesome work this semester! The Grinch came to ruin the celebration but low and behold, his heart grew three sizes and he ended up becoming respectful, safe, and responsible along with the rest of the OMS family! Happy Holidays, Spartans!
Video Link: bit.ly/olyRCv5
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.
