Principal's Welcome
Olympia High School 2010
Welcome Spartans to Olympia High School and the 2010-2011 school year.
The faculty, staff, and administration of Olympia High School are excited about this new year and we look forward to the accomplishments we will achieve together.
Olympia High School is located four miles southwest of Stanford, Illinois on an eighty-three acre site in the center of the 377 square mile district. The building is one-story, carpeted, air-conditioned and includes 157,000 square feet of area. The complex also includes an indoor swimming pool, a 2,500-seat gymnasium, shops, an auditorium, three state-of-the art computer labs (including one graphics lab), a library/media center, and a cafeteria/commons area.
The high school houses approximately 600 students in grades 9 through 12 from the eight communities of Armington, Atlanta, Danvers, Hopedale, McLean, Minier, Stanford, and Waynesville. We offer a comprehensive educational program that is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to enroll in post-secondary education, or who are seeking employment after graduation, and general education for day to day living. The students can choose from over 100 different courses. These courses are offered in a four period block schedule. Juniors and seniors can also enroll in the Bloomington Area Career Center for special courses not offered at Olympia.
Your total growth as a student is emphasized in the educational climate of the building. As you choose rigorous coursework, you will be challenged and develop the critical skills necessary for life in an ever-changing, technological world. In addition, challenging courses will help you define your areas of interest for future study. Extra-curricular activities such as sports, clubs, theater, speech, and music are designed to help you develop these skills and interests. The faculty and staff at Olympia High School are committed to helping you reach your fullest potential.
On behalf of the students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration that make up the Olympia High School family, welcome to Olympia High School!
Sincerely,
Lance Thurman
