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Grandparents Play an Important Roll
Many of the approximately 2,000 students who attend the Olympia School District 16 are very fortunate to have grandparents who play an active role in their lives. Throughout the five campuses of the District, you will find grandparents who attend student activities, volunteer in schools, assist with homework and serve as “taxi . . .
Olympia Receives Monsanto Grant
One of Three $25,000 Awards in Illinois
As announced late last Spring, "votes" for the Olympia School District were important in promoting and strengthening the district grant application submitted to Monsanto. The Monsanto Corporation registered "votes" as strength and an . . .
Olympia Gets a New School Resource Officer
New for the 2011-12 School Year
There is a new face at Olympia Middle and High School. Olympia now has a new School Resource Officer (SRO). Deputy Jeremy Bradley of the McLean County Sheriff's Department is the new SRO for the OHMS campus beginning this year. . . .
Grow Our Own
"Grow Our Own" greenhouse project is well underway. Students have begun to grow vegetables and are awaiting the arrival of 200 strawberry plants to be delivered soon. The plants will be grown in four different hydroponic systems. . . .
Olympia Shows Steady Improvement
The new state report card for school districts is now available and shows that the Olympia School District is experiencing steady improvement in test scores across the district. Superintendent Hutchison shared a Powerpoint presentation . . .
Monsanto Presents Olympia Award
On Friday evening, September 30, at the Olympia home football game, representatives from the Monsanto corporation presented Olympia Superintendent Brad Hutchison, Board President Kevin Frazier, Business and Operations Manager Andrew Wise, and . . .
Eye Exam Required by State of Illinois New This Year
Kindergarten, ECE and Pre K Students
The state of Illinois is now requiring all new Kindergarten students and/or any student entering school for the first time to provide proof of an eye exam. This does include ECE and Pre K students. An eye examination by an . . .
RtI-What Is It?
Federally Mandated
Response to Intervention is a method of academic intervention that is designed to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty learning. RtI seeks to prevent academic failure through early intervention, . . .
Olympia Reaches a Five Year High with Test Scores
Every Grade Level Tested Met or Exceeded State Standards
The state sponsored 2005-06 School Report Card was recently released and revealed that student achievement at Olympia continues to improve. All grade levels that were tested met or exceeded standards and exceeded the state average . . .
Olympia Board of Education Accepts Report for District's Future Building/Renovations
A Decision Based on Recommendation of the Citizens' Facilities Planning Committee
After 3 months of community meetings and much research and consideration, a final meeting seeking public input regarding Olympia's future building/renovation projects was held December 7, 2006. Led by the Citizens' Facilities . . .
