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OHS Teachers Register Students to Vote
Mrs. Castleman and Mr. Haak are helping high school students, who will be 18 before March 20th, to register to vote. Students will be able to register from now until February 6th. Mrs. Castleman and Mr. Haak are available before, after school and during lunch and advisory. All students need to fill out a registration card is a . . .
OHS Swimmers Begin Season
The Olympia Swim team has lost its second meet of Tuesday, January 24, in Ottawa, of the swimming season. The scores for the swim meet was 61-32 with an Olympia loss. The dimensions of the pool were a disadvantage for the Oly swimmers. . . .
Pack the Place and FFA Dinner/Silent Auction
OHS presents the Olympia Spartans vs. U-High Pioneers on Friday, February 3, 2012. Everyone is encouraged to wear their Spartan blue. Sophomores at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:30 pm. There will also be halftime introductions of the 2012 . . .
State Farm Speaker Inspires Students
On Wednesday, February 1, Jeff Estes from State Farm spoke to a group of Olympia students as part of the Olympia Career Opportunities program about future career paths. Jeff graduated from Olympia in 1978, attended ISU and is now an . . .
PE Taking is Strides
Education has never been more productive, physical education that is. The PE department has made some changes this year that are drawing crowds. Students past and present embrace PE classes, which are always a great way to meet people, . . .
New OHS Rule Sets Penalties for Driving Across the Grass
SRO Bradley Reviews New 2012 Laws about Seatbelts, Cell Phones and Social Media Sites
The New Year has arrived and, like always, new laws in the State of Illinois have gone into effect. Olympia High School SRO Jeremy Bradley wants to introduce OHS students to the new laws and remind them of some existing ones. A new . . .
NHS Holds “I Hate Cancer” Wristband Fundraiser
The fight against cancer is in full swing again, as the 2011-2012 National Honor Society raises awareness with the “I Hate Cancer” fundraiser. Teal and purple wristbands are on sale now! Students can purchase the wristbands during . . .
Boys Track to Start Soon
Varsity boys track practice will begin on February 20th. A big change this season is that the Varsity girls and boys have moved up to 2A this season. Coach Stine said, “Moving to class 2A is disappointing because we may not have . . .
Girls Track Sprints Into Action
The Olympia High School girls track team is hard at work preparing for the quick approaching season. The Spartans are moving up to 2A and will face tougher competition. . . .
NOOKs Arrive at OHS Media Center
NOOK Nation has taken root right here in the OHS Library Media Center! Four new NOOK simple touches and one new NOOK color now call the library home and are available for student checkout. Students looking to use them must have a . . .
OHS 2012 Prom Theme Released
The date has been set, the place has been picked, even though it’s still snowing and blowing outside, OHS is thinking of prom. The junior class is working hard to make it an extravagant memorable prom. April 28th is when everything at . . .
Spartan Basketball Conquering Competition
The Olympia boys’ basketball team has been pushing past its recent competitors winning 5 of its last 7 games and is coming down the home stretch of the regular season. With regionals approaching, the Spartans have picked the right time to . . .
Spartans Put Down the Grove, Wins Championship
Olympia student Justin Aldred took Downers Grove South by storm in his win at the Radio Speaking tournament championship on January 21st, going 1-1-2 in the final round. Justin Aldred, a senior at Olympia and in only his second speech . . .
Wrestling Season Wrapping Up
After the wrestlers are finishing up their regular season at 10-15, they will be going on to the IHSA Regional on Friday, February 3 at Mackinaw. Coach Cleary said,” We have had a good season now we are ready to test ourselves against . . .
Read a Lincoln, Win a Lincoln!!!
The Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award, i.e. the ABE AWARD, is given each year to an author whose book is voted most outstanding by participating Illinois high school students. The award is sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media . . .
Grow Your Own Vegetables and Scientists
Monsanto Grant Project
Growing our own vegetables and scientists by investigating hydroponic systems is the prime educational focus of the “Grow Our Own” project where students develop their appreciation for food into a passion for science, technology, . . .
Olympia Teacher Named 4-H Leader of the Year
2011 McLean County 4-H Appreciation Banquet
Olympia High School Science Department Chair and Biology Teacher, Chris Embry-Mohr has recently been named the "4-H Leader of the Year" at the 2011 McLean County 4-H Leaders Appreciation Banquet. This award was introduced in 1997 in memory of . . .
Olympia Middle School Receives Division I Award
The Olympia Middle School seventh and eighth grade music students competed in the Illinois Elementary Schools Association Organizational Music Competition at Chiddix Junior High on Saturday, April 30th. Over 130 students . . .
Olympia Middle School IGSMA Solo
IGSMA 2011 Solo & Ensemble Results Students from Olympia Middle School competed at the annual IGSMA District III solo & ensemble contest which was held at Chiddix Junior High School, Saturday, February 19th. . . .
Olympia Chorus Recieves Superior Rating at IHSA Competition!
Congratulations to the Olympia High School music department for their performance at the IHSA Organizational contest held this past Friday, April 15th, at Normal West High School. The chorus received a Division I, or Superior rating. . . .
