With the governor's recommendations on social distancing, our office staff will continue to work remotely over the summer. If you need to come to the District office, please call 309-379-6011 to check that someone will be there to serve you before you head out. Voicemails are able to be heard even when working remotely, so please leave a message if you call... READ MORE >

Please be reminded that tomorrow morning will be the first delivery of meals for the summer months. The transportation department will be stopping at the following stops at the times indicated below. If you are not there by the end of the time, your food will be returned to the Olympia High School cafeteria. Olympia North Attendance Area Stanford- Corner of... READ MORE >

Please be reminded that tomorrow morning will be the first delivery of meals for the summer months. The transportation department will be stopping at the following stops at the times indicated below. If you are not there by the end of the time, your food will be returned to the Olympia High School cafeteria. Olympia North Attendance Area Stanford- Corner of... READ MORE >

All the Olympia School libraries will be offering curbside pickup this summer. Pickup will take place on the following days: May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22. Pickup will take place from 2 to 4 PM. This will be a drive up service, no need to get out of your car. Please have a sign with your student’s name on it, large enough for us to read from a... READ MORE >

Fall 2020 Pre-School Screenings Screenings for the 2020-21 school year are available for children age three through five. This is a process to determine where children fall developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results of the screening, a recommendation will be made to let you know if your child qualifies for... READ MORE >

Starting on Wednesday May 27th, the Olympia Food Service Department and Transportation Department will be delivering meals to families that use the Summer Meal Order Form link found below. Delivery will be every Monday and Wednesday. The vehicles delivering the food will make stops at the following locations at the following times:Stanford- Corner of North... READ MORE >

We are once again offering parents and students the opportunity to order school supply kits: Click here for the Shopttkits website. Use school code 55800 READ MORE >

Don't forget about our online Scholastic Book Fair, going on now! Books will be delivered to your home. No shipping on book-only orders over $25. READ MORE >

Olympia South is sponsoring an online Scholastic Book Fair starting 4/20 and running until 5/3. All orders will be shipped directly to your house. Scholastic is offering free shipping on book-only orders over $25. Olympia South Spring 2020 Online Scholastic Book Fair READ MORE >

Please read the following letter from Dr. Wise regarding the Governor's announcement today which extended Remote Learning until the end of the 2019-2020 school year.https://5il.co/f8ai READ MORE >

The preschool screenings scheduled for May have been cancelled. We will post new dates as soon as the gathering restrictions have been lifted and new dates can be determined. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during these times! READ MORE >

Please be reminded that this evening if anybody comes out to Olympia High School to see the lights and the scoreboard honoring the Class of 2020, people are not allowed to get out of their cars. Along with not getting out of their cars, people are not allowed to park at Olympia High School during this time. All social distancing rules still apply and we want... READ MORE >

This is Cooper F, a PreK student at Olympia South, participating in a virtual class meeting and loving it! Our teachers are trying to maintain their connection with their students and giving students an opportunity to see each other. Keep up the great work teachers and students!! READ MORE >

To honor our 2020 graduates, all district athletic field lights will be turned on Friday, April 17th from 8:20 - 8:40 p.m. (2020 in military time). We are also asking community members, parents, businesses to turn on their porch lights/exterior lights from 8:20 - 8:40 p.m. as well in honor of our Spartan graduates.Spread the word, share this post, and support... READ MORE >

Please be reminded that if you requested meals, today is a pickup day at Olympia North, Olympia South, and Olympia West if you live in Danvers, Atlanta, or Minier. Please arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and meals will be brought out to you. READ MORE >

If you have completed pre-registration paperwork you can mail it to the school (103 NE 5th St., Atlanta, IL 61723), scan the documents in and send to (linda.hawker@olympia.org) or drop off completed paper materials on Tuesday, April 27th at the school. Please try to submit the pre registration paperwork by Tuesday, April 27th. Additional documentation (medical... READ MORE >

Please read the following letter for an update on our Remote Learning Plan throughout the district. Stay safe, stay connected, and stay Spartan Strong!https://5il.co/esvk READ MORE >

If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, 2020, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten beginning next fall. We typically host a registration event at each elementary building but due to mandated closures, we are conducting our pre-registration event virtually. Please click on the link below and complete the questions. You will have the option of having a... READ MORE >

Hello Olympia families, My name is Sean Mullins. You may have seen my name pop up here and there responding to social media posts or posting about our digital citizenship initiatives. I am your Director of Instructional Technology. My first year on the job has been exhilarating, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. But little did I expect that we would be... READ MORE >

The Olympia Food Service Department and Olympia Transportation Department will continue to provide breakfast and lunch for Olympia Families during the school closure. In order for our Food Service Department to have an idea of how many meals to prepare, we ask that families sign up using this form: April 8th through April 29 Meal Pickup/Delivery FormIf you have... READ MORE >

Mrs. Gray's first graders at Oly South were asked to dress up in their favorite costume and share a picture. We love the creativity and the ways in which teachers are trying to stay connected to their students. READ MORE >

Please read the following letter from Dr. Wise for the most up to date information regarding our COVID-19 response.https://5il.co/egiu READ MORE >

We want to make next week's remote learning a little more fun by uniting Spartan nation with a fun-filled Spirit Week! From Pre-K to Senior, dress up and show your spirit! Monday - PJ day - Spartans Make Yourself at Home Tuesday - Favorite Sports Team Apparel Day - It's a Home Run Kind of Day for the SpartansWednesday - Tourist Day - Spartans Home Away from... READ MORE >

Please be reminded if you requested meals and you live in Atlanta, Minier, or Danvers, they are handing them out at Olympia North, Olympia West, and Olympia South this morning (Monday March 30th) from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. READ MORE >

Welcome Back Oly South! As we start our “new way” of learning together this week, know how much we miss you! Welcome Back OSE! READ MORE >

Please read the following letter for an official update on our COVID-19 response.https://5il.co/e9efThank you, and have a nice weekend. READ MORE >

Good afternoon Olympia,Most importantly, an updated COVID-19 response letter from superintendent Dr. Wise is available. Please read this letter to stay current with our response to this rapidly changing situation.https://5il.co/e01iAdditionally, the district will now be maintaining a COVID-19 response website that will house all current information related to the... READ MORE >

This is a follow up post regarding the Olympia Food Service Delivery program. Please watch this video put together by our amazing food service staff with information regarding this week's food delivery service.As stated in the video, if you did not already sign up for meals and now would like to sign up, please use the link found in the official food service... READ MORE >

We would like to thank our fantastic food service and transportation staff for all of their hard work to get meals prepared and delivered to the students of the Olympia district while they are out of school!! They prepared over 1000 meals today!! The distribution will continue periodically throughout the next two weeks. READ MORE >

The Kindergarten Round Up event scheduled for April 2nd has been cancelled. There will be an electronic/virtual alternative in place soon. Once details are determined, we will let everyone know how they can get their Kindergartners registered. Thank you for your patience during this time! READ MORE >

This is a follow up post regarding the Olympia Food Service Delivery program starting this week. This is the same document that is linked in the official statement released at 6:30 PM on 3.15.2020.https://5il.co/dqvsPlease complete the survey found in this document by 3:00 PM Monday, March 16th. READ MORE >

**UPDATED 3.15.2020**Please read the following update regarding school closures. Be safe!https://5il.co/dqw7 READ MORE >

Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today...Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You can... READ MORE >

Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today... Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You... READ MORE >

Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today... Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You... READ MORE >

If you have a student that will be entering Kindergarten in the fall, mark your calendars for Kindergarten Round Up! The event will take place at all three elementary buildings on April 2nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Please bring your student's birth certificate, proof of residency, and any medical or dental forms that you have.For more detailed information, feel... READ MORE >

Today our amazing media technologists from each of our buildings headed up to Schaumburg IL for the annual IDEA (Illinois Digital Educators Alliance) conference (formally called the ICE conference). It was a day dedicated to improving learning outcomes for all of our district students.When asked about their favorite session of the day, they unanimously chose "The... READ MORE >

Today, February 26, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to inclement weather. Be safe out there! READ MORE >

The Olympia National Honor Society is sponsoring a Royal Tea Party on Sunday, March 1 from 1-3 pm in the OHS Cafeteria. Enjoy treats, games, face painting, dancing and a royal fashion runway with the Disney Princesses! The event is suitable for children ages 3-9. Cost is $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude's.RSVP to Amanda Hapgood... READ MORE >

Today, February 14, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to extreme cold temperatures. READ MORE >

Friday, February 14th all Olympia schools will begin one hour late due to the extreme temperatures. READ MORE >

All practices and games are cancelled for today, February 13th. All Olympia buildings are closed. Thank you. READ MORE >

Due to the hazardous winter weather, all Olympia schools will be closed Thursday, February 13th.This will be an alternative learning day. Snow packets should be completed in either digital or paper form. Students are aware of the work that they need to complete.A decision regarding after-school activities will be made tomorrow and additional communication will... READ MORE >

The Olympia School District is currently looking for team members in the transportation and food service departments. The Transportation Team is looking for a bus aide to ride a route that leaves from Olympia North every afternoon. The position pays $12.50 per hour and would be for 2 hours each afternoon. There are also opportunities to work as a sub on various... READ MORE >

Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. For some kids, this experience is a blip that's easily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids' lives -- both online and off -- so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and... READ MORE >

This month we will be focusing on the effects of digital drama, cyberbullying, and hate speech both on children themselves and their larger communities. We will explore the roles people play and how individual actions -- negative and positive, intentional and unintentional -- can affect our peers and their broader communities. Students are encouraged to take the... READ MORE >

The 2020 Students Involved with Technology (SIT) Conference is scheduled for February 22! Registration for this one-day event targeted towards students in grades 3-12 is available at www.sitconference.org. Online registration is available through noon on February 6! SIT Conference is an annual, one-day technology conference for students in grades 3-12. The... READ MORE >

Sue Kirby, a local author from McLean, was invited to speak to the students at Olympia South Elementary School. She gave 2 presentations on January 23rd. Her focus was offering the students ways to come up with ideas for their Young author stories. Mrs. Kirby will be back 3 times for writing workshops after school in the next few weeks. If your child would... READ MORE >

During the course of this school year, we have taken feedback on the current state of the Olympia website. In response to this feedback, we have made a number of changes throughout the site that you may have already noticed. These changes were all made with increased usability in mind, and were heavily influenced by your suggestions. Some of the changes... READ MORE >

Due to dense fog and slick road conditions, Olympia schools will start one hour late today, Friday January 24th. READ MORE >

The Olympia School District currently has several teaching positions available for the 2020-21 school year. Check out the postings below and see if any of the positions would be a good fit for you! If you are interested in applying for a position, click the link!K-5 MTSS TeacherOHMS Instructional CoachVarious Elementary positions READ MORE >

The February DIAL screening date has been cancelled due to the fact that our programs are currently full at all three elementary buildings. The next preschool screening dates will occur in Atlanta, Minier, and Danvers in May 2020. The dates are as follows:May 5th- AtlantaMay 6- MinierMay 7- DanversIf you have a student that will turn 3 on or before the date of... READ MORE >

The Olympia School District is currently taking applications for two teacher's aide/paraprofessional positions in our elementary buildings. The current openings are at Olympia West Elementary in Minier and Olympia South Elementary in Atlanta. If you are interested in working as an aide for the District, please click the link to begin an application. If you have... READ MORE >

Join us on Tuesday, January 14th at Portillo's in Normal from 4-8pm and 20% of the proceeds will benefit the Olympia to Peoria St. Jude Run! You can print the flyer or just show it on your smartphone.We look forward to seeing you there! READ MORE >

With so much media and information coming at us through the television, phones, social media, and more, it's more important than ever for kids to understand the basics of media literacy. When kids can identify different types of news and media and the methods and meanings behind them, they're on their way to being critical thinkers and smart consumers.Throughout... READ MORE >

Olympia South PTO Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, January 25 starting at 9am AT THE MT. HOPE FUNK’S GROVE PARK DISTRICT IN MCLEAN TEAMS: The tournament is $5 per person to register.All teams must be Co-Ed (at least 2 from each gender)All teams must consist of 6 players. Teams must be a combination of 3rd or 4th or 5th Graders (no teams of all of... READ MORE >

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Olympia CUSD 16 buses will be running one hour late today, Monday December 16. Please be safe out there today! READ MORE >

On Friday December 20th come out to Olympia High School to support the OHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams as they take on Tri Valley High School. The games will start at 5:30 p.m. The Olympia St. Jude run team will be sponsoring a 50/50 raffle that evening with all proceeds to go to the Olympia St. Jude Run Team. Children that attend the game can also get their... READ MORE >

We have upcoming events at all the elementary schools in January to help kick off the start of a new semester. These are open to the public and will be a high energy event. We will be lining the hallways, cheering and high-fiving the students as they arrive at school that morning to show our community support. We ask for you all to filter in the gym following the... READ MORE >

The Olympia Transportation Department is currently looking for people that are interested in serving as substitute bus drivers and substitute bus aides. The Olympia School District offers paid training for people that are learning to become bus drivers. The starting wage is $17 per hour. All people have to do to get started to become a bus driver is pass their... READ MORE >

The Halloween ghouls have left the building and power at OHMS has been restored! Services across the district that were impacted are back up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding today. The speech tournament scheduled for tomorrow will continue as planned. READ MORE >

National School Bus Safety Week is the week of October 21st through October 25th. We would like to thank all members of the Olympia Transportation Department for all of their hard work to ensure that all of our students are safe to and from school each and every day. From the work of the drivers, to the bus aides, to the mechanics, the Transportation Department... READ MORE >

National School Bus Safety Week is the week of October 21st through October 25th. We would like to thank all members of the Olympia Transportation Department for all of their hard work to ensure that all of our students are safe to and from school each and every day. From the work of the drivers, to the bus aides, to the mechanics, the Transportation Department... READ MORE >

The week of October 14th through October 18th was designated as National School Lunch Week. We would like to take some time to thank all of the awesome food service workers of the Olympia School District. They all work to ensure that they are providing quality and healthy meals to all of our students and staff to promote a healthy lifestyle. We are proud of all... READ MORE >

Power has been restored and services are operating normally again throughout Olympia. Thank you for your patience throughout this morning! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >

Fall 2019 Pre-School Screenings Screenings for the 2019-20 school year are available for children age three through five. This is a process to determine where children fall developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results of the screening, a recommendation will be made to let you know if your child... READ MORE >

The Olympia District is currently in need of substitutes- aides, teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, custodians. We would love for you to come work for us! Below are the guidelines for being a substitute in different capacities. Short Term Substitutes Require only 60 hours of college credit. Must be fingerprinted through the Regional Office of Education... READ MORE >

Calling All Wizards & Muggles! The OHMS Drama Department is hosting a Harry Potter Family Fun Night on Friday, October 4, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 PM. The evening will be fun for Harry Potter fans of all ages and will include an escape room, trivia, Quidditch tournament, concessions, and much more! When: October 4, 2019; 5:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Honeydukes, aka... READ MORE >

Be reminded that tomorrow, Wednesday September 11th, we will have our first District Wide Early Dismissal Day. OHMS dismisses at 11:40am and Elementary schools will dismiss at Noon. On early dismissal days, practices and games will remain at regularly scheduled times. Students will be dismissed after lunch and should depart the school at that time. Students will... READ MORE >

"All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life." That is how Common Sense Education describes the importance of digital citizenship in our society today, and we at Olympia CUSD 16 fully agree! We are partnering with this wonderful organization to provide a comprehensive K-12... READ MORE >

We hope that everybody has had a great summer. As you are starting to make plans for transportation for the 2019-2020 school year, please be aware that if you live in the country, your student's bus driver will be getting in contact with you between Friday August 9th and Tuesday August 13th with an approximate pickup and drop off time. If you live in town, you... READ MORE >

The Olympia School District participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). As part of our participation in the NSLP, lunch prices are tied to the federal reimbursement rate for meals. Due to that, the price of school lunch will be increasing by $0.10 per meal for all students for the 2019-2020 school year. For Elementary students, the price of lunch... READ MORE >

Check out the Right at School flyer HERE to see all the great benefits they offer with their after school care. READ MORE >

The District values social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, as it helps us disseminate messages, pass along important District information, and share good news with the families of the District. Unlike a personal account, there is no one person monitoring the Olympia Facebook or Twitter pages continuously. We simply do not have the staff for that. We have... READ MORE >

Have your after school care needs changed? Right at School is right here in Olympia, come join our fun and engaging programs! If you have questions or want to schedule a visit please call Karla Janicke at 217-441-1669. READ MORE >

Our fourth grade learning experiences have been bigger than in the past. We have had some difficulties, but all ended good. Here are some ways that our learning have changed. Our first major project was a CSI investigation. We had to help a skeleton bride figure out which monster was her fiance’. The monsters are a Vampire Bat, Black Cat, Skull Cowboy,... READ MORE >

Grandparents Day 2018We had another great Grandparents Day at South last Friday. The weather was beautiful and our building was full of special visitors enjoying the morning with our students!This year our students and their visitors spent some time in their classrooms learning about what we do here at South and also learning about each other. They had the chance... READ MORE >

This fall Olympia South will host the after school program, Right at School. Registration for Right At School's after-school program is open! Looking for more information? Check out this video that provides a snapshot of an afternoon in the Right At School program. https://youtu.be/yevryzWiCus Visit the Right at School website for more information or... READ MORE >

Thanks to our local churches for helping get our building ready for a new year!#olyspartanpride READ MORE >

OSE students spent the day walking to support St. Jude research in honor of one of our kindergarten students, Alexa. It was a beautiful day and students set goals and pushed themselves to walk/run as many laps as they could in their time over at the baseball fields. Our Girls on the Run Club supported this event by cleaning up the baseball fields and making signs... READ MORE >

Mrs. Tibbs RTI classes participated in the U of I Extension McLean County STEAM in the Classroom Chick It Out Program. The eggs were picked up on April 2nd. The students monitored and recorded the incubator temp during the 21 day process, learning about the anatomy of an egg, the difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg, and all the things... READ MORE >

Students took to the stage the afternoon before spring break to show off their talents! We had students dancing, singing, tumbling and playing musical instruments. The students worked hard and put on a very entertaining show. The teachers also put together a little dance number! Thanks to the PTO for their fundraising efforts over the past couple of years that... READ MORE >

Kindergarten and 1st graders have planted grass seeds "Soil Sammy" last week. This is part of the McLean & Woodford Counties STEAM in the Classroom program. We have been watching and recording our Sammy's hair grow. READ MORE >