This past week, OHS students in art classes have had their artwork on display in the learning center for the Fall Art Show! This semester, we have drawing, printmaking, painting, and sculpture by students from our 3D Art and two Introduction to Art classes featured in the show. It was a very strong collection of artwork this semester, and to help evaluate the pieces, we invited Mrs. Johnson's middle school art students to be our guest judges for the show. The designated the following awards:
- BEST IN SHOW: Logan Wiggins for his pencil drawing "Just a Little Doodle"
- Award for Best Creativity: Sidney Droe for her colored pencil drawing "It'll All Be Okay"
- Award for Best Craftsmanship: Lise Hanson for her painted sculpture "Frog"
- Award for Best Artwork in Black & White: Jesilynn Payne for her charcoal drawing "The Fight"
- Award for Best Artwork in Color: Kiara Porter for her colored pencil drawing "Parabox"
Congratulations to all our OHS artists for a great semester of artmaking!
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For most kids, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help your kids navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
In this video, kids hear what other teens have to say about using social media to connect with friends, consider the complications and distractions that can happen, and think critically about how social media affects their own relationships.
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:: Learn about their worlds ::
Tweens and teens have unique communication styles, especially online. Keep an eye on what they're saying and doing online to understand the norm in their worlds. Don't police everything they say, but keep an ear out for anything hurtful.
December can be a stressful month for students and staff alike, so a special guest was invited to the high school to help alleviate some stress.
Thank you to DonnaLou for bringing Grace! HOPE Therapy Dogs of Central Illinois provide such a great service to our surrounding communities. We appreciate you!
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When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground and deeper understanding. Teach your children to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard and so they can advocate for positive change.
In this video, you will hear from Cameron Kasky, Parkland school shooting survivor and March for Our Lives activist, on what he learned about civil discourse online and how to foster common ground with others, even in disagreement.
Late post: The full week before Thanksgiving break, the Department of FUN hosted an underground spirit week for OHS staff. We had so much fun dressing up and pranking the students throughout the week.
Today the Unified PE class got to celebrate an awesome semester by getting out & going bowling! I say it every semester, but we have the best PE buddies! So thankful for these high school students who show up each day, create friendships, and are positive role models for our OTP students! Thank you to the following students: Javin Bruder, Mackenzie Follick, Ethan Johnson, Brooklyn Komnick, Khloe Scheets, Grace Small, Marlee Talbert, Sierra Whitecotton, Natalie Vanetten 🩵🩵🩵
:: Give them the right words ::
Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
2024 MADRIGAL TICKETS AVAILABLE IN LINK BELOW 🏰 Available through 12/8
Please note- you must purchase on a computer if you would like to view the seating map to select your seats. You will not receive a physical ticket. Just give the name of your party at the door! Thank you for your support, and we will see you at Castle Olympia very soon! ❤️💚🏰✨ https://olympiachoirs.ticketleap.com/olympia-high-school-34th-annual-madrigal-feaste/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGocGlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbELsFQoZ5TmvMzBKySXti_eri497AwjL0ymMB43z-aqiPHlxtDbpFeGRQ_aem_gi_9e_0KvSfUFizsiOGyRw
MADRIGAL TICKETS AVAILABLE TILL 12/8! 🏰 Please note- you must purchase on a computer if you would like to view the seating map to select your seats. You will not receive a physical ticket. Just give the name of your party at the door! Thank you for your support, and we will see you at Castle Olympia very soon! ❤️💚🏰✨ https://olympiachoirs.ticketleap.com/olympia-high-school-34th-annual-madrigal-feaste/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGocGlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbELsFQoZ5TmvMzBKySXti_eri497AwjL0ymMB43z-aqiPHlxtDbpFeGRQ_aem_gi_9e_0KvSfUFizsiOGyRw
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Congratulations to Coach Justin Slager on his first career victory as head boys basketball coach with a 76 to 54 win over Decatur St. Teresa.
So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
All Conference
Congratulations to 2024 All-Sangamo Conference Selections:
1st team:
Cohen Alexander - Safety
2nd team:
Cohen Maness - Guard
Liam Trew- Tackle
Jimmy Lollar - RB
Brendan Hardimon- Utility
Kyle Gellner - Dline
Honorable Mention:
Noah Tosh - DE
Carson Birky - OLB
Cole Bauer- ILB
Aycen Aldus - Center
Ian Tackett - Quarterback
Awesome year gentlemen!
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OHS Students and Families,
The Olympiad yearbook is now available to order for the 2024-2025 school year! This will be the 53rd edition of our school’s yearbook and one that our student staff is very proud to offer to our school community. We will cover all the school year highlights from August through May in this yearbook, complete with all of your sports, clubs and organizations, school events, portrait photos, and much more!
You may view purchasing options, including personalization and special packages, and place an order online through the Jostens website at jostens.com/buyyearbk, or call 1-877-767-5217. Your yearbook will be ready for you to enjoy at Homecoming Week 2025. For graduating seniors, please stop by anytime or plan for a family member to pick up your book for you next fall.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Stevens at natalie.stevens@olympia.org. Thank you!
Along with your tween and teen, research how digital devices, social media , and apps and games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids' data? Discuss why companies might want kids to spend more time on their platforms and what tricks they use to keep their attention.
