JV football with the 30-8 Victory over Central Catholic!!
A pair of men's prescription glasses was found at the North end of the home bleachers on Friday night (March 26, 2021) after the football game. If they are yours, they can be picked up at the District Office (309-379-6011).
5 Myths and Truths About Kids’ Internet Safety
Help keep your kids' online experiences positive and productive by learning the truth (and ignoring the rumors) about what really makes them safe. Article by Caroline Knorr
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Spartans over Central Catholic. 19 to 17. Great game and nice home conference win. Olympia moves to 2-0 on the season.
We are aware that the NFHS video feed at the football game is blurry. We have a replacement camera on order. We apologize for the inconvenience.
How to Talk to Teens About Dealing with Online Predators
We might not want to think about our kids dealing with creepy people online. But for many parents, it's the scariest thing about our kids' digital lives. Use this script to kick off a conversation with your kid. Article by Christine Elgersma
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There are a limited number of general admission tickets left for this Friday nights home football game vs. Central Catholic. To reserve your tickets call the activities office at 309-379-5911 ext. 9022 or email michelle.olson@olympia.org.
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Parental Controls
Do you need parental controls? What are the options? Do they really work? Here's everything you need to know about the wide array of parental control solutions, from OS settings to monitoring apps to network hardware. Article by Caroline Knorr
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5 Surefire Ways to Protect Your Kid’s Online Privacy
Today's kids spend lots of time posting and sharing information online. Learn five surefire ways to protect their privacy.
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OHS competed in the IHSA Sectional for Contest Play and Group Interp today, March 20. Abraham Bishop, Zachary Manahan, and Justyn Olson were named to the all-sectional cast for Hamlet.
OHS Soccer notches a 6-0 win over Mt Pulaski - Gannon Wille with a hat trick; Jake Mitchell, Noah While and Justin Siebert also found the net; two assists by Jace Whitted and Justin Siebert; assists by George Martin and Edwin Hohulin; Dylan Smith with a clean sheet
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Spartans Win! 1️⃣9️⃣ - 0️⃣!!
🏈 Halftime - Spartans up 13-0 over the AO Bombers.
5 Ways to Make YouTube Safer for Your Kids
Kids love YouTube. Whether they're watching funny videos, learning cool stuff, or uploading their own creations, they can stay busy on the popular website. But not everything about YouTube is fun and games. Discover five ways to make YouTube safer for kids.
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The varsity boys soccer game for today at Central Catholic has been postponed to April 5th.
Family Tip 4: *Understand how tech companies make money*
Along with your tween and teen, research how digital devices, social media platforms, and apps and games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids' data? What steps can you take to limit the amount of data you share while still using the platforms?
Staff and students kept the March Madness spirit alive with jersey day and workout wear Wednesday!
Family Activity: Creating Strong Passwords
Evaluate some sample passwords, and then create some strong passwords with your family. This simple, short activity could save you a WORLD of hurt and countless hours down the road!
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Boys Soccer with a home conference win over Rantoul, 6 to 1. Justin Siebert and Gannon Wille with two goals each. Corentin Thumfart and Payton Carroll each with a goal. Noah While and George Martin each with two assists. Jace Whitted with an assist. Spartans improve to 2 and 1
Family Tip 3: *Discuss online scams, clickbait, and "special offers."*
Share experiences of being targeted for a scam. Have either of you ever received a fishy email or text? What tipped you off? Discuss the telltale signs of a hoax, including poor grammar, misspellings, Photoshopped images, and close-but-not-exact company logos. And don't forget quizzes and tantalizing pop-ups, which can disguise shady privacy practices.
