


The OMS Lady Spartans had an incredible journey this season. Their journey led them down a path that so many young athletes work, sacrifice, and dream to achieve, the IESA State Tournament Series.
From the first pitch of the season to the final out, these girls continued to compete with heart, play with purpose, and leave fear behind. They battled through challenges, celebrated big moments, learned from setbacks, and continued to believe in one another every step of the way.
But this journey was about so much more than wins and losses. It was about building relationships, creating memories, representing Olympia with pride, and showing what can happen when a group of girls commits to something bigger than themselves.
Their path to State wasn't always easy. The regular season ended with a tough loss, finishing their regular season 11-4. But rather than letting that loss define them, these girls used it as fuel for what came next.
The postseason began with a huge 5-4 victory over Bloomington Evans, followed by an unforgettable walk-off 7th-inning Regional Championship victory over Parkside.
Then came the Sectional Championship. In a tight game against Minooka, the Lady Spartans broke the game wide open in the bottom of the 5th inning, finishing with a dominant 10-0 victory and punching their ticket to the State Series.
At State, the Lady Spartans finally got the opportunity to take on some BIG 3A schools and they showed they belonged. They battled and defeated a solid Edwardsville team, then dominated a tough Geneseo team, earning their spot in the 3A State Championship Game.
Although the final outcome wasn't the checked box we had hoped for at State, these girls accomplished something incredibly special. They represented Spartan Nation with pride, determination, and dedication and brought home 2nd Place in the IESA 3A State Tournament.
And now, we want to say THANK YOU, SPARTAN NATION.
To our families, friends, alumni, students, staff, and community members, your support throughout this postseason run did not go unnoticed. It was humbling, honoring, and incredibly prideful to look around the softball field at the State Championship and see so much blue and white surrounding our girls.
And to everyone who took time out of their Saturday night to line the streets, escort us back to the school, and celebrate these girls as they came home, we are truly grateful. Seeing community members step out of their homes to wave, cheer, and welcome our team home was something these girls will never forget.
We are truly blessed to be part of a community that comes together to support the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of these young ladies.
They represented Olympia.
They represented Spartan Nation.
They represented each other.
It was a great day to be a Spartan.
There will be a school-wide assembly on Thursday, September 24th at 2:45 PM to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our OMS Lady Spartans and recognize the hard work, dedication, and determination that carried them all the way to the IESA 3A State Championship Game. Let's pack the gym to honor these girls.















Spartan families, today we sent home permission slips for the Fan Bus to support our Girls' Softball team at the IESA State Tournament!
📅 Game: Friday, September 18th at 1:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Champion Fields, Normal, IL
🚌 Bus departs OMS: 12:15 p.m.
💵 Cost: $5 admission (free for students on free/reduced lunch)
Permission slips and payment are due to your student's advisory teacher by tomorrow, Thursday, September 17th at 3:30 p.m.
A few reminders:
✅ Please send payment in $1 and $5 bills only
✅ Students should wear Olympia apparel to support their classmates
✅ Two pickup options after the game: at Champion Fields (sign out with the advisory teacher) or back at OMS when the bus returns
If cost is a hardship, please email Mr. Jones at mike.jones@olympia.org.
Let's fill that bus and cheer on our Spartans!

Due to the amazing success of our OMS Girls Softball Team and their incredible opportunity to compete at the STATE TOURNAMENT, we are extending basketball tryouts!
We want to make sure our softball players have the opportunity to finish their amazing season while still having a chance to try out for basketball.
Tryout Schedule:
Wednesday, September 16: Tryouts — 3:30–5:45 PM
Thursday, September 17: Open Gym 3:30-5:45
Friday, September 18: No basketball
Monday, September 21: FINAL TRYOUT — 3:30–5:45 PM
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this adjustment. We LOVE seeing our fellow OMS teams succeed, represent Olympia, and accomplish their goals! 💙💛
Good luck to our OMS Softball Team at STATE! 🥎🏆

Calling all 7th and 8th grade Parents!
Interested in learning more about the Olympia Middle School Washington, D.C. Trip? Join us for an informational meeting to hear all about this exciting opportunity for your student!
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 OMS Cafeteria
Come learn more about what the trip is all about, important trip details, what students can expect, and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
We hope to see you there!





We have been notified that the highway department will be working on the Moore's Mill bridge starting tomorrow, September 9th @ 8:00 a.m. We are anticipating delays and maybe even a road closure. Parents, students, and staff should use an alternate route.
Thank you!

Moments like these are at the heart of what we're building here — a culture of literacy where reading isn't just an assignment, it's something our students choose and enjoy.





Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Building a culture where students want to read is just as important as teaching them how to read.
Families, tonight at dinner, ask your student what they read today! You might be surprised what they picked.







