6th grade science students conducted an experiment to see what their Expiratory Reserve Capacity is and their Vital Capacity. READ MORE >
Please be aware that starting on Monday February 24th, the only shuttle bus stops will be the ones listed below. The Transportation Department will no longer be making stops on the 6:00 p.m. activities shuttle unless it is on the list below. If you have been picking up your student from a location other than the ones listed below, please make the necessary... READ MORE >
Attention all Dodgeball enthusiasts: The 11th Annual Dodgeball Tournament will be held on Friday, February 28th from 6-9 p.m. All students need to be picked up by 9:05 p.m. All you need is a team of 6 players! Team requirements can be found on the dodgeball team forms, which can be picked up in the OMS office. All team members’ permission slips and money should... 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 >
Friday, February 14th all Olympia schools will begin one hour late due to the extreme temperatures. READ MORE >
Today, February 14, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to extreme cold 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 >
Today in science class, 6th grade students used colored water to conduct an experiment to determine what blood types are compatible. 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 >
6th graders have embarked on Code.org's Computer Science Discoveries curriculum. The first unit includes several problem solving activities. One activity was building aluminum boats capable of carrying pennies. Students had to:define the problembrainstormdevelop/buildtestreflectThen they were able to build a 2nd aluminum boat which (hopefully) performed better. READ MORE >
Once again 8th grade students are using Sparkfun's "Inventors Kit" to build and program circuits using the Arduino programming language.There are more than 10 circuits ranging from blinking lights in sequence to measuring distances to controlling motors. Students are given a diagram, circuit board, wires, usb, downloadable file and reference guide. From there,... READ MORE >
This spring 7th grade students will be using the Design and Modeling Unit of the Project Lead the Way curriculum. They will create many different objects over the remainder of the semester. The first item 7th graders were challenged to make was an Ankle Foot Orthosis. It was designed for a student who had limited mobility in their leg/ankle/foot. Students had a... 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 >
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 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 >
The High School Dance team is putting on a Mini-Dance Clinic, Saturday, January 25, 2020 for anyone PreK-5th grade. Please see the attached flyer for details on how to register. Questions should be sent to emily.weyl@olympia.orgOHS Dance Mini-Clinic Registration Form 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 >
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 >
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 >
Monday, January 6, 2020 which is the first day back to school with students is now Freshman Orientation for the OHS Class of 2024 (Please note the date change). We strongly encourage all parents and students who will be entering high school in the fall to attend. On this evening, parents will receive the OHS Course to Career Guide as well as a sample form to... 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 >
Olympia High School will present the play Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy on Friday, October 18, at 7:00 P.M.; Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 P.M.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M. Tickets can be reserved by calling Wendy Wade at the middle school at (309) 379-5941, ext. 8330. The heartwarming story of a year in the life of the March sisters... READ MORE >
Olympia High School will present the play Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy on Friday, October 18, at 7:00 P.M.; Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 P.M.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M. Tickets can be reserved by calling Wendy Wade at the middle school at (309) 379-5941, ext. 8330. The heartwarming story of a year in the life of the March sisters... READ MORE >
Olympia High School Parent Cafes Presentations offered to students and their families in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conference Night October 9th, 2019 Dual Credit Information Session Time: 5:30 PM Location: OHS Auditorium Presenter: Alauna Akins, Heartland Community College Intended Audience: Sophomore and Junior Parents/Guardians Learn about the... 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 >
Students in Miss Ringer's math class investigated translations by dancing the Electric Slide! It was a fun way to put math skills into motion and learn a few new dance moves at the same time. The Cupid Shuffle was also requested to get things moving. READ MORE >
Advisory is the time to build relationships and work together. The 8th graders in Miss Ringer's advisory have been very active as they collaborate and problem solve through various activities. The students untangled a human knot, put their minds to work with a Growth Mindset escape challenge, and put stress to the test with a web of string! READ MORE >
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 OMS Library ... READ MORE >
Click HERE to view the order form for the Spartan Spirit signs. READ MORE >
Today students at Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School completed their required Law Enforcement Drill. Students at Olympia North, Olympia South, and Olympia West have also completed their required Law Enforcement Drills this year. The state of Illinois requires that all schools complete these drills within the first ninety days of the school year. The... READ MORE >
Mrs. Swartz’s and Mrs. Springer’s 6th grade advisory classes shared positive messages with all of their classmates this week. They hope that their messages were well-received and enjoyed. Have a great week, everyone! #olyspartanpride READ MORE >
The first meeting of the OMS Table-Top Games Club went very well today. We will meet again on Friday, Sept. 27, and we encourage any OMS student interested in having a fun time to come join us! #olyspartanpride READ MORE >
Olympia is proud to announce that we will be broadcasting many Spartan activities LIVE on the NFHS Network. That means if you or your family members cannot make it to the activity, the live action can be watched from anywhere on your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV. Events in the high school gym are currently scheduled to air. Events at the stadium and... 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 >
State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmen Ayala, Chief Education Officer Dr. Ernesto Matias, and Early Childhood Director Carissa Hurley visited Olympia on Friday, September 6th. Dr. Wise shared the District's Strategic Dashboard, our Skills Based Competency System, and need for Early Childhood Funding. Principal Lee lead a tour through OMS Science and Math... READ MORE >
Follow your school sports and activities easily through My8to18! The My8to18 App syncs with your school’s 8to18 website so that you have convenient mobile access to the latest high school or middle school sports and activity information. Personalize the app by using the “My Teams” tool to follow teams and groups that matter to you. View team photos, rosters, game... READ MORE >
US Congressman Darin LaHood and Dr. Wise visited classrooms today at Olympia Middle and Olympia High School. US Congressman LaHood covers the vast majority of the Olympia School District, while US Congressman Rodney Davis covers the rest. Congressman LaHood has been a supporter of public education and has a passion for helping his farmers, schools, and... READ MORE >
On Wednesday October 2nd, Advocate BroMenn is bringing the Young Hearts for Life EKG Screening Program to Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School. This program is open to all students that are ages 12 and up on the day of the screening. The EKG screens for risk factors that are associated with sudden cardiac death. This screening is free of charge and open... 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 >
XC Season Opener- Maroon Invite The excitement was palpable as the OMS XC athletes arrived at Clinton’s home course. They could not have asked for a better day, so all that was left was to step to the line and compete. Girls’ Varsity started with the boys following soon after. Establishing early success with a great improvement on last year’s Clinton time and a... READ MORE >
Mrs. Springer's 6th Grade Advisory class participated in the Rubber Band challenge on Thursday, Aug. 22. This helped us learn and talk about some of our "Big Feelings," including frustration and joy. They had a good time in Advisory class this week. READ MORE >
The 8th Grade Squad hopes that this first full week of school went well for everyone, and we hope that you have a great weekend! See you back at OMS on Monday! READ MORE >
Family Activity Passes for Sale in the Olympia High School Main Office. All Olympia School District students get into OMS & OHS activities for free. Family Activity Passes are valid at all regular season sporting events at OMS & OHS. 1 pass for $50 or 2-4 passes for $100 1 Senior Pass for $25 If you have any questions or want to purchase passes, please... READ MORE >
OMS Girls Basketball TryoutsDates: September 3rd and 4thTimes: 3:30-5:30 and 6:00-7:30Location: OMS GymStudents need to register at https://olympiahs.8to18.com/accounts/loginfor OMS girls basketball. Contact: jenn.love@olympia.org joe.neylon@olympia.org READ MORE >
Please click on this link to take you to a page with the Olympia Shuttle Bus Stops. Once you get to the page, click on Shuttle_Bus_Stops for a PDF document of the driver's name, bus number, and shuttle bus stops in each community. All of the stops remain the same as they were last year with the exception of the stops in McLean. This year, there will be one drop... 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 >
Around the state of Illinois, there are healthy and nutritious meals that are available to all children ages 18 and under throughout the summer months. If you would like to utilize any of these programs, please call 800-359-2163 or text FoodIL to 877877 to find the nearest site to your home. The meals are free of charge. READ MORE >
Registration: All students interested in trying out for a sport or planning on participating in an activity MUST complete the registration process PRIOR to the first day of tryouts/practice. In order to complete the registration process, please follow the steps below. Sport/Activity Registration Process Go to Olympia.org Then click on “Sites” tab... READ MORE >
Fall Athletics will be here before you know it! Below is a list of the fall sport opportunities along with the registration process and physical guidelines. Registration for fall sports will open July 1st. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kim Logsdon at kim.logsdon@olympia.org. You may also reference the complete document clicking here.Fall... READ MORE >
We hope you all have a wonderful Summer Vacation! We can’t wait to “tag back in” in the fall. #olyspartanpride READ MORE >
The 7th grade team celebrated the end of the school year with the Advisory Olympics this morning. Each Advisory competed in a variety of games, including an egg/spoon race, a water balloon toss, and a watermelon eating contest. Students had a blast cheering on their peers and celebrating an awesome school year. READ MORE >
On Thursday, May 16th, the Olympia Middle School sixth graders spent most of their dayat nearby Funks Grove. The purpose of this day is to promote understanding and educationabout the biodiversity which surrounds us in Central Illinois and to encourage each student tobecome stewards of our natural world. Students were divided into groups to move throughvarious... READ MORE >
The Olympia Transportation Team is looking for team members for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have ever had any interest in working for the school district, working in the Transportation Department is a great way to join the Olympia Team! Substitute bus drivers earn $17 an hour. The Olympia School District also pays potential drivers for their training that... READ MORE >
Rains Pour, Spartans Soar The track and field team traveled to Morton to compete in the IESA Sectional meet on Saturday. The Spartans jumped, threw, and ran to many personal bests and some even qualifying for the opportunity to run at State next Friday and Saturday. These efforts came at the will of the weather as much of the day was sidetracked by rain.... READ MORE >
Middle School Cross country has announced their summer plans! See information Cross Country Info and contact Coach Naomi Neylon with questions. READ MORE >
On Friday, May 10th, 7th grade students became detectives for the day in an all day long mystery hunt. Students collaborated with groups to find evidence and persevered through escape room-style challenges to solve the crime that started at Ariel’s 18th birthday party. This simulation was a summative activity that required students to put skills from all core... READ MORE >
Due to flooding on Olympia roads, all Olympia schools will start one hour late this morning, May 1, 2019. If you are a driver, do not attempt to pass a flooded road. Please use main roads and be safe. READ MORE >
The Girls Basketball Program has announced its Summer Camp dates. Please see the attachment for registration information. Contact Coach Hoffman with questions. Girls Basketball Summer Registration READ MORE >
Spartans Build on Success in Second Home Meet Following last Monday’s home opener, the Spartans loved the chance to compete in warmer weather for this second meet of the season. Lexington, Pontiac, and Dee-Mack joined in the opportunity to post great marks on Monday night. “The kids, especially those in sprints, were able to reach their full potential... READ MORE >
Spartans Host Season Opener as Track and Field Season Gets Underway A sentiment shared from Coach Ruppert was likely on the minds of each spectator, coach, and athlete at the track Monday night. “It was cold.” That did not stop our Spartans from competing hard and putting their best foot forward. Epiphany, Fieldcrest, and Carroll Catholic made their way to... READ MORE >
On Tuesday April 2nd voters in Tazewell County will be asked to decide if they want to implement a countywide retailer’s occupation tax and service occupation tax at a rate of 1%. This tax is more commonly known as the sales facility tax that 54 of the 102 counties in Illinois currently have. The revenue generated from this is used exclusively for school facility... READ MORE >
The volleyball program has announced camp dates for students who will be entering 5th - 8th grade. Please see the attached flyer for dates, times and registration information. See you on the court! https://5il.co/6zta READ MORE >
Due to the weather-related cancellations, the OMS Musical Mulan Jr. will perform Friday at 4:00pm instead of Thursday at 4:00pm. If you have already reserved or purchased tickets, they will be honored for any performance.We are still performing at 7:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday. Thank you for your support! READ MORE >
Due to extreme cold temperatures, all Olympia Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31. In addition, all activities on Tuesday, January 29, as well as Wednesday, January 30th will be cancelled. Students should complete their Snow Packets on Wednesday and Thursday. As a result of students completing their two day Snow Packet in... 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 >
Due to weather conditions, all Olympia schools will start one hour later than normal Monday, January 28, 2019. READ MORE >
Due to cold temperatures, all Olympia schools will start one hour later than normal Friday, January 25, 2019. READ MORE >
Olympia Middle School will present the musical Disney’s Mulan, Jr. on Thursday, January 31, at 4:00 PM; Friday, February 1, at 7:00 PM; and Saturday, February 2, at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be reserved by calling Wendy Wade at (309) 379-5941, ext. 8330. The show follows the story of a young girl, Mulan (Julia Collins), who longs for more than the... READ MORE >
Due to the possibility of icy roadways this afternoon, Olympia schools will be dismissing after lunch today, Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Olympia High and Middle will dismiss at Noon. Olympia Elementary Schools will dismiss at 12:30. In addition, all after school and evening programs and activities are cancelled. READ MORE >
Due to hazardous road conditions, all Olympia Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 22, 2019. READ MORE >
Due to weather conditions, Olympia schools will start one hour later than normal Wednesday, January 16, 2019. READ MORE >
Due to visibility and road conditions, all Olympia schools will start one hour later then normal Tuesday, January 15, 2019. READ MORE >
Due to weather conditions, Olympia schools will start one hour later than normal Monday, January 14, 2019. READ MORE >
The Olympia Transportation Department is looking for substitute bus drivers. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Andrew Walsh at 309-379-6011 extension 1111 or via email at andrew.walsh@olympia.org. Starting pay for substitute driving on a route is $17 per hour. All training for your license is done in district with Olympia's own safety officers. We are... READ MORE >
Language Arts students in Mrs. Hendricks' class have been working on expanding sentences using prepositional phrases. A little healthy competition has a way of making grammar a bit more fun and even increasing rigor! With that in mind, students were challenged to use a drawing of a busy street in the big city to write masterpiece sentences. They had already... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Hendricks’ and Mrs. Crebo’s English classes combined forces for a Friday Inquiry. Students were challenged to discover the meaning of a very common word part by using their own background knowledge. Students broke into small groups and brainstormed a list of words with the prefix ‘trans’. After sharing out an impressive list, they wondered were... READ MORE >
The end of the first Power Hour rotation is upon us. The OMS students balance having fun and working in these elective classes. They had a wonderful time in this rotation and can't wait until their second rotation starts on Monday. #olyspartanpride READ MORE >
Hey all you Spartans! The team forms are in, so do you know what that means? That means the 10th Annual Dodgeball Tournament is all set for TOMORROW, November 9 at 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will go toward the Ms. Susan Schuber Scholarship. Even if you aren’t on a team, you can come support the players and cheer on the teams! Admission... READ MORE >
Our Winter Spiritwear Store is now open! Place your order by December 1 to guarantee Christmas delivery. Click on the link below, then click "Olympia Spartans" then "Booster Club" and start shopping! https://www.limelitegraphics.com/schools READ MORE >
The OHMS Drama Department is hosting a Harry Potter Family Fun Night on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 4:30-8:00 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! The full schedule can be found below. When: November 7, 2018; 4:30 - 8:00 pm Where: ... READ MORE >
The students in Miss Schwarting’s Power Hour, The War at Home: Life During World War II, welcomed two special guests on Monday, October 15th. Lin and Sharon Lacefield, grandparents of sixth grade student Owen Alford, visited OMS and brought along the medals and awards earned by Owen’s great grandfather, Olous Lacefield, during his time as an Army Tech Sergeant... READ MORE >
October is Principal Appreciation Month. We are blessed to have building Principals and Assistant Principals that are working hard each day to ensure all students are learning and growing. While their staff and the District Administration team have already thanked them for their hard work and service, they would appreciate hearing from parents and students as... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the 8th grade class visited the Bloomington Area Career Center at the Interstate Center as a field trip. The students had the opportunity to visit different booths that were related to college and career readiness. The Career Expo is offered every year to 8th grade students in the Bloomington-Normal area. At each booth, students could... READ MORE >
Attention all Dodgeball enthusiasts: Can you throw a ball like Captain America throws his shield? Can you dodge flying objects like Quicksilver? Do you like to watch a competitive activity like Tony Stark watches his stocks grow? If so, then you’re in luck! The 10th Annual Dodgeball Tournament will be held on Friday, November 9 from 6-9 p.m. All students need to... READ MORE >
Please click the link below to take the Parent Engagement Survey:6-12 Survey READ MORE >
On the evening of Thursday, October 12th, members of the 7th grade team participated in a teacher panel at Illinois State University. The team attended a senior block class for students who are preparing to student teach in middle schools next semester. While at ISU, the team answers questions from students about the benefits of teaming, skills based reporting, and... READ MORE >
On Columbus day, several brave and talented OMS band and chorus students traveled to Bloomington Junior High to audition for the ILMEA All-District Band and Chorus. The audition is a rigorous and competitive process involving students from all over Central Illinois. A huge congratulations to the following OMS students who have been invited to participate in the... READ MORE >
The OMS Library will be hosting a book fair the week of Parent Teacher conferences (10/22 - 10/26) but you can shop online now! Visit our online site: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/olympiamiddleschoolThere is a large selection of books for students of all ages, and all sales support the OMS Library.Happy shopping! READ MORE >
Pictured above: Both varsity teams are pictured after finding out they made it to the State Meet. Saturday 97 runners on the girls side and 96 on the boys crossed the finish line at Germantown Hills Sectional Meet this past Saturday. The day was already hyped with intrigue due to the mounting pressure that the kids were feeling to claim their spot for the State... READ MORE >
Saturday Cool temperatures were offset by the heat of competition in Delavan on Saturday. The 2.04 mile course consisted of many loops making it great for fans to spectate the race, but the real beauty in the course was how flat and fast it was for the athletes. The Delavan Dare Classic produced many great times. Our girls varsity saw fit to take advantage of... READ MORE >
Olympia High School will present the play Alice in Wonderland on Thursday, October 11, at 7:00 PM; Saturday, October 13, at 7:00 PM; and Sunday, October 14, at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be reserved by calling Wendy Wade at the middle school at (309) 379-5941, ext. 8330. This family-friendly production follows Alice (Mariah Maris) as she pursues the White Rabbit... READ MORE >
Olympia is in the midst of developing a 5 year Facilities Plan and we would like your input. Please plan on attending a Facility Planning session inside the school building your child attends. Each session begins at 6:30 pm, includes a brief tour of the facility, including academic, athletic, and fine art areas, then moves to the Learning Center where dialogue... READ MORE >
Saturday Fast. That sufficiently captures the state of our home course as our Spartans raced to great performances. With the help of amazing volunteers and a passionate crowd, the 2018 Olympia Invitational allowed our running Spartans to seize the day with many personal best times. Girls Varsity- Chrystal C. led the way in a time of 13:05 to earn a 16-second... READ MORE >
Thursday Looping through the grounds of Tremont Junior/Senior High School, our Spartans took the crown on both sides last Thursday. They did so in an impressive fashion considering their latest training. Coach Springer wanted the athletes to know that this race was a great step moving forward. “We were coming off of a harder training effort yesterday and this... READ MORE >
Get your "It's a Spartan Thing" apparel and laser engraved Spartan RTIC Tumblers. Available now till October 1st, 2018. Click on the link below for the order form. Just complete the order form and send in with money to Olympia Middle School. http://5il.co/4wun READ MORE >
7th grade students in Mrs. Hembra's English I class put their point of view skills to the test today by reading and analyzing a variety of children's books. While reading each book with their groups, students were asked to identify the point of view of each text, then explain how they knew. All types of point of view were covered within the seven different texts.... READ MORE >
Saturday The Parkside Invitational saw many personal records shattered as the Spartans cruised through the course. It also saw 49 teams cover Maxwell Park’s two-mile course which is known for its fast times as well as being the host for the IESA State Meet. Getting the first crack at the rain-covered course were the varsity girls. Chrystal C. got off to a great... READ MORE >
It’s time to blog! Miss Ringer’s English II class is taking to the web and sharing what they think is awesome. The class was inspired after reading “The Book of Awesome” by Neil Pasricha and decided to share some of the awesome things they find every day. Once a week, students find and share a picture and explanation of items or people they believe to be awesome.... READ MORE >
This week the area of focus in Mrs. Hembra's English II class has been the types of nouns. Over the past two days, students learned about the different types of nouns and collaborated with peers to create their own review games. Today, students rotated to different student-created noun review games to test their knowledge of the types of nouns. The types of... READ MORE >
The 7th grade choir was hard at work recently as they worked to complete a scavenger hunt of various musical symbols in their scores. The group is quickly learning that being in choir is more than just learning "lyrics" - but its about really reading the music notation as well. Just recently, the group taught themselves a song entirely a capella - they're making... READ MORE >
Tuesday Our Spartans traveled to El-Paso Gridley to compete in a unique meet with a difficult course and an exciting atmosphere. Coach Springer loved the novelty of the race saying, “This meet has always been fun to go to because it is a different experience than our athletes usually get to be a part of. It’s atmosphere with the music and the cheering allowed the... READ MORE >
Thursday OMS Cross Country traveled to Mason City to compete against Illini Central and West Lincoln-Broadwell. For some, it was their third race in 6 days. Coming off a race on Tuesday, our student-athletes’ tired legs carried them through to strong performances on both sides. Led by Chrystal C. in a time of 14:39, the girls team ran a packed race for much of... READ MORE >
Over the past three days, 7th grade students in Mrs. Hembra's English II classes have been presenting 'My Story' projects during class. Intended as an activity for students to share what is important to them, this project gave students a chance to tell their own stories. Students were given the choice of what to share, as well as how to share it. Popular formats... READ MORE >
Saturday Varsity runners laced up their spikes at Oak Ridge Park in Washington, IL for the St. Jude Classic. Spartans heard the sound for the start of the race many times on Saturday as they competed in a flighted meet. There were 8 races in total (4 boys and 4 girls). The meet began with the top runner on each team running their race and then a trickle down... READ MORE >
Three groups of 7th graders successfully Escaped the Doldrums in Mrs. Wade's English I classes! Working together as they conquered task after task, these hearty students persevered until they conquered the back-to-school Doldrums! #olyspartanpride! READ MORE >
Over the past two days, 7th grade students have worked together to break out of an escape room in English I class! Putting their collaboration and perseverance skills to the test, students solved riddles, used a decoder device, and wrote and sang an original song to escape. #olyspartanpride READ MORE >
This past weekend, the OMS Cross Country team competed in the Clinton Maroon Invite at Little Galilee just outside of the host’s town. The varsity girls began the day in strong fashion with many personal records. Led by Chrystal C. in a time of 14:19, the girls captured a second place team finish just behind Saint Agnes. The varsity boys performed in similar... READ MORE >
7th graders are working to Escape the Doldrums of coming back to school! In English, groups of students are working collaboratively to learn more about growth mindset, a major theme of the middle school. Hopefully, we can all escape and be able to continue our educational journey! READ MORE >
Tryouts for middle school girls basketball will be on Aug. 29, 30 and 31 after school in the middle school gym. Please make sure to register for middle school basketball before the tryout date on the activities webpage. Just go to http://il.8to18.com/olympiahs and click registration and follow the steps. You will also need to make sure you have a current... READ MORE >
Our 1st Spiritwear Store of the school year is now open! Place your order by Sunday, August 26, with an option for shipping directly to your home! Click on the link below, then click "Olympia Spartans" and start shopping! https://www.limelitegraphics.com/schools READ MORE >
I hope that you and your family are enjoying summer. I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share with you my excitement about leading OMS! I am an Olympia graduate (2001) who has a wonderful wife, Hannah. We have two beautiful girls; Olivia (5) and Sadie (1). Prior to beginning at OMS, I was the Principal at Oly North for six years. Being a building... READ MORE >
The start of fall activities is just around the corner. Anyone interested in participating in an activity needs to register for that activity on the activities webpage .http://il.8to18.com/olympiahs Click registration and follow the steps. A copy of a current physical needs to be turned in to the office before you can start practicing. Physicals can be sent... READ MORE >
We are switching email from our existing email system to Gmail. Some of you have found your Gmail already and have been using it. We are turning off access to our current system as of today and your emails, contacts, and calendars will be migrating over in the next week or so. Please be patient as we get everything sorted. Once we believe the transfer is... READ MORE >
On Saturday June 30th Olympia Middle School was one of 47 schools nationally to receive the Horizon School to Watch award. OMS was one of two schools in Illinois to receive the initial designation of this award. Thank you to all students and staff for helping OMS grow into one of the premier middle schools in the U.S. #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
Registration is now open for middle school and high school fall activities. All registration must be done online. Please go to https://olympiahs.8to18.com and click registration. Students must be registered and have an updated physical turned in to be able to start practice/tryouts. If registering for multiple sports or activities, you will have to register... READ MORE >
Dr. Andrew Wise, Andrew Wash, Katie Ringer, Megan VanGorder, Tami Geurts, and Dee Dee Stine are at the National Forum’s School to Watch Conference in Washington D.C. This year OMS was one of 49 schools nationally to be selected as a Horizon School to Watch with their initial designation. Olympia staff members spent the day meeting with U.S. Representatives Rodney... READ MORE >
Coach Springer is excited for OMS Cross Country to get started but she has some advice to help you get ready for the season. Please see the following links for all her Summer Training Plans. Training for Returning RunnersTraining for Beginner RunnersTraining for Advanced Runners READ MORE >
Fall Athletics will be here before you know it! Below is a list of the fall sport opportunities along with the registration process and physical guidelines. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kim Logsdon at kim.logsdon@olympia.org. Fall Season Athletics: MS Softball Coach Darrel Dubree: Darrel.Dubree@olympia.org Season... READ MORE >
Three members of the Olympia Middle School staff are moving on to new chapters in their lives. Andy Walsh has served as OMS’s principal for the last eight years. Prior to this, he was a history teacher at Olympia High School. During this time, Mr. Walsh has effectively led students, parents, and staff through many stages of development and change, culminating... READ MORE >
We've had a great year of learning in 8th Grade Science at Olympia Middle School!See you next year!Mrs. Swartz READ MORE >
Just in time for the end of the school year, the Spartan Skill mural is complete! Mrs. Hembra's Advisory, with much help from Mrs. Ratliff and several other seventh grade students who volunteered their skills and time, painted a mural to show our Spartan pride on the hall outside of the OMS cafeteria. Stop by to check it out! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
OMS students (and a couple of staff members) participated in a karaoke and lip sync concert on Monday afternoon to celebrate the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Songs ranged from Disney favorites to today's hits. One thing is certain: it's a good thing that the play next year is a musical because our OMS students sure can sing! READ MORE >
8th Grade Promotion will be held on Monday May 21st at 7:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend but would like to see the event, please click on the following link to be redirected to the page where the video will be streaming: Promotion Live Stream READ MORE >
OMS students had a great time participating in the end of the year Dodgeball Tounament. The students did a great job and all of the teams competed really well for the entire tournament. READ MORE >
Here's a look at some projects that students constructed in 8th Grade STEM Power Hour this year: READ MORE >
Since the beginning of the 2017/2018 school year, 7th graders have been working on learning all they can about where the countries of the world are located, as a part of their Social Studies curriculum. Following a final assessment, these students showed the greatest growth in their class. Meagan H., Jayson M., Taylor H., Lily W., and Lucas Y. showed the most... READ MORE >
Hannah Cleveland is your 2018 IESA Class AA 7th Grade Girls Shot Put Champion! Hannah is an OMS 6th grade student athlete that persevered with focus and determination to win the event with a throw of 32-6.25 on her last attempt. #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
The Olympia Middle School sixth graders enjoyed another spring day at Funks Grove on Tuesday, May 15th. The purpose of this day is to learn about biodiversity and promote stewardship for our environment. The students spent the time in small groups moving between learning stations and spreading mulch around the Sugar Grove Nature Center. Topics of learning... READ MORE >
On Friday, May 18, the OMS 8th Graders had a day filled with end of the year activities, including an assembly introducing them to high school life and an afternoon outside in the beautiful weather. They can't wait to go across the hall to become high schoolers, and an afternoon in the sun is just what they (and their teachers) needed to relax after a fun, exciting... READ MORE >
8th Grade STEM students have been building model rockets all spring, and finally got to see their efforts pay off. We had a great launch and can't wait to launch again on Friday! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following OMS students for making it to State in Track:Owen Dare- 800 meter run and 1600 meter runCarter Fairfield- 800 meter runAnthony Ragland- 1600 meter runOwen, Carter, and Anthony will also run with Brad Schardan in the 4 x 400 meter relay. Taylor Nowaskie- Long jumpHannah Cleveland- Shot putAnna Bieber- 800 meter runTwo relays also... READ MORE >
An exciting day was had by all students in the 7th grade today when they participated in the first ever Advisory Olympics. Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of academic and physical competitions, including Minute to Win It games, a Scholastic Bowl tournament, a building competition, a watermelon eating contest, and various team relays. ... READ MORE >
Representatives from each advisory are using their geography skills to locate 24 world cities using coordinates in the Absolute Location Quest. Who will conquer this challenge the quickest and most accurately? READ MORE >
Order in the court! 7th grade students in Mrs. Hembra's Mock Trial Power Hour wrapped up their course by participating in mock trials yesterday afternoon. Students broke into two groups, one participating in a civil case and one in a criminal case. Students collaborated to write their own trials before delivering them in front of a jury of their peers. ... READ MORE >
Students in 8th Grade STEM 1 Power Hour have been hard at work building model rockets. Today they prepped their rockets for launch and we took them out with the expectation of getting a few up into the air. First up was a well-constructed rocket built by John and Canyon. They set it up on the launch pad and we counted all down "3, 2, 1, GO!" Then we watched the... READ MORE >
7th grade students revisit most of the skills we've covered in English I and II this year with their exploration of The Hero's Journey, an introduction to archetypes in literature. After tracing the Hero's Journey for both Disney's Moana and Simba in The Lion King, students presented a book or movie of their own choosing and explained the Hero's Journey... READ MORE >
Over the last several weeks, students in Mrs. Hembra's English I and II classes have been exploring the concept of the hero's journey through various forms of text. Students were asked to pick a text of their choice --novel, movie, or TV show-- and examine how the main character goes through the 12 steps of the hero's journey. All students were given a choice of... READ MORE >
Mrs. Swartz's 8th Grade Science students are finishing the year strong with units on cells and heredity. Carter, Drew, and Anthony (above) are in the process of extracting DNA from strawberry cells.Hillary displays her "Tiger Crossing" project, an activity aimed at helping students understand the nature of traits passed down from parents to offspring.Sierra is... READ MORE >
The OMS Fellowship of Christian Athletes celebrated the end of the year today with devotions, prayer, food and games. The FCA’s mission is “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.” Our FCA averaged around 45 student athletes with 65 joining us today. FCA will start back up at the beginning of the 2018-19 school... READ MORE >
Throughout this week the OMS Staff has been celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. We would like to thank all of the parents that have been helping us with all of the food that has been brought it, the Board of Education for the treats that were sent to us, Subway in McLean for the subs that they donated to the staff, and TJ's Roofing for their donation to support... READ MORE >
The 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands put on a magnificent performance on Tuesday May 8th at their Spring Concert. All three bands combined classical music with contemporary pieces to delight the audience. Kudos to Mr. Lutz and all of the band students on their great performance!! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
As their community service project for the year, Mrs. Hembra's Advisory decided to create a mural to display the Spartan Skills for all who walk the halls of OMS. The mural is quickly taking shape outside of the OMS cafeteria. With the help of Mrs. Ratliff, Mrs. Hembra's Advisory students have been hard at work painting the mural during daily Advisory time. Stay... READ MORE >
We would like to congratulate Maggie, Luke, Mckenzie, and Austin for being named Spartan of the Week by their respective teachers. Way to go Spartans!! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
Earlier in the semester, Mrs. Mehl's class was invited by random classroom selection, from a middle school in Minnesota to join the Great Mail Race! By participating in the Race, students can potentially learn more about middle school cultures from all 50 states, and investigate different geographic regions across our country! Eager to get started, Mrs. Mehl's... READ MORE >
School Kits order forms were sent home with students last week and the order forms are due back on May 18th. By ordering through School Kits, all supplies will be delivered to your student on the first day of school next year and you will not have to do any school supply shopping in August. Please contact Mrs. Percival if you have any questions about ordering... READ MORE >
On Thursday, May 3rd, the Olympia Middle School staff celebrated its May 2018 Illinois State University graduates.Miss Melody Haigh has been a student teacher in the sixth grade this year. She has taught Social Studies, Reading, and Language Arts. This summer, Miss Haigh will relocate to Phoenix, Arizona to teach seventh grade Reading.Miss Rachael McMillan... READ MORE >
8th Graders successfully completed various community service projects at Miller Park Zoo before spending some time exploring the exhibits. Using the information from their experience and question/answer session with the Education Coordinator, students will complete an end of the year project in each of their core classes. #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
OMS students began their first day of FitnessGram assessments today with the 20 meter pacer. The students are challenged over their aerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular endurance and muscular strength over the next three weeks. #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
Sunday was another great day to be an Olympia Spartan! Our OMS Special Olympics Athletes competed over the weekend at the Regional Special Olympics track games at East Peoria. Our very own James (7th grade) and Dakota (8th grade) brought home some impressive hardware, yet again! Dakota earned a Silver Medal for the 100M run and a Gold Metal in the Standing Long... READ MORE >
Olympia Middle School would like to congratulate Nicole, Mattie, and Aime for being selected as Spartans of the Week by their teachers. Way to go students!! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
Congratulations to the OMS 8th grade band! Their performance at the IGSMA State Contest earned them a rating of "Superior", the highest possible rating. The band traveled to Troy Middle School in suburban Chicago to perform alongside other outstanding middle school bands from Illinois. Way to go, Band! READ MORE >
This year art OMS art students started using Artsonia, the world’s largest student art museum, where they have started to build digital art portfolios. It is so much more than an art museum! It's a free, safe, educational program designed to connect parents and families with their child's creative activities at school.Students take photos of their artwork, upload... READ MORE >
Olympia Middle School hosted a Walk of Champions on Thursday April 26th for the 7th and 8th Grade Chorus and the 8th Grade Band. Both of these groups will be participating in the state competition on Saturday April 28th at Troy Middle School. We are very proud of all of our students for advancing to this round and wish them the best of luck on Saturday. ... READ MORE >
7th Grade students in Mr. Neylon's class spent time last week designing, building, and testing popsicle stick bridges. Once they finished building them they took them down to the weight room to see how much weight they could hold. The class champions were Justin S. and Tommy S., whose designed and built a bridge that held 130 pounds. Pictured below is Jamison... READ MORE >
7th grade students in Mrs. Hembra's class are in the beginning stages of preparing for a debate unit in English II. Today, Ms. McMillan moderated a debate over the claim: Cell phone towers should be built near national parks. The proposition supported the idea that the safety of visitors outweighed the eyesore of a cell phone tower, while the opposition... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Cole, Eva, and Taylor for being named Spartan of the Week by their respective teachers. #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
Over the past few days students in Mr. Smith’s Technology class have been designing machines to draw an image on paper. They then redesigned the machine to see if they could have more control over the machine and create a better piece of artwork. One of the biggest challenges throughout the project is figuring out how to keep the machine from falling apart using... READ MORE >
On Monday, April 14th, Mr. Steve Skelton, an attorney from Bloomington, came to Mrs. Hembra's Mock Trial elective to speak with seventh grade students about what it's like to be a lawyer. Mr. Skelton told students about why he decided to become a lawyer, the amount of schooling involved, and the qualities it takes to be an effective attorney. He also... READ MORE >
On Saturday April 14th OMS hosted the Tom Smith Track Invitational. There were 11 teams that competed. Thank you to all of the parents and OHS track members that volunteered their time to help with the track meet. READ MORE >
Olympia Middle School is proud to honor 8th Grade students Neil and Erin as student leaders. They were honored as our students of the year at the Illinois Principal’s Association Student Recognition Luncheon. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding work through the years!! READ MORE >
OMS would like to congratulate Nick, Nic, Adrianna, and Taylor for being named Spartan of the Week by their teachers!! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
OMS would like to congratulate Calvin, BJ, Demi, and Abraham for being selected as Spartan of the Week by their teachers. Way to go Spartans!! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
On Friday April 6th Olympia Middle School hosted Grandparent’s Day. We were excited to host over 200 Grandparents during the afternoon. Grandparents and their grandchildren were able to enjoy some snacks together and attended two classes together. We would like to thank everybody for all of their efforts in traveling to OMS for Grandparent’s Day. We look forward to... READ MORE >
On Thursday April 5th Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti spent the afternoon at Olympia Middle School. Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti visited a few classrooms at OMS and then spent time meeting with the 6th Grade class congratulating them on earning the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip grant. Through the years that the grant has been offered to... READ MORE >
On Friday March 23rd, the 7th Grade students at OMS participated in a simulation to solve a mystery that their teachers created for them. In each of their classes they had to put together clues for which Disney character tried to steal a crown. The students used clues in each of their classes to uncover the mystery and find out who was responsible for the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Kyler, Kaylee, Shae, and Lauren for being named Spartan of the Week by their teachers. Way to go Spartans!! READ MORE >