The Children’s Discovery Museum visited Olympia West yesterday to host an exciting STEM Day! Students became young inventors as they designed and built their own cars using a set of materials and parameters. They tested their creations, analyzed the results, and made adjustments to improve how far their cars could travel. It was an incredible day filled with creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning—an engaging experience for every student!
Olympia West Elementary will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, October 15 & 16th, 2025 during Parent Teacher Conferences.
The Book Fair will be open to shop from 3-6:30 on October 15th & 16th.
We hope you will stop by before or after your conference!
Let's FALL into a good book! Happy Reading!
The Book Fair will be open to shop from 3-6:30 on October 15th & 16th.
We hope you will stop by before or after your conference!
Let's FALL into a good book! Happy Reading!
An impromptu, multi grade level, giant game of Duck Duck Goose at recess on Friday afternoon!!
In Social Studies, kindergarten has been learning about helpers around our school. We practiced using question words to interview Mrs. Castleman to learn more about her job as principal!
First graders had the best time using watercolors on Friday! The students diligently worked through a directed drawing of a pumpkin, then painted it to include a background.
Our 4th and 5th grade students got creative this week as they learned all about mosaic artworks! Using just paper, they designed and crafted their own colorful mosaics and the results are amazing. We're so proud of their hard work and imagination!
Elementary students attending an OHS event need to be accompanied by an adult. If an elementary student shows up without an adult, they will not be allowed to enter into the game / event. We are asking elementary students to sit in the stands during the games due to the safety concerns that have already surfaced during our first home game. Thank you to our parents for understanding we are striving to create a safe experience for all our spectators. Go Spartans!
1J students are starting the week off in the best way! First graders in 1J filled their class bucket for a second time this year! They earn drops to fill the class bucket by working as a class to be respectful, responsible, and safe. This time the reward wheel spun to a GLOW PARTY!!
Phone Number Update!
While Frontier works on fixing the issues on one of our main lines into Olympia West, please use our alternative line: 309-392-2672 (same number, but ending with a "2" instead of a "1"). Thank you!
Preschool screenings are available for children ages 3 through 5. Screenings help determine where children are developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results, families will receive a recommendation indicating whether their child qualifies for the Pre-K program.
For more information regarding the Child Find screening process, you can find resources here: https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/Materials/Educ_Rights_en.pdf
Screening Dates:
🗓️ October 8 at Minier Christian Church
🗓️ December 9 at Danvers Community Building
🗓️ March 11 at Atlanta Christian Church
🗓️ May 12 at Minier Christian Church
For more information regarding the Child Find screening process, you can find resources here: https://www.childfind-idea-il.us/Materials/Educ_Rights_en.pdf
Screening Dates:
🗓️ October 8 at Minier Christian Church
🗓️ December 9 at Danvers Community Building
🗓️ March 11 at Atlanta Christian Church
🗓️ May 12 at Minier Christian Church
Kindergarten learned that everyone can be an author! Sam, the library mouse, left us mouse-sized books and pencils to create stories. The library mouse loved all the books the kindergarteners wrote!
These 3rd grade students chose to eat lunch with Mrs. Castleman as a PBIS reward for having their tickets pulled. Mrs. Castleman tried hard to convert them to Packers fans during their lunch time together, but the boys stood strong with their NFL loyalties.
Keep up the great work earning those green tickets, Spartans!
Please remember that all kindergarten and new pre-k students are required to have a school physical and immunization records on file at Olympia West by September 15th.
The Transportation Team is ready to roll into the 25-26 school year!
Welcome back to school from the Third Grade Team!
The 2nd Grade Team is looking forward to an amazing year!
The 1st Grade District Team is ready to get going! Have a great year everyone!
Attention Future Olympia Softball Players! Get ready to join the fun—Saturday, September 6th at 9:30 AM. Mark your calendars and don’t miss it!
If you have a child who will be new to Olympia West this school year and you have not completed new student registration please come to Olympia West on Thursday, July 31 to register. If you have questions you can contact Olympia West at (309)392-2671.
Help! My Kid Wants to Use Social Media Get your child -- and yourself -- ready for the next step with these conversation starters.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-my-kid-wants-to-use-social-media
