Today, February 26, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to inclement weather. Be safe out there! 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 >
Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, March 3rd and Wednesday, March 4th. Follow the link below to sign up for your child's conference.4th and 5th grade parents please set up a conference time with your child's homeroom teacher. If you have any questions please contact the school at 309-392-2671 or email your child's teacher.https://ptcfast.com/schools/Ol... READ MORE >
Today, February 14, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to extreme cold temperatures. READ MORE >
Friday, February 14th all Olympia schools will begin one hour late due to the extreme 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 >
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 >
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 >
Mark your calendars for the 2020 PTO Color Run at Olympia West! You can use this link to sign-up for the event, registration ends April 30, 2020. https://signup.itsracetime.com/Race/IL/Minier/OlympiaWestColorRun 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 February DIAL screening date has been cancelled due to the fact that our programs are currently full at all three elementary buildings. The next preschool screening dates will occur in Atlanta, Minier, and Danvers in May 2020. The dates are as follows:May 5th- AtlantaMay 6- MinierMay 7- DanversIf you have a student that will turn 3 on or before the date of... 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 >
Community members, parents, grandparents, the OHS cheerleaders and dancers as well as some pep band members welcomed Oly West students back to school today. Reggie Redbird also was on hand to get the kids excited about 2nd semester. Police Chief Daryl Weseloh talked to the students (and community members) about all the people it takes to run a school and... 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 >
Olympia South PTO Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, January 25 starting at 9am AT THE MT. HOPE FUNK’S GROVE PARK DISTRICT IN MCLEAN TEAMS: The tournament is $5 per person to register.All teams must be Co-Ed (at least 2 from each gender)All teams must consist of 6 players. Teams must be a combination of 3rd or 4th or 5th Graders (no teams of all of... 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 >
We have upcoming events at all the elementary schools in January to help kick off the start of a new semester. These are open to the public and will be a high energy event. We will be lining the hallways, cheering and high-fiving the students as they arrive at school that morning to show our community support. We ask for you all to filter in the gym following the... 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 >
Thank you to the H.A. Peine Library for their partnership with Family Reading Night at OWE. Families enjoyed story time with Elsa, Cinderella and Prince Charming. Everyone in attendance also recieved a free book. READ MORE >
Olympia West will be holding their annual Veterans Day Assembly Honoring all who served Veterans Day 2019 At Olympia West Monday, November 11th 1:00 p.m. We are inviting all of our Veterans in the area to come and be honored by the Olympia West student body and staff. We will be holding an assembly to honor those who have ... 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 >
Fall 2019 Pre-School Screenings Screenings for the 2019-20 school year are available for children age three through five. This is a process to determine where children fall developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results of the screening, a recommendation will be made to let you know if your child... 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 >
Calling All Wizards & Muggles! 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: ... READ MORE >
Be reminded that tomorrow, Wednesday,October 9th 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 then... 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 >
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 >
Fall 2019 Pre-School Screenings: August 14th, 2019 Screenings for the 2019-20 school year are available for children age three through five. This is a process to determine where children fall developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results of the screening, a recommendation will be made to let you... READ MORE >
Check out the Right at School flyer HERE to see all the great benefits they offer with their after school care. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Graber, she was recently inducted into the Olympia High School Hall of Fame. Mrs. Graber was recognized for her outstanding achievements and contributions while a student at Olympia High School. Mrs. Graber is pictured with three of the principals that she has worked with while a kindergarten teacher in the Olympia District; Dr. Andrew... 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 >
Welcome Class of 2032!The class of 2032 began their journey as students on Thursday, April 11th at Kindergarten Round Up. The event took place in all three of our elementary buildings. The parents and students were able to tour their building, see the Kindergarten classrooms and most importantly meet the teachers. Sending a child off to Kindergarten is always... READ MORE >
Spring 2019 Pre-School Screenings Screenings for the 2019-20 school year are available for children age three through five. This is a process to determine where children fall developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results of the screening, a recommendation will be made to let you know if your child... 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 >
Kindergarten Round-Up Olympia West Elementary Kindergarten Roundup for the 2019-2020 school year will be held on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please bring along a copy of your child’s certified birth certificate and most recent immunization record and physical. Parents will have an opportunity to do pre-registration paperwork at this... READ MORE >
Olympia West Young Authors Classroom winners. Congratulations to these hard working, creative writers. READ MORE >
Olympia West PTO is selling Olympia shirts, shorts and more. Get your Spartan gear here!! Purchase your Spartan Spirit Wear at the Oly West PTO store Olympia Spartan Apparel Order ALL ORDERS ARE DUE MARCH 8TH READ MORE >
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held October 15th -16th. Follow the links below for more information and to sign up. If you have any problems accessing your children’s sign up pages, please contact your child's teacher or the school office. Conference sign up: https://www.ptcfast.com/school... READ MORE >
We are in need of a few volunteers to help serve food Saturday night at Family Fun Night. You can sign up to help using this link Family Fun Night Food Volunteer Sign Up READ MORE >
You are invited to Olympia West Family Fun Night Saturday, February 23 Schedule of Events: 4:00-6:00 Carnival Games, Face Painting, & Photo Booth4:00-6:15 Dinner in the Cafeteria4:00-6:30 Silent & Bag Auction in the Gym6:30 Live Auction in the Gym Raffle Items: Sphero SPRK Educational Robot & 50/50 Raffle (tickets for raffle items sold during event) READ MORE >
NOTICE: The Princess/Superhero Extravaganza on Sunday, Feb 10th has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. READ MORE >
If your power is out and you need a warm, safe place and some food, the Olympia West Elementary School building is open and available to you. The address is 302 N School Street in Minier. Stay safe. 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 >
Join NHS on Saturday, Feb 10th from 1-3pm for an afternoon of games, treats, and activities with your favorite princesses and superheroes! Reservations required- $15 per child (includes one parent). RSVP by Feb 1 to amanda.hapgood@olympia.org. Proceed will be donated to charity. READ MORE >
Due to cold temperatures, all Olympia schools will start one hour later than normal Friday, January 25, 2019. 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 the inclement weather this past weekend the OHS Mini-Cheer clinic was cancelled and has been rescheduled. The clinic date will now be on Saturday, January 26th from 12-3 in the High School gym (please use High School entrance)! The performance will take place on Tuesday, January 29th at halftime of the Varsity game. If you have any questions please... 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 >
All Aboard!!! Students at Oly West enjoyed a day filled with a variety of lessons and activities centered around The Polar Express. READ MORE >
After watching The Polar Express today, first grade students took on the challenge of building their own bridges. We first studied the parts of a bridge, and then students planned the design of their bridge. They constructed them out of all sorts of materials: Unifix cubes, base ten blocks, craft sticks, paper cups, pattern blocks, and lots and lots of tape. We... READ MORE >
The Minier Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 1 has been postponed until next Saturday, December 8. READ MORE >
Have your after school care needs changed? Right at School is right here in Olympia, come join our fun and engaging programs! If you have questions or want to schedule a visit please call Karla Janicke at 217-441-1669. READ MORE >
All Olympia schools will start one hour later than normal today, Monday, November 26, 2018. READ MORE >
Today we tested our car designs to see if they would work on the Ozobot Bit robots. It was a success! https://photos.app.goo.gl/66fe... READ MORE >
This fall, all students at Olympia West created original pieces of artwork as part of the fall fundraiser with Art to Remember. We are still accepting on-line late orders until December 6, 2019. All late orders will be shipped to Olympia West in January. Ordering is easy. Simply visit the website: https://order.arttoremember.co... and enter your child's... 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 >
Please click the link below to take the Parent Engagement Survey:K-5 Survey READ MORE >
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Olympia West Color Run, we had a great day. Thank you to our PTO and volunteers for all of your work. Thank you to the Boy Scouts, Minier Police and Minier Rescue for their help. Thank you to our sponsors; Hopedale Wellness Center, Hopedale Banking Center, Cut, Color and Polish, Wherry Welding, Little Mackinaw... READ MORE >
Olympia West 4th grade wants to learn why some volcanoes erupt and other don't. This experiment will help them understand this idea. #olyspartanpride READ MORE >
Art to Remember is a great opportunity to capture your child's artwork on a variety of keepsakes. These keepsakes make wonderful gifts, especially for the upcoming holidays. Olympia West will accept orders until Thursday, October 11th. Ordering is easy! Simply return the order form to school with your child or order online using the individualized order code found... READ MORE >
Olympia West PTO Color Fun Run early registration forms and pledge forms are due this Friday, October 5th. If you're registered by this Friday, you'll save $5 and you'll be guaranteed a T-shirt and a Color Splash! Register by using the link below. https://secure.getactivefundraising.com/event/OlympiaWest61759The money raised will help fund a STEM cart for each... READ MORE >
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Starts Today!!!! We are using PTCFast.com for parent teacher conference sign ups again this year. Here is the link: https://www.ptcfast.com/school...If you have any problems accessing your children’s sign up pages, please contact the teacher or the school office. 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 >
Don’t Miss Out! Olympia West is participating in a unique fundraising program with Art to Remember and now is the time to place your order for custom keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork. The best part is that every keepsake order supports our school. These items make great gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other important person in... READ MORE >
Registration is open for the Olympia West Color Run! The Color Run will be held on Saturday, October 20. Please use the link below to register. To guarantee a t-shirt you must register by October 5. https://secure.getactivefundraising.com/event/OlympiaWest61759 READ MORE >
Congratulations to our September Spectacular Spartans! Each month classroom teachers identify a student who has exemplified outstanding Spartan Skills to be recognized as a Spectacular Spartan. READ MORE >
OHS Student Council members visited Oly West on Wednesday as part of the district's homecoming celebration. READ MORE >
Third Graders at Olympia West were very excited when beekeeper, Mike Lavazza, brought in a honey bee observation hive. Mr. Lavazza talked about the equipment he uses, what he needs to check for in each hive to make sure it is healthy, how he collects the frames of honey, and shared a variety of other information about bees. Students enjoyed the close up view of... READ MORE >
Olympia West will be hosting Grandparents' Day on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Afternoon Pre-K Grandparent's Day will be from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Donuts and Coffee will be served for the Grandparents and our school’s book fair will be open for this special day! We encourage students whose grandparents are unable to attend to invite... READ MORE >
Kindergarten students at Olympia West are spreading kindness by sending cards to Olympia graduate Brandon Jones who is completing basic training. Brandon is a former Kindergarten student of Mrs. Graber's. He will be sharing cards with fellow soldiers. This is the first of monthly kindness acts Mrs. Graber's class will be striving to achieve this school year. READ MORE >
Our class read the book Galimoto by Karen Lynn Williams about a young boy who lives in a village in Africa. A galimoto can be a toy car, but it can also mean something made out of recycled materials. The boy, Condi, has no toys, but goes throughout his village collecting bits of wire so that he can create his own galimoto. We were discussing the comprehension... READ MORE >
On Friday, August 31 members of the OHS football team visited students at OWE. The football team shared with OWE students what it means to be a Spartan. OWE students also had the opportunity to participate in three stations with the football players. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our August Spectacular Spartans! READ MORE >
The Kindergartners in Mrs. Graber & Mrs. Boznos' classes at Oly West have been watching Monarch caterpillars eat and grow! Currently there are 9 chrysalises! The Kindergartners are anxiously awaiting for the butterflies to emerge! READ MORE >
Looking for the school supply list? Here is a quick link to the list available on the Olympia website. Olympia Elementary School Supply List READ MORE >
Fall 2018 Pre-School Screenings Screenings for the 2018-19 school year are available for children birth through age five. This is a process to determine where children fall developmentally in areas such as motor skills, concepts, language, and behavior. Based on the results of the screening, a recommendation will be made to let you know if your child... READ MORE >
This fall Olympia West will host the after school program, Right at School. Registration for Right At School's after-school program is open! Looking for more information? Check out this video that provides a snapshot of an afternoon in the Right At School program. https://youtu.be/yevryzWiCus Visit the Right at School website for more information or to... 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 >
Click HERE to view the details for the summer school option being offered for students entering 1st through 5th grades! Click HERE to register! READ MORE >
Join us at Olympia West for a jump start on the 2018-2019 school year with Right at School! JULY 30 - AUG 9Monday-Thursday8:00am - 3:30 pmFor students entering grades 1st-5thParticipating Olympia students will receive instruction in reading, math, science, as well as engage in fun activities centered around fitness, art, and STEM. Olympia will provide limited... READ MORE >
Olympia West PTO is very excited about upcoming changes to the Olympia West Butterfly Garden. Over the next couple years you will see a “Kindness Rock Path” created by our own Olympia West students along with many educational tools that the kids at Olympia West and in our community can learn from while exploring the garden. The Butterfly Garden Committee along... READ MORE >
2nd Grade students read Wonder as a class, and were excited to watch the movie. They loved it SO much, they gave Auggie a standing ovation after winning his award. READ MORE >
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Fourth grade traveled to Wildlife Prairie Park on Thursday, April 26. During the trip, students studied animals native to Illinois in their natural habitat. READ MORE >
Field Day will be held on Monday, May 21. PTO is in need of parents to volunteer to help. If you are available all day or for a short period of time, please use the link below to sign-up. If you have questions, please contact Kim Logsdon. http://www.signupgenius.com/go... READ MORE >
If you have child who will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2018 please join us for our Kindergarten Round-Up/Open House on Thursday, April 5 from 5:00-6:30 pm. The evening will include a time to fill out paperwork and attend informational presentations from teachers, school administration and staff. Please bring a copy of your child's official birth certificate... READ MORE >
Pre-K had such a fun time celebrating an amazing author- Dr. Seuss. We read a ton of Dr. Seuss favorites-One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Fox In Socks, Green Eggs and Ham, Cat in the Hat, and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back . We had fun Dr. Seuss themed stations for rhyming games, scissor practice, and pattern practice. We enjoyed some scrumptious Dr.... READ MORE >