In recognition of National Bus Safety Week, the Olympia School District would like to thank all of our bus drivers and bus aides for the work that they do day in and day out. We sincerely appreciate the role that every person in this department does for our district for safely transporting students to and from school and extra-curricular events. We know that it... READ MORE >
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that they will extend the authorization for all schools to offer free meals for students for the entire 2020-21 school year. All Olympia students will receive free breakfasts and lunches for the entire school year. Please be advised though that students will still be charged for milk only purchases as well as any a... READ MORE >
This week is National School Lunch Week! Please help us show how thankful we are for the amazing cafeteria staff in each of our buildings. They work tirelessly to prepare delicious meals for our students each day! We appreciate all that they do to keep our students fueled and ready to learn. READ MORE >
October is Principal Appreciation Month! October is our opportunity to highlight the work of our principals and building administrators. Olympia building administrators spend an enormous amount of time supporting their students and staff and for that we are so thankful. This month we are celebrating: Dr. Ed Jodlowski, OHS Principal, Mike Jones, OHS Dean of... READ MORE >
Are you a girl that may be interested in math, science, technology, computers or anything STEM related? Click on the link to check out a virtual event being held this Saturday for girls in grades 4th - 8th grade. Register now!https://millenniumgirls.illinoisstate.edu/ READ MORE >
The Helping Hands Clothing Exchange will have free winter coats available for anyone who needs one at the Stanford Church of God from 10am -noon on Saturday, October 10th. READ MORE >
Monday, October 12th is Columbus Day and there will be NO SCHOOL on that day. We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend! READ MORE >
Wednesday, October 7th is an Early Release Day! All preschool through 5th grade students will attend in person from 8:00am to noon on Wednesday. All 6th through 12th graders will be remote learning on Wednesday. The expectation for OHMS students is to log in during the shortened class blocks of the morning. If they are unable to log in for each class, they need... READ MORE >
We are excited to announce and welcome our new School Resource Officer, Deputy Dillon Hodges to the Olympia District. Deputy Hodges' first day as SRO is today, Monday October 5th. Deputy Hodges is excited to come to the Olympia School District to help keep all of our students, staff, and buildings safe. Deputy Hodges has experience working with high school... READ MORE >
Spartan Council's mission is to support the needs of our families and students. Due to the generosity of our Spartan Council Shout Out members, in the last month we have supported two families that had house fires, a family that was displaced, as well as families that needed gas cards to get their immunizations to attend school. Even in these difficult times,... READ MORE >
Just a reminder that Monday, September 28th we will have a Teacher's Institute Day. There will be no student attendance on that day. READ MORE >
We take student health and wellness seriously and want to do everything possible to help your child avoid food allergies that might disrupt their school day. Food allergen information for district menu items are now available to view anytime on the district website. It can be found here https://www.olympia.org/o/dist... or by going to links/menu/food allergen... READ MORE >
Several parents have reached out asking if the Spartan masks that were given to students and staff the first day of school would be available for purchase. The school only purchased enough to start the school year for our students and staff, but we have worked with the company that printed the masks for us to set up an online store so parents could purchase... READ MORE >
The USDA has extended flexibilities that will allow Olympia Food Service to offer free breakfast and lunch meals to all children into the fall months. This will help ensure all children have access to nutritious food as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement brings a huge relief to our school meal program and the communities we serve. ... READ MORE >
Wednesday, September 2nd is our first Early Release Day of the 20-21 school year. All preschool through 5th grade students will attend in person from 8:00am to noon on Wednesday. All 6th through 12th graders will be remote learning on Wednesday. The expectation for OHMS students is to log in during the shortened class blocks of the morning. If they are unable... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Olympia community, Please read the following communication from Dr. O’Donnell. Parent Communication: August 28 Thank you and stay safe! Laura O'Donnell | Superintendent I Olympia CUSD 16 READ MORE >
The September 23rd DIAL preschool screening has been cancelled. Given COVID restrictions, our programs are operating at 1/2 capacity and we are full. If you have a three or four year old child that has never been screened and you have developmental concerns, please contact your elementary school as individual assessments can be conducted. The next DIAL... READ MORE >
Please see the following statement that was released by Edmentum regarding the recent outages of Calvert Learning. We at Olympia remain committed to creating the best online learning environment possible for all of our students. Expect more communication, particularly around our iPad device users soon. Thank you for all of your patience so far. Let’s be a model... READ MORE >
Full Remote Learner Families: You can now track the service status of all Edmentum programs via a new site: http://status.edmentum.com/#. This will alert you to any service interruptions that the products may be experiencing. At Olympia we use Courseware (6-12) and Calvert Learning (K-5). READ MORE >
Hello families!In the past, PreK students have not attended school on Early Release days. This year, we will be doing things differently. We will alternate days when each class will be in attendance. On early release days, PreK classes will only take place from 8:00-10:15AM.The following table shows the dates each class will be in session during the 8:00-10:15AM... READ MORE >
Calvert Learning (K-5*) courses are now accessible. You can follow the steps below to access your courses.Students should navigate to https://edmentum.maestrosis.com/ and sign in with their Olympia email address and the password that was delivered earlier in the week via email. If you have forgotten that password, you can use the Forgot Password button to send an... READ MORE >
Good morning Virtual Learning Families, Please reference the program below that applies to your family. We are working on solutions to issues that have arisen this morning.Edmentum PLATO Courseware (6-12)If your Google login is not working, or the Forgot Password option is not operating correctly this morning, please contact your counselor (OHS) or IT Director... READ MORE >
Parents - while we have completed rostering our virtual learning students within the Edmentum platform, the company is having difficulty keeping up with the demands from school districts. We received the following email this afternoon from Edmentum.Thank you for your patience. The information below is our current login information for our two learning platforms. ... READ MORE >
As you drive around the Olympia District you are bound to see several Kindergartner signs in the yards of our newest Olympia Spartans! The students and their parents attended Open House last night at each of the elementary buildings and they each got to take home their very own Proud Kindergartner sign. We would like to thank our sponsors: Minier Christian Church... READ MORE >
The town bus stop times have been posted and can be found HERE. Please note these times may need to be adjusted once we get the school year started. As the bus drivers drive the routes each day they will get a more accurate picture of their true route times. There have been many changes to the drivers routes and additional expectations at each stop. Please be... READ MORE >
Thank you to the Olympia families and community members that came out to the five buildings on the morning of August 17th to welcome the teachers back on their first official day of work. We appreciate all of the families and community members that were able to make it out and look forward to the start of school with our students on Wednesday! READ MORE >
Who: All virtual learning students who are enrolled in Edmentum for the fall semesterWhat: Chromebook/iPad pick upWhere: All Olympia schools (pickup the device at the building your student attends)When: Tuesday, August 18th from 3:00pm-5:30pmThe device pickup is only for those students doing online learning through Edmentum this fall. All students attending in... READ MORE >
The Olympia Food Service teams are excited to see the students back in the cafeterias this coming week. As always, we're prepared to offer healthy meals in a safe environment to our students. Please watch this video with your students for some information on what they will see upon returning to our school cafeterias.Thank You,Donna WatersDistrict Food Service... READ MORE >
One of our Olympia families and a staff member lost their homes in this week's fire in Minier. There will be a benefit on Sunday, August 16th at the St. John's UCC Faith Fellowship Hall in Minier from 11am-2pm. All proceeds from the meal will go to the fire fund established at First Farmer's State Bank to help those affected by the fire. READ MORE >
On Wednesday August 12th, the Illinois State Board of Education released a set of frequently asked questions with responses from the Illinois Department of Public Health in regards to schools reopening and their response to COVID-19. The Olympia School District will continue to use the guidance from the IDPH and our local Health Departments to guide and inform our... READ MORE >
The telephone lines to Olympia West Elementary are currently not working. If you need to contact Oly West, you can call 309-379-6011 and dial ext. 6001 to be transferred to the Oly West office. Sorry for the inconvenience! READ MORE >
Click HERE to view the Y-Pals flyer and find out how to get your students registered for before and after school care. Please contact Sarah Tunall (saraht@bnymca.org) at the YMCA if you have any questions READ MORE >
Zach Hawkins, a 2014 graduate of Olympia High School, unexpectedly passed away in the spring of 2020. In memory and honor of his life, his mother and grandmother decided to give back to the Olympia District. They created the Zachary Ryan Hawkins Foundation and plan to annually donate backpacks to the students of Olympia West Elementary. Zach's family are... READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: August 3rd Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 27 Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Olympia Food Services and Transportation have made and delivered over 40,000 meals since March. Don't miss the last summer delivery. If you are unable to meet the delivery vehicles, you may make arrangements to pick up the meals at the MS/HS. Please reach out to Food Service Manager Donna Waters at donna.waters@olympia.org to arrange a pick up time. Thank... READ MORE >
Curious what health related requirements your incoming Kindergartner has? Maybe you have a student moving to the middle school this year and you want to check that they are up to date on all their needed medical exams and immunizations? Click HERE to see what immunization and health requirements are needed for the different grade levels. Also click HERE to be... READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 20 Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Parents - The Board of Education approved our Return to School plan last night. The plan includes returning to in-person instruction for a 5.5 hour day. The elementary day will be from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and OHMS students will attend from 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. I have linked below the abbreviated version with key points identified. Please note, if... READ MORE >
There have been some changes to the 2020-21 school year calendar. Please check out the links below to see the changes! The first day of school is now Wednesday, August 19th! We hope everyone is having a safe and healthy summer and we look forward to seeing everyone in August!Amended 20-21 Calendar: click HEREAmended 20-21 Summary Calendar: click HERE READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 13 Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Tomorrow is the first meal delivery in July. Thank you for supporting the Olympia Food Service Department! READ MORE >
Tomorrow is the first meal delivery of July. Thank you for supporting the Olympia Food Service Department! READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 6 Thank you, stay safe, and have a wonderful... READ MORE >
Olympia Online Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! If you are interested in pursuing an online curriculum option for your child, in place of sending your child to school each day, please complete the Google form below. We will be scheduling an information session with the company providing our online curriculum, Edmentum, for interested... READ MORE >
Please be reminded if you are on the meal request list, today is the only meal delivery this week. Meal delivery will begin in on Wednesday, July 8th. READ MORE >
The first delivery of July meals through the Olympia Food Service Department will be on Wednesday July 8th. If you still need to sign up, please use this link.July Meals Order Form READ MORE >
Parents - We are working on plans for the 2020-2021 school year and are exploring multiple options based on the available guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education. While we haven't received specific details for the next phase, we have models from other states and CDC recommendations that have provided the... READ MORE >
Phone lines are currently down at the OHMS campus and the District Office.During this time, please use our website to help find the party you are intending to contact. You can find email addresses and phone extensions using the “Staff” link on the district or building specific sites.Phone extensions will still work if you call one of the elementary buildings... READ MORE >
The Olympia School District is looking for bus drivers for the 2020-2021 school year. The starting rate of pay for bus drivers is $17.00 per hour. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver, please apply here: Olympia Employment SiteOnce you click the link above, please click on "visit our Online Application Site". That will take you to the Online... READ MORE >
Spartan Council is sponsoring a backpack and school supply drive for Olympia North and Olympia West. Supplies or backpacks may be dropped off at the following locations: Olympia Administration Office, Stanford Library, Danvers Library, Minier banks, and the Hopedale Dollar General. Supply lists can be found on the District website by clicking HERE. To... READ MORE >
With the governor's recommendations on social distancing, our office staff will continue to work remotely over the summer. If you need to come to the District office, please call 309-379-6011 to check that someone will be there to serve you before you head out. Voicemails are able to be heard even when working remotely, so please leave a message if you call... READ MORE >
Please be reminded that tomorrow morning will be the first delivery of meals for the summer months. The transportation department will be stopping at the following stops at the times indicated below. If you are not there by the end of the time, your food will be returned to the Olympia High School cafeteria. Olympia North Attendance Area Stanford- Corner of... READ MORE >
Please be reminded that tomorrow morning will be the first delivery of meals for the summer months. The transportation department will be stopping at the following stops at the times indicated below. If you are not there by the end of the time, your food will be returned to the Olympia High School cafeteria. Olympia North Attendance Area Stanford- Corner of... READ MORE >
All the Olympia School libraries will be offering curbside pickup this summer. Pickup will take place on the following days: May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22. Pickup will take place from 2 to 4 PM. This will be a drive up service, no need to get out of your car. Please have a sign with your student’s name on it, large enough for us to read from a... READ MORE >
Fall 2020 Pre-School Screenings Screenings for the 2020-21 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 qualifies for... READ MORE >
Thank you Olympia West for an amazing school year! Enjoy this video from our staff; we hope you have a great summer and we can't wait to see you in August! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i5Tmpbg3NM READ MORE >
Starting on Wednesday May 27th, the Olympia Food Service Department and Transportation Department will be delivering meals to families that use the Summer Meal Order Form link found below. Delivery will be every Monday and Wednesday. The vehicles delivering the food will make stops at the following locations at the following times:Stanford- Corner of North... READ MORE >
This week is our Spartan Staff Appreciation Week. The OWE staff has put together a little video for you, we hope you can tell us apart! A special shout-out to the entire OWE staff who let their light shine each day as they make a difference in the lives of our students. https://youtu.be/WTQGXCIu00g READ MORE >
Oly West students, thank you for making our world a little more wonderful each day. READ MORE >
Please be reminded that this evening if anybody comes out to Olympia High School to see the lights and the scoreboard honoring the Class of 2020, people are not allowed to get out of their cars. Along with not getting out of their cars, people are not allowed to park at Olympia High School during this time. All social distancing rules still apply and we want... READ MORE >
Please read the following letter from Dr. Wise regarding the Governor's announcement today which extended Remote Learning until the end of the 2019-2020 school year.https://5il.co/f8ai READ MORE >
The preschool screenings scheduled for May have been cancelled. We will post new dates as soon as the gathering restrictions have been lifted and new dates can be determined. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during these times! READ MORE >
To honor our 2020 graduates, all district athletic field lights will be turned on Friday, April 17th from 8:20 - 8:40 p.m. (2020 in military time). We are also asking community members, parents, businesses to turn on their porch lights/exterior lights from 8:20 - 8:40 p.m. as well in honor of our Spartan graduates.Spread the word, share this post, and support... READ MORE >
Please be reminded that if you requested meals, today is a pickup day at Olympia North, Olympia South, and Olympia West if you live in Danvers, Atlanta, or Minier. Please arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and meals will be brought out to you. READ MORE >
If you have completed pre-registration paperwork you can mail it to the school (PO Box 830, Minier, IL 61759), scan the documents in and send to (audra.lessen@olympia.org) or drop off completed paper materials on Tuesday, April 27th at the school. Please try to submit the pre registration paperwork by Tuesday, April 27th. Additional documentation (medical forms,... READ MORE >
Have you wondered what the OWE staff is up to while they are at home? This week the OWE staff shares a little picture of what they are doing for fun during our shutdown. Use this link to view the video. READ MORE >
Please read the following letter for an update on our Remote Learning Plan throughout the district. Stay safe, stay connected, and stay Spartan Strong!https://5il.co/esvk READ MORE >
If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, 2020, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten beginning next fall. We typically host a registration event at each elementary building but due to mandated closures, we are conducting our pre-registration event virtually. Please click on the link below and complete the questions. You will have the option of having a... READ MORE >
Hello Olympia families, My name is Sean Mullins. You may have seen my name pop up here and there responding to social media posts or posting about our digital citizenship initiatives. I am your Director of Instructional Technology. My first year on the job has been exhilarating, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. But little did I expect that we would be... READ MORE >
The Olympia Food Service Department and Olympia Transportation Department will continue to provide breakfast and lunch for Olympia Families during the school closure. In order for our Food Service Department to have an idea of how many meals to prepare, we ask that families sign up using this form: April 8th through April 29 Meal Pickup/Delivery FormIf you have... READ MORE >
Please read the following letter from Dr. Wise for the most up to date information regarding our COVID-19 response.https://5il.co/egiu READ MORE >
We want to make next week's remote learning a little more fun by uniting Spartan nation with a fun-filled Spirit Week! From Pre-K to Senior, dress up and show your spirit! Monday - PJ day - Spartans Make Yourself at Home Tuesday - Favorite Sports Team Apparel Day - It's a Home Run Kind of Day for the SpartansWednesday - Tourist Day - Spartans Home Away from... READ MORE >
Please be reminded if you requested meals and you live in Atlanta, Minier, or Danvers, they are handing them out at Olympia North, Olympia West, and Olympia South this morning (Monday March 30th) from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. READ MORE >
While we won't be in our building to see our students tomorrow and welcome them back from Spring Break, the OWE staff wanted to send a virtual welcome back and encouragement to our students. READ MORE >
Please read the following letter for an official update on our COVID-19 response.https://5il.co/e9efThank you, and have a nice weekend. READ MORE >
Good afternoon Olympia,Most importantly, an updated COVID-19 response letter from superintendent Dr. Wise is available. Please read this letter to stay current with our response to this rapidly changing situation.https://5il.co/e01iAdditionally, the district will now be maintaining a COVID-19 response website that will house all current information related to the... READ MORE >
This is a follow up post regarding the Olympia Food Service Delivery program. Please watch this video put together by our amazing food service staff with information regarding this week's food delivery service.As stated in the video, if you did not already sign up for meals and now would like to sign up, please use the link found in the official food service... READ MORE >
We would like to thank our fantastic food service and transportation staff for all of their hard work to get meals prepared and delivered to the students of the Olympia district while they are out of school!! They prepared over 1000 meals today!! The distribution will continue periodically throughout the next two weeks. READ MORE >
The Kindergarten Round Up event scheduled for April 2nd has been cancelled. There will be an electronic/virtual alternative in place soon. Once details are determined, we will let everyone know how they can get their Kindergartners registered. Thank you for your patience during this time! READ MORE >
This is a follow up post regarding the Olympia Food Service Delivery program starting this week. This is the same document that is linked in the official statement released at 6:30 PM on 3.15.2020.https://5il.co/dqvsPlease complete the survey found in this document by 3:00 PM Monday, March 16th. READ MORE >
**UPDATED 3.15.2020**Please read the following update regarding school closures. Be safe!https://5il.co/dqw7 READ MORE >
Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today...Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You can... READ MORE >
Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today... Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You... READ MORE >
Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today... Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You... READ MORE >
If you have a student that will be entering Kindergarten in the fall, mark your calendars for Kindergarten Round Up! The event will take place at all three elementary buildings on April 2nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Please bring your student's birth certificate, proof of residency, and any medical or dental forms that you have.For more detailed information, feel... READ MORE >
Today our amazing media technologists from each of our buildings headed up to Schaumburg IL for the annual IDEA (Illinois Digital Educators Alliance) conference (formally called the ICE conference). It was a day dedicated to improving learning outcomes for all of our district students.When asked about their favorite session of the day, they unanimously chose "The... READ MORE >
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 >