Olympia CUSD 16

Olympia Middle School received their Horizon Schools to Watch Redesignation Award this morning in front of the OMS student body and staff. John Viano, the Executive Director of Former Association of Illinois Middle School Schools (AIMS) was on hand to present the award. OMS is one of 30 middle schools in Illinois to earn this distinction. They earned this award based on multiple levels of criteria that measure a school's academic excellence, social equity, developmental responsiveness, organizational structures, and procedures.

If you have any questions regarding the implementation of technology resources at Olympia, check out our Family and Student Technology website at https://www.olympia.org/page/fam-stu-tech. Read up on the student Acceptable Use Policy, learn about student devices, and more!

The Olympia girls golf team scored another victory tonight taking down Monticello. Leading the Lady Spartans was Madi Barnes shooting a 43. Emily Mayberry, Payton Ruestman, & Lexy Douglas all with a score 51’s, filled out the team’s score.

The Olympia Music Department is hosting a garage sale at OHS on Saturday, September 10th from 9am - 12pm. We have several kitchenware items being sold for cheap that can no be longer used! We will be accepting cash, check, venmo, and cards. Donations are also accepted!

The OHS XC team celebrated their seniors this evening at a home meet vs. Lincoln. Congrats seniors, and good luck for the rest of the season. Our senior runners are Logan Farquhar, Madison Bales, Anna Bieber, Chrystal Cornwell, Cam Lawson, Abby Litwiller, and Irati Zaldua.

Congrats to the Lady Spartans placing first in Eureka’s inaugural Kool Classic Invite. Madi Barnes led the team with her first place finish. Laney Morrow, Riley Robb, Emily Mayberry, Libby Shaffer, & Paige Finchum all chipped in to make it a great win! Great job ladies!

Zach Keedy is up for Channel1450.com's Prime Time Performer. Vote Zach. https://www.channel1450.com/2022/09/05/trinity-in-taylorville-prime-time-performer-august-29-september-3/

Olympia football would like to thank our community for their support Friday night. Our players definitely respond to the energy of the crowd. We need all of you to travel to Athens with us next week for a huge game. #Spearsup

Olympia 51 - Pittsfield 12 - Final

Two more wins in the books for OHS Soccer this week. Nine different Spartans notched a goal or assist in two matches. Both opponents were held scoreless. Goals by Jace Whitted (5), George Martin (4), Andrew Carroll, Luke Pratt, Elijah Smith, Elliott Hohulin, Mateo Martinez, and Tyler Carroll. Assists by Martin (6), Whitted (2), Evan Deterding, Hohulin, Martinez, and Carroll. Olympia is now 5-1 overall. 📸 Brooke Rogers

At Halftime. Olympia 28. Pittsfield 6

Sociology students have been studying various types of collective behaviors this week and their impact on society. Today students examined the changing fads and fashions of Olympia High School's history. Students studied the new legacy posters hanging in the hallways of OHS this year, that are celebrating Olympia's 50th Anniversary. They are using this observational data and examining copies of the Olympiad (Olympia's yearbook) for the past 50 years to learn more about the collective behaviors that influenced previous generations of Spartans.

OHS Business Club Trivia Night https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNiKr1p0k2QwTDg8V-ycxmzF0CLJDmet1iEaQm80784/edit?usp=sharing

At Olympia, we want to create a space where our teachers can thrive. One way we work towards doing this is through our teacher mentoring programs. Our teacher mentors are trained to provide quality support to the new teachers in our district while also encouraging them to develop their unique teacher presence. We are grateful for our amazing group of teacher mentors here at Oly!

New Home Jersey Hype video: https://youtu.be/gOCqQEX4PQQ Hope to see a great crowd at the game Friday. #spearsup

Families, please take a few minutes to complete the parent survey for parent engagement topics. We will communicate the top 3 topics and plan events around the results. Thank you for your input! https://forms.gle/of8TaF3D2ZY6BcnS6

The OHS girls golf team defeated Mt. Zion and Lincoln to extend their record to 7 & 1. Leading the way was Lexy Douglas and Laney Morrow.

Families as school starts back up remember to make attendance a priority!

First graders were being scientists today and recording observations in the butterfly garden. They were excited to share their observations!

OHS Soccer takes another road win at Peoria Manual. George Martin netted 5 goals in the first half before the match was called due to weather. Assists by Evan Deterding (3), Austin Rebbe, and Ismael Noufal. Spartans Defense led by Andrew Carroll, Luke Pratt, and Goalkeeper Elijah Smith have held two teams scoreless early in the season. Olympia is now 3-1 overall.