Join us in congratulating our Olympia South students, who were recently recognized at the IPA Student Recognition Breakfast for their outstanding leadership and selfless service to their community.
Our 4th graders had an incredible time exploring the Lincoln Museum, visiting the tomb, and walking through Lincoln's home. It was a wonderful day of stepping back in time and learning about the life and legacy of our 16th president.
Celebrating Mrs. Hawker!
Today we are so incredibly lucky to celebrate Mrs. Hawker for Administrative Professionals Day!
Mrs. Hawker is the heartbeat of Olympia South Elementary. From the warm smile that greets our students every morning to the steady hand that keeps our office running smoothly, she truly does it all.
Whether she’s assisting a student, answering endless phone calls, or keeping our staff organized and on track, she does it with grace, kindness, and unmatched dedication.
Thank you, Mrs. Hawker, for everything you do to make our school a better place. We appreciate you more than words can say!
Today we are so incredibly lucky to celebrate Mrs. Hawker for Administrative Professionals Day!
Mrs. Hawker is the heartbeat of Olympia South Elementary. From the warm smile that greets our students every morning to the steady hand that keeps our office running smoothly, she truly does it all.
Whether she’s assisting a student, answering endless phone calls, or keeping our staff organized and on track, she does it with grace, kindness, and unmatched dedication.
Thank you, Mrs. Hawker, for everything you do to make our school a better place. We appreciate you more than words can say!
We invite all 5th grade students and families to join us for 6th Grade Orientation Night on May 6th at 5:00 PM.
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to meet the OMS staff and learn important information regarding the transition to middle school. We encourage everyone to attend!
This event is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to meet the OMS staff and learn important information regarding the transition to middle school. We encourage everyone to attend!
Scholastic Book Fair at Olympia South Elementary. Friday, April 24, 2026. Click the link below to put money on an eWallet for your child.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/olympiasouthelementary2
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/olympiasouthelementary2
Mark your calendars and grab your favorite grandparent and join us for Grandparent’s Day at Olympia South!
Friday, April 24 | 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
We’ll have plenty of fun activities to share, including:
Photo Booth
Shopping the Scholastic Book Fair
Treats from Tom’s Traveling Coffee Truck
...and more!
We can't wait to see you there!
Friday, April 24 | 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
We’ll have plenty of fun activities to share, including:
Photo Booth
Shopping the Scholastic Book Fair
Treats from Tom’s Traveling Coffee Truck
...and more!
We can't wait to see you there!
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
Behind every great school is an incredible Assistant Principal. 🍎 This week, we are celebrating Mrs. Steve. From supporting our teachers to guiding our students, your dedication makes our school a better place to learn and grow. Thank you for your leadership and heart!
Behind every great school is an incredible Assistant Principal. 🍎 This week, we are celebrating Mrs. Steve. From supporting our teachers to guiding our students, your dedication makes our school a better place to learn and grow. Thank you for your leadership and heart!
Attention Olympia South Parents. The PTO meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for NEXT Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the Olympia South Library, 6:30p.m. Officer elections will take place at this meeting. Please come if you can.
After learning about the 20th Century Civil Rights Movement, a group of third graders decided to become change makers themselves. They completed an audit of the school library and decided there needed to be more picture books that show characters with disabilities. Then, they made videos and wrote letters presenting their findings to Oly South's PTO and requested a wishlist of books. Much to their excitement, they learned that the PTO bought all ten books on their list! These books will be given to the library for students at South to enjoy for years to come.
💙🩵"Kids don't just inherit the future; they shape it today." 💙🩵
Have you used Rooms to communicate with your child's teachers, coaches, or sponsors yet? Using the Olympia CUSD 16 app, you can easily switch from District and School Information to Rooms communication. You can also use Rooms from a web browser at https://www.edurooms.com/.
Our district news stories, social media posts, website content, official documents, and communication via messaging is ALL available from the same place; our district mobile app! It is available for free and can be found on both Apple and Android app stores by searching for Olympia CUSD #16, IL.
To learn more about Rooms, check out our FAQ website! https://www.olympia.org/page/rooms-faq
Our district news stories, social media posts, website content, official documents, and communication via messaging is ALL available from the same place; our district mobile app! It is available for free and can be found on both Apple and Android app stores by searching for Olympia CUSD #16, IL.
To learn more about Rooms, check out our FAQ website! https://www.olympia.org/page/rooms-faq
Huge shout-out to the OSE Paraprofessional team! We will be celebrating as a whole school on April 17, we wanted to get the party started early.
From providing 1-on-1 support and leading small groups to being the extra set of hands (and hearts) our students need every day. We couldn't do what we do without their dedication, patience, and kindness.
Please join us in saying a massive THANK YOU to our paras! Leave a comment or drop a "💙" below with a shout-out for a paraprofessional who has made a difference for your student.
From providing 1-on-1 support and leading small groups to being the extra set of hands (and hearts) our students need every day. We couldn't do what we do without their dedication, patience, and kindness.
Please join us in saying a massive THANK YOU to our paras! Leave a comment or drop a "💙" below with a shout-out for a paraprofessional who has made a difference for your student.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for Friday, April 24, 2026 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/olympiasouthelementary2 #ScholasticBookFairs
Olympia will be using an e-Learning day today, Monday, March 16th due to very limited visibility throughout the district. Elementary students should work on their packets and OHMS students should login to their classes. Additional information will come from OHMS administrators and teachers.
The forecast shows snow and winds continuing through mid-morning. We anticipate after school activities will go on as scheduled but any changes will be communicated by coaches and sponsors.
Thank you.
Dr. O'Donnell
🏐 The Ultimate Dodgeball Showdown! 🏐
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and... dodge! 💨
The energy was electric Friday at Olympia South as our Staff took on the ultimate challengers in our Dodgeball Showdown! This wasn't just any game—the staff faced off against our PTO Dodgeball Tournament winners AND two special "Dream Teams" of students!
✨ Winners on and off the court
These lucky students were surprised with a spot on the roster after having their names drawn for consistently:
Being Kind, Being Safe and Being Ready to Learn.
The students brought the speed, but the staff brought the "old school" strategy (and maybe some sore shoulders for the next day🧊👀). The gym was filled with nothing but cheers and Olympia South spirit!
Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and... dodge! 💨
The energy was electric Friday at Olympia South as our Staff took on the ultimate challengers in our Dodgeball Showdown! This wasn't just any game—the staff faced off against our PTO Dodgeball Tournament winners AND two special "Dream Teams" of students!
✨ Winners on and off the court
These lucky students were surprised with a spot on the roster after having their names drawn for consistently:
Being Kind, Being Safe and Being Ready to Learn.
The students brought the speed, but the staff brought the "old school" strategy (and maybe some sore shoulders for the next day🧊👀). The gym was filled with nothing but cheers and Olympia South spirit!
Cruising in style! 🚘✨
Some of our top fundraiser earners got to celebrate their hard work this week with a limo ride incentive, and the excitement was unforgettable! Thank you to all that helped make this fundraiser a success for our school community.
Way to go, Spartans! 💙
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our “Pajamas and Pages” Family Reading Night! 📚✨ It was wonderful to see students and families come together to celebrate the joy of reading in their cozy pajamas.
A big thank you to our amazing staff who helped make the evening so fun and memorable. We are grateful for such a supportive school community! 💙
It's almost time! Oly South family reading night is this Thursday. Be sure to wear your jams and bring your favorite stuffy!!
We can't wait to see you!
NHS to Sponsor Parents Night Out on March 14 from 6-8 pm--Sports-Style!
The National Honor Society will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Saturday, March 14 in the Olympia High School Gym. Parents, you can drop your kids off for the event from 6-8! The event is $5 per child--all proceeds benefit St. Jude. Ages 4 and up.
It is a sports training event for kiddos interested in exploring new sports! Our NHS members will be offering mini skills lessons in: track, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and dance!
Scan QR Code to Sign Up.
The National Honor Society will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Saturday, March 14 in the Olympia High School Gym. Parents, you can drop your kids off for the event from 6-8! The event is $5 per child--all proceeds benefit St. Jude. Ages 4 and up.
It is a sports training event for kiddos interested in exploring new sports! Our NHS members will be offering mini skills lessons in: track, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and dance!
Scan QR Code to Sign Up.
The due date for Olympia South Elementary Yearbook has been extended! You can now order through this Friday, March 6th. Order online today at Inter-state.com/order with the code 0287ZT
[ 120 Days of Making Magic at the Happiest Place on Earth...1st Grade at OSE! ]
On Thursday, first graders at South celebrated all of the growth, learning and fun that has happened in our first 120 days, Disney style!
Students learned about the four parks of Disney World and modes of Disney transportation. They were able to get our itinerary set up with correct times, measure characters to determine if they were tall enough to ride the rides, were given a budget with a snack menu to decide what treats they would get, completed a ride review of their favorite ride of the day and wrote a post card letter to tell their families about our day. In between our work, we were able to virtually ride four rides, catch a show and a parade, and ended the day at Cinderella's castle for the fireworks show.
Based on the smiles, squeals and screams throughout our day, it's safe to say the 120th day was the most magical day in first grade!!
