Olympia CUSD 16

It’s GLOW day in 4th grade at Olympia West! Mrs. Swartzendruber’s room has been transformed to go along with the neon dress up day. Students created doodle draws with neon glowing highlighters to illustrate the main themes of the book being read aloud.

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The Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner is Thursday, Nov. 17. Use the link to reserve your meal pick-up time. Walk-ins are also welcomed.

Everyone attending family reading night will get a free book! The school is open 5:30-7:00. Join us as we read around the world.

There will be a Toys for Tots donation drive at the Nov. 21 girls basketball game and the Nov. 29 boys basketball game. Earn free admission to the game by donating a new, unwrapped toy at the entrance table of the game. Monetary donations for Toys for Tots will also be accepted during the game.

Congratulations to Blaine Halley on being selected 1st team Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All State. This award is voted upon by coaches across the state and is one of the greatest honors any high school football player in the state can receive!

NHS won the 2022 YICU team award for its outstanding commitment to community and service in McLean County on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. NHS officers were present at the ceremony to receive the award. An Independent Selection Committee gave NHS with this honor due to the “depth and breadth of your commitment to servant leadership and philanthropy.” The YICU event was founded on three key goals: Celebrate youth leadership and volunteer service in McLean County. Inspire other young people and Raise funds for local nonprofits in the community. YICU gave NHS a check for $250 which will be donated to the Olympia Promise Council.

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Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner is this Thursday!

OHMS is collecting names of students for Angel Tree until Tuesday, November 15th. michelle.maris@olympia.org for additional details.

Congratulations to the OHS National Honor Society on being recognized and selected as a Why I See You (YICU) Service Award winner! For A Better Tomorrow is a non-profit organization that recognizes youth leadership and serve to the communities of McLean County.

Congratulations to our Spartans for an amazing football season. Thank you for all of your hard work and the memories you brought our community. We are proud of you!

National Honor Society is running an Olympia High School and Middle School winter coat, hat and mitten drive. Most needed are children's sizes small and medium. All items will be distributed within the community. Drop boxes are located outside the high school and middle school main offices. Deadline is Dec. 9.

Remember to purchase your digital ticket for Olympia vs. Williamsville Quarterfinal football game. Nov. 12th - 2:00pm kickoff. Gates open at 12:30pm. https://gofan.co/app/events/776899?schoolId=IL21467

Olymia parent and Army National Guard Veteran, Mr. Marc White, was the special guest speaker today at the OHMS Veterans Day assembly. His message focused on connecting the military’s core values with Olympia’s core values, emphasizing the importance of respect, responsibility, and relationships. Several Olympia students shared excerpts stressing the importance of honoring our Veterans. The OHMS choir and band performed the Armed Forces Medley-Pride of America as we recognized the various branches of the military. Over 40 local Veterans attended the assembly including World War II Veteran Mr. Ben Maurer. Thank you to all Veterans for your sacrifices and service.

Come support the Spartan Football team as we take on the Williamsville bullets in the Elite 8 Saturday @ 2:00 PM. Watching on the stream is great. However, there is nothing like watching in person! Let's fill the Bleachers with the whole community and have the biggest home crowd ever. Share this post with everyone you know. The home field advantage is real, come be a part of it!!!! #spearsup

Thank you to all who served!

We are still looking for help with concessions for Saturday Quarterfinal Playoff game. Please considering signing up for a shift. Thank you https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AA9AA29A2F94-olympia6

Elementary Family Event Sunday, November 13th at 4:00 PM. This is a sensory friendly showing with dim lights and lower sound.

Olympia HS Men’s Soccer had a record-breaking season this Fall. 12-11-1 overall and 3rd in the Sangamo Conference earned our Spartans several post-season honors. Individual awards and school records are listed below. Thank you to our parents and community members for your ongoing support and best of luck to our talented Seniors in their future endeavors. Andrew Carroll All-Sectional All-Academic Luke Pratt All-Sectional Sportsmanship Evan Deterding 2nd Team All-Conference Mateo Martinez 2nd Team All-Conference Elliott Hohulin All-Conference Honorable Mention Elijah Smith 2nd Team All-Conference Olympia HS Men’s Soccer Records: Single Match Saves (33) Single Season Saves (314) Single Season Save Percentage (.81) Career Saves (580) Career Save Percentage (.76) Single Season Clean Sheets (5) Career Clean Sheets (6) Jace Whitted All-Sectional Selection 1st Team All-Conference (unanimous) Olympia HS Men’s Soccer Records: Single Season Goals (31) Single Season Points (40) Career Goals (51) Career Points (66) George Martin All-Selectional Honorable Mention 1st Team All-Conference (unanimous) Olympia HS Men’s Soccer Records: Single Season Assists (16) Career Assists (36) #GoSpartans