Olympia CUSD 16

Spartan football is in the sweet 16 for the best helmet in the state of Illinois. the race in this round is close we need your votes: https://x.com/IL_FB_Project/status/1954247100499124401?t=ZfSE7r4WvIf6NjeUcVF6wA&s=19

Olympia Middle School is thrilled to welcome Ms. Natalie Chambers back to Olympia. Ms. Chambers previously served as the Reading Interventionist at OMS during the 2020-2021 school year.. Before stepping into her new role, she taught English Language Arts at both the high school and middle school level and has a strong background in helping students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. This year, Ms. Chambers will bring her enthusiasm for literature and her dedication to student success to our 8th grade classrooms. We are excited to have her join the OMS family!

Olympia Middle School is thrilled to welcome Ms. Addison Gerdes to our 7th grade team! Many of our students and staff already know Ms. Gerdes from her work last year as our OHMS permanent substitute teacher. Before joining the Olympia community, she taught as an elementary teacher and served as an interventionist in northern Illinois. This year, Ms. Gerdes will bring her passion for learning and student success to 7th grade Science. We are so excited to have her on board!

Middle school baseball practice times reminders: Today(Aug 8th) 3:30-5:30. Saturday (Aug 9th) 9:00-11:00. Monday (Aug 11th) 3:30-5:30, parent meeting will be after practice at 5:30 at the baseball field.

Middle school baseball reminder: Tryouts for Thursday, August 7th will be 3:30-5:30.

High School fall sports start on Monday Aug. 11th. Please make sure to register for your activity and have an updated physical turned into the office. https://manage.snap.app/register/olympiahs

The first practice/tryout for each sport

Boys and Girls Cross Country - 7:00am at the high school
Volleyball - 8:00am at the high school
Boys Golf - 8:30am at North Greens in Atlanta
Girls Golf - 2:00pm at North Greens in Atlanta
Football - 3:00pm at the high school
Boys Soccer - 3:30pm at the high school
Girls Swimming - 3:30pm at the high school

2025 Olympia Marching Band Show Shirts are here!

Here’s the link to order: https://marchingband2025.itemorder.com/

Orders close Saturday, August 9 at 11:59 PM, so don’t wait!

A huge thank you to Signs of Success for working with us on such a quick turnaround—they’ve been incredibly helpful and made the process so easy.

Grab your shirt and show your Spartan spirit this season!
#GoSpartans #MarchingBand #SpartanPride

Middle school baseball tryouts are moved to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday still at 4:30 at the high school. Field is too wet for tryouts today.

There will be no summer golf practice on Wednesday, August 6th. First official practice is Monday, August 11th from 2:00-3:45 at North Greens Golf Course. Make sure to be registered on 8 to 18 and have a physical on file.

Reminders for Monday, August 4th. Middle school baseball tryouts will be at 4:30 at the high school. Players will need to be registered on 8to18 and have their updated physical forms turned into the office.

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Middle School Cross Country's first official day of practice will be this coming Monday, August 4th. We can't wait to get the season started!

Please note the change in time for tomorrow's cross country meet up! Meet at Oly by the swim doors @3:00!

OMS Softball Tryouts are canceled for today, Wednesday July 30th. They will resume tomorrow, Thursday July 31st from 3-5 at the OHS softball fields.

If you are a high schooler looking for a fall activity come give cross country a try. No commitment needed, see if it's a good fit. 7/30 7-8:30am 7/31 6-7:30pm We meet at the OHS swim doors.

The High School Girls Swim season begins soon! Please email Coach Gillis if interested in finding out more information.

Due to weather, middle school cross country will be cancelled this morning. As long as weather permits, we will see everyone on Wednesday!

Olympia football is selling discount cards for a fundraiser this year! we are excited to announce that this card includes several local businesses. The cards are $20 a piece. Contact your favorite Olympia football player to get one today!

Special thanks to Bradley Woman's Volleyball Head Coach Alicia Williams and her assistant Coach Diana for putting on a one day volleyball camp for our players. Great job all players in attendance and coaches!! Thanks for coming and working hard! Coach K R. E. F. N!G2G+

Under 50 days until kickoff! The football season t-shirt is here, and just in time for back to school. https://orders.minervapromotions.com/olympia_hs_football/shop/products/all?page=1