We invite all 5th grade students and families to join us for 6th Grade Orientation Night on Wednesday, 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!
1 day ago, Lisa Steve
Orientation Night
Students LOVE Field Day and for it to run smoothly, we need several volunteers to make it happen! Please sign up via the link below. Thank you for your help!

Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E48AFAA2CA2FD0-olynorth#/
2 days ago, Stacey Boots
Field Day is Monday, May 28.  Volunteers needed!
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and we’re excited to celebrate all the hard work and accomplishments of our students! Be sure to mark your calendars for these fun end-of-year events. We look forward to seeing you there as we wrap up another wonderful year together!
2 days ago, Stacey Boots
May Refrigerator Reminders
On Friday, April 24, we welcomed over 250 grandparents and VIPs into our building! We are incredibly thankful for the strong support of our families and community. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to share their school experience with the special people in their lives, and the joy throughout the building was truly contagious.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so memorable!
3 days ago, Stacey Boots
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Grandparent's Day
Last week, the Illinois Principals Association hosted its annual Student Recognition Breakfast. At Olympia North, this honor is reserved for fifth-grade students who demonstrate outstanding leadership both in and out of the classroom, as well as within their communities.

Congratulations to Andrew Burkhart and Kyle Williams on being selected for this prestigious recognition!
4 days ago, Stacey Boots
Kyle Williams, Mrs. Peifer, Andrew Burkhart
The month of April we focused on Self-Advocacy. Self-advocacy is a foundational skill for grade school children because it teaches them how to understand themselves and communicate their needs in a healthy, respectful way.

Congratulations to the students pictured below for consistently demostrating self-advocacy!
4 days ago, Stacey Boots
Self-Advocacy Spartan Spotlight Students
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to our incredible leader!

Today we recognize and celebrate the dedication, passion, and leadership you bring to Olympia North each and every day. Your commitment to supporting students, staff, and families does not go unnoticed. You create a positive, welcoming environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Thank you for the countless hours you invest, the decisions you make with students at the center, and the encouragement you provide to all of us. Olympia North is a better place because of you!
4 days ago, Stacey Boots
Mrs. Peifer

Did you forget to order a yearbook? We’ve got you covered! As long as we receive a minimum of 10 orders, we’ll be able to place an additional order.

Be sure to check out the attached flyer for all the details, including how to reserve your copy!

18 days ago, Stacey Boots
Additional Yearbook Orders
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!
20 days ago, Lisa Steve
6th Grade Orientation Night
The Class of 2039 has officially entered the building! 🎉 Olympia North was thrilled to welcome next year’s incoming kindergarteners and their families into the Spartan family this evening. Our newest Spartans met their kindergarten teachers, explored the building, and even made it official by “committing” to kindergarten with the Spartan Pledge! We can’t wait to see all of you back this fall—welcome to Olympia North! 💙
21 days ago, Stacey Boots
Kindergarten Signing Day
Kindergarten Signing Day
Kindergarten Signing Day
Kindergarten Signing Day
Kindergarten Signing Day
Kindergarten Signing Day
Kindergarten Signing Day
Family Bingo Night is this Friday, April 17 from 6-8pm!
Register HERE: https://bit.ly/3NYiKSM
- $5 per person.
- Venmo QR code is included in the registration link (@onepto).
- Or pay cash at the door.
22 days ago, Stacey Boots
Family  Bingo Night

We’re excited to welcome grandparents and VIPs (Very Important Persons) to share the morning with us on April 24.
We look forward to a wonderful morning of connection, joy, and special memories!

THE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT BY PARENTS! Forms filled out by Grandparents/VIPs will not be accepted.

Please sign up Grandparents/VIPS with the following link: http://bit.ly/4cbf0VN.

Please note: We respectfully ask that grandchildren who do not attend Olympia North refrain from attending this event.

26 days ago, Stacey Boots
Grandparent's Day
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
about 1 month ago, Sean Mullins
Apptegy Rooms Flyer

⏰ The final stretch is on! Don’t miss out on these awesome events—print this reminder or add them to your calendar today! 📅✨

about 1 month ago, Stacey Boots
April Refrigerator Reminders

Calling all incoming Kindergarten students and families! 📚✏️

Join us for Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, April 14 for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026. Families will be able to tour the building, meet teachers and staff, and turn in required paperwork.

Please sign up using this link:
https://forms.gle/27RSLJ2h7UD5wiSq8

Paperwork will be emailed to parents to fill out prior to the event.

We can’t wait to meet our newest students! 😊✨

about 1 month ago, Stacey Boots
Kindergarten Roundup Information
Oly North fifth-grade students recently wrapped up an engaging unit on Harry Potter with a creative and memorable hands-on activity—painting their very own wands. Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Scrimager, each student received a 3D-printed wand modeled after a character of their choice. Students showcased their creativity as they hand-painted their wands, making each one truly unique. Throughout the unit, students were fully immersed in the story while learning in a classroom transformed with Harry Potter-themed decorations.
about 2 months ago, Stacey Boots
Fifth graders showing off the wands they painted.
Reminder: Today is the last day to order the 2025–2026 Olympia North Yearbook. Be sure to place your order before midnight tonight!
about 2 months ago, Stacey Boots
Last Call for Yearbook Orders
Yearbook sales are winding down! Place your orders asap!
about 2 months ago, Stacey Boots
Yearbook Sales Flyer
🌟 Spartan Spotlight! 🌟

We are proud to recognize several of our elementary students who were recently selected to receive the Kindness Award! These students consistently show care, respect, and compassion toward others. Whether it’s helping a classmate, including others in activities, or brightening someone’s day with a kind word, their actions help make our school a welcoming and supportive place for everyone.

Thank you for spreading kindness and being wonderful role models for your classmates! 💙👏
about 2 months ago, Stacey Boots
Kindness Spartan Spotlight

Fourth graders in Mrs. Stoud’s class are exploring how writing and artificial intelligence can work together! Students began by writing detailed descriptions of themselves. Their writing was then entered into Google Gemini, which used their words to generate a portrait.

Students quickly discovered that the more specific and detailed their descriptions were, the closer the portrait matched what they imagined. It was a fun and engaging way to practice descriptive writing while learning how AI responds to prompts.

For more information on Olympia's AI Partnership Plan visit: https://www.olympia.org/page/ai

about 2 months ago, Stacey Boots
Students writing their AI Prompts
AI self portrait generated from a writing prompt.
AI self portrait generated from a writing prompt.