The OHS girls track team is heading to Kankakee to compete In sectionals today. Wish them luck, they have set big goals and would love the support as they try to reach them! Go Oly!
Allie Parks was sworn in as a new Olympia Board of Education member this week. Congratulations Allie and thank you for serving in this capacity! Allie is pictured with BOE President Kevin Frazier.
Thank you to Steve Matter for serving 22 years on the Olympia Board of Education!
Thank you to our school Nurses and health clerks that take care of the students and staff in our District. We appreciate you!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our amazing and dedicated teachers!
Tough 3-0 loss for varsity baseball tonight vs Delavan. Caden Kindred, Owen Alford and Elijah Smith combined to give up just 4 hits, 0 earned runs and 7 strikeouts on the mound. Spartans close out the regular season with Senior Night Thursday vs Heyworth at 4:30.
Corn Belt Energy supports innovation in the classroom through an Education Grant Program. Congratulations to Mrs. Bowers for being a recipient of the 2023 Corn Belt Energy Education Grant! Mrs. Bowers received $1,500 to use in her math classroom.
Today´s College Spotlight is Methodist College!
FFA Ag Day at Oly South! The high school ag students really enjoy being teachers for the day.
Olympia High School would like to welcome Lyndon Jason as our new varsity head boys basketball coach.
Interested in trying out for the OHS Dance Team? Email Coach Emily.Weyl@Olympia.org for more info about registering for tryouts!
OHS's annual Hall of Fame/Senior Recognition banquet was held on Sunday May 7th. Seniors were recognized for their activity participation and the 2023 Hall of Fame Class of Collin Schopp, Jane Richter, T. Ronald Nixon (deceased), David Stine and Connor Stine were inducted.
Today's College Spotlight is Lincoln Land Community College!
Great Leadership weekend completed. These Fab Four were successful in "igniting the fire of leadership" at the IASC State Convention. We are proud and appreciative of your dedication to positively representing OHS and the Olympia Student Council.
Varsity baseball falls 5-2 at Lexington tonight. Edwin Hohulin and Owen Alford had two hits a piece. Ethan Baker with a strong 5 1/3 innings on the mound, allowing only 4 hits. Spartans are at home Monday vs Midwest Central, 4:30 game time.
Todays College Spotlight is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
A big shout out and thank you to Jorgi Dupureur. Your leadership at the IASC State Convention is appreciated! Job well done!
Varsity baseball falls to Prairie Central tonight 7-2. Nic Olson with 2 hits and a stolen base. Clayton Barnes threw 5 1/3 innings giving up 1 earned run. Spartans look to start another win streak and will play at Lexington tomorrow at 4:30.
Here is a summary of events at Olympia High School over the next few weeks:
Sunday, May 7, 2023 - OHS Baccalaureate - Covell Community Church - 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 7, 2023 - Olympia Hall of Fame Banquet - Olympia South (Atlanta) - doors open at 4:30
Monday, May 8, 2023 - All OHS students return to the building
Friday, May 12, 2023, Saturday, May 13, 2023, and Sunday, May 14, 2023 - The Wizard of Oz - performed at Olympia High School in the Esquivel Theatre
Monday, May 15, 2023 - OHS Awards Day - OMS Gym - 9:30 AM
Parents of award winners will receive an email next week
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - OHS - Choral Concert - OHS Auditorium 7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - OHS - Band Concert - OHS Auditorium 7:00 PM
Friday, May 19, 2023 - OHS - Graduation Practice - Football Field - 10:00 AM
Sunday, May 21, 2023 - OHS Graduation Ceremony - Football Field - 1:00 PM
In case of inclement weather, we will communicate changes in a timely manner
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - Last Day for OHS Students
Thank you to St. John's United Church of Christ in Minier for allowing us to use their space over the last few weeks. We were able to complete some state testing in their church hall as well as DIAL screenings and AP testing. We appreciate their partnership!
