Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: August 3rd Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 27 Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 20 Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
Parents - The Board of Education approved our Return to School plan last night. The plan includes returning to in-person instruction for a 5.5 hour day. The elementary day will be from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and OHMS students will attend from 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. I have linked below the abbreviated version with key points identified. Please note, if... READ MORE >
Good morning Olympia community, Each Monday during the summer I will be providing an update on COVID related issues as they relate to our district. Information can change quickly, so please take a moment to read these updates as they arrive in your inbox. Please read the full details here: COVID Communication: July 13 Thank you, stay safe, and have a... READ MORE >
HS Fall Activities information is below with start dates and coaching contacts, this includes; Football, Volleyball, Marching Band, Color Guard, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Swimming, Football Cheerleading, and Boys and Girls Golf. Also please remember to register on 8to18, directions attached. HS Fall Activity Contact Information READ MORE >
Please see the attached information about registration and contact for MS Fall Sports: Baseball, Softball and Cross Country. These dates are tentative and any changes will be communicated as we receive them. MS Fall Sports READ MORE >
Parents - We are working on plans for the 2020-2021 school year and are exploring multiple options based on the available guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education. While we haven't received specific details for the next phase, we have models from other states and CDC recommendations that have provided the... READ MORE >
Phone lines are currently down at the OHMS campus and the District Office.During this time, please use our website to help find the party you are intending to contact. You can find email addresses and phone extensions using the “Staff” link on the district or building specific sites.Phone extensions will still work if you call one of the elementary buildings... READ MORE >
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 22, 2020) Contact: Mike Blackburn mblackburn@niaaa.org 317-587-1450 INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Jackie Litwiller, Assistant Activies Director at Olympia CUSD 16, has been recognized by this association as a Certified... READ MORE >
Please use the following link to access the Olympia High School Virtual Graduation which will be able to view any time after 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 17. Congratulations to our seniors and the class of 2020!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-EDFb-KFwA READ MORE >
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 7, 2020) Contact: Mike Blackburn mblackburn@niaaa.org317-587-1450 INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Mike Castleman, Athletic/Activities Director at Olympia High/Middle School, has been recognized by this association as a... READ MORE >
Please be reminded that this evening if anybody comes out to Olympia High School to see the lights and the scoreboard honoring the Class of 2020, people are not allowed to get out of their cars. Along with not getting out of their cars, people are not allowed to park at Olympia High School during this time. All social distancing rules still apply and we want... READ MORE >
Please read the following letter from Dr. Wise regarding the Governor's announcement today which extended Remote Learning until the end of the 2019-2020 school year.https://5il.co/f8ai READ MORE >
To honor our 2020 graduates, all district athletic field lights will be turned on Friday, April 17th from 8:20 - 8:40 p.m. (2020 in military time). We are also asking community members, parents, businesses to turn on their porch lights/exterior lights from 8:20 - 8:40 p.m. as well in honor of our Spartan graduates.Spread the word, share this post, and support... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Olympia,Most importantly, an updated COVID-19 response letter from superintendent Dr. Wise is available. Please read this letter to stay current with our response to this rapidly changing situation.https://5il.co/e01iAdditionally, the district will now be maintaining a COVID-19 response website that will house all current information related to the... READ MORE >
This is a follow up post regarding the Olympia Food Service Delivery program. Please watch this video put together by our amazing food service staff with information regarding this week's food delivery service.As stated in the video, if you did not already sign up for meals and now would like to sign up, please use the link found in the official food service... READ MORE >
If OHMS students need WiFi service while school is closed, please see the list below for locations where buses will be parked in our communities with their WiFi service turned on. Students need to be within 90 feet of the bus in order to acquire the signal. WiFi will only extend to school-issued devices. Locations are below:McLean- Sonshine Day Care- 107 N West... READ MORE >
This is a follow up post regarding the Olympia Food Service Delivery program starting this week. This is the same document that is linked in the official statement released at 6:30 PM on 3.15.2020.https://5il.co/dqvsPlease complete the survey found in this document by 3:00 PM Monday, March 16th. READ MORE >
**UPDATED 3.15.2020**Please read the following update regarding school closures. Be safe!https://5il.co/dqw7 READ MORE >
Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today...Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You can... READ MORE >
Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today... Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You... READ MORE >
Are you using the Olympia CUSD 16 app? If you are, you may have noticed a few updates recently. If you are not, now is a great time to jump on board due to a slew of new and updated features! Here are few reasons why you should download the app today... Push Notifications. Don't miss any of the posts that your school puts on social media or the website! You... READ MORE >
Today, February 26, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to inclement weather. Be safe out there! READ MORE >
Please be aware that starting on Monday February 24th, the only shuttle bus stops will be the ones listed below. The Transportation Department will no longer be making stops on the 6:00 p.m. activities shuttle unless it is on the list below. If you have been picking up your student from a location other than the ones listed below, please make the necessary... READ MORE >
Today, February 14, all Olympia schools will run their late start schedule due to extreme cold temperatures. READ MORE >
All practices and games are cancelled for today, February 13th. All Olympia buildings are closed. Thank you. READ MORE >
Due to the hazardous winter weather, all Olympia schools will be closed Thursday, February 13th.This will be an alternative learning day. Snow packets should be completed in either digital or paper form. Students are aware of the work that they need to complete.A decision regarding after-school activities will be made tomorrow and additional communication will... READ MORE >
The High School Cheerleaders are putting on a Mini-Clinic, Saturday, February 15th with the performance happening on Tuesday, February 18th during the Boys Basketball Game vs. Pontiac. See the registration form attached and reach out to haylie.noltensmeier@olympia.org with questions.OHS Mini Cheer Registration Form READ MORE >
During the course of this school year, we have taken feedback on the current state of the Olympia website. In response to this feedback, we have made a number of changes throughout the site that you may have already noticed. These changes were all made with increased usability in mind, and were heavily influenced by your suggestions. Some of the changes... READ MORE >
Due to dense fog and slick road conditions, Olympia schools will start one hour late today, Friday January 24th. READ MORE >
Tonight's (1/17/20) Boys' Varsity Basketball Game vs. Flanagan is being moved up to 5:30pm. The Hall of Fame Inductees will be introduced at halftime. The JV game has been cancelled. The FFA Silent Auction that was scheduled for tonight has also been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan 28th, during the Boys' Basketball games vs. Bloomington Central Catholic. Boys'... READ MORE >
Come out to Olympia High School this Friday (January 17th) beginning at 5:30pm for a fun filled evening! The Spartans will be taking on Flanagan-Cornell on the court at our annual Oly Hall of Fame Night. The Class of 2020 inductees will be introduced at half time of the Varsity game (Varsity game begins at 7:00pm). Also the Olympia FFA and Supporters will be... READ MORE >
Olympia High School Hall of Fame Olympia School District proudly announces the Olympia High School Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees! As in tradition, we will be recognizing this year’s inductees at a home boys’ basketball game. This year’s game is January 17th vs. Flanagan High School. The introductions will take place at halftime of the Varsity Boys game... READ MORE >
The High School Dance team is putting on a Mini-Dance Clinic, Saturday, January 25, 2020 for anyone PreK-5th grade. Please see the attached flyer for details on how to register. Questions should be sent to emily.weyl@olympia.orgOHS Dance Mini-Clinic Registration Form READ MORE >
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Olympia CUSD 16 buses will be running one hour late today, Monday December 16. Please be safe out there today! READ MORE >
On Friday December 20th come out to Olympia High School to support the OHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams as they take on Tri Valley High School. The games will start at 5:30 p.m. The Olympia St. Jude run team will be sponsoring a 50/50 raffle that evening with all proceeds to go to the Olympia St. Jude Run Team. Children that attend the game can also get their... READ MORE >
Letter Jackets are back… Order forms can be found in the high school office. Any student who was not at the meeting on December 4th, a Jostens rep will return for a jacket fitting. Payment in full is required with order and needs to be turned into the office. Bring awarded letters & patches - sewn on at no cost! Click here for the order form and for more... READ MORE >
Olympia HS Boys Cross Country has had a stellar season. Not only did they finish their season with a team 3rd place finish at IHSA Cross Country State but they had seven 1st place team finishes throughout the season. St. Thoma More Sabre Corn Classic 1st of 17 teams Normal Open - 1st of 9 teams First to the Finish (Detweiller Park) - 1st of 50 teams ... READ MORE >
Olympia HS Girls Cross Country completed another successful season. The Girls Team made their 13th state appearance, 5th consecutive year. Savannah Beavers(Junior) finished in 8th place at IHSA 1A Cross Country State with a personal best time of 17:45. Savannah became the 6th female All-Stater from Olympia. The girls team really came on the last three weeks of... READ MORE >
Olympia High School is requesting nominations for the Olympia High School Activities Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by Wednesday Nov. 6th. Please return the attached nomination form to the high school office or email to mike.castleman@olympia.org nomination form READ MORE >
Two Olympia Special Olympic athletes competed in the Sectional Bowling Tournament Saturday, Oct. 12th. Joe Kinder earned a silver medal and Caleb Busick places 7th. Way to go Spartans. READ MORE >
Olympia High School will present the play Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy on Friday, October 18, at 7:00 P.M.; Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 P.M.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M. Tickets can be reserved by calling Wendy Wade at the middle school at (309) 379-5941, ext. 8330. The heartwarming story of a year in the life of the March sisters... READ MORE >
Olympia High School will present the play Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy on Friday, October 18, at 7:00 P.M.; Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 P.M.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M. Tickets can be reserved by calling Wendy Wade at the middle school at (309) 379-5941, ext. 8330. The heartwarming story of a year in the life of the March sisters... READ MORE >
The Halloween ghouls have left the building and power at OHMS has been restored! Services across the district that were impacted are back up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding today. The speech tournament scheduled for tomorrow will continue as planned. READ MORE >
Power has been restored and services are operating normally again throughout Olympia. Thank you for your patience throughout this morning! #OlySpartanPride READ MORE >
The Olympia School District, along with the Olympia Football team, would like to pay tribute to the people that make a difference in their lives. The Football Game on Friday, October 11, 2019 has been designated as “Hero’s Night”. This is a chance for the Olympia School District and the Varsity Football team to express their extreme gratitude to those who serve... READ MORE >
The OHMS Drama Department is hosting a Harry Potter Family Fun Night on Friday, October 4, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 PM. The evening will be fun for Harry Potter fans of all ages and will include an escape room, trivia, Quidditch tournament, concessions, and much more! When: October 4, 2019; 5:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Honeydukes, aka OMS Library ... READ MORE >
Click HERE to view the order form for the Spartan Spirit signs. READ MORE >
Olympia is proud to announce that we will be broadcasting many Spartan activities LIVE on the NFHS Network. That means if you or your family members cannot make it to the activity, the live action can be watched from anywhere on your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV. Events in the high school gym are currently scheduled to air. Events at the stadium and... READ MORE >
Follow your school sports and activities easily through My8to18! The My8to18 App syncs with your school’s 8to18 website so that you have convenient mobile access to the latest high school or middle school sports and activity information. Personalize the app by using the “My Teams” tool to follow teams and groups that matter to you. View team photos, rosters, game... READ MORE >
On Wednesday October 2nd, Advocate BroMenn is bringing the Young Hearts for Life EKG Screening Program to Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School. This program is open to all students that are ages 12 and up on the day of the screening. The EKG screens for risk factors that are associated with sudden cardiac death. This screening is free of charge and open... READ MORE >
Spartan Special Olympic team competed at the Regional Bowling Tournament on Aug. 24th. Here are our wonderful results: Hannah Baker- Silver, Caleb Busick- Gold, Joe Kinder- Gold, Dylan Olson- 4th, Kacie Raffety- Bronze, Brenden Webb- Silver. Way to go Spartans! Caleb and Joe will compete in the Sectional Tournament Oct. 12th. READ MORE >
XC Season Opener- Maroon Invite The excitement was palpable as the OMS XC athletes arrived at Clinton’s home course. They could not have asked for a better day, so all that was left was to step to the line and compete. Girls’ Varsity started with the boys following soon after. Establishing early success with a great improvement on last year’s Clinton time and a... READ MORE >
Family Activity Passes for Sale in the Olympia High School Main Office. All Olympia School District students get into OMS & OHS activities for free. Family Activity Passes are valid at all regular season sporting events at OMS & OHS. 1 pass for $50 or 2-4 passes for $1001 Senior Pass for $25If you have any questions or want to purchase passes, please contact... READ MORE >
OMS Girls Basketball TryoutsDates: September 3rd and 4thTimes: 3:30-5:30 and 6:00-7:30Location: OMS GymStudents need to register at https://olympiahs.8to18.com/accounts/loginfor OMS girls basketball. Contact: jenn.love@olympia.org joe.neylon@olympia.org READ MORE >
Please click on this link to take you to a page with the Olympia Shuttle Bus Stops. Once you get to the page, click on Shuttle_Bus_Stops for a PDF document of the driver's name, bus number, and shuttle bus stops in each community. All of the stops remain the same as they were last year with the exception of the stops in McLean. This year, there will be one drop... READ MORE >
Register Today for Fall Activities! Registration: All students interested in trying out for a sport or planning on participating in an activity MUST complete the registration process PRIOR to the first day of tryouts/practice. In order to complete the registration process, please follow the steps below. Sport/Activity Registration Process Go to... READ MORE >
Registration: All students interested in trying out for a sport or planning on participating in an activity MUST complete the registration process PRIOR to the first day of tryouts/practice. In order to complete the registration process, please follow the steps below. Sport/Activity Registration Process Go to Olympia.orgThen click on “Sites” tab and select... READ MORE >
Several Olympia Spartans were honored at the 12th Annual State Farm Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet. Hannah Baker addressed those in attendance as the Special Olympics Ambassador. Caleb Busick was chosen as the Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year. The OHS Softball team was honored as a finalist for the Female Team of the Year and Coach... READ MORE >
Middle School Cross country has announced their summer plans! See information Cross Country Info and contact Coach Naomi Neylon with questions. READ MORE >
The Girls Basketball Program has announced its Summer Camp dates. Please see the attachment for registration information. Contact Coach Hoffman with questions. Girls Basketball Summer Registration READ MORE >
The volleyball program has announced camp dates for students who will be entering 5th - 8th grade. Pleas see the attached flyer for dates, times and registration information. See you on the court! https://5il.co/6zta READ MORE >
Friday, February 8th we are going to be recognizing our Winter Activities Senior Participants. This will include Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Pep Band, Speech Team, and Scholastic Bowl Seniors. Parents and Seniors will need to arrive at 6:20 and meet in the hallway south of the High School gym by the pool. The introductions will take place prior to... READ MORE >
Due to extreme cold temperatures, all Olympia Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31. In addition, all activities on Tuesday, January 29, as well as Wednesday, January 30th will be cancelled. Students should complete their Snow Packets on Wednesday and Thursday. As a result of students completing their two day Snow Packet in... READ MORE >
Olympia High School Hall of Fame Olympia School District proudly announces the Olympia High School Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees! As in tradition, we will be recognizing this year’s inductees at a home boys’ basketball game. This year’s game is February 16, 2019 vs. Clinton High School. The introductions will take place at halftime of the Varsity Boys... READ MORE >
Winter Spartan Night will be Friday Nov. 9th at 5:30pm in the high school gym. Come out and meet our winter activity participants. Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Dance, Pep Band, Speech and Boys Swimming. There will be basketball scrimmages and wrestling exhibitions. Our Pep Band, Cheer and Dance Teams will also perform. READ MORE >
Get your Olympia Spartans Outerwear before it gets any colder outside! This is a service we are offering to our Olympia students, parents, and community. All prices are retail prices. Click HERE to check out all the options. If you have any questions please contact Kim Logsdon at kim.logsdon@olympia.org or 309-379-5911 ext. 9023. READ MORE >
Olympia Spartans vs. Tolono Unity Rockets 2018 High School Games at Memorial Stadium – Champaign – Sat. Sept. 22nd Game Times 10:00am - Peoria Notre Dame vs. Centennial 1:00pm – Olympia vs. Unity 4:00pm – Bloomington vs. Urbana 7:00pm – St. Thomas More vs. Rantoul Tickets and Spectator Entrance Tickets will be sold by each... READ MORE >
Olympia Homecoming Night is also Community Night at the Olympia Football game on Friday, September 28th. The football program is very grateful to our Olympia Community for their support! We are inviting each of our local businesses to showcase their business at our Olympia Homecoming Football game. All local businesses are welcome to come out and set up a tent or... READ MORE >
The Olympia Spartan Varsity Football team prevailed in the inaugural "Corn Bowl" football game on Friday Night Sept. 14th vs. Bloomington Central Catholic. The large crown on hand was treated to a hard fought back and forth contest. Veterans and 1st responders were also honored before the game as a part of "Hero's Night". Slug Slager, a World War II veteran,... READ MORE >
The Olympia School District, along with the Olympia Football team, would like to pay tribute to the people that make a difference in their lives. The Football Game on Friday September 14, 2018 has been designated as “Hero’s Night”. This is a chance for the Olympia School District and the Varsity Football team to express their extreme gratitude to those who... READ MORE >
Spartan Night will be Friday August 17th at the football field. Fall high school activity members will be introduced and parent meetings for those teams who still need to have theirs will be held. We will also have preview "scrimmages" for several of our activities. The junior class will have food available for purchase. Come out and get a preview of our... READ MORE >
Tryouts for middle school girls basketball will be on Aug. 29, 30 and 31 after school in the middle school gym.Please make sure to register for middle school basketball before the tryout date on the activities webpage.Just go to http://il.8to18.com/olympiahs and click registration and follow the steps. You will also need to make sure you have a current physical on... READ MORE >
The Olympia Girls Golf Team is asking for your support. This August the girls are selling golf apparel through an online store from Select Screens. Please take a look at the link below and consider placing an order. The money will be used to purchase training aids and help with the cost of summer camp days. ... READ MORE >
The start of fall activities is just around the corner. Anyone interested in participating in an activity needs to register for that activity on the activities webpage .http://il.8to18.com/olympiahs Click registration and follow the steps. A copy of a current physical needs to be turned in to the office before you can start practicing. Physicals can be sent... READ MORE >
Registration is now open for middle school and high school fall activities. All registration must be done online. Please go to https://olympiahs.8to18.com and click registration. Students must be registered and have an updated physical turned in to be able to start practice/tryouts. If registering for multiple sports or activities, you will have to register... READ MORE >
The 2018 Olympia Activities Hall of Fame inductees were honored at a banquet on Sunday May 6th at the high school. The inductees are the 1991-92 Varsity Girls Basketball team, Darren Nichols, Nathan Thompson, Les Myers and Timothy Limer. Congratulations to this year's induction class. READ MORE >
On Sunday May 6th Olympia High School recognized the graduating seniors who have participated in activities as a part of the Hall of Fame Banquet. Most of the seniors in attendance have participated in multiple activities throughout their high school career. Seniors - thank you and good luck. READ MORE >
Olympia seniors, Jaci Terrell and Addie Ewalt have committed to play soccer in college next year. Jaci will be playing for Illinois Central College and Addie will be playing for Olivet Nazarene University. Congratulations ladies. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Isaac Riegler who has committed to continue play baseball at Taylor University in Upland Indiana. READ MORE >
You can access the schedule or calendar of Olympia athletic teams or activities directly on your phone. You can do this in a couple ways. On the Olympia App under sites, click Olympia Activities, then click menu and then click events. This will take you directly to the Activities webpage. You can also download the 8to18 App to easily follow the teams or... READ MORE >
Download the new Olympia App and sign up to get notifications sent to directly to your phone. You can receive information about game or event changes as soon as they are posted. If you have every wondered if games are rained out or rescheduled, you can now have that information in the palm of your hand. READ MORE >