So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
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Congratulations to Coach Justin Slager on his first career victory as head boys basketball coach with a 76 to 54 win over Decatur St. Teresa.
All Conference
Congratulations to 2024 All-Sangamo Conference Selections:
1st team:
Cohen Alexander - Safety
2nd team:
Cohen Maness - Guard
Liam Trew- Tackle
Jimmy Lollar - RB
Brendan Hardimon- Utility
Kyle Gellner - Dline
Honorable Mention:
Noah Tosh - DE
Carson Birky - OLB
Cole Bauer- ILB
Aycen Aldus - Center
Ian Tackett - Quarterback
Awesome year gentlemen!
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OHS Students and Families,
The Olympiad yearbook is now available to order for the 2024-2025 school year! This will be the 53rd edition of our school’s yearbook and one that our student staff is very proud to offer to our school community. We will cover all the school year highlights from August through May in this yearbook, complete with all of your sports, clubs and organizations, school events, portrait photos, and much more!
You may view purchasing options, including personalization and special packages, and place an order online through the Jostens website at jostens.com/buyyearbk, or call 1-877-767-5217. Your yearbook will be ready for you to enjoy at Homecoming Week 2025. For graduating seniors, please stop by anytime or plan for a family member to pick up your book for you next fall.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Stevens at natalie.stevens@olympia.org. Thank you!
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Olympia CUSD 16, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
Along with your tween and teen, research how digital devices, social media , and apps and games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids' data? Discuss why companies might want kids to spend more time on their platforms and what tricks they use to keep their attention.
My kid seems addicted to her phone. What do I do? It may seem like your kid is addicted (and may even "feel" addicted) to the phone, but it's more likely normal teen behavior. Read more: bit.ly/Oly_QA2
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications. How to help kids with managing device notifications and maintaining their digital well-being.
https://bit.ly/OlyMSdd
Ask kids to notice their feelings, both physical and emotional, during screen and non-screen activities. Does their heart rate increase when their phone vibrates? Encourage kids to keep the constructive activities and let go of the rest.
The Olympia Music Department has several upcoming performances! We hope to see you there!
OMS Choir will perform on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm in the auditorium.
OHMS Band will perform on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30pm in the auditorium.
There will be dinner fundraisers before the concerts on both evenings. Tacos will be served on Wednesday and pulled pork sandwiches on Thursday. Order meal tickets here: http://bit.ly/olyfundraiser
Dear Senior Families,
It is a tradition at Olympia High School to feature special student recognition space in the final pages of our Olympiad yearbook. We call these Pride Ads, an opportunity for families and friends to recognize a graduating senior in their life with a photo and proud message.
Our size options range from 1/8th of a page to full page spaces. Some send in one or more favorite photos of their child growing up, and some choose to feature sports portraits and photoshoot pictures. All are accompanied by messages that range from a couple sentences to entire paragraphs, signed with family member names. What a way to say “Congratulations” to your graduate in the book they will keep for a lifetime!
To set up a Pride Ad for your graduating senior, visit jostensadservice.com/student and click “Create A Student Ad.” If you haven’t already, you or your student can also order their yearbook at jostens.com/buyyearbk, or call 1-877-767-5217.
For assistance and other inquiries, please contact Natalie Stevens at natalie.stevens@olympia.org. Thank you!
The Department of FUN chairs, Cody Hendricks & Haley Pack organized a thankful activity where staff randomly selected 5 colleagues to write statements of thankfulness. In no time, staff had their feathers posted, showing the appreciation they have for one another! The real winner was Mr. Frederick, who somehow ended up with even more than 5 feathers! 🩵
Tweens and teens learn more from watching adult behavior than listening to lectures. Consider how you use your devices and other media, and make changes if your use doesn't follow your expectations for your kids.
Concerned about your kid's digital life? Here are five signs that they have a healthy relationship with screens. bit.ly/OlyMBHR
Together with your kids, check out the features on their devices and in their apps that can help them use tech more intentionally. Consider turning off autoplay, limiting notifications from certain apps, using settings that turn off devices at a certain time each night, and more.
Help tweens and teens take breaks from tech by limiting screen time in bedrooms, during study time, or at the dinner table. Consider carving out regular family time when screens are either put away or enjoyed together.
The Olympia Transition Program went to Walmart today to get supplies for our Classgiving. We looked up Thanksgiving recipes, voted on our favorite sides, and made grocery lists with all the items & ingredients. We celebrated with ice cream from Culver's.
