Olympia High School

End of 1st quarter of the JV Girls game - Spartans up 17-8 over Pontiac.

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV3 Chatting online can feel just like talking to someone in person, but it's actually quite different. It's all because of something called the "online disinhibition effect," which makes us more likely to share/communicate differently than if in person.

Varsity Boys win 73-59 over the Eagles of Rantoul.

Halftime of the Spartan / Eagle match up - Spartans up 30-29.

JV Spartans fall to Rantoul 54-44

Halftime JV Boys Basketball vs. Rantoul - Spartans are up 27-15.

Family Tip 6: Review worst-case steps. Walk through what to do if your kid is being bullied online. First, step away. Ignoring a bully can be very effective. If the bullying continues, take screenshots or print out evidence. Then block the person. If it gets worse, report the behavior to a trusted adult. Talk about who those people are and make sure your kid has their contact information.

Varsity Spartans fall to the Rockets 52-43. They will be back in action tomorrow vs. Rantoul.

Varsity Boys Basketball down 27-14 at the Half vs. Unity.

JV Boys Basketball falls to Unity 65-32.

JV Boys Spartans are down 31-22 vs. Unity.

Resources: bit.ly/OlyCBR1 There are A LOT of "social media" sites out there. You know about Twitter & Facebook, but what about Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, Sarahah, or Discord? Educate yourself with this list of short explanation videos from Common Sense media!

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV4 For kids, miscommunication is a common occurrence online and on social media. Plus, being behind a screen makes it easier to say things they wouldn't say in person. So how do we help kids avoid the pitfalls of digital drama? Hear it from the source!

Shout-Out to Gaven Vannoy for earning a scholarship through Birkey's!

Edmentum Email Mistake: If you received an email with the subject, "Register for Edmentum Sensei for Families" you can safely ignore it. This was sent accidentally. Sorry for the confusion. Have a nice weekend!

The freshmen boys basketball vs. Central Catholic scheduled for Saturday Feb. 20th will now be played at Central Catholic, tip off at 9:15 am with the game being streamed on the NFHS network. The boys swim meet has been cancelled.

Tonight's JV Boys Basketball game at Central Catholic has been cancelled. Varsity Boys will still play at 7:00 pm. The game will be streamed on the NFHS network.

Family Tip 5: Take breaks. Notice your kid getting pulled into digital drama? Help them take a break. They may determine for themselves when they need to step back, but they might need some help setting limits. Putting devices to bed at a specific time can help kids recharge.

Here is the link to tonight's football parent meeting: https://meet.google.com/tyi-jnkq-pcg

Video: bit.ly/OlyCBV5 Digital harassment happens when teens use texts, instant messages, emails, and social media posts to keep tabs on or threaten someone else. It usually involves two people in a close relationship. Here are four ways to help teens avoid digital harassment.