Olympia High School

ACTIVITY UPDATE: Our annual Mr Spartan event scheduled for tonight Friday March 13th has been postponed to a date yet to be determined.

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Hey Seniors! Do you plan to pursue a degree in education? If yes, YOU should apply for the Olympia Education Association Scholarship. Check Naviance to apply! ALL SENIORS: The counseling office recommends checking Naviance regularly for new scholarships/job opportunities!

The Country Aire in Atlanta is hosting a fundraising event for OHS After Prom. Eating there this Wednesday Mar 11 will support both! Hope to see you there!!

Win for the sophomores in the St. Joe tournament. Go Spartans!

Attention Seniors! There will be a FAFSA Workshop next Wednesday during Parent Teacher Conferences. We highly recommend all seniors and families to attend if you have not completed your FAFSA. This is a requirement for many colleges in order to be eligible for scholarships.

We had a great time taking our students down to Eastern Illinois University for a college day! #EIU

Family Tip 5: 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.

Just a friendly reminder that College Family Night will be next Wednesday during Parent Teacher Conferences. All families are encouraged to attend whether your student is considering college or some type of career/trade program!

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.

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!

The Counseling Department will be hosting our annual College Family next Wednesday, March 4th, at 6pm during Parent-Teacher Conferences. College reps from 8 colleges will be at Olympia as well as an ISAC representative to assist with FAFSA completion. All families welcome!

Freshman and Sophomore baseball practice will begin Monday, March 2nd and go through the 6th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the HS Gym. Be sure to be registered on 8to18 and have a current physical.

Congratulations to Mariah Maris on her fantastic performance at state this year - she placed 5th in the state and we cannot wait to see what she does next year as a Senior!

Congratulations to Grace Melick for placing Second at the IHSA State Tournament! She gave the most beautiful, genuine, and real speech and we are so proud!

A9 Diner provides OHS Life Skills students with an opportunity to interact with faculty while working on job, and life skills! Faculty showed their support for inclusion by raising $251.50 for the Polar Plunge directly supporting Special Olympics IL. From A9 Diner Staff, & our very own Special Olympic Athletes; we hope you enjoyed your delicious treats, & THANK YOU for your support!

Congratulations to Grace Melick for making the state final round of Oratorical Declamation and to Mariah Maris for making the state final round of Prose! Good luck Spartans!

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.

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.