Olympia High School

Why #CareAbouttheCount? Filling out the census will boost our community, ensure adequate public funding and inspire a sense of civic duty. Read about regional efforts to boost our Central Illinois participation. https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2020/mar/care-about-count #CentralIllinoisCounts

Do you value affordable housing? Healthcare centers? School funding? A complete count in the #2020census is critical to securing billions in funding for community programs you value most. #CareAbouttheCount! https://youtu.be/h2JMt4ZNR_Q #CentralIllinoisCounts #ILCountMeIn

Attention BACC Students: Here is a breakdown of the places you can find your E-Learning Assignments! If you are struggling to find your assignments or need additional resources, please contact your instructor or send an email to contactbacc@district87.org

The situation we are in leaves a lot of unknowns for students as they plan for their future. This article brings some guidance to the impacts on college admissions. As always, reach out to the counseling office with any specific questions. We are in this together! https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/

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

Your community is counting on you. Watch your mailbox and complete your household’s census at CareAbouttheCount.org. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts

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!