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Olympia Winter Academy Kicks Off
The Olympia Professional Development Winter Academy opened on Jan 17th with former District 87 and Olympia Administrator Sally Tucker and Carly Morales. The staff enthusiasm was evident as the teachers packed the room and eagerly engaged in all aspects of the workshop. The Academy offers a variety of workshops and teachers enjoy learning new strategies, techniques and best practices that are applicable and ready to take back . . . read more
OMS Technology Classes Utilize Moodle
Mr. Smith’s 6th, 7th & 8th grade Technology classes use Moodle almost every day. The following quote taken directly from MOODLE.ORG describes Moodle as: “…a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a Free web application that educators can . . . read more
Taylor Cremeens Signs with Lincoln Christian University
On Friday, January 20, 2012- Olympia High School’s very own Taylor Cremeens signed her national letter of intent to play volleyball for the Red Lions at Lincoln Christian University. Taylor is the daughter of Robert and Laura Cremeens of Hopedale, who said LCU is a, “perfect fit” for their daughter. Cremeens will be studying . . . read more
Superintendent Brad Hutchison Welcomes You To The Olympia District
On behalf of the Board of Education, Administration, staff, and students, I would like to welcome you to Olympia Community Unit School . . .
State of Illinois Political Representation
State of Illinois Political Contact Information Senator Bill Brady billbrady@senatorbillbrady.com . . .
State Superintendent Koch Recognizes Olympia
Financial Recognition
State Superintendent Chris Koch praised Olympia for maintaining the highest financial rating acquired by Illinois School Districts. The . . .
OAC Meets Jan 3, 2012
Olympia Advisory Council
Superintendent Brad Hutchison opened the January 3rd meeting of the OAC with a welcome and introductions of membership. The agenda topic . . .
Olympia Shuttle Bus Stops
OLYMPIA ACTIVITY SHUTTLE BUS STOPS ARMINGTON- Corner of 3rd Street and Maple Street. ATLANTA- Olympia South Elementary . . .
Grow Your Own Vegetables and Scientists
Monsanto Grant Project
Growing our own vegetables and scientists by investigating hydroponic systems is the prime educational focus of the “Grow Our Own” project . . .
Scholarships
Updated regularly
This website lists scholarship information that is received in the Olympia Guidance Office. Listed below are the scholarships with . . .
Principal's Welcome Letter
Welcome to Olympia South!
Welcome to Olympia South Elementary School located in Atlanta, Illinois. Olympia South is one of three elementary schools in the Olympia . . .
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Olympia High School! The mission of Olympia High School "inspires, educates, and challenges each student to achieve personal . . .
DAR and SAR Winners Selected at OHS
Each year the Olympia High School faculty selects 2 senior students to represent our school as our Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) . . .
Technology Takes Off
iPADS Popular at OMS
The Olympia Middle School teachers have been finding different ways to utilize the iPads that were purchased to compliment their curriculum. . . .
OMS Principal's Welcome
On behalf of Olympia Middle School staff I would like to welcome all of the parents and students back for another exciting school year. . . .
National Geographic Geography Bee at North
Nikkole Sheppelman Wins!
Ten students at Olympia North showed off their geographic knowledge in the National Geographic Society Geography Bee. Fifth grader, . . .
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Olympia North
Welcome to Olympia North Elementary School. The Olympia School District opened the new Olympia North Elementary School in August of . . .
Candy Cell Models
Fifth grade students are having fun in science. This past week, we have studied animal and plant cells. Students learned about the different . . .
5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation
West Elementary
Fifth graders at West participated in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program this past semester. The weekly class taught by Chief Weseloh . . .
Principal's Welcome
2011-2012 School Year
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Olympia West Elementary . . .
Labels for Education
100 Bonus Points Collection Sheet in Sunday's Paper
Looking for a way to get involved with Labels for Education® in the New Year? Labels for Education will offer a special collection sheet for . . .
Olympia Winter Academy for 2011-12
Jan 17 through Feb 6
The Olympia Winter Academy is listed here, please click on the link. Olympia Winter Academy 2011-12
Instant Parent Contact
SchoolReach Is Working for You
The Olympia school district uses SchoolReach, an automated calling system, as part of a plan to keep parents informed about events, changes . . .
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Grandparents Play an Important Roll
Many of the approximately 2,000 students who attend the Olympia School District 16 are very fortunate to have grandparents who play an active . . .
Inclement Weather Procedures
As winter has arrived, please help us prepare for late starts, early dismissals, and canceled school days. Prepare your children for . . .
Preschool Screenings Offered
Feb 28-Mar 1, 2012
Screenings for the 2012-13 school year are available for children birth through age five. This is a process to determine where children fall . . .
OFFE Awards Annual Grants
Olympia Foundation For Education (OFFE) President D.J. Martin presented the annual grant awards to teachers who had presented the . . .
Directions to Olympia C.U.S.D. #16
Administration Building, High School and Middle School
From I-55 North or South taking Shirley Exit (Bloomington, Springfield) At ramp stop sign, turn west. At next stop sign . . .
School Information 2011-12
Information and Forms
Olympia CUSD #16 - Important Information and Forms Letters from Principals: Principal's Welcome Letter 2011 . . .
