Scholastic Bowl information was sent home with everyone in 5th - 8th grade that expressed interest in joining the team. If your student did not get info but is interested, please contact Mrs. Masching via email, maschingk@odell.k12.il.us
Help support the junior high students who are going to Washington DC in Summer 2025! There will be a bake sale at the Odell Bank on Friday December 20th from 8am to 5pm and Saturday December 21st from 8am to Noon.
Thanks so much!

Christmas Spirit Week next week!
Have a safe weekend and stay warm!

Enjoy your long weekend! We'll see all your smiling faces back on Wednesday November 6th and finish out our spirit week!

Vacancy Notice - Para Professional
Odell CCSD #435 is looking for 2 para professionals (teacher’s aides).
We are looking for dependable, positive people, capable of assisting teachers to help meet student needs, able to work cooperatively with others, and enjoy children of all ages.
To apply, send a letter of interest, resume with three current references, and proof of Paraprofessional License to: Mr. Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent, Odell CCSD #435, 203 N. East St., Odell, IL 60460 or email at markh@odell.k12.il.us
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open! The Registration button on our homepage will take you to register.
There will be assistance in the office if you need help on the following dates/times:
July 22-25 (8am-2pm)
July 26 (8am-12pm)
July 29 - Aug 1 (8am-2pm)
Aug 2 (8am-12pm)
Aug 5-8 (8am-2pm)
Aug 9 (8am-12pm)
Aug 12-13 (8am-3:30pm)
You still have time to get your yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year!
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/OGS

Congratulations to Silas Denham & Shawn Cassell for getting student of the month! Congrats to Mrs. Koehn & Mrs. Adams for getting staff of the month!
Odell Grade School is very excited to be hosting our 4th annual golf scramble! This event has raised money for a variety of academic, athletic, and school needs. Odell Grade School will be having their 4th annual golf scramble including a variety of raffles, games, and activities planned around the event. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. There are no handicap requirements, as all foursomes will be flighted after your round. Food will be provided on the course.
Sign up your foursome today and support Odell Grade School!!
https://forms.gle/HoPrpvvmxeJ6uosz9
SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH, 2024
Check in is at 12:30 - Tee off at 1:30 PM
Part Time Janitor Wanted- Odell Grade School is seeking applicants for a part time (roughly 20 hours/week) janitorial position. The hours will be flexible depending on availability of person hired. Interested persons should fill out an application or contact Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent, 203 N. East St. Odell IL 60460, or call 815-998-2272.
Don't forget to order a yearbook for your student! Return the flyer that was sent home with $14 or order online - https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/OGS

Reminder!

There will be no PTO meeting tonight. Also, please remember Little Caesar fundraiser forms & money are due March 19th! Thank you!
Congrats to 5th grader Lily for winning the Livingston County Agriculture in the Classroom Postcard Design Contest for grades 4 & 5. The theme was "It All Starts With Soil".


Congrats to our March students of the month Reese Woods & Michaela Sandoval! Congrats to our staff member of the month Ms. B!
Don't forget Dr. Seuss week starts tomorrow!

OGS will have an e-learning day tomorrow January 23rd due to the winter weather. Stay safe and warm.
Congrats to Mason Cool and Miley Rexroad for getting Student of the Month for January! Congrats to Mrs. Aldrich for getting Staff of the month!
Sports & Activities This Week:
1/17
*Scholastic Bowl Practice 3:30-5pm in OGS Library
*7/8 Girls Volleyball @ Flanagan at 5pm. Bus leaves at 4:30pm
*7/8 Boys Basketball @ Nettle Creek at 5pm. Bus leaves at 3:45pm
*4/5/6 Boys Basketball Practice 3-4:30pm
1/18
*4/5/6 Boys Basketball Practice 3-4:30pm
*7/8 Boys Basketball Practice 3-5pm
*7/8 Girls Volleyball vs Grand Ridge (Home) @ 5pm
1/19
*7th Girls Volleyball @ St. Michaels at 4:30pm. Bus leaves at 3:15pm.
*7/8 Boys Basketball Practice 5:30-7:30pm
1/20
*7th Girls Volleyball @ St Michaels at 9am. Bus leaves at 8am.
*7th Boys Basketball vs Cornell @ St. Mary's in Pontiac at 12:30pm. Bus leaves at 11am.
January 12 will be an e-learning day due to the winter weather. Stay safe!
No school on Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King Day.
