
Few reminders. PTO noodle fundraiser is due tomorrow. We also have a 2pm dismissal. Have a great safe Halloween.

Student council is hosting a spirit week the week of October 25th.
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Tie Dye Day
Wednesday- Wacky Hair Day
Thursday- Wear Red for Red Ribbon Week
Friday- Halloween Colors/Shirts

Don't forget to head to Odell Bank on October 23rd for the OGS bake sale. Lot of yummy baked Goods.


Hello OGS families. This is just a reminder that Wednesday and Thursday are 2pm dismissals due to conferences in the evening. There will also be no school on Friday. Have a great week and long weekend.

Book Fair Spirit Week
Monday- dress alike with your friends
Tuesday- Hats off for reading! Wear your favorite hat.
Wednesday- Orange Out Day! Wear Orange to stand up against bullying
Thursday- Favorite Character Day! Dress like you favorite character from a book!

The OGS PTO is having a bake sale on October 23rd from 8am-12pm at Odell Bank. There is also a fundraiser going home with students. It is the Oakland Noodle Company fundraiser. The fundraiser starts today October 14th and ends on Wednesday 27th. Orders will be in on November 22nd. If you have any questions please get in touch Lily Bolte.

Happy Friday OGS Families. This is just a friendly reminder that there is no school on Monday. Enjoy the 3 day weekend!!!!

Congratulations to the OGS staff and students of the month.
Xoey Aull 1st grade
Noah Likes 6th grade
Mrs. Patchett

PTO reminders.

Picture Day has been rescheduled for September 29th.

Hello OGS families. Picture day on September 21 has been canceled. Soon as we have a new date we will let you all know.

Great job 3rd grade and Ms. Wunsch on your 9/11 project.


Hello OGS families! Reminder that tomorrow 9/3/2021 is an 11:30 dismissal and no school on Monday 9/6/2021. Enjoy your long weekend.

Position Available- Kitchen Aide
Odell Grade School is looking for a kitchen aide. Person will assist with food prep work and lunch. Must be able to lift boxes and food bins up to 25 lbs, continuous standing, walking, cleaning and preparing meals. Hours are 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. on school days that students are present. Must have a valid Illinois Food Service Certification or willingness to obtain. Apply to: Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent Odell Grade School 203 N. East St. Odell IL 60460.

Here are some free dates for students that need dental exams for school registration.


Congratulations Edith! You will
be missed by all at OGS! Enjoy your retirement.


2020-2021 Athletic Awards Banquet will be held Saturday June 19th, 2021. It will be located at the Odell Pool Park at 1:00pm.

Reminder that May 26th is a 2pm dismissal and last day of school!!

Odell CCSD #435 Board Vacancy Announcement
The School District is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from not having enough people run in the April election.
The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the date of appointment to the Reorganization Board of Education Meeting following the April 2023 consolidated election.
Applicants for the Board vacancy must be, as stated in section 2:40 of District #435 Board Policy Manual, a United States citizen at least 18 years of age, a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment, a registered voter, be neither a school trustee nor a school treasurer, and not be a child sex offender as defined in State law. A Board of Education member must also have filed an economic interest statement as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Some persons may be ineligible for Board of Education membership by reason of other public offices held or certain types of State or federal employment.
Letter of interest may be turned in by 2:00 pm on Friday, May 28, 2021, to Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent, Odell CCSD #435203 N. East St., Odell, Illinois 60460, or emailed to markh@odell.k12.il.us.

Also the Junior High dance has been moved to May 7th from 5-7.