Reminder that tomorrow October 4th is an 11:30 dismissal.
Hiring new cheerleading coach.
JUNIOR HIGH COACH WANTED FOR: CHEERLEADING – Contact Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent, Odell Grade School, 203 North East St., Odell, IL 60460. (815) 998-2272. Interested parties must meet IESA certification requirements. Send letter of interest with background information or contact the school if you have questions.
Just a reminder that the last day to turn in t-shirt money for Red Ribbon week is on Monday. Please make sure if you are ordering a shirt that you have them turned in on time.
Congratulations to the following students on being students of the month. From 3rd grade we have Ashytn Schott and from 8th grade we have Alaina Franklin. Sending a congratulations to Jessie Legner our new 7th grade teacher for being nominated staff member of the month.
Hope everyone enjoys the three day weekend. There is no school Monday due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Back to school night is August 13th at 6pm. If you are in 3rd grade, 4th grade, or a new student in 3rd-8th grade you will need to attend the Chromebook meeting at 5:30. First day of school is August 14th with a 2pm dismissal. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday .
The August school board meeting has been changed to August 15th at 6pm.
Announcement. First day of school for K-8 is August 14th and for pre-k its August 15th.
Preschool registration
Thursday, May 30th is OGS awards ceremony at 1pm. Parents are welcome to join if they are able to.
Remember there is no school on Monday because of Memorial Day. Enjoy the 3 day weekend.
5th Grade wants to thank all the people who helped them raise money to support Winter the Dolphin at Clearwater Aquarium. Their class project raised a total of 212.00 all the while learning about the importance of protecting wildlife, ocean habitats, philanthropy, teamwork, letter writing and so much more!
Don't forget pop sales end tomorrow at OGS!!!
Proceeds are going towards the purchase of an American ninja warrior obstacle course for field day!!!
Teacher appreciation week is next week, a simple easy way to let your favorites know they care!!!
Congratulations to Taylor Henson in fourth grade and Zechariah Landstrom on being our students of the month. These two students have demonstrated great qualities on being a student at OGS.
Don't forget to join us for this great even tomorrow, Thursday, April 11. Musical/Art Exhibit with a Retirement Celebration being held afterwards for retiring teachers, Sandy Erickson, Music, Marti Sullan, Art and Secretary, Karen Doughan. The Art Exhibit will begin at 6, followed by the Musical which will begin at 6:30. Our Retirement Celebration will be held afterwards serving cake, lemonade and iced tea. Please join us.
Show your school spirit by dressing up during spirit week next week.
Monday- Mismatch day
Tuesday-Sports Day
Wednesday- Hawaiian Day
Thursday- Hat Day
Friday- Class Color Day
PreK- orange
Kindergarten- blue
First- red
second- green
third- purple
fourth- gray
fifth- white
sixth- black
seventh- yellow
eighth- rainbow
specials teachers and staff- pink
Thursday, April 11, Odell Grade School is having a Musical/Art Exhibit with a Retirement Celebration being held afterwards for retiring teachers, Sandy Erickson, Music, Marti Sullan, Art and Secretary, Karen Doughan. The Art Exhibit will begin at 6, followed by the Musical which will begin at 6:30. Our Retirement Celebration will be held afterwards serving cake, lemonade and iced tea. Please join us.
Just a reminder. With warmer weather students will start going outside for PE and recess.
Come join us at 6:00 on Thursday, April 4th for Family Reading Night. Hope to see you there.
Hope everyone had a good spring break. School is back in session tomorrow morning April 1st.