Late post: The full week before Thanksgiving break, the Department of FUN hosted an underground spirit week for OHS staff. We had so much fun dressing up and pranking the students throughout the week.
Today the Unified PE class got to celebrate an awesome semester by getting out & going bowling! I say it every semester, but we have the best PE buddies! So thankful for these high school students who show up each day, create friendships, and are positive role models for our OTP students! Thank you to the following students: Javin Bruder, Mackenzie Follick, Ethan Johnson, Brooklyn Komnick, Khloe Scheets, Grace Small, Marlee Talbert, Sierra Whitecotton, Natalie Vanetten 🩵🩵🩵
:: Give them the right words ::
Kids learn about appropriate verbal and physical communication from watching you. But online conversations can be invisible. Occasionally, narrate as you're writing texts or social media comments when your kids are in earshot.
2024 MADRIGAL TICKETS AVAILABLE IN LINK BELOW 🏰 Available through 12/8
Please note- you must purchase on a computer if you would like to view the seating map to select your seats. You will not receive a physical ticket. Just give the name of your party at the door! Thank you for your support, and we will see you at Castle Olympia very soon! ❤️💚🏰✨ https://olympiachoirs.ticketleap.com/olympia-high-school-34th-annual-madrigal-feaste/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGocGlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbELsFQoZ5TmvMzBKySXti_eri497AwjL0ymMB43z-aqiPHlxtDbpFeGRQ_aem_gi_9e_0KvSfUFizsiOGyRw
MADRIGAL TICKETS AVAILABLE TILL 12/8! 🏰 Please note- you must purchase on a computer if you would like to view the seating map to select your seats. You will not receive a physical ticket. Just give the name of your party at the door! Thank you for your support, and we will see you at Castle Olympia very soon! ❤️💚🏰✨ https://olympiachoirs.ticketleap.com/olympia-high-school-34th-annual-madrigal-feaste/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGocGlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbELsFQoZ5TmvMzBKySXti_eri497AwjL0ymMB43z-aqiPHlxtDbpFeGRQ_aem_gi_9e_0KvSfUFizsiOGyRw
So much of kids' social lives happens online. Whether they're texting with their study group, flirting on social media, or voice-chatting on game platforms, middle and high schoolers can learn to communicate in safe and healthy ways. These skills will help kids -- and the people they're communicating with -- have positive experiences online.
Today's Activities
Congratulations to Coach Justin Slager on his first career victory as head boys basketball coach with a 76 to 54 win over Decatur St. Teresa.
All Conference
Congratulations to 2024 All-Sangamo Conference Selections:
1st team:
Cohen Alexander - Safety
2nd team:
Cohen Maness - Guard
Liam Trew- Tackle
Jimmy Lollar - RB
Brendan Hardimon- Utility
Kyle Gellner - Dline
Honorable Mention:
Noah Tosh - DE
Carson Birky - OLB
Cole Bauer- ILB
Aycen Aldus - Center
Ian Tackett - Quarterback
Awesome year gentlemen!
Today's Activities
OHS Students and Families,
The Olympiad yearbook is now available to order for the 2024-2025 school year! This will be the 53rd edition of our school’s yearbook and one that our student staff is very proud to offer to our school community. We will cover all the school year highlights from August through May in this yearbook, complete with all of your sports, clubs and organizations, school events, portrait photos, and much more!
You may view purchasing options, including personalization and special packages, and place an order online through the Jostens website at jostens.com/buyyearbk, or call 1-877-767-5217. Your yearbook will be ready for you to enjoy at Homecoming Week 2025. For graduating seniors, please stop by anytime or plan for a family member to pick up your book for you next fall.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Stevens at natalie.stevens@olympia.org. Thank you!
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Olympia CUSD 16, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
Along with your tween and teen, research how digital devices, social media , and apps and games get paid. Do they sell ads? Do they sell kids' data? Discuss why companies might want kids to spend more time on their platforms and what tricks they use to keep their attention.
My kid seems addicted to her phone. What do I do? It may seem like your kid is addicted (and may even "feel" addicted) to the phone, but it's more likely normal teen behavior. Read more: bit.ly/Oly_QA2
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ZDkmVX
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/49q8Hl
Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications. How to help kids with managing device notifications and maintaining their digital well-being.
https://bit.ly/OlyMSdd
Ask kids to notice their feelings, both physical and emotional, during screen and non-screen activities. Does their heart rate increase when their phone vibrates? Encourage kids to keep the constructive activities and let go of the rest.
The Olympia Music Department has several upcoming performances! We hope to see you there!
OMS Choir will perform on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm in the auditorium.
OHMS Band will perform on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30pm in the auditorium.
There will be dinner fundraisers before the concerts on both evenings. Tacos will be served on Wednesday and pulled pork sandwiches on Thursday. Order meal tickets here: http://bit.ly/olyfundraiser
Dear Senior Families,
It is a tradition at Olympia High School to feature special student recognition space in the final pages of our Olympiad yearbook. We call these Pride Ads, an opportunity for families and friends to recognize a graduating senior in their life with a photo and proud message.
Our size options range from 1/8th of a page to full page spaces. Some send in one or more favorite photos of their child growing up, and some choose to feature sports portraits and photoshoot pictures. All are accompanied by messages that range from a couple sentences to entire paragraphs, signed with family member names. What a way to say “Congratulations” to your graduate in the book they will keep for a lifetime!
To set up a Pride Ad for your graduating senior, visit jostensadservice.com/student and click “Create A Student Ad.” If you haven’t already, you or your student can also order their yearbook at jostens.com/buyyearbk, or call 1-877-767-5217.
For assistance and other inquiries, please contact Natalie Stevens at natalie.stevens@olympia.org. Thank you!
The Department of FUN chairs, Cody Hendricks & Haley Pack organized a thankful activity where staff randomly selected 5 colleagues to write statements of thankfulness. In no time, staff had their feathers posted, showing the appreciation they have for one another! The real winner was Mr. Frederick, who somehow ended up with even more than 5 feathers! 🩵
