The Varsity Girls Basketball Team finished 6th overall at the 2023 State Farm Holiday Classic. They will resume the regular season on January 4th traveling to face the Leroy Panthers.
The Varsity Girls basketball team beat Brimfield 47-45 in the State Farm Holiday Classic. They will play for 5th place vs Central Catholic at 4pm at Normal Community High School. Come out and show your support!
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"It's complicated" can describe many of our relationships with others, both romantic and otherwise. Add digital devices and social media to the mix, and things get complicated even further. Help students take the first step toward building healthy and rewarding friendships and romantic relationships, both online and off.
Students listen to other teens' thoughts and feelings about having and maintaining boundaries in friendships online, in a world of being constantly connected.
Help kids learn to trust their guts so they can suss out creepy or otherwise unsafe online situations. Be aware that some kids (even "good" kids) will explore iffy stuff online out of curiosity. But the minute they feel uncomfortable, they need to shut things down.
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It's natural for teens to be curious about their emerging sexuality. But most children aren't prepared for the risks of exploring this in the digital age. Help your kids think critically about self-disclosure in relationships and practice how they'd respond to a situation where sexting -- or a request for sexting -- might happen.
In this video, kids can hear other teens' honest -- and sometimes frank -- thoughts about the pressures and risks that come with sexting, then consider how they might react in similar situations.
OHS Parents - The BACC HEAT Academy and BN STEM are offering two enrichment / career exposure opportunities for high school students. These offerings start in January. Please click on the links below to see more information about the Cybersecurity experience or the Solar, Wind and EV (Clean Energy) opportunity.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/177xsoBzWvdFS5eX-J_mgYgzS9zMu6XP8/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fEw4G557Zvhl6IAzilIHRgaLvFTYcH1W/view?usp=sharing
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For most kids, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up-to-date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help your kids navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
In this video, kids hear what other teens have to say about using social media to connect with friends, consider the complications and distractions that can happen, and think critically about how social media affects their own relationships.
Tweens and teens might feel pushed into sharing a sexy photo for different reasons: a dare, fear of damaging a relationship, or just because "everyone else is doing it." But this one is nonnegotiable. Tell them that you understand how bad it can feel to disappoint a friend.
OHS STEM geometry students are making 5 twin beds to donate to a community member. If you are in need of a twin bed (mattress, sheets and frame included) send an email to wendy.bowers@olympia.org.
The JV Girls Basketball team got a huge win in overtime at Pleasant Plains in the conference opener. The Varsity Girls fell short. The girls are playing at Tremont on Monday.
This community continues to show up for our kids! Blessed to be a part of Spartan Nation!
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Students hear from teens about the benefits and drawbacks of presenting themselves differently (or even anonymously) to others online, and consider what it means to "be yourself" in digital spaces.
Games, social media, and other online spaces give kids opportunities to meet and chat with others outside the confines of their real-life communities. But how well do kids actually know the people they're meeting and interacting with? Help students consider whom they're talking to and the types of information they're sharing online.
OMHS Angel Tree Deadline Friday!
Tweens and teens have unique communication styles -- especially online. As much as possible, keep an eye on what they're saying and doing online to understand the norm in their worlds. Don't police everything they say, but keep an ear out for aggressive trash-talking, hate speech, rude images, or anything hurtful. If you see stuff that crosses the line, speak up. Kids need to understand that their words have consequences.
Three of our football players were recognized at the Board of Education meeting for their All State recognition. Nolan Yeary - Academic All State & All State Honorable Mention; Blake Youngren - Academic All State; Chase Litwiller - All State. Congratulations boys on your well deserved recognition at the State level!
Current 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th graders, if you are interested in joining band or color guard for the 2024-25 academic year, fill out the Google form attached. You do not need to fill this out if you are already a current member of either group. Serious responses appreciated. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Spencer at james.spencer@olympia.org.
Band Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/upzMcWamY2uRN4d89
Color Guard Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/xQBsg278th3VemB46
When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground and deeper understanding. Teach your children to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard and so they can advocate for positive change.
In this video, you will hear from Cameron Kasky, Parkland school shooting survivor and March for Our Lives activist, on what he learned about civil discourse online and how to foster common ground with others, even in disagreement.
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Parenting can be hard! Holidays can add stress. Find hope, answers, and stay current on parenting trends. Check out this Spartan parent resource: https://parentguidance.org/
This resource is available to all parents, grandparents and staff.
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.
Parenting can be hard! Holidays can add stress. Find hope, answers, and stay current on parenting trends. Check out the Spartan parent resource: parent guidance.org. This is a resource available to all parents, grandparents and staff.
