Click on the links for the Lincoln and Washington November 2026 Newsletters:
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-november-2026-newsletter
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-november-26
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-november-2026-newsletter
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-november-26
Washington students and staff wore "Carolina Blue" in honor of Mrs. Wynn who is sadly leaving our district to move to North Carolina! We wish her the best!
Go Bulldogs! Good luck to the 5th and 6th grade boys' basketball teams at their first games Monday, November 2nd at home against Parkside with the first game at 5:00 p.m. , and to the 7th and 8th grade teams as they play at LaSalle Lincoln with the first game at 4:30 p.m. For a complete boy's basketball schedule, click on the link:
https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics
https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics
Sports Jersey Day at Washington for Red Ribbon Week!
Our Junior High Students went all out for Red Ribbon Week! Check out our finished door decoration! Every piece was made by our students to show our commitment to making healthy choices and staying drug-free!
Lincoln School Activity Calendar November 2026
8th Grade Girls' Basketball Parent Night!
K-5 Halloween reminders for Lincoln School tomorrow:
Please do not send students to school in costumes. Students should bring costumes to school.
Costumes should not depict any blood or gore and no fake weapons.
Halloween Parade begins at 2:15 along Bennett Ave. Bennett Avenue will be closed off for the parade. Please be mindful of neighbors and do not block driveways or park in neighbors yards.
Students may be signed out by a parent/guardian following the parade. If someone else will be signing your child out please communicate that in advance with your child's teacher.
Please do not send students to school in costumes. Students should bring costumes to school.
Costumes should not depict any blood or gore and no fake weapons.
Halloween Parade begins at 2:15 along Bennett Ave. Bennett Avenue will be closed off for the parade. Please be mindful of neighbors and do not block driveways or park in neighbors yards.
Students may be signed out by a parent/guardian following the parade. If someone else will be signing your child out please communicate that in advance with your child's teacher.
Halloween Dance at Washington School!
RED DAY for Red Ribbon Week!
A big THANK YOU goes out to the Peru Rotary Club for the donation of dictionaries! Mrs. Betha Ghighi delivered the dictionaries to Mrs. Porter and Ms. Hansen's third grade students at Lincoln School today!
Where are they Wednesday!
🎃👻 Last night some of our Oglesby staff participated in the L.E.A.S.E. Trunk or Treat event in Ottawa for the fifth consecutive year! 🧡💜 This wonderful annual event is specially dedicated to students with disabilities and their families, offering a safe, fun, and inclusive space filled with games, activities, treats, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Thank you to L.E.A.S.E. for allowing us to be a part your special event year after year!
Click on the link to view the November menu for breakfast and lunch:
https://www.ops125.net/dining?filter=14634
https://www.ops125.net/dining?filter=14634
🎃👻 Oglesby School is going to Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃
We’re excited to be part of the LEASE Trunk or Treat on October 27th! 🧡💜
We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces, fun costumes, and Halloween spirit! 🍬🎃
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 1009 Boyce Memorial Drive, Ottawa, IL
✨ Free entry, games, activities, food, and lots of fun!
We hope to see you there! 🐾🎃
This event is hosted by LEASE and is intended for individuals with disabilities and their families.
We’re excited to be part of the LEASE Trunk or Treat on October 27th! 🧡💜
We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces, fun costumes, and Halloween spirit! 🍬🎃
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 1009 Boyce Memorial Drive, Ottawa, IL
✨ Free entry, games, activities, food, and lots of fun!
We hope to see you there! 🐾🎃
This event is hosted by LEASE and is intended for individuals with disabilities and their families.
We have an opening at Lincoln School for this 2026-2027 school year! Click on the link to view:
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities
Click on the links for weekly updates from Lincoln and Washington:
Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update
Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697
Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update
Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/newsletters/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697
Red Ribbon Week Schedule at Washington School!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming picture days!
Today we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day!
Thank you to Mr. Balestri and Mr. Burns for your incredible leadership, dedication, and everything you do for our staff, students, and the entire Oglesby Public School District 125 community.
To show our appreciation, we treated them to some well-deserved pie today because they are all that and a slice of pie! Please join us in thanking them today! 🐾 #Oglesby125 #PrincipalAppreciationDay1
Thank you to Mr. Balestri and Mr. Burns for your incredible leadership, dedication, and everything you do for our staff, students, and the entire Oglesby Public School District 125 community.
To show our appreciation, we treated them to some well-deserved pie today because they are all that and a slice of pie! Please join us in thanking them today! 🐾 #Oglesby125 #PrincipalAppreciationDay1
