
Red Ribbon Week Fun!


The Lady Bulldogs took on Wallace at home Tuesday night.
The 7th grade played hard but lost bringing their record to 5-14.
The 8th grade played a well fought game and gave it everything they had, but couldn’t pull out a victory. Their record is now 15-1.
They will finish regular season play at home next week with games on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Step It Up Prize Day!





Monday, October 31st, is Black and Orange Spirit Day!


Fall Picture Retakes and Band & Sports Pictures are this Thursday, October 27th at Lincoln School. Don't forget your basketball uniforms, band clothes and instruments!


The 7th and 8th grade Lady Bulldogs traveled to Streator Woodland on Monday night for their last regular season away game.
The 7th grade played a great game but lost 14-10 bringing their record to 5-13.
The 8th grade won bringing their record to 15-0.
The Lady Bulldogs will take on Wallace at home Tuesday night.


Don't forget! Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 26th is a 12:00 noon dismissal day.


In honor of Principal Appreciation Day, we wanted to take time to recognize our outstanding principals, Mr. Balestri and Mr. Burns, for their tireless leadership and hard work! We appreciate all you do everyday to help make us better!




Congratulations to the following students for being chosen as P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the Month: Kaylynn R., Kindergarten; Jocelynn T., 1st grade; Benjamin P., 2nd grade; Allison R., 3rd grade; Brooklynn P., 4th grade; Aubrey H., 5th grade; Siena C., 6th grade; Lilah H., 7th grade, and Lila B., 8th grade. Please visit our district website to view our P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the Month special section with pictures! www.ops125.net


Red Ribbon Activities at Washington School
Monday Oct. 24
GameShow Gurus Assembly
"Turn your Back to Drugs" - Dress with your shirt on backwards
Tuesday Oct. 25
Door Decorating Contest
"It's Crazy to Do Drugs" - Dress in Crazy Socks
Wednesday Oct. 26
PE will be doing YOGA sessions
"Drugs? Namaste Clear of That!" - Dress in Yoga Attire
Thursday Oct. 27
Sidewalk chalk messging for each grade level
"Team Up Against Drugs" - Dress in sports apparel
Friday Oct. 28
Create the 2023 Red Ribbon Theme
"Not Scared to Say No to Drugs" - Dress in Costumes
Friday Night - School Dance (Halloween Theme)

Lincoln School Red Ribbon Week (October 24th - October 28th)!


A big THANK YOU to the OPS S.O.S. (Support Oglesby Schools) for their generous donation of $10,000! The donation will be used for new sports uniforms and towards the purchase of a new marquee at Washington School.


Junior High Dance


Congratulations to the 5th Grade Girls' Basketball team for placing third after two tough battles against Wallace and Rutland in the Bulldog Classic! Way to go Lady Bulldogs!


The Lady Bulldogs took on LaSalle Lincoln Monday night at home.
The 7th grade lost bringing their record to 5-10.
The 8th grade won bringing their record to 12-0.
The next games are at home vs Waltham on Tuesday, October 18th.





Congratulations to Paige E. , 7th Grade, (band) and Teagan M., 7th Grade, (choir) on making the ILMEA All-District Ensembles! Thank you to all who auditioned, we hope to see you back again next year!


Oglesby Fire Department visit with Preschool!





Members of the Oglesby Student Council, with the assistance of Mrs. Myer, made a scarecrow for Oglesby's Harvest Fest Scarecrow competition!

