Oglesby Public School District 125

Mark your calendars! Monday, Sept. 4th is Labor Day and there is no school.

2023 Holy Family School 6th Grade Girls' Basketball Tournament Click on the link for the brackets: https://www.ops125.net/documents/washington-school/athletics/girls'-basketball-tournaments/511670

Don't forget! Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30th is a 2:00 p.m. dismissal day.

OPS BUS ROUTE UPDATES We have changes to Bus 1 and Bus 2 that will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, August 29th. Please click on the link and see Bus 1 and Bus 2 Updates. https://www.ops125.net/documents/parent-resources/bus-routes/245611

Dental Clinic Orland Park Dental Services will be coming to OPS soon! Stay tuned for the date. Eligible students will receive a cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants if needed. Sealants are a protective coating on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. This program is offered for all grades, but the state requires K, 2nd & 6th grade students to have a mandatory dental exam prior to May 15, 2024. This dental exam will fullfill the requirement. Forms have been sent home with your students. Please return them to school by Thursday, August 31 if you would like your child to participate.

OPS BUS ROUTE UPDATES We have changes to Bus 1 and Bus 2 that will begin this Monday, August 28. Please click on the link and see Bus 1 and Bus 2 Updates. https://www.ops125.net/documents/parent-resources/bus-routes/245611

Tuesday, Sept. 12th will be BLUE & GOLD DAY for the first 7th & 8th grade Girls' Basketball Home Game against JFK at 5:00 p.m. Click on the link for a complete OPS Athletic Schedule. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ewu-oweCqD0_Z0Aj9EihlTGPBjoCqVHuV1j0Buy_aZA/edit#gid=2010858568

Spirit Day! The first OPS Spirit Day will be Monday, September 11th - Red, White and Blue Day!

OPS is happy to announce that we are working with A+ School Photography this year for school pictures and yearbooks! Students will not need to bring order forms or money on picture days. Families will receive an email link to their child's personal portrait gallery . All orders are shipped directly to the buyer. Mark your calendars!

Parent Information Night at Lincoln School is tonight, Tuesday August 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Introductions will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lincoln School Gym.

Junior High Athletic Meeting and School Information Night On Monday, August 21 there will be an Athletic Meeting at 5:30p.m. for all students who are interested in participating in athletics this school year. Following the Athletic Meeting will be the Junior High School Information Night starting at 6:00 p.m. and running until 7:30 p.m. All parents will meet in the gymnasium for a brief introduction/opening by Mr. Burns, principal. Following that introduction parents will be allotted an opportunity to view and visit with all programming offered at the junior high school. The sections will be lead by a Student Council representative to ensure parent/students get to all of the locations in a relatively timely manner.

We are so happy to introduce our new OPS staff members for the 2023-2024 school year: Mrs. Woulfe, Media Support/STEAM; Mrs. Weber, 3-5 SPED Teacher; Ms. Simpson, 2nd Grade Teacher; Ms. Tillman, 3rd Grade Teacher; Ms. Pyatt, School Nurse; Mrs. Caputo, Preschool Paraprofessional; Mrs. Duttlinger, 6-8 Math Teacher; Mrs. Nagle, 6-8 Science Teacher; Mrs. Willoughby, 6-8 Paraprofessional; and Ms. Lund, 6-8 Paraprofessional.

The OPS Parent-Student Handbook has been updated. Please click on the link: https://www.ops125.net/documents/parent-resources/parent-student-handbook/142470

Parent Information Night at Lincoln School is Tuesday August 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Introductions will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lincoln School Gym.

Junior High Athletic Meeting and School Information Night On Monday, August 21 there will be an Athletic Meeting at 5:30p.m. for all students who are interested in participating in athletics this school year. Following the Athletic Meeting will be the Junior High School Information Night starting at 6:00 p.m. and running until 7:30 p.m. All parents will meet in the gymnasium for a brief introduction/opening by Mr. Burns, principal. Following that introduction parents will be allotted an opportunity to view and visit with all programming offered at the junior high school. The sections will be lead by a Student Council representative to ensure parent/students get to all of the locations in a relatively timely manner.

It was a great first day of school!

Oglesby Public School District is seeking Substitute Teachers, Substitute Paraprofessionals and Substitute Cafeteria Workers for the 2023-2024 School Year. Please contact Traci Tomasson in the District Office at tomassont@ops125.net if you are interested. https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities

The OPS 2023 2024 District Calendar has been updated. Please click on the link: https://www.ops125.net/documents/district/district-calendar/142788

Welcome back OPS students! We hope you had a wonderful summer vacation and are ready for an exciting school year ahead. Have a great first day of school! We missed you!

Don't forget! Tonight, Tuesday, August 15th, is Supply Drop at Lincoln School from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.