Summer Reading Camp!
We had a very special afternoon today celebrating our 2023 Retirees, Kathy Milner, Birgit Mertes, Glen Flodstrom and Lynn Delvallee! Special thanks to all of them for their many years of dedication to our district! We wish them the very best in their retirement! Congratulations!
The Oglesby Preschool Program will be hosting a L.E.A.S.E. Preschool and 0-3 Screenings on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 for students from Oglesby, Waltham, Tonica, Lostant and Deer Park. Call Ms. Kim at 815-883-9137 to schedule your child's appointment now!
Congratulations to the Chess tournament finalists: Johnny K., Champion and Sam R, 2nd Place!
There were 13 participants in the chess tournament and we have really loved watching all of them develop an understanding and appreciation for chess this year!
Mark your calendars! This Friday, May 19th is a noon dismissal day for School Improvement Day!
5th Grade Field Trip to a Kane County Cougar's Game!
Student Council Field Trip to the Super Bowl!
Congratulations to all of the State Track Meet participants! Way to go!
8G High Jump: Alexus H. - 4th Place at State 4'9" (new school record)
8B 4x100m Relay: (Grey E., Daniel G., Nick S., Joel L.) 49.80 seconds (new school record)
8B 4x400m Relay: (Grey E., Zach P., Nick S., Joel L.) 3:59.62 (new school record)
7B 110m Hurdles: Jake M. 19.14 seconds
7B Long Jump: Nick C. 15' 8.75"
7B 400m Dash: Nick C. 1:00.43 minute
7B 4x200m Relay: (Jake M., Aavery H., Landon B., Nick C.) 1:52.67 (new school record) 8th Place at State
Congratulations to OPS student Justyn G. on a great job at Special Olympics! He won gold in the 100 meter run and he won gold in the standing long jump! Justyn will be going to state on both events! Way to go Justyn!
Congrats to the Lincoln School P.B.I.S. Raffle Winners!
Scooter and Rootbeer Stand - Kaylee (Kindergarten, Goodbred)
Coloring Book and Markers - Jordyn (2nd Grade, Rogers), Raahi (5th Grade, Pierce), Kailynn (4th grade, Entwistle), Niko (2nd Grade, Rogers)
Notebook and Smelly Markers - Mackenzie (4th grade, Bell)
Earbuds and Rootbeer Stand - Jett (5th grade, Pearson)
Fitbit and Rootbeer Stand - Bentley (4th grade, Entwistle)
Football and Prime - Lily (5th grade, Pearson)
Baskeball and Prime - Brinley (1st grade, Coble), Jordan (3rd grade, Porter)
Volleyball and Prime - Pipyn (2nd grade, Ernat)
Harry Potter Books - Avery (4th grade, Entwistle)
On Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., a Timely & Meaningful Consultation meeting conducted by Oglesby District #125 will be taking place. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2023-24 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Oglesby School District #125, you are urged to attend. If you would like to participate in this meeting, please contact Kelly Legrenzi, SSW/LEA at klegrenzi@ops125.net. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Mr. Michael Pillion at 815-883-9297.
Best of luck to the Washington track team as they head to Peoria today and tomorrow to compete in the IESA State Track meet.
Alexus H - 8th Grade High Jump
Nicholas C - 7th Grade Long Jump and 400M dash
Jake M - 7th Grade 110M Hurdles
8th Grade Boys 4x100M Relay - Daniel G, Greyson E, Demetrio S, Joel L
8th Grade Boys 4x400M Relay - Zach P, Greyson E, Demetrio S, Joel L
7th Grade Boys 4x200M Relay - Nicholas C, Landon B, Aavery H, Jake M
A big THANK YOU goes out to John's Service and Sales, Inc. for donating a new refrigerator to Mrs. Heiden's classroom at Lincoln School today!
Thank you so much for the generosity of OPS families and community members who dined at Culver's last night to support our Student Council! A special thanks to the staff and student council parents who cleaned tables and brought food out to customers!
Don't forget! Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10th, is a 2:00 p.m. dismissal day.
Support Oglesby Washington Student Council!
The last SOS meeting for the school year will be held Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Lincoln School cafeteria.
Our Oglesby Band and Choir students will perform at their Spring Concert tonight, Monday, May 8th at 5:00 p.m. at Washington School in the gym.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our wonderful teachers and paraprofessionals at Oglesby Public Schools! Thank you to each of our teachers and paras for the work they put in every day to ensure a great learning experience for our students. Your contributions and dedication are invaluable!
Congratulations to our OPS staff members who were recognized at the Excellence in Education ROE event last night! Pictured from left to right back row are: Ryan Myers, Asst. Regional Superintendent, ROE35; Merritt Burns, Principal, Washington Junior High School; Mike Balestri, Principal, Lincoln Elementary School; Chris Dvorak, Regional Superintendent, ROE35. Front row left to right honorees, Allison Mitchell, 1st Grade Teacher; Kathy Milner, Special Education Teacher, Retiree; and Brenda Savage, Paraprofessional. Honorees not pictured: Tyler DeBrock, PE teacher; Glen Flodstrom, Science Teacher, Retiree; and Lynn Delvallee, Librarian, Retiree.
