Odin Public School District #722

Attention students and parents! It's back to school time and we are excited for the school year to start. Come get a head start and attend Open House. Meet your teachers, sign up for clubs / sports, and enjoy fun and refreshments in the gym.
IMPORTANT... No student registration during Open House.

From Coach Walker: Any boys interested in playing high school baseball, there will be a meeting tonight at 6pm at Odin City Park

We are grateful for Loren’s 26 years of dedication to Odin Public School. Loren has been a steadfast employee and a valued member of the Odin family for many years. We will miss his interactions with students, his quiet support of every child, and the incredible example he set for our community. Loren drove the bus, swept the floors, and took out the trash, but those are not the things we will remember him for most. What we will remember is how he made students feel, the smile that greeted them each day as they arrived at school, and the genuine care he showed day in and day out, never asking for much in return. This kind of loyalty, humility, and dedication is something our society needs more of. For that, we sincerely thank you, Loren, for everything you have done for Odin Public School. We wish you all the best in your well earned retirement.

Job Posting:

Open gym for the junior high cheerleading team will be tomorrow, July 31st from 9am-11am. Any junior high students that did not make it to the information meeting yesterday are still welcome to come!

REMINDER:
Junior High Cheer will have an informational meeting in the gym at 4:30pm today, Wednesday, July 29th. Coach Fogerson is very excited to meet you all!

✂️ Reminder! ✂️

Need a last-minute back-to-school haircut? Our $10 basic haircuts are happening now through 5:30 PM during registration in the big gym!

No appointment is needed, and there's currently no wait, so now is a great time to stop by!

We hope to see you soon!

The 1st Blood Drive of the year will be set for August 24 from 1:00pm-5:00pm in the little gym.
Help the Red Cross overcome an emergency blood shortage so patient care isn't at risk! Without lifesaving blood, emergency rooms can't function; maternity wards can't operate; cancer patients must wait. Click this link to make your appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=OdinPS

Warning: Information Overload!!!
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Summer!!
In person registration is Wednesday July 29th from 12-6pm.
This is a friendly reminder of what health related items are needed for students to attend school.
Physicals: Kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade *any student playing sports will need at least a sports physical for the current school year to participate
*Sports physicals will be offered at Odin Public School on August 6th from 9:00am-12:30pm for $20.
Dental: Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade
*Dental Safari will be returning this year
All students need a birth certificate on file and up to date immunizations.
Kindergarten students need a vision screen and lead risk questionnaire in addition to the above mentioned screenings.

Every student that receives prescription medication during the school day will need a medication form filled out.

There is a new form for over the counter medication permissions that need to be signed by a parent/guardian as well as the primary care provider.
I am attaching a flyer for a free immunization clinic on Tuesday July 28th and Wednesday July 29th.
Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions :)

There will be a meeting for all students interested in Junior High Cheerleading on Wednesday night at Odin Public School Gymnasium at 4:30 PM. Thank you! If you have any questions, reach out to the office or email the coach, Hannah Fogerson at: hfogerson@odinpublicschools.org.

Thank you!

✂️ New this year at Registration! ✂️

Getting ready for back to school just got a little easier!

A licensed cosmetologist will be set up in the big gym during registration on Wednesday, July 29 offering basic back to school haircuts for just $10.

📍 Basic cuts only
💵 $10 per haircut
⏰ 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM (during registration)
🎒 For Odin Public School students

No appointments are needed. Haircuts will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Since this is our first year offering this service, we're not sure how many families will take advantage of it. There may be a wait at times, so we appreciate your patience!

We hope this makes getting ready for the new school year a little more convenient.

We still have Pre-K openings for the 2026-2027 school year! Children ages 3-5 who are not age eligible for kindergarten may attend. The Odin Pre-K Program is a state funded Preschool for All program. Therefore, in district residency is NOT required. However, space is limited and priority will be given to the most at risk students. All students MUST be screened before they can be considered for the program. Please see the attached flyer for upcoming screening dates. To schedule a preschool screening, please call 618-532-4721.

There will be an informational meeting at 3:15 Monday July 20th at Odin Public School for kids 5-8 grade interested in playing Jr High baseball

We know our students are extremely talented, let's show it off! Enter your child's school projects, baked goods, or artwork into the Marion County Fair! There is a wide variety of categories and prize $$! Shelf fees and entry fees are returned when you pick up your items if you don't win. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Thoms with any questions jthoms@odinpublicschools.org!! Let's represent Odin in a big way at the fair this year!

Correction...
Junior high softball will start practice next Tuesday (7/14) from 4:15pm to 5:30pm. Please bring gloves.

Boys' Junior High Basketball will have open gym tomorrow (7/8) from 5:00pm-6:30pm.