We are excited to announce that Odin Public School District is a proud recipient of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant!
October is "because we love our seniors" month, so today we are celebrating our foreign exchange student, Tuanmukalis "Lis" Tokubaha! He's staying with his host family, Carrie, and Jamie Moore. His superhero name is Lis Man, and his superpower is flying. After graduation, Lis plans to attend college in Bangkok to become an architect.
Favorites: Color: White, Food: Cheese Pizza, Memory: The first day he came to the USA, Song: "Night Changes" by OneDirection.
Friday, October 27th is Trick or Treating, and our Student Council members will be out again this year, trick or treating for change! We appreciate your support!
Reminder: today is our annual Halloween parade. The parade starts at 1pm. Halloween parties to follow with a 2:15 dismissal. Pre-k will dismiss at 1:45.
Red Ribbon Week continued today with USA Day! Students and staff were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. Tomorrow is Red day!
Please note that police will be enforcing the city ordinance regarding traffic in front of the school. For student safety, Merritt Street is a one way (running South to North) from 8AM-8:30AM and from 3PM-3:30PM on days that school is in session. Violations may result in $100 fine.
October is "because we love our seniors" month. Today's Superhero Senior is Makayla Starr. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Jason Starr. Her superhero name is Chameleon Kayla, and her superpower is invisibility. One thing she would change in the world is to stop all crime. Following graduation, she plans to attend Illinois State University.
Makayla's Favorites: Memory of High School: Watching Schaef jump off a desk, Snack: Airhead Bites, Color: Pink, Drink: Diet Coke, Song: "The 1" by Taylor Swift, Pets: Finn the Cat, School Lunch: Nachos, School Activity: Playing speed with my slime, Subject: Math, Staff Member: Sam Dix.
If you see Makayla, wish her luck!
Yesterday, we celebrated Jacob Schroeder for Superhero Senior "because we love our seniors." Jacob is the son of Sherry and Les Schroeder. His superhero name is the talker, and his superpower is his ability to find the right words in every situation. One thing he would change in the world would be how car manufacturers put bolts in hard to get places on new cars. His plans following graduation are to be a heavy machine operator.
Jacob's Favorites: Snack: Stick of Pepperoni, Color: Orange, Drink: Pepsi, Song: "Run Away High" by Sam Barber, School Lunch: Pizza, School Activity: FFA, Subject: Welding, Staff Member: Mr. Williams.
If you see Jacob, wish him luck!
October is "because we love our seniors" month, and we are celebrating Azlinn Pratt! She is the daughter of Ami Pratt. Her superhero name is The Awesome Azzy, and her superpower is super strength. One thing she would change in the world would be to make people watch Bluey so they know how to be kind. After graduation, she would like to go to college but isn't sure what major yet.
Azlinn's Favorites: Memory in High School: Seeing Lexi every day, Snack: Sour Patch Kids, Color: Black, Drink: Dr. Pepper, Song: "I am a Christian" G-6 Remix, Pets: Odin and Snickers, School Activity: Reading and coloring Bluey, Subject: Math, Staff Member: Mr. Williams.
If you see Azlinn, please wish her good luck!
Red Ribbon Week as started at Odin Public School!! All students and staff were encouraged to wear their favorite superhero shirt yesterday!
REMINDER : Today is a our Wednesday 2:15 dismissal day. Pre-k will be dismissed at 1:45. K-12 will be dismissed at a 2:15.
Pee wee practice tomorrow (Wednesday) is from 3:30-5:00 in the small gym....2nd, 3rd &4th grade
Pee wee practice for tomorrow (Wednesday) is from 3:30-5:00 in the small gym.
October is "because we love our seniors" month! Yesterday's Superhero Senior was Darius Scott. Darius is the child of Nicole Sapp and Cordello Curry. Darius's superhero name is Mr. Mindsplosion, and their superpower is exploding minds. After graduation, Darius plans to pursue a career in art and tattooing.
Darius's Favorites are: Memory of High School: Singing "Never Say Never" with Mr. Carlito, Snack: Baby Shark Mac n Cheese, Color: Red and Black, Drink: Dr. Pepper, Song: How You Want Me Too" by Riak, Pets: Lucky, Chance P. Mershle, and Ernie, School Lunch: Chicken Patty, School Activity: When me and Violet break into song, Staff Member: Mrs. Janic and Mrs. Abby.
If you see Darius, wish them luck!
Continuing "because we love our seniors" month, our Superhero Senior is Tyler Bivens! He is the son of Travis and Patty Bivens. His superhero name is Roy G Biv, and his superpower is reading people's minds. One thing Tyler would change in the world is to change people's attitudes towards our veterans. They deserve our utmost respect! After graduation, he plans to attend the NAL apprenticeship program or work on the barges for Bowlen International.
Tyler's Favorites: Memory of High School: Attending the IL FFA State Convention in 2023, Snack: White Chocolate Reeses, Color: Blue and Red, Drink: Strawberry Pink Lemonade or Starbucks White Hot Chocolate, Song: "Paradise City" by Guns and Roses, Pet: Cat, School Lunch: Mary Lou's Meatloaf, School Activity: HoCo Court in 2022, Subject: Algebra I and being a Teacher's Assistant, Staff Member: Billy and KD.
If you see Tyler, wish him luck!
There will be no tutoring this Thursday due to the parade and no tutoring the following Tuesday due to Halloween trick or treating.
Thank you
October is "because we love our seniors" month. Last week, we celebrated Violet Potter! She is the daughter of Shannon Potter and James Bullock. Violet's superhero name is Verbinia, and her superpower is teleportation. One thing she would change in the world would be to get rid of all negative emotions. She plans to take photography classes and build her portfolio.
Violet's favorites are: Memory of High School: Treating High School Like High School Musical with Darius, Snack: Peach Rings and Orange Slices, Color: Black, Drink: Blue Ski, Song: "Great Gatsby" by Rod Wave, Pet: Darius, School Lunch: Roasted Chicken or Biscuits and Gravy, School Activity: Any Video Project for any Class, Subject: Ag, Staff Member: Mrs. Andrews.
If you see Violet please wish her luck!
Reminder: Our annual Halloween Parade with be this Thursday, October 26th. After the parade, students will return for their classroom parties, followed by a 2:15 dismissal. There is no school on Friday, October 27th. Please click the following link for more information about this year's parade https://www.odinpublicschools.org/article/1303882
Last week, we continued celebrating our seniors for "because we love our seniors" Month! Mathilda Paoli is the foreign exchange student of Holly and Brandon Moore! Her superpower is that she knows four languages! If she could change anything in the world, she would teach people how to have a better relationship with themselves. After graduation, she would like to go to a University to study tourism and communication. Mathilda would like to work in this field and become a flight attendant.
Mathilda's favorites are: Memory of High School: Back in Italy with her class they spent a week in Malta studying English and worked individually in shops and motels, Snack: Donuts, Color: Pink and Navy Blue, Drink: Vanilla Coke, Song: "Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl" by Olivia Rodrigo, Pet: Briciola, School Lunch: Quesadilla, School Activity: Getting to know new people, Subject: History and Consumer Education, Staff Member: Nurse Carla.
Tonight's Jr High Boys Basketball game vs Willow Grove will be a Varsity game only starting at 6:00pm