Yesterday was National School Nurse Day and I wanted to take a minute to honor the best one around. Mrs. Andrews or as the kids refer to her: Miss Carla. She is compassionate, caring and a joy to work with. Thank you!
ODIN FFA IS A NATIONAL FINALIST!!
Odin is one of 36 National Finalists in the National Chapter Award out of 355 FFA chapters in Illinois. This means we are one of the top chapters in the state.
The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture.
Please note the following key dates for upcoming events regarding the end of the school year.
*May 10th- Eagles SOAR Academic Assembly- beginning at 2:00 PM in the gym, public invited
*May 11th- Seniors Cake in Cafeteria (last day for Seniors who do not have to take exams)
*May 11th- All Sports Athletic Banquet 6 PM
*May 12th-13th- Senior Exams and Senior (exam takers last official day)
*May 13th- Collect 8th grade chromebooks
*May 13th- Pre-K field trip to St. Louis Zoo
*May 14th- 8th Grade Six Flags trip
*May 16th- 3rd & 4th Grade field trip to the skating rink in Salem
*May 17th- Senior Banquet at 6:30 in cafeteria
*May 17th- 8th Grade trip to City Museum in St. Louis
*May 18th- 1st & 2nd grade field trip to Ballard Nature Center
*May 18th- Graduation practice for 8th grade- 9:00 and seniors at 10:00 with pictures- (8th grade and seniors will be dismissed following graduation practice)
*May 18th- Last day for high school students who do not have to take exams
*May 19th- Pre-K last day of school.
*May 19th- 8th Grade Graduation at 6:30 PM
*May 19th-20th High school exams, school dismissal at 2:15
*May 22nd- High School Graduation at 6 PM
*May 23rd- Field day and last day of attendance, school dismissed at 2:15
This is just a reminder that we will be having our annual Academic Awards Assembly tomorrow at 2 PM in the gym. The public is invited to attend. Thank you!
Special thanks to the best staff around! Teacher appreciation week was a blast. Special thanks to those not pictured as well!
Today will be the final day for tutoring until next year. Thank you to all our tutoring teachers!
Due to wet field conditions, the HS Softball game that was scheduled to be played today has been canceled. Softball WILL practice today from 3:45-5:00 PM at Odin School. The HS Baseball team will NOT practice today.
Due to wet field conditions the high school softball game that was scheduled to be played at Clay City today has been canceled. They will now play tomorrow at 4:00 PM at Clay City. The bus will leave at 2:10 PM.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and you can help us #ThankATeacher! We often hear about the one person who made a special impact on someone's life. Who is that teacher for you? What grade or subject did they teach?
We want to hear about your best teacher ever! #OdinEagles
They. Are. Off.
The Class of 2022 are headed to Branson on their Senior Trip! Send all of the positives vibes and prayers for an exciting and safe trip.
6th grade attending the 2022 Farm Safety Day hosted by the Marion County Ag in the Classroom. They learned about Water Safety, JULIE, Fit to be a Farmer, Grain Bin Safety, PTO Safety, Chemical Safety, and Life Mishaps.
6 FFA members volunteered to be group leaders for the day. Group leaders were Reed Jourdan, Bradley Skininski, Brenden Bivens, Morgan Sligar, Brooklyn Walker, and Jalynn Moore.
Mrs. Frederick is all about having fun while learning, here are some pictures from her glow day.
Mrs. Nelson had the kids checking out Pete the Cat this week, thank you Mrs. Nelson!
Reminder: Kindergarten -12th grade students will be dismissed at 11:30AM tomorrow, April 29th. Pre-k will dismiss at 11:00 AM.
Reminder: Students who are not at school, must be called in by a parent/guardian to be excused for the day. Students who have had 5 or more absences this semester must have a drs note to be excused. - Also, students who participate in school sponsored sports/extracurricular activities MUST be in attendance for at least 1/2 of the school day to be able to participate in that day's scheduled events.
Reminder: Odin PSD will be hosting Pre-School and Kindergarten Screenings tomorrow, April 28th from 1PM-7PM. Screenings are for children who are not currently enrolled in a Pre-K program. For screening appointments, please call Odin Public School District at 618-775-8266.
REMINDER- All high school students who participate in a Patoka hosted sport and plan to attend the sports banquet at Patoka on May 12th, MUST turn their RSVP letter in to Ms. Sam in the office by TOMORROW. A meal will be served so an accurate headcount is required. Students who need another RSVP letter, may pick one up outside of the office.
G for Glow! Glow day in Mrs. Rorhsheib's class was a ton of fun!
Mrs. Rohrsheib’s first grade had a blast reading with flashlights today! We are making reading fun!
ORDC is doing electronic recycling this Saturday (4/30) from 9-2. Please consider dropping off your old electronics at the corner of Green and Kirkwood Street in Odin this Saturday!