❄️💙 A big THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for decorating our doors with Frosty and bringing so much winter spirit to our halls! The festive touch has our whole school smiling and feeling extra cheerful. We appreciate your creativity, time, and endless support! ⛄💙

Congrats to the Patoka-Odin basketball team for their 4th place finish at the Christopher Thanksgiving Tournament. Special congratulations to Lincoln Roberts for being selected to the all-tournament team for the second year in a row! Way to go Lincoln!


✨ Reminder! ✨
Our Ties & Tiaras Dance is coming up next Saturday! 💙❄️
Grab your favorite outfit — fancy or comfy — and get ready for a sweet night of dancing, smiles, and winter wonderland magic. ✨💃🕺
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🎀👔

Thank you to everyone who helped create Thanksgiving baskets this year! Your generosity and teamwork made a big difference for our families, and we are truly grateful. Wishing each of you a warm, safe, and very Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃

✨ TATT the Teacher & Pep Rally = A Huge Success! ✨
Today was an absolute blast! PTO's Tatt the Teacher fundraiser went better than they could’ve imagined, and the pep rally brought ALL the energy! PTO raised just shy of $600. Thank you to our amazing students, staff, and families for showing up, having fun, and supporting our school. 📣💯










✨ TATT the Teacher & Pep Rally = A Huge Success! ✨
Today was an absolute blast! PTO's Tatt the Teacher fundraiser went better than they could’ve imagined, and the pep rally brought ALL the energy! PTO raised just shy of $600. Thank you to our amazing students, staff, and families for showing up, having fun, and supporting our school. 📣💯










Odin Public School District #722 is hiring a High School Girls Golf Assistant Coach. To apply, visit https://www.odinpublicschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

Mrs. Walsh from Marion County Farm Bureau visited Mrs. Hanenberger's 2nd grade classroom on Monday for their monthly AG in the Classroom lesson. Students learned all about pumpkins and used canned pumpkin from Morton, Illinois to make pumpkin pie. The majority of the class said that they had never had pumpkin pie before! After being brave, students found that they do like pumpkin pie!



Balloons Over Broadway! 5th Grade floats:
Float 1: Jaclyn, Maylynn, Abrianna, Jayda - St. Louis Zoo
Float 2: Lyricah, Aiden, Claire - Monster Christmas
Float 3: Tristan, Ashton, and Brylee - U.S. Bank Stadium
Float 1: Jaclyn, Maylynn, Abrianna, Jayda - St. Louis Zoo
Float 2: Lyricah, Aiden, Claire - Monster Christmas
Float 3: Tristan, Ashton, and Brylee - U.S. Bank Stadium



Today was a big day at Odin Public School! 3rd grade Balloons Over Broadway floats!
Float 1 : Green Randomness - Makenna Lynch, Braxton Rowcliff, Charlie Wood
Float 2: Stitch - Avery Whalen, Rylynn Ball, and Emelia Friend
Float 3: Santa's Presents - Gabby McElroy, Claire Haley, and Able Carpenter
Float 4: Division Snowman - Jazzlynn Hamilton, Ethan Swink
Float 5: Christmas Eve - Azlynn Bassett, Raiden Back, Emmalyn Watson
Float 6: Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Azzy Budds, Chance Evilsizer, Rylenn Hodge






Please check your child's backpack for a 2025 Cheer Camp form
When: December 13, 2025
Who: Grades Pre-K-4th Grade
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Odin Public School
Contact: Stephanie Hodge
Price: $35
When: December 13, 2025
Who: Grades Pre-K-4th Grade
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Odin Public School
Contact: Stephanie Hodge
Price: $35

Schedule/Time Changes:
Just a reminder of tonight's Game Times:
JrH Girls at Home - 5:00 (Varsity only)
JrH Boys at Sandoval HS- 6:30 JV start with Varsity game to follow.
Reminder: Today is a 2:15 dismissal as we begin Thanksgiving Break. Pre-k will be dismissed at 1:55. K-12 will dismiss at 2:15. School will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Wooo! That's a win for the Patoka/Odin Warriors in their season opener at the Christopher Turkey Tournament! Next game will be on Wednesday at 7:30.



Fall sports pictures and student picture retakes are tomorrow. If you missed picture day or are new to the school, order forms were sent home Monday. If you need an order form, extras are located in front of the main office. Pictures will begin at 8:45 am for student pictures and sports pictures to follow.

Odin Public School will be on a boil order tomorrow. Thanks to the city for restoring running water to our school! We will provide water bottles for students tomorrow. Thank you!
The junior high boys basketball game for tonight has been moved to Ashley Grade School. Bus will leave Odin for the players at 5 PM.
Dental Safari will be at Odin Schools on January 21st, 2026. Please contact me if you have any questions or want to sign your child up. All students in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade will need current dental examinations by May 15th, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity provided by Dental Safari!

Reminder: Today is a 2:15 dismissal day. Pre-k will be dismissed at 1:55. K-12 will be dismissed at 2:15.
✨ Ties & Tiaras Winter Wonderland Dance! ✨ Join us for a sweet night of memories! It doesn’t have to be formal—dress up or come as you are. 💕 This event isn’t just for dads and daughters, but for anyone and their kiddos who want to share a magical night together. The fun begins at 7 and ends at 8:00 PM. We can’t wait to see everyone shine! 👔👑

