
Good news - Spirit Wear Orders have arrived and your order is being sent home today! Thank you for supporting our school. If you do not receive your order, please contact eradtke@odinpublicschools.org. Go Eagles!

Today's JrH Softball regional game at Rome has been pushed back to a 4:45p start... Weather permitting

All junior high students will be going to Cahokia Mounds this Friday September 26. Permission slips need to be returned by Thursday for students to attend. They will be able to eat breakfast at school and lunch is provided. No money should be sent with students. We will be outside all day and walking so students should dress appropriately for the weather. Looking forward to a great trip!


🍎✨ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO & the Benzing Family for treating us to a delicious Caramel Apple Refresher! Your thoughtfulness and support make us feel so appreciated. We are grateful for everything you do for our school family! ❤️


Winning Edge is behind on completing orders. Unfortunately, this means Odin's Spirit Wear Order is not yet complete. Today, Winning Edge believes the orders will arrive next week. I apologize for the delay in the order arriving. Odin appreciates your patience and support for our school. If you have additional questions, you may contact Winning Edge at (618)533-2393 or email eradtke@odinpublicschools.org

Student Council would like to give a huge shout-out to Moore and Sons Repair LLC for their Tier 3 Sponsorship! Moore and Sons Repair is located in Odin, IL right by the overpass. If you need your vehicle worked on give them a call at 618-775-6265.


🎉 Parents & Grandparents — We want YOU on the PTO team! 🎉
Stay connected, get updates, and be part of all the fun by joining our Odin PTO group on the TeamReach app 📲✨
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Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet! 🙌🏼

Reminder, Picture Day is Tomorrow! 😁📸


Reminder: Today is a 2:15 dismissal day. Pre-k will be dismissed at 1:55. K-12 will be dismissed at 2:15.

Mrs. Hanke took her high school social studies classes on a field trip to the old state capitol building in Vandalia on Friday!








We celebrated our staff with a float station last Friday for our CPR training. Thanks to all our wonderful staff for keeping us "afloat!"









Congratulations to the Patoka-Odin Volleyball team on their win last night against Webber! Tonight they play at Patoka against Grayville with JV starting at 6pm and Varsity to follow.

Reminder! 8th & Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due TODAY, September 16th. $37.50. Exact change or check made out to Jostens.


On behalf of Odin Public Schools, it is a great honor to celebrate and retire the jersey of an incredible Odin athlete—Mr. Glenn Benjamin.
Glenn’s athletic career is nothing short of remarkable. He wasn’t just a talented player—he was a leader, a competitor, and a true Eagle through and through. Glenn spent a lot of time out on this very field. I know his memory lives on in the spirit of this place. Glenn still holds place in six IHSA records, including an astonishing 38 career wins, 16 wins in a single season, 330 career innings pitched, and an impressive 446 career strikeouts. Those numbers alone are enough to secure his place in history, but anyone who saw him play knows that his impact went beyond the stats.
In 1990, Glenn was named the MVP of the MTC, and the year before, in 1989, he was recognized as an all-conference player. But perhaps the greatest recognition comes not from awards, but from the respect and admiration of his teammates, coaches, and this community.
Glenn lived by a simple but powerful motto: “Eagle for Life.” Those weren’t just words to him—they were a reflection of the way he carried himself both on and off the baseball diamond. His dedication, perseverance, and pride in representing Odin continue to inspire future generations of athletes in our school and our town.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, we honored that legacy by retiring his uniform number—#16. From this moment forward, no other player will wear that number in Odin baseball, because it will forever belong to Glenn Benjamin. It will stand as a reminder of his achievements, his character, and the pride he brought to our community.
So, we say thank you. Thank you to Glenn for showing us what it means to be an Eagle for Life. Thank you to his family and supporters who stood by him through every practice, game, and season. And thank you to our community, who continues to rally behind our athletes and keep traditions like this alive.
Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Odin Public School and the Odin Public School Board, please join us in proclaiming jersey number 16 being officially retired and dedicated to Glenn Benjamin.




Kinslie Parrish pitches a no hitter for the win for the Odin Eagles Junior High Softball Team! Final score 19-3! Great job girls!


📚✨ Reminder! Our PTO meeting is tomorrow (9/16) at 5:30 PM in the school library. We’d love to see you there! Come be part of supporting our students and school community! 💛🍎✏️


Just a reminder... JrH Boys Basketball practice is this evening (Monday) from 6p-8p .

8th & Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due September 16th. $37.50. Exact change or check made out to Jostens.


Trunk or Treat at Odin School! Help us raise money for Family Movie Night! Contact Mrs. Frederick to reserve a spot! mfrederick@odinpublicschools.org


Just a reminder.. JrH Boys Basketball practice will start on Monday, September 15 from 6-8pm.. players must have a physical on file at the school.