We had AR movie day today for any student that met their quarterly reading goals. Congrats students, we are very proud of you. Keep reading! Also special thanks to Mrs. Ellis, Ms. Wilder and Mrs. Mills for planning this out.
Today, the Odin Fire Department and Patches came by to teach us some fire safety! Thanks so much for making this a fun experience!
Today, our 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students participated in the largest outdoor classroom in the state of Illinois by attending the 49th annual Fort Massac Encampment. Our students learned about the fort that was held by four different nations and played an integral part in the French and Indian wars. They were able to see cannons, wooden replicas, and enjoyed root beer! What a great experience!
At the Central City Tournament, Odin - Patoka improved their season 4-1 winning the Consolation Championship with a 41-17 win over Mt. Vernon St. Mary's. Autumn Moore led the Eagles with 22 and Aubri Landreth added 10. Moore was selected to the All Tournament Team! Way to go Eagles!!
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.
October is "because we love our seniors" month. On Wednesday, we celebrated Mekenzie Kretzer! She is the daughter of Christina Weber. Mekenzie's superhero name is Money Man, and her superpower is snapping her fingers, and money appears. Her birthday is November 21st.
Mekenzie's favorites are: Memory of High School: Starting the Odin Sleeping Page, Snack: Fritos, Color: Blue, Drink: Pepsi, School Lunch: Biscuits and Gravy, Subject: English, Staff Member: Capps or Carman.
If you see Mekenzie, please tell her your favorite memory and wish her good luck!
October is "because we love our seniors" month! On Thursday, we celebrated TJ Meredith. He is the son of Doris and Everett Meredith. TJ's superhero name is Weedeater Man, and his superpower is an obnoxiously loud weedeater-sounding car. He plans to become a traveling welder following graduation. His birthday is September 24th.
TJ's favorites are: Memory of High School: Buzz Buzz, Snack: Skittles, Color: Transparent Orange, Drink: Sweet Tea, Song: "Lines" by Austin Snell, Pets: Chimichanga or Chi Chi, School Lunch: McRibs, School Activity: Attending OKAW, Subject: Welding, and Staff Member: Mr. Hawkes from OKAW.
If you see TJ around, tell him your favorite memory of him and wish him luck!
Great start to the Junior High Girls Basketball season!
JH Boys Basketball practice has been canceled for today, October 12th. They will practice tomorrow, October 13th at 5:30PM.
Our annual book blast is underway, please follow the instructions on your student's treasure map for more chances to win! We have had three lucky treasure chest winners so far: Hunter Janicki, Landon Sloat and Brylee Easley. Congratulations and keep the emails coming for more chances to win. We still have one more treasure chest and an iPad to win! You can also use this website to access the event:
https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OdinPSD62870/
Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS to Odin Jr High Cross Country 8th grade runner Archer Bechdoldt. Archer finished 4th today at the OBC CROSS COUNTRY meet and he also qualified for this Saturday's State Cross Country meet at DuQuoin Fairgrounds... Good Luck Archer!!
October is "because we love our seniors" month! Monday, we celebrated our Superhero Senior, Haily Knox! Hailey is the daughter of Ash'Lee Whittington. Her Superhero name is Captain Cluck, and her superpower is eating everything chicken. Hailey said one thing she would like to change in the world is to have everyone treat others how they would want to be treated. After graduation, she plans to attend Webster University to study Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Hailey's Favorites: Memory in High School: When Capps went the wrong way down a one way at National Convention, Snack: Blue Raspberry Sour Patch Kids, Color: Hot Pink, Drink: Raspberry Lemonade, Song: "Watermelon Moonshine" by Lainey Wilson, Pets: Gracie and Chief, School Lunch: Chicken Alfredo or Queso Nachos, School Activity: Playing cards in Brooks' class with Jerzie and Makayla, Subject: History, Staff Member: Capps and Radtke but she appreciates all her teachers because they are truly the best around.
If you see Hailey, tell her your favorite memory and wish her luck!
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.
October is "because we love our seniors" month! Last week, we started celebrating the Superhero Seniors with Brenden Bivens. He is the son of James Bivens and Lindsay Dagley. His superhero name is Electro, and he has the superpowers of speed and lightning. One thing he would do to change the world is to end homelessness. Brenden plans to attend college after graduation. His birthday is September 25th. His favorite snack is Flamin Hot Cheetos. If you see Brenden, please tell him your favorite memory and wish him luck!
October is "because we love our seniors" month; last week, we started celebrating with our Superhero Seniors. Tylan "Specter" Ayres is the son of Josh and Leauna Goza. Tylan's Superhero name is Specter, and he has the ability to control shadows. If he could change anything, he said, "I don't know, the world can change itself. Who puts a teenager in charge of that??" Following graduation, Tyaln plans to join the Air Force.
His favorite memory during high school was bullying my friends in Super Smash Bros. Tylan's birthday is March 24th. His favorites include: Snack: Gushers, Color: Green and Purple, Drink: Root Beer, Song: "Curses" by the Crane Wives, School Lunch: Pizza, School Activity: eSports, Subject: P.E., Staff Member: Mr. Higgins or Mrs. Radtke, Pet: His dog Bear.
If you see Tylan, please tell him your favorite memory and wish him luck!
October is "because we love our seniors" month! On Thursday, we celebrated Jerzie-Sue Johnson! She is the daughter of Jeff and Peggy Johnson. Her Superhero name is Savior Sue, and her superpower is curing any sickness with the touch of her hand! One thing she would change in the world would be curing all cancer. She plans to work and potentially attend college following graduation. Her birthday is June 2nd.
Jerzie-Sue's favorites are: Memory: Watched Schaef scoop out chicken noodle soup with her hands and messing around in her class because she couldn't even hear us, Snack: Sour Cream and Onion Chips, Color: Dark Green and Pink, Drink: Ice Cold Water, Song: "Can't Keep My Eyes Off You" by Lady A, School Lunch: Chicken Patty and Mashed Potatoes, School Activity: Going Home, Subject: Study Hall, Staff Member: Mrs. Brooks or Mrs. Radtke or Mr. Williams.
If you see Jerzie-Sue, please tell her your favorite memory and wish her luck!
REMINDER: Today is an 11:30 dismissal day. Pre-k will be dismissed at 11:00. K-12 will be dismissed at 11:30.
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 basketball practice will start next Monday, October 9th. Practices will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5pm-6:30pm. For questions, please contact Kerry Hodge at 618-367-3830.
Pre-K Paraprofessional opening to begin January 2024!
