TOMORROW is our first blood drive of the school year hosted by the High School Student Council. Make the choice today to donate tomorrow and not only save lives but earn our members scholarship money! You can sign up for an appointment between 1-5:00 p.m. by going to redcrossblood.org and finding our drive by zip code (62870). See you at the school for our first drive!
High School Students: Welcome Back Week starts tomorrow! We can't wait to see everyone all dressed up in their most patriotic gear. After all tomorrow is 'Merica Monday!
We are just a few days away from our first Blood Drive of the school year. Please visit redcrossblood.org or sign up outside the office for your appointment! We will be in the little gym on Tuesday, August 24th from 1-5:00 p.m. excited to see all donors. (Any donor aged 16, must have a signed parental consent. See Mrs. Loepker or any student council member for a form.) Thank you in advance for your life saving donation.
Hey High School- Let's celebrate what we hope to be a great school year with some themed dress up days sponsored by the High School Student Council. Start planning your outfits now; we can't wait to see what you come up with next week 8/23-8/27!
There will be an informational meeting for any high school students interested in running cross country on August 23rd at 4:00 PM in the main gym.
***ALERT***Due to being a bus driver short today, students who ride the North bus will be dismissed at 2:40 PM, and will be dropped off approximately 20 minutes EARLY. Students who ride the South bus will be dismissed as soon as the driver returns from the other route. Students who ride the SOUTH bus will be dropped off approximately 20 minutes LATER than normal. If you would like to pick up your bus rider, please call the office by 1:00 PM. This schedule is for TODAY ONLY.
Position Available! PART-TIME CAFETERIA WORKER- 3-4 hrs per day. Previous experience preferred. Wage is $13.00/hr. Persons interested in applying should send a letter of interest/resume to Kimberly Briggs, Superintendent, 102 South Merritt St. Odin, IL 62870 or via email to kbriggs@odinpublicschools.org
GIRLS SOFTBALL TODAY!
Game will start at 4:30 p.m. an d the buss will leave at 3:30.
ATTENTION ALL 8th Grade & High School Ag Students, 8th Grade & High School Ag Students' Parents/Guardian, and Community Members!! Odin FFA Community Night is being held on September 2, 2021 from 6-7:15 PM in the Odin Gym. This night is an informational event to learn what opportunities there are for students, parents, & the community in the FFA. Students will learn about competitions, conferences, scholarships, & great memories they will make. Parents/Community will learn the about the opportunities on how they can support and promote agriculture education and the FFA at the local, state, and national levels. Dinner will also be provided.
If you are interested in attending this event, please use the link to register for the event: https://forms.gle/anF8k1CY3LpB7rkU7
We can't wait to see you all there!
Can't wait to see everyone tonight at open house from 6-7. Please remember to follow the mandate by wearing your mask. You will not be able to attend unless you wear a mask.
Thank you!
If you have not turned in required school health forms or registered for school, you must do so by 3PM today. Students who do not have the required forms returned, will NOT be allowed to start school tomorrow. Forms will NOT be accepted and registration will NOT be available before, during, or after open house this evening.
Mark your calendars! The first blood drive of the 21-22 school year hosted by the HS Student Council will be Tuesday, August 24th in the Little Gym at the school! Blood Drive appointments are available from 1-5:00 p.m. and be scheduled online by going to redcrossblood.org and entering 62870 to find our drive listed. Schedule your appointment and you're done. We hope to see many available donors at our first drive as the American Red Cross is in high need of blood at this time.
We would like to congratulate Private Braden Kelly, son of Bill and Melissa Kelly and Class of 2021, graduated from 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry in Fort Jackson, South Carolina on August 12. He will be heading for AIT in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. We are very proud of you, Braden!
Baseball practice on Thursday and Friday
at 6 pm. If you want to play come join practice. Cut off Friday.
RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN: https://www.odinpublicschools.org/article/510156
Sincerely,
Mrs. Briggs
Superintendent
Odin boys baseball will be practicing at 6:00pm on Thursday (8/12) and Friday (8/13). Friday will be the last day to make the team!
ATTENTION- if you have not completed registration paperwork or provided the proof of residency that was requested at registration, you must do so by 3:30 TODAY. Students will NOT be picked up by the bus or allowed to attend school until all registration paperwork and required documents are provided to the school.
ODIN PSD #722 POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!!
-Paraprofessional
-Junior High Girl's Basketball Coach
Please send a letter of interest and resume to Kimberly Briggs, Superintendent. kbriggs@odinpublicschools.org
The Pool Party IS STILL ON! We hope to see you all at the Salem Aquatic Center at 7:30. Stay tuned for changes!
The junior high girls softball game that was scheduled for this afternoon against Franklin Park has been CANCELED!