2nd grade students worked with a partner to put all the teacher’s Bitmojis on the school map!
We ESCAPED! #OlySpartanPride
Fourth grade is working together to Escape the Back to School Blues in the media center. #OlySpartanPride
Great to see everyone at Open House tonight! Can’t wait for the first day of school tomorrow!
Open House for students in Pre-K and grades 1-5 will be Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00-6:00 pm.
If you have a student entering kindergarten at Olympia West, join us for Kindergarten Open House on Monday, August 13 from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Are you new to Olympia West this school year? New student registration is Monday, August 6 from 8am-12pm and Tuesday August 7 from 1pm-6pm.
Hooping it up at Field Day #OlySpartanPride
Third graders had fun playing “shark in the water” at field day!
Having a fun time at Field Day! #OlySpartans
The afternoon session for the Wax Museum has started. We have a lot of visitors.
Olympia West 4th graders presented a Wax Museum today showcasing 38 famous Americans.
Third grade wrapped up their Genius Hour presentations yesterday! We had a variety of presentation choices, including creating blogs, Google slide presentations, and a meteorology newscast!
While learning about US symbols, second grade students stood for the National Anthem!
Kindergarteners learn about habitats at the Peoria Zoo.
Second grade students are enjoying a day of math review with Glow Games!
Third Grade is having fun designing book report t-shirts based on their novel study!
Fifth graders spent time with their little buddies this morning. Together they made a scrapbook.
4th grade shopping spree at the AR store. #welovereading #OlySpartanPride
5th Graders treated the crowd to a recorder concert at our awards assembly.
Safety Patrol recognized at awards assembly.
We had a great day today recognizing some amazing Spartans at our annual awards assembly. Congratulations to all of our award winners!
Mrs. Brand and Mrs. Render honored today at our Awards Assembly.
First graders estimated and then measured distances using the nonstandard measure of giant steps. They discussed how each person’s measurement would be different because the students were all different sizes.
Pre-K enjoying the petting zoo at Ag Day.
Mr. Dale enjoying Ag Day!
3rd graders continued to present their Genius Hour projects today! We learned about why cats sleep so much, why poison ivy is itchy, and how chameleons change color.
3J has started forming the landforms we have been researching for the last two weeks during our landform unit!
Drones are cool! 4th grade loves Ag Day!
4th grade is learning how to weld at Ag Day.
4th grade attends AG Day at OHS.
Maddox Dare takes 1st place in the 5th grade mile with a PR of 5:53 🥇
GO🏃🏼♂️🏃🏻♀️
Ready, Set....
It’s National School Nurse Appreciation Day and we’ve got the best at West! Thank you Mrs. Birky for all you do to take care of our students!
Mile Run is on Thursday! We would love to have you come and cheer on our students.
5th Grade- 8:05-8:55
4th Grade 8:55-9:45
1st Grade 10:00-10:50
2nd Grade- 12:20-1:10
3rd Grade - 1:10-2:00
2nd grade at the Planetarium.
Mr. B helps Mrs. Braffet as PE teacher for the day!
2nd grade students enjoying the Riverfront Museum.
First graders learning about repeat signs with our interactive Quaver music program!
Miss C. helps Mrs. C as principal for the day.
Some third graders began presenting their Genius Hour projects today! Throughout the year, they chose a topic, researched a question and created a presentation of their findings.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we've got the best at West! Thank you to our amazing staff for the countless hours, the dedication, and the care you show our students every day!
4th Grade “Bowl”ed Away!
5th grade bowling in PE today!
We are preparing for the mile run! The mile run will be on Thursday, May 10, come cheer on your student.
Third Graders love spendjng time with the chicks that hatched at the end of Chick It Out! #OlySpartanPride
Third Graders love spendjng time with the chicks that hatched at the end of Chick It Out! #OlySpartanPride
We have chicks! Watch the live feed on our website to watch the rest of our chicks hatch!
After 32 rounds, Abby wins the Spelling Bee! Congratulations to Ella who was the runner-up!
Principal Lisa Castleman agrees to wear this cape if all grade levels meet their benchmark!
Learning new technology things at institute today! You can teach an old dog new things!
1st graders enjoying STEM day today!
5th grade had a wonderful STEM Day and trip to OMS today!
4th grade had a great time on their field trip today!
5th Graders having a great time at the Science and Industry Museum today!
4th graders share their State Projects this week!
3rd grade had an awesome day at the circus!
3rd grade students check the development of their eggs today. #olyspartanpride
5th grade and Kindergarten students work together to code a path for their Ozobots.
3rd, 4th and 5th graders compete in the annual badminton tournament Monday, competition concludes today!
Congratulations to Raquel Birky and Tyler Dabney on their outstanding achievement and recognition by the Illinois Principals Association.
1st grade students use their engineering skills build catapults out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a container.
Kindergarten students encourage their bigger buddies to do their best on PARCC testing!
5th grade students enjoy DARE baseball game with the Peoria Chiefs!
3rd Grade starts “Chick it Out” today! Stay tuned for updates!
OHS Child Care classes visit OWE.
4th grade students use their deductive reasoning skills to solve the code in their “Escape Box” activity.
1st Grade enjoys a story with guest readers.
4th grade students use their engineering and design skills to make marble tracks.
2nd grade students in Mrs. Nietzel’s class enjoy reading as a class this morning!
Pre-K walks the red carpet at Oly West today!
Reminder Kindergarten Round-up/Open House is tomorrow night from 5-6:30pm. Contact Oly West at 309-392-2671 with questions or to RSVP.
We are excited to kick off our first 4-H STEM/Robotics Spin Club for students in grades 3-5
Kindergarten Round-Up/Open House will be held on Thursday April 5 from 5:00-6:30. If you have or know someone who has a child who will be 5 on or before September 1,2018 please make plans to attend.
Congratulations Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Swartzendruber on recieving a Maitland Grant to purchase Escape Boxes for your classrooms!
Have a great Spring Break! We will see you on April 3!
It's a great day to be a Spartan!