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Wear a hat and support a great cause on Friday!
It's time to "Pack the Bus"!
Agenda for Athletic Committee Meeting on November 30
Notice to parents and community members
Just like that, OES has two certified Therapy Dogs to visit us. Mrs Kamplain and students celebrated AJ’s very first day on the job. We love the smiles!
Today, Indy and Kim celebrated his 200th visit with Ms. Boehl’s Junior High chorus class. He has now advanced from an AKC Advanced level to an AKC Excellent level. Kim says her and Indy are thrilled, happy, and grateful for OES and staff for their kind and welcoming spirit.
***Retake Picture Information***
Just a reminder there is no school on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day.
OES Cheerleaders are selling Oblong apparel for everyone! Please check out their online store. Orders will be open until November 26th. Items will arrive by Christmas!
http://oblongpride2022.itemorder.com/
OHS One-Hour Lunch
OHS will be having a one-hour lunch break (11:33-12:33) on Friday, November 4th for students that meet the following criteria: 95% attendance rate, less than 6 total tardies, and no discipline referrals during the first 9 weeks of the school year. Students were notified if they receive the lunch break and are asked to follow the listed expectations:
Students are expected to communicate with their parents that they will receive the one-hour lunch break.
Students are expected to get their parents permission before riding to and from lunch with other students.
Students are expected to drive and behave appropriately when on or off campus during the one-hour lunch break.
Students are expected to return to school after lunch and be on time for 6th period.
Students understand that they may lose their one-hour lunch privileges in the future for not following expectations.
If you have any questions regarding the one-hour lunch break, please contact Mr. Julian at 592-4235 or at ajulian@oblongschools.net.
Thursday and Friday are non-attendance days for students. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday from 12 to 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Just a reminder the Lane Lockhart Fish Fry Fundraiser is tomorrow, Wednesday October 19th, from 4-7 pm, at the The Woods Event Center.
McTeacher Night at the Robinson McDonald’s is on October 20, 4:00-7:00 pm. Join us that night to see staff from OES working at McDonald’s! Proceeds will go to the OES Character Counts program.
**GRADE SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE DAY**
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022
Class photos will also be taken this day!
Event code-FE236822
For questions, please call 1-877-515-1447
Jr. High Parent/Teacher Conference Information
The Oblong Marching Panthers had another awesome weekend! They got Outstanding Color Guard and Music and 1st in their Class at the Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational.
Several Oblong staff members had fun playing volleyball this evening as a part of the October staff social.
Just a reminder the FFA Pork Burger Drive Thru is going on NOW at the OHS Football Pavilion!
The First Christian Church asked us to share a program they are sponsoring "Boundary of the I's" program.
First Christian Church, Family Life Center
206 N Range St., Oblong, IL 62449
Phone (618) 592-4031 for more details.
Oblong High School and Oblong Grade School raised over $2,100 for Lane during our Hat Day and Jean Days for the Staff! Thank you to our school community for being so generous! We are also forever grateful to surrounding schools and communities for their generosity in the fundraising for Lane!