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The book fair will be here next week!!! Here is the link to set up an e-wallet. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oblongelementaryschool

Don't forget to bring in your loose change!!

On Friday, our 4th graders visited the Lincoln Country School in Martinsville, IL. They made candles, milked a "cow" to make butter, cut logs, roasted marshmallows, did sack races and made rag dolls.  Mrs. Sholders even got some arithmetic in using old-fashioned "Chromebooks".

On Saturday, April 20th, OES Track and Field competed in the Ed Loeb Invitational at Lawrenceville. As a team 7th grade boys placed 3rd and 8th grade boys placed 2nd at the meet. For 7th grade girls: Ava Pfeifer placed 2nd in discus and 6th in the 400m dash. Abby Davis placed 1st in the 400 meter dash, 3rd in the hurdles, and 6th in discus. Delia Haberlin placed 5th in the 8th grade girls' 200 meter dash and Gracie Russell placed 4th in long jump and 5th in the 8th grade girls' 400 meter dash. For 8th grade girls: Ella Harmon placed 2nd in the 800 meter run and 6th in discus. 7th grade boys: Gunner Fitts placed 2nd in the 800 meter run and 4th in hurdles. Noah Akers placed 1st in high jump and 2nd in hurdles. JW Swaner placed 3rd in the 400 meter dash and 2nd in long jump. Dexter Potts placed 5th in the 400 meter dash. Josh Smith placed 5th in the 800 meter run. Hayden Utterback placed 6th in shot put and 4th in discus and the 4 x 100 relay team of Noah Akers, Dexter Potts, Gunner Fitts, and JW Swaner placed 3rd. For 8th grade boys: Gabe Osborn placed 4th in discus and 6th in shot put. Fox Coulter placed 2nd in hurdles and 3rd in the 800 meter run. Brennan Yager placed 4th in the 400 meter dash, 4th in the hurdles and 4th in long jump. Noah Woodworth placed 3rd in the 200 meter dash and 4th in the 100 meter dash and Jude Wirey placed 1st in the 400 meter dash, 2nd in shot put and 3rd in high jump. Congratulations to the OES Track team on another great track meet.

Our 6th graders designed and tested solar ovens today. S'mores were enjoyed by all. A big thanks to Casey's for donating pizza boxes for the project!

Tomorrow at OES!

Kindergarten Screenings are next week!

Current job postings for 2024-25 school year

Pre-K Screenings are next week!

This Friday! All proceeds go towards our Character Strong program!

Starts tomorrow!

Last day to get presale tickets for $10!! You've got to check out our high school modern music class's music festival coming to town in May! It's going to be an awesome day filled with local musicians, artists, and food trucks. You can get your tickets to the festival by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icebox-music-and-arts-festival-2024-tickets-800181984857 The presale price of tickets goes up on Monday, April 15th, so hurry up and grab them while you can!! All proceeds of this event are used to improve the OHS Modern Music class.

You've got to check out our high school modern music class's music festival coming to town in May! It's going to be an awesome day filled with local musicians, artists, and food trucks. You can get your tickets to the festival by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icebox-music-and-arts-festival-2024-tickets-800181984857 The presale price of tickets goes up on Monday, April 15th, so hurry up and grab them while you can!! All proceeds of this event are used to improve the OHS Modern Music class.

OES Loose Change Fundraiser!!

Jr. High state testing starts tomorrow!

FBLA spent the weekend at Springfield at the Illinois FBLA State Conference. There were a total of 1,800 FBLA members from across the state competing in business related events with 1,500 of them attending the conference. Oblong High School sent 8 students to compete in objective test areas and performance areas. OHS came home with a few awards. Our chapter received 1st place in the Presidential Membership Award division for our increase in membership from last year's membership. The chapter also received Silver recognition for involvement in the Champion Chapter events throughout the year. Jorie Weber placed 9th in the Impromptu Speaking event and Andrew Miller and Garrett Smith placed 8th in the Computer Gaming and Simulation event. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work this year in FBLA!

Today the Oblong High School math team competed at the state competition in Bloomington, IL. The Algebra II team placed 9th with Rowan & Maggie Bailey, Will Wilson and Cameron Davis. The Calculus team placed 4th with Landon Baker, Ethan Dhom, Ava Manuel and Joey Nichols. The Calculator team placed 3rd with Ethan Dhom, Landon Baker, Will Wilson, Cameron Davis, Conner Pinkston, Hailyn Hays, Jackson Ridlen and Mylo Bay. Our Orals team placed for the first time since 2012. Ava Manuel and Maggie Bailey placed 7th. The overall team brought home the 9th place trophy today!! Congratulations Math Team and Mrs. Bailey!

Congratulations to Jorie Weber for advancing to finals in Impromptu Speaking at the Illinois FBLA State Leadership Conference. Jorie will compete today at 10:30am for a chance to advance to the National FBLA Conference in July.