Menu change for Thursday, April 20:
Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, and fruit
Current job posting for positions for the 2023-2024 school year
Students at OES can enjoy a popsicle on Friday!
Students on the second floor have been working on a goal of reading 1,000 books during 4th quarter! They reached the half way point on Friday so they got to silly string Ms. Littlejohn!
OHS FBLA members attended the Illinois FBLA State Leadership Conference on Friday and Saturday. Congratulations to Jorie Weber for competing in Help Desk and placing 9th overall.
⭐️Book Fair Information⭐️
Here is the link to receive notifications and set up an eWallet! The Book Fair will be open from 3:15-4:30 on Wednesday, May 3rd for families to shop.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oblongelementaryschool1
The Junior High track meet that was scheduled for today, Friday, April 14 at Altamont is CANCELLED.
OES track members did well at their track meet on Tuesday. For 7th grade girls, Paightyn Jones placed 5th in the 100m dash and 5th in hurdles. Gracie Russel placed 3rd in the 800m dash and Ella placed 5th in the 800m dash.
For 7th grade boys, Jude Wirey placed 2nd in the 100m dash, 3rd in the 200m dash, and 2nd in the long jump. Noah Woodworth placed 5th in the 100m dash and 5th in the 200m dash. Fox Coulter placed 3rd in hurdles.
For 8th grade boys, Cole Littlejohn placed 5th in long jump. Garrett Russel placed 4th in the 100m dash and 5th in the 200m dash and Jaxsen Ping placed 4th in the 400m dash. The 8th grade boys relay team of Garrett Russel, Cole Littlejohn, Noah Woodworth, and Jude Wirey placed 1st in the 4x100m relay.
OHS Computer Concept students sent fan letters out to celebrities, businesses, and other entities just before Easter. This week two students received responses to their letters. Jay Dix received an autograph from University of Nebraska's head volleyball coach and Kaden Miller received merchandise and a letter from Case IH.
🖍️Kindergarten Screening Information🖍️
Oblong High School Testing Schedule
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Seniors: Seniors will be attending the “Senior Blitz” at Lincoln Trail College. The bus will leave at 8:06 a.m. from the breezeway and return at approximately 2:00 p.m. Seniors are required to attend and may leave for the day after their return. If a student needs to stay at school upon their return, they may report to the media center.
Juniors: Juniors will be taking the SAT exam from approximately 8:06 a.m.-12:40 p.m.. Juniors will be allowed to leave school for the day after they finish testing. If a student needs to stay at school after testing, they may report to the media center. Lunch will be provided for students that choose to stay and eat after testing.
Sophomores: Sophomores will be taking the PSAT 10 exam from approximately 8:06 a.m.-11:40 a.m. After lunch, sophomores will attend 6th, 7th, and 8th periods.
Freshmen: Freshmen will be taking the PSAT 9 exam from approximately 8:06 a.m.-11:15 a.m. After lunch, freshmen students will attend 6th, 7th, and 8th periods.
Illinois Science Assessment: Junior students will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment on Wednesday, April 19th, during 3rd-5th periods in the media center. This test is mandatory. After lunch students will report to 6th, 7th, and 8th periods.
Please contact the Oblong High School office at 618-592-4235 if you have any questions.
Oblong Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, April 5 due to no electricity.
Parents and Community Members,
As a School District, we want to share our thoughts, condolences, and support for our students, staff, families, and neighbors who were impacted by the storm on Friday night. As Crawford County begins the recovery process, Oblong Schools will work to support the needs of our community and our neighbors.
We plan to be in session tomorrow. Our school buildings and properties are undamaged and all utilities are running. With that being said, if your student is unable to attend due to the storm we understand.
Under the advice of the Crawford County Health Department, we will only be using bottled water on Monday and until further notice due to a boil order. Please send your child with a bottle of water if possible. We will have bottled water available for students and staff.
We want to make everyone aware of a resource that is available to them. Regional Office of Education 12 and our local school districts have access to grant resources to assist any of our students whose homes or living arrangements have been impacted by the storm. This includes assistance with clothing, toiletries, school supplies, and any other items that may be necessary. Regional Office of Education 12 has set up a hotline to coordinate these needs for all of the Crawford County schools. You may call or text (618) 421-5461. You may also email ccschoolshelp@gmail.com. We will need a contact number, name and school for each student, and specific clothing and supply needs (including sizes where applicable).
Sincerely,
Michelle Meese
Due to the devastating storm that is still affecting the area, Coach Marshall has cancelled Sunday's OPH intermediate basketball clinic in Hutsonville.
Ethan Dhom, Jackson Littlejohn and Payton Akers placed second at the roller coaster STEM competition at the University of Illinois Engineering Days on Friday March 31. Proud of you guys!
The Solo & Ensemble Contest that was scheduled for Saturday, April 1 is cancelled out of precaution for the storm damage Crawford County received in Friday night's storm. We will work on rescheduling this event. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
O.E.S. is having a Book Swap to celebrate our love for reading!!
We are so proud of our Jr. High Beta Club! They received the Youth Pride Award last night at the Oblong Chamber of Commerce Banquet. This award is presented to area youth that exhibit good sportsmanship, dedication to goals, community mindedness, and leadership.
Thursday was the first junior high track meet for OES. Boys and girls did very well and there were several athletes who placed in their events.
For 8th grade girls, Isla Wirey placed 2nd in the 1600m, Lobillia Daugherty placed 6th in the 200m, and the 8th grade 4x100m relay team of Gracie Russell, Priscilla Daugherty, Lobillia Daugherty, and Leigha Bolllinger place 3rd.
For 7th grade boys, Fox Coulter placed 5th in hurdles, Aayden Troth placed 3rd in high jump, Jude Wirey placed 1st in the 800m and 3rd in long jump and the 7th grade 4x200m relay team of Stephen Childress, Fox Coulter, Aayden Troth, and Noah Akers placed 4th.
For 8th grade boys, Braxton Merideth placed 6th in the 400m, Garrett Russell placed 5th in high jump, 4th in 100m, and 4th in shot put and the 8th grade 4x100m relay team of Garrett Russell, Jude Wirey, Noah Woodworth, and Brennan Yager placed 3rd. The 8th grade boys team placed 4th at the meet overall.
6th graders had a BLAST testing their rockets in science last week! 🚀
