The book fair will be here next week! Click the link below for more info and access to your student's e-wallet.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oblongelementaryschool
Don't forget to mark your calendar and buy your tickets for the upcoming ICEBOX Music Festival on May 10th! The students of ICEBOX Records and Design have been hard at work to provide you with an amazing experience full of local art and music. The festival will also have some awesome food trucks and even BOUNCY HOUSES!!!!
Come out and support the wonderful students of Oblong and have a great day filled with all of our local talent! Tickets can be purchased through the QR Code on the flyers below or by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icebox-music-and-arts-festival-2025-tickets-1105479782789?aff=oddtdtcreator "
Pre-K through 5th grade students and their families are invited to join us for a fun night of reading and space adventures! Join Millie Florence as she reads a chapter of her new book "Beyond Mulberry Glen"
Check out her website by clicking the link below.
https://millieflorence.com/
OES and OHS Graduation Dates
Enjoy some Rosati's and support our FBLA members as they raise money for their trip to Nationals in June! We are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments! Be sure to show the flyer below at Rosati's on Tuesday, April 29.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you for keeping our schools running smoothly each and every day! We appreciate all that you do!
The book fair will be at OES next week! Click the link below to add money to your student's e-wallet.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oblongelementaryschool
Our Literacy Team has been working hard to plan a fun night for Pre-K through 5th grade students and their families! Join us for a night of learning and fun!
Pre-K Screenings are this week!
See you on Tuesday!
Congratulations to Ben Patchett for writing an excellent business letter in his Computer Applications class. The letter he mailed to Dive Bomb Industries grabbed their attention and Ben received a response along with a Dive Bomb Industries hat just in time for his birthday!
FBLA traveled to Springfield to compete in the Illinois FBLA Conference at the end of March. 1,775 FBLA members from 93 Chapters competed in different business related events. Our Chapter came home with multiple awards.
-The Oblong Chapter received 3rd place in Money Raised per Capita for Alzheimer's Awareness
-Our Chapter received Silver Level for Champion Chapter events
-Cameron Davis and Mason Correll received special Intern Recognition
In testing and presentations:
-Cameron Davis placed 9th in Accounting I
-Niah Willhite received 4th in Introduction to FBLA
-Garrett Smith received 6th in Introduction to Information Technology
-Andrew Miller received 3rd in Introduction to Business Procedures
-Hunter Fitts received 10th in Introduction to Business Presentations
-Jorie Weber received 7th in Impromptu Speaking
Because they were in the top 4 in their competition AND scored the minimum percentage needed on the event tests, Andrew and Niah have been invited to compete at FBLA National Conference in Anaheim, California in June.
OES track competed yesterday at Effingham in a 6 team meet. We had several place in top 5.
For 8th grade girls, Ava Pfeifer placed 2nd in discus. Gracie Russell placed 5th in discus, 5th in hurdles, and 5th in long jump. The 8th grade girls placed 5th over all.
For 7th grade girls, Abby Davis placed 3rd in discus, 3rd in hurdles, and 4th in 400m.
For 8th grade boys, JW Swaner placed 5th in long jump. Hayden Utterback placed 3rd in discus. Noah Akers placed 5th in 100m, 3rd in hurdles, and 2nd in high jump. The 8th grade boys placed 4th over all.
For 7th grade boys, Case Beucherie placed 5th in 400m and Colten Troth placed 3rd in high jump.
Congratulations to everyone!
Meet Our Fine Arts Department!
Don't forget!
Don't forget!
PreK-4th grade enjoyed a performance by Dino O'Dell. He sang and told stories about space and the solar system. The kids loved it! A big thanks to the Robinson Library District for bringing Dino to OES! We loved it!
Meet Our P.E. Team!
School will dismiss early on Thursday, April 17th for Easter Break. No School on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st.
Join our team!
