Continuing "because we love our seniors" month, our Superhero Senior is Tyler Bivens! He is the son of Travis and Patty Bivens. His superhero name is Roy G Biv, and his superpower is reading people's minds. One thing Tyler would change in the world is to change people's attitudes towards our veterans. They deserve our utmost respect! After graduation, he plans to attend the NAL apprenticeship program or work on the barges for Bowlen International.
Tyler's Favorites: Memory of High School: Attending the IL FFA State Convention in 2023, Snack: White Chocolate Reeses, Color: Blue and Red, Drink: Strawberry Pink Lemonade or Starbucks White Hot Chocolate, Song: "Paradise City" by Guns and Roses, Pet: Cat, School Lunch: Mary Lou's Meatloaf, School Activity: HoCo Court in 2022, Subject: Algebra I and being a Teacher's Assistant, Staff Member: Billy and KD.
If you see Tyler, wish him luck!
There will be no tutoring this Thursday due to the parade and no tutoring the following Tuesday due to Halloween trick or treating.
Thank you
October is "because we love our seniors" month. Last week, we celebrated Violet Potter! She is the daughter of Shannon Potter and James Bullock. Violet's superhero name is Verbinia, and her superpower is teleportation. One thing she would change in the world would be to get rid of all negative emotions. She plans to take photography classes and build her portfolio.
Violet's favorites are: Memory of High School: Treating High School Like High School Musical with Darius, Snack: Peach Rings and Orange Slices, Color: Black, Drink: Blue Ski, Song: "Great Gatsby" by Rod Wave, Pet: Darius, School Lunch: Roasted Chicken or Biscuits and Gravy, School Activity: Any Video Project for any Class, Subject: Ag, Staff Member: Mrs. Andrews.
If you see Violet please wish her luck!
Reminder: Our annual Halloween Parade with be this Thursday, October 26th. After the parade, students will return for their classroom parties, followed by a 2:15 dismissal. There is no school on Friday, October 27th. Please click the following link for more information about this year's parade https://www.odinpublicschools.org/article/1303882
Last week, we continued celebrating our seniors for "because we love our seniors" Month! Mathilda Paoli is the foreign exchange student of Holly and Brandon Moore! Her superpower is that she knows four languages! If she could change anything in the world, she would teach people how to have a better relationship with themselves. After graduation, she would like to go to a University to study tourism and communication. Mathilda would like to work in this field and become a flight attendant.
Mathilda's favorites are: Memory of High School: Back in Italy with her class they spent a week in Malta studying English and worked individually in shops and motels, Snack: Donuts, Color: Pink and Navy Blue, Drink: Vanilla Coke, Song: "Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl" by Olivia Rodrigo, Pet: Briciola, School Lunch: Quesadilla, School Activity: Getting to know new people, Subject: History and Consumer Education, Staff Member: Nurse Carla.
Tonight's Jr High Boys Basketball game vs Willow Grove will be a Varsity game only starting at 6:00pm
Reminder! Blood Drive today from 1-5 in the little gym! Help our seniors secure some scholarship money and help save lives!
Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow! All grades are encouraged to participate in the fun dress up days! Each student will be given a bracelet to show that they pledge to be drug free.
Monday is Camo day to kick off Red Ribbon Week!
We had AR movie day today for any student that met their quarterly reading goals. Congrats students, we are very proud of you. Keep reading! Also special thanks to Mrs. Ellis, Ms. Wilder and Mrs. Mills for planning this out.
Today, the Odin Fire Department and Patches came by to teach us some fire safety! Thanks so much for making this a fun experience!
Today, our 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students participated in the largest outdoor classroom in the state of Illinois by attending the 49th annual Fort Massac Encampment. Our students learned about the fort that was held by four different nations and played an integral part in the French and Indian wars. They were able to see cannons, wooden replicas, and enjoyed root beer! What a great experience!
At the Central City Tournament, Odin - Patoka improved their season 4-1 winning the Consolation Championship with a 41-17 win over Mt. Vernon St. Mary's. Autumn Moore led the Eagles with 22 and Aubri Landreth added 10. Moore was selected to the All Tournament Team! Way to go Eagles!!
REMINDER : Today is a our Wednesday 2:15 dismissal day. Pre-k will be dismissed at 1:45. K-12 will be dismissed at a 2:15.
October is "because we love our seniors" month. On Wednesday, we celebrated Mekenzie Kretzer! She is the daughter of Christina Weber. Mekenzie's superhero name is Money Man, and her superpower is snapping her fingers, and money appears. Her birthday is November 21st.
Mekenzie's favorites are: Memory of High School: Starting the Odin Sleeping Page, Snack: Fritos, Color: Blue, Drink: Pepsi, School Lunch: Biscuits and Gravy, Subject: English, Staff Member: Capps or Carman.
If you see Mekenzie, please tell her your favorite memory and wish her good luck!
October is "because we love our seniors" month! On Thursday, we celebrated TJ Meredith. He is the son of Doris and Everett Meredith. TJ's superhero name is Weedeater Man, and his superpower is an obnoxiously loud weedeater-sounding car. He plans to become a traveling welder following graduation. His birthday is September 24th.
TJ's favorites are: Memory of High School: Buzz Buzz, Snack: Skittles, Color: Transparent Orange, Drink: Sweet Tea, Song: "Lines" by Austin Snell, Pets: Chimichanga or Chi Chi, School Lunch: McRibs, School Activity: Attending OKAW, Subject: Welding, and Staff Member: Mr. Hawkes from OKAW.
If you see TJ around, tell him your favorite memory of him and wish him luck!
Great start to the Junior High Girls Basketball season!
JH Boys Basketball practice has been canceled for today, October 12th. They will practice tomorrow, October 13th at 5:30PM.
Our annual book blast is underway, please follow the instructions on your student's treasure map for more chances to win! We have had three lucky treasure chest winners so far: Hunter Janicki, Landon Sloat and Brylee Easley. Congratulations and keep the emails coming for more chances to win. We still have one more treasure chest and an iPad to win! You can also use this website to access the event:
https://bookblast.booksarefun.com/OdinPSD62870/
Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS to Odin Jr High Cross Country 8th grade runner Archer Bechdoldt. Archer finished 4th today at the OBC CROSS COUNTRY meet and he also qualified for this Saturday's State Cross Country meet at DuQuoin Fairgrounds... Good Luck Archer!!
October is "because we love our seniors" month! Monday, we celebrated our Superhero Senior, Haily Knox! Hailey is the daughter of Ash'Lee Whittington. Her Superhero name is Captain Cluck, and her superpower is eating everything chicken. Hailey said one thing she would like to change in the world is to have everyone treat others how they would want to be treated. After graduation, she plans to attend Webster University to study Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Hailey's Favorites: Memory in High School: When Capps went the wrong way down a one way at National Convention, Snack: Blue Raspberry Sour Patch Kids, Color: Hot Pink, Drink: Raspberry Lemonade, Song: "Watermelon Moonshine" by Lainey Wilson, Pets: Gracie and Chief, School Lunch: Chicken Alfredo or Queso Nachos, School Activity: Playing cards in Brooks' class with Jerzie and Makayla, Subject: History, Staff Member: Capps and Radtke but she appreciates all her teachers because they are truly the best around.
If you see Hailey, tell her your favorite memory and wish her luck!
