We've reached the final stretch of the school year and it's officially the last month of the school year! As we count down these remaining weeks, it's a perfect time to pause and celebrate all that your child has accomplished.  

And speaking of celebration, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join us in thanking our amazing teachers for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. They play such a huge role in your child's growth, and this is a small way for us to show our gratitude.  

I'm highlighting the school year's end and Teacher Appreciation Week together because they both invite us to think about growth. Just like a book has chapters, so does a school year. Your child has turned the pages, faced challenges, and learned new things. That growth might look different for everyone. Some students might have made huge leaps in their grades, while others might have developed stronger friendships or discovered a new talent. All of these achievements are important!

As the author Carol Buchman said, "The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." This school year has been about giving your children both those roots and wings. They've learned to be responsible for their schoolwork and behavior, and they've gained more independence as they've grown and matured.

We encourage you to take some time at home to talk with your child about their journey this year. Ask them:

• What are you most proud of?

• What was the biggest challenge you overcame?

• What's one thing you learned that you'll always remember?

These conversations can help them recognize their own progress and build confidence as they prepare for the next chapter.

We are in May which brings a stretch filled with lots of activities within school and outside of school. Here are the big days to note for kids within the school:

May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4: State History Fair

May 6: Early Dismissal, 2:05pm

May 9: Track Sectionals

May 12: SOS Meeting

May 13: Early Dismissal, 2:05pm

May 15-16: IESA State Track Meet

May 18: Awards Banquet (Washington School @ 6pm)

May 20: 6th grade field

May 20: Board Meeting, 5:30pm

May 21: 7th grade field

May 22: School Improvement Day (Dismissal at 12:00pm)

May 25: Memorial Day -- No School

May 26: 8th grade field

May 28: Graduation @ 7pm

June 1: Last Day of School, 2:05 dismissal

Online registration will open for the 2026/2027 school year in late May for grades K-8. Please note there will be no in person registration date this school year. All K-8 students must register online.
More detailed information will be shared prior to the opening of online registration. 
If you have physicals or medical records for students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th grade those can be turned into the office at any time.

Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, any homeless child shall be immediately admitted, even if the child’s parent/guardian is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment. A homeless child may attend the District school that the child attended when permanently housed or in which the child was last enrolled. A home child living in any District school’s attendance area may attend that school. The child shall have access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children, including a public preschool education. Please contact Kelly Legrenzi, homeless liaison for the Oglesby Public School District for additional information about homeless issues.

Important Notice to Parents (Spring 2026)

Parents are advised that all children must have their immunizations, physicals, vision exams and dental exams up-to-date prior to starting school in August 2026.  No students will be allowed to enter school if their medical records are not in compliance with state law. 

Remember to schedule your appointments early in the summer and hand in all your forms at registration.

Dental exams are required for students entering Kindergarten, Second, and Sixth grade.

Students entering Preschool for the first time need a school physical, updated immunizations, and a lead test.  If it is your second year in preschool you will not need an updated physical. 

Preschool children age 24-59 months must show proof of receiving one dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine and one dose of the Hib vaccine if they have not already received their primary series.

Kindergarten students need a school physical, dental exam, vision exam, and updated immunizations.  Kindergarten students will also need a lead test, if there is not one on file from preschool.   

Sixth grade students need a school physical and updated immunization record.  This physical will also be accepted as a sport physical.  Students entering 6th grade must show proof of having received a Tdap vaccine, and one dose of Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine (on or after the 11th birthday).

Sport physicals are required for the students entering into 5th, 7th, and 8th grades if they want to participate in sports.  

Refer to our website www.ops125.net for more information.

May Lunch Menu

May Activity Calendar

As a reminder school breakfast and lunch are free for all students.

Congratulations to all of our track participants for their efforts throughout the year, but especially in their recent meets.

Go Bulldogs!

If you are interested in ordering school supplies for next year through School Toolbox please click on the link