
Sub Custodians Position Needed
– You must be able to work for the shift you are called for. You must also be able to pass a background check.
Essential Functions:
1. Provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment of assigned district 141 facilities.
2. Ensure that all cleaning activities conform to district guidelines.
3. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
4. Work well with other district personnel and in an efficient manner.
5. Training will be provided.
Day Shift 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Afternoon Shift 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM
Split Shift (working between two school buildings) 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM
Sub Pay: $15/hr.
Apply in person at 320 West Main Street or download an application online on our website at www.oes.141. Do not fill out the Facebook application. Any questions contact Marc Tabor at mtabor@oes141.org

Join us on April 10th to talk about Navigating Safety needs for our children with Autism and developmental disabilities! We will have take home materials, and LINKED Officer Landeros of the OPD will be here helping families get signed up for this crucial program - helping keep our children safe! Please call 815-313-3299 to RSVP or for more information!


IT'S TUESDAY! TODAY - Tuesday, April 1st (not kidding) the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if required. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to SHARE this post.


April Lunch Menu


📢 School Schedule Update 📢
Tomorrow, March 21, is a half day of school:
K-6 dismisses at 11:30 AM
Shepherd Middle School dismisses at 12:10 PM
School will not be in session all next week! Classes will resume on Monday, March 31st.
Enjoy your time off! 😊🎉



A message from the Board of Education



IT'S TUESDAY! TODAY - Tuesday, March 18th the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if required. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to SHARE this post.


Kindergarten 2025-2026 Information


IT'S TUESDAY! TODAY - Tuesday, March 11th the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if required. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to SHARE this post.


Congratulations goes out to Carli Cade on being selected as our next recipient of the Kids First Award! Thank you for always putting our Kids First!


Congratulations goes out to the OES Wrestling Team!!!! They had an outstanding performance this past weekend at the IESA State Wrestling Tournament! We now have 2 State Champions in the district! A huge congratulations goes out to the whole team and coaches on an outstanding weekend.
There were 7 athletes who advanced to the IESA State tournament.
Wyatt D - 5th Grader
Maverick K - 5th Grader
Connor E - 8th Grader
Dakota H - 8th Grader - SECOND IN THE STATE
Logan H - 8th Grader - STATE CHAMPION
Wyatt M - 8th Grader - STATE CHAMPION
John P - 8th Grader - FIFTH PLACE
Shepherd finished 3rd in the State as a team.
Coaches were:
Ken Crabbe
Charles Eggers
Chad Harmon

Happy school breakfast week!


🍽️ BREAKFAST BY THE NUMBERS! 🥛🥣
The School Breakfast Program serves 12 million nutritious breakfasts to students across the country every single day! 🎉
That’s 12 million chances to fuel up, focus, and thrive! #NSBW25 #SchoolBreakfastMatters


National School Breakfast Week continues!


IT'S TUESDAY! TODAY - Tuesday, March 4th the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if required. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to SHARE this post.


Kiddos....
Join us as we celebrate National School Breakfast Week this week!
We will place stickers on various breakfast items and if you "Clue In" and find one, turn it in to the breakfast server to claim your prize!
Remember, breakfast is served daily at all buildings and is FREE to all OES students.


The State Superintendent, Dr. Tony Sanders and the Chairman of the State Board, Dr. Steven Isoye visited the Ottawa Elementary School District today. The 2 were given a tour of the district and visited Lincoln Elementary, Central Intermediate, as well as Shepherd Middle School.
A huge thank you goes out to them for allowing us to showcase some of the great programs going on in the district.




IT'S TUESDAY! TODAY - Tuesday, February 25th the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if required. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to SHARE this post.


IT'S TUESDAY! TODAY - Tuesday, February 18th the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if you are required to be. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to SHARE this post.

Dear Ottawa Elementary Families,
Due to the forecasted weather, Ottawa Elementary School District 141 will be participating in an E-Learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
All students need to check in using TeacherEase. Should you experience any issues, please contact your child’s school directly.
Ottawa Elementary’s E-Learning plan can be accessed on our district’s website at www.oes141.org.
Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe and warm!
Estimadas familias de la escuela primaria de Ottawa:
Debido al pronóstico del tiempo, el Distrito Escolar Primario 141 de Ottawa participará en un día de aprendizaje electrónico mañana, miércoles 12 de febrero de 2025.
Todos los estudiantes deben registrarse mediante TeacherEase. Si tiene algún problema, comuníquese directamente con la escuela de su hijo.
Se puede acceder al plan de aprendizaje electrónico de la escuela primaria de Ottawa en el sitio web de nuestro distrito en www.oes141.org.
Gracias por su cooperación. ¡Manténgase seguro y abrigado!