Congratulations to Callie Schmidt on being chosen as the next recipient of the Kids First Award! Thank you for all you do for our students!
TODAY - Tuesday, September 24th 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.
Just a reminder that Jefferson has an 11:30 Dismissal tomorrow (Friday, September 20th). Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!
Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, September 20th) students in grades K-6 will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Students in grades 7-8 will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. We wish everyone a great weekend!
There is a coaching opening for 5th boys basketball @ Central for the 2024-2025 school year.
Any interested applicants need to have prior coaching experience and knowledge of the game of basketball, please email cshymanski@oes141.org with any questions. All applicants will need to be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, and have a one-step TB test taken.
Ottawa Elementary is accepting candy donations to be distributed at the Scarecrow Parade on September 29th. Donations can be delivered to the district office at 320 West Main Street, Ottawa by Friday, September 27th. Thank you in advance for your support!
Tenderloin Drive-Through
TODAY - Tuesday, September 10th 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.
TODAY, Wednesday, September 4th!!! The first FULL day of school K-6 will dismiss at 2:50 and 7-8 will dismiss at 3:40. 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.
TODAY - Tuesday, September 2nd 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.
Good Afternoon, Lincoln Elementary School Families,
Due to the expected high temperatures on Thursday, August 29, 2024, and Friday, August 30, 2024, Lincoln Elementary will have an early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Please note that the morning preschool session will proceed in person as scheduled. The afternoon preschool session will remain remote for the rest of the week.
Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
Buenas tardes, familias de la escuela primaria Lincoln.
Debido a las altas temperaturas previstas para el jueves 29 de agosto de 2024 y el viernes 30 de agosto de 2024, la escuela primaria Lincoln tendrá una salida temprana a las 11:30 a. m. Tenga en cuenta que la sesión de preescolar de la mañana se realizará en persona según lo programado. La sesión de preescolar de la tarde permanecerá a distancia durante el resto de la semana.
¡Gracias y que tenga un día maravilloso!
Lincoln Elementary Families. Due to the forecast of extreme heat, Lincoln Elementary will be participating in E-Learning from home Monday, August 26, 2024, through Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Should you have any problems or require assistance please reach out to Lincoln Elementary School. Thank you for your understanding and keeping our students safe.
Hola, familias de la escuela primaria Lincoln. Debido al pronóstico de calor extremo, la escuela primaria Lincoln participará en el aprendizaje electrónico desde casa desde el lunes 26 de agosto de 2024 hasta el miércoles 28 de agosto de 2024. Si tiene algún problema o necesita ayuda, comuníquese con la escuela primaria Lincoln. Gracias por su comprensión y por mantener a nuestros estudiantes seguros.
Ottawa staff was inspired this morning and learned about students social-emotional needs . Thank you Sara Boucek for your inspiring speech to start the 24-25 school year.
Thank you Walmart for your generous contribution to our students at Lincoln!
Ottawa Elementary hosted New Staff Orientation on August 8, 2024. Special thanks to our tour guides, Alison Cresto and Steve Stohr, for helping us showcase the wonderful amenities that Ottawa, IL, has to offer. We had a great time sharing our community with the new staff! Also, thank you to the Ottawa Visitors Center for putting together packets with goodies for our new employees to use in town!
Stuff the Bus
Shepherd Softball Tryout Update: Due to all the rain, the field is too wet for tryouts today.
Tryouts will now be Tuesday, 7/30 and Wednesday, 7/31 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Athlete must be at both tryout days.
Hiring Bus Drivers for 2024-2025 School Year. Contact Steve Stohr at 815.433.2315 or email at sstohr@oes141.org
Crossing Guard for Shepherd and Central Students
In front of Shepherd School
7:45-8:45 a.m. and 2:50-3:55 p.m.
Tuesday afternoon hours are 2:20-3:25 p.m.
On half days of student attendance, the afterschool hours are 11:25a.m.-12:25 p.m.
If hired, you will be required to turn in a physical, TB test and have a criminal background check completed.
Apply in person at 320 West Main Street or download an application online.
Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Lee for being named an ISAL Fellow after successfully completing the ISAL School for Advanced Leadership Academy! 🌟🎉
Dr. Lee’s hard work and commitment to enhancing her leadership skills and driving student achievement is truly admirable. Her success has earned her a well-deserved place among the prestigious group of 175 Illinois Superintendents who have been named ISAL Fellows since the academy's establishment in 2010.
Here's to Superintendent Dr. Lee’s continued success and inspiring leadership in the field of education!
