Oglesby Public School District 125

The 4th annual 8th Grade No Internet Research Project for Black History and Women's History Months!

A big shout-out to the Oglesby Public Library and the wonderful staff there! Not only do they open their doors early for us, but they also receive our topics and then coordinate with other libraries in the area to get us all of the materials needed to pull this project off. Ms. Allison also opened the doors for us on a Friday when the library is actually closed to the public.

Steps to making these projects a successful learning experience:

1. Partner up into groups of 2 and pick a person to research.
2. Go to the library for 2 days and research topics (always an eye-opening experience for the kids once they find out that they are only allowed to use the books given to them)
3. Compile all information and actually write a paper with a pencil and paper, and make a visual aid with only art supplies. (another eye-opening experience when they actually have to count their words by hand to have between 250 and 300 words)
4. Presentation Days

During the months of February and March Lincoln School students are participating in a weekly behavior incentive called the Top Dog Raffle. Students can earn raffle tickets for making positive choices at school. One winner from each grade level is chosen at the end of the week to receive a prize from the office! Congrats to last week's winners - Ellie K., Emma P., Lilah D., Camila W., Emery H., Nolan C. Way to go!

Happy School Social Worker Week to our incredible Kelly Legrenzi! Thank you for the dedication you show every day in supporting our students, families and staff. Your commitment to their well-being and success is truly the heart of our school. We are so lucky to have you! ❤️

P.B.I.S Celebration at Lincoln - Disney Dress Up and Sock Hop!

Click on the following links to view the Lincoln and Washington School Newsletters for March 2026:
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-march-2026-newsletter
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/march-washington-newsletter-26

Congrats to 8th grader Laney G., Winner of the American Legion Essay Contest 2026 and 7th grader Stella H., runner-up!! This year's topic was, “What are the Core American Values?” The two winners and their families have been invited to a reception at an auxiliary meeting in April to read their essays to the members. Laney’s essay will now move on to the Division level. Way to go Laney and Stella!!

It's time to order your 2025-2026 yearbook! Please note that this is the first opportunity this year to order yearbooks. The option was not available at registration. To place your order, please click on the following link. The deadline for placing an order is March 20, 2026. Yearbooks are $16 each. This is the second year we will have a student's artwork placed on the back cover of the book going along with our "art" theme!

Click on this link to order a yearbook:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oglesbyschooldist125

Mark your calendars for the Lincoln School Health and Safety Fair!

We have openings at OPS125! Please click on the link to apply:
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities

Congratulations to Kennedy G. and Estevan R. from our 5th grade classes and Natalie B. and Gabrianna C. from our 8th grade classes, who were recognized at the John Ourth Student Recognition Breakfast February 25th at Streator High School sponsored by the Starved Rock Region of the Illinois Principals Association.

Volleyball 8th Grade Parent Night!

It's time to order your 2025-2026 yearbook! Please note that this is the first opportunity this year to order yearbooks. The option was not available at registration. To place your order, please click on the following link. The deadline for placing an order is March 20, 2026. Yearbooks are $16 each. This is the second year we will have a student's artwork placed on the back cover of the book going along with our "art" theme!

Click on this link to order a yearbook:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oglesbyschooldist125

During the month of February Lincoln School students are participating in a weekly behavior incentive called the Top Dog Raffle. Students can earn raffle tickets for making positive choices at school. One winner from each grade level is chosen at the end of the week to receive a prize from the office! Congrats to last week's winners - Henry F., Brinley B., Lincoln G., Brooklynn B., Hunter M.. & Asher G. Way to go!

Dress as your favorite Disney Character and wear your fun socks next Friday, February 27th at Lincoln School!

We have an opening for the current school year. Please click on the link to apply:

https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities

Please click on the links for weekly updates from Lincoln and Washington School:

Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update

Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697

Good luck to the 6th, 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams at the next home games Monday, February 23rd against Cornell starting at 5:00 p.m. The spirit theme for the night is "BLUE & GOLD"! Go Lady Bulldogs! This will also be 8th grade night for volleyball.

All in a day’s work for Marnie! She loved seeing students at arrivals and made some special new friends during office visits. It's amazing what a little puppy time can do! 💖

Click on the following link for the updated 2025-2026 District Calendar:

https://www.ops125.net/documents/district/district-calendar/16405479

Mark your calendars for the Lincoln School Health and Safety Fair!