Oglesby Public School District 125

The preschool students had their visit this week with the Oglesby Fire Department for National Fire Prevention Week!

The 8th grade students went to the Oglesby Public Library today during history class to do research for their History Fair topics. Thank you to librarians, Lynn Sheedy and Deana Corrigan, who ordered dozens of books for students to assist them with their topic. Students who were not able to check out books can still go to the library to continue doing research with their resources, or if they go with a parent they can get a library card and check out some of their books.

Good luck to the 5th and 6th grade girls' basketball teams as they play at home tonight, Tuesday, October 7th against Grand Ridge at 5:00 p.m., and to the 7th and 8th grade teams traveling to Nettle Creek with the first game at 5:00 p.m. Go Lady Bulldogs!

Please read the letter regarding school photos.

Fifth Grade students, Penny E., Vivian G., Abel T., and Hannah S., did announcements this week with Mrs. Giordano!. First grade students, Katalina C. and Sofia F., used some of their bulldog bucks to do the Pledge of Allegiance with Mrs. Giordano!

Click on the links to view the October 2025 newsletters from Lincoln and Washington Schools:

https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-october-2025-newsletter

https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/october-washington-86751

Students who had perfect attendance in the months of August and September earned an extra 15 minute recess to start the day today at Lincoln! In order to qualify, students had to have 0 absences, 0 tardies, and 0 early departures. During the month of October students can earn an extra Halloween treat if they qualify!

Mrs. Ernat's class earned the best attendance for the month of September with 97.8% attendance! They were able to pick from different rewards and they chose to have an extra recess. Great job!

It was another beautiful week with walks outside, office visits and morning arrival cuddles and kisses with Marnie!

Don't forget to wear your PINK tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd for Cancer Awareness. For a complete list of spirit days for the 2025-2026 school year, please click on the link:

https://www.ops125.net/documents/parent-resources/spirit-days-2025-2026/16406206

It's a good night for basketball! Come out and watch the 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls' basketball teams take on Waltham tonight with the 6th grade game starting at 4:30 p.m. at Washington School! Go Lady Bulldogs!

Ms. Simpson's first grade students have been reading their CKLA decodables, and one of the stories this week was "The Fish." Olivia is student of the week this week, and she makes fishing lures with her dad! She chose to bring them in for show and tell and even made one for every student! Thanks Olivia!

School Dental Clinic
Online sign up for the school dental clinic continues at https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/oglesby_school_district_125.
Orland Park Dental Services will be here 11/3 and 11/4.
Paper forms will be sent home again this week with your students.

This Friday, October 3rd is a PINK DAY for Cancer Awareness. For a complete list of spirit days for the 2025-2026 school year, please click on the link:

https://www.ops125.net/documents/parent-resources/spirit-days-2025-2026/16406206

Book club kicked off their first meeting of the year by creating fancy bookmarks and starting their new book “ A Wrinkle in Time”. The members were excited to dig in!

Everyone is wearing their BLUE & GOLD today to cheer on the 7th and 8th grade girls' basketball teams as they take on Milton Pope tonight at their first home games starting at 5:00 p.m. Go Lady Bulldogs!

The fifth grade girls' basketball team won in ovetime (18-16) and the 6th grade lost in overtime (10-11) against JFK last night. They play again tonight, Tuesday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. at Rutland! Go Lady Bulldogs!

Mark your calendars! This Wednesday, October 1st is a 2:00 p.m. dismissal day!

Congrats to the fifth and sixth grade girls' basketball teams for their recents wins (5th - 18-16) (6th - 43-18) against Henry. They play again tonight, Monday, September 29th, at home against JFK with the first game at 5:00 p.m. Go Lady Bulldogs!

Don't forget! Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30th is a BLUE & GOLD Day for the first 7th and 8th grade girls' basketball home game! The Lady Bulldogs will take on Milton Pope with the first game at 5:00 p.m. Click on the link for a complete schedule of girls' basketball games.

https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics

Several students from Mrs. Heiden's and Ms. Tipple's classes participated in the IV All Stars soccer skills competition over the weekend!