Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Interested in joining the Okaw Valley Middle School Cheer Team this school year? Contact days will start in November! Please click the google form below to signup. The team Remind signup is also below.
Middle School Cheer is offered to 7th and 8th grade OVMS students. #YNotOV
https://forms.gle/66iRGTzFquAPykRw5
Remind: Text to 81010 with the message @a47h78k
Interested in playing middle school girls basketball this school year? Contact days begin on Tuesday, November 3! Click on the link below to get signed up. You can also signup for the team Remind messages using the Remind Code below. #YNotOV
Currently, middle school girls basketball is offered to 7th and 8th grade only. If numbers are low, we will add 6th graders to the group. 6th graders are welcome to signup and attend contact days!
https://forms.gle/TRtduuA2oP4gJsKaA
Remind: Text to 81010 with the message @ovmsgb
Interested in playing middle school volleyball this school year? Contact days begin on Monday, November 9! Click on the link below to get signed up. You can also signup for the team Remind messages using the Remind Code below. #YNotOV
https://forms.gle/3bsdiJ3A5bA33UT56
6th and 7th Grade Remind with Coach Christensen: Text to 81010 with the message @ ov67vball
8th grade with Coach McDowell: Text to 81010 with the message ovmsvb
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Please the open position at Okaw Valley High School.
Have a great weekend! You are in control of who you associate with. #YNotOV
The IESA approved contact days will begin in November for middle school boys and girls basketball, and volleyball. These will be optional workouts that include instruction from coaches. The schedule will be released early next week and transportation will be provided. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
OVES is pledging to be bully free for Red Ribbon Week next week! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 COVID-19 information 10-21-20
Halfway through the week! #YNotOV
Happy Principal Appreciation Week! We are grateful for these three leading their respective buildings! Three of the best in the business! #YNotOV
Smile today. #YNotOV
Start the week on a positive note. #YNotOV
Finish the week strong. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Reminder: MS baseball, softball, and cross country will take team pictures tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13. Don’t forget your uniforms!
Have a great start to the week!
Reminder: No school today. #YNotOV
Don’t miss your chance to order some new OV gear! The store closes tomorrow, Monday, October 12 at 11:59 PM.
Dismissal Update:
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 will continue to dismiss at 2:00 pm through the remainder of the first semester. The dismissal time will be contingent on Remote Learning.
Finish the week strong and have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Last school day of the week! Have a great day. #YNotOV
Reminder: there is no school this Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12. Have a great rest of your day!
MS cross country concluded their regular season yesterday at Crowder Park. Congratulations to Camden Moore (1st) and Lindsey Ozier (4th) for their top OV finishes. Many runners achieved personal bests on the day! #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Please see the letter from superintendent Kent Stauder.
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
Today is a great day to order some new OV gear! Check out our online store today. #YNotOV
https://eastbaystore.com/OFMW2614
Congratulations to HS boys cross country for finishing 2nd today in the conference championship! Also to senior Clayton Bone for earning All-Conference with his 6th place overall finish! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend! #YNotOV
New OV flash store is open and ready for you to purchase your new OV gear! Click the link below and have a great day! #YNotOV
https://eastbaystore.com/OFMW2614
Congratulations to the boys and girls golf teams for finishing 2nd at the LPC championship yesterday. Also, congratulations to Luke Vander Burgh (7th), Rissa Montgomery (3rd), and Mallory Wons and Karlie Stauder (tied for 5th) for making the all-conference teams! #YNotOV
Have a great day. Welcome to October. #YNotOV
Looking for information regarding OVHS Letter jackets? Check the information attached to this post! #YNotOV
Happy Wednesday. #YNotOV
HS boys cross country falls to Sullivan 31-28 in today’s dual at Crowder Park. Dominic Herold finished 1st overall for the boys. Boys and girls are both in action on Friday in the conference championship at Crowder Park at 4:00. #YNotOV
Boys golf defeats TTown 175-180 in Effingham today behind another medalist performance from senior Luke Vander Burgh who topped all scorers with a 40. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
OV boys golf defeats Meridian and A&M today at Moweaqua shooting a 174 behind tri-medalists Luke Vander Burgh, Trey Hall, and Miles Harlin who all shot 42’s. Great job boys! #YNotOV
OV boys golf defeats Meridian and A&M today at Eagle Creek behind tri-medalists Luke Vander Burgh, Miles Harlin, and Trey Hall who all shot a 42. Great job boys! #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
OVHS boys cross country finish 3rd tonight at The Great Pumpkin Patch with Clayton Bine finishing 8th for the boys.
IHSA and IESA links for current start dates for winter, spring, and summer sports. #YNotOV
IESA link: https://www.iesa.org/documents/health/IESA-AltSeptPlan.pdf
IHSA links: https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/ihsa-board-announces-modified-schedule-for-2020-21-school-year
https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/ihsa-board-updates-return-to-activities-guidelines-waives-two-game-per-week-limit-lengthens-summer-season
We are excited to have our MS and HS students back on Monday! #YNotOV
Here is information for tonight’s HS cross country race at Arthur.
OVES Super hero parade today at 9 AM from ES to bank/diner back to ES! Come wave at our Super Heroes! #YNotOV
Have a good weekend! #YNotOV
OV boys golf falls to Tri-County and Meridian tonight at Eagle Creek.
Congratulations to OV sophomore Bailey Bennett to who had a hole-in-one tonight on #8 at Eagle Creek in today’s OV golf match!
MS softball falls at Kinmundy in the IESA regional semifinals to end their season today. MS baseball and softball both reach the postseason regional semifinals to end the season. Proud of both teams. #YNotOV
MS Boys and Girls Cross Country competed at Sullivan last night with the boys finishing 3rd and girls finishing 2nd in the meet. Camden Moore led the boys with a 1st place finish with a time of 12:07 while Lindsey Ozier finished 2nd in the girls race with a time of 13:44.
MS cross country sectionals will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at Bement High School. This will be the last middle school meet of the year. Girls run at 4:00 and boys at 5:00. #YNotOV
Make sure to fill out your 2020 census!
OVES Spirit Week will be next week!
OVES Picture Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept 15. Remote learners pictures will be taken between 11-12.
The 2019-2020 yearbooks are in and being distributed. 2020 Seniors can pick their books up in the High School office. We have a limited number of extras for $47.00. Contact Mrs. Yantis for more information.
Attention OVHS students and parents. If you haven’t signed up for your class Remind, please do so today. This will be extremely important over the next couple weeks.
Temporary Remote Learning OVMS and OVHS as of 9.12.20
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 Notice
9.11.01. A day that changed the country forever.
All students in the Okaw Valley School District will now be eligible to receive free meals through December 2020. This applies to students attending school in-person, and those attending remote learning. This is made possible by the extension of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - a federally funded , state administered program that provides reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for any free meal served to a child age 18 and under. There is no paperwork needed from parents. All remote learners who are interested must contact their building in which they attend.
8th graders Parker Spellman and Freshman Dominic Herold who took home medalist honors at the Bement cross country race today! Great results by all individuals as HS boys took 1st out of 4 teams as 3 of the top of 5 individuals were from OV while 3 of the top 6 MS boys were OV.
Today’s MS and HS cross country meets at Bement have been postponed until tomorrow due to impending weather this afternoon in the Bement area.
OV CUSD #302 update for 9/3/2020. Have a great rest of your day! #YNotOV
It has been a great start to the school year! We want to continue in-person learning for our students. Please continue to practice safe social distancing and where a mask if possible. We don’t want to start a mask vs. no mask debate, we just want to keep seeing our students healthy and in class!
Have a great Sunday evening! Reminder that Friday is a noon SIP Dismissal day and no school on Monday, 9/7 for Labor Day. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 is looking for individuals interested in substitute teaching this fall and spring. Qualifications include a bachelor's or associate degree. Substitute pay is $90.00 per day. If interested please contact Christie Keown, Unit Secretary, 217-665-3232.
Okaw Valley has changed our student management software from Chalkable/STInformation Now to Skyward. Please be looking for a welcome email to create your log in so that you can join the Family Access portal. This will be where you can check your students' grades and other school information. Students will be getting an email on their school gmail account to set up their Student Access account as well.
With the forecasted heat this afternoon, MS cross country will be running 1-mile at Shelbyville tonight instead of two.
We will be streaming today’s MS baseball and softball games through our social media. Baseball will be live on Facebook while softball be be on our twitter periscope. Give us a follow and support our teams! #YNotOV
MS Baseball and Softball are both home tomorrow for 4:30 first pitch. Please use the links below to register to attend. The IDPH states only family members in the same house may attend..
Baseball: https://forms.gle/DSPP7Ed3KcKzdwDi7
Softball: https://forms.gle/iZbG2KHjguFCGyAL6
Tomorrow is the start of another great week at OV! Reminder: if you don’t feel well or have any symptoms at all, don’t take a chance by coming to school. Stay home! #YNotOV
Week 1 recap from Mr. Stauder. #YNotOV
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/20200817_IDPH_COVID19_%20EXCLUSION_GUI.pdf
Congratulations to the OV Ag department for once again receiving a major grant from ADM! #YNotOV
Good luck to all of our OV alums who begin their fall college semesters in the coming weeks!
MS softball defends their home field with a 12-1 win over Neoga today! Way to go ladies! #YNotOV
Today’s OVMS Softball Game will be streamed live on the Okaw Valley Facebook page. Tune in at 4:30 PM for the first pitch. #YNotOV
After reviewing OVMS dropoff times, the doors will now open at 7:35 AM in order to allow parents to safely travel to Bethany for additional dropoffs. Thank you for your patience and understanding. #YNotOV
Day #2! Let’s do this! Today is a 2:00 Dismissal. #YNotOV
Thank you to the OV parents, students, staff, and community for their unwavering support. Today was a great first day with students! Every day with students and staff is a gift. Looking forward to tomorrow!! #YNotOV
Today we welcome back our OV students! Whether you are learning in-person or remotely, we are excited to have you back! Have a great start to the school year. #YNotOV
Here the drop off and pickup procedures for OVES.
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 employment opportunity.
Please see the attached reminders for OVMS
If you are traveling to Maroa for tomorrow's MS Softball Game, please fill out the google form below. Maroa-Forsyth has requested all spectators complete the form prior to attending the game.
https://forms.gle/nN7swtnwERk7spL97
MS Cross Country Practice is cancelled tonight.
Please see the photo for information regarding the 1st days of school. #YNotOV
If you are traveling to Cumberland for middle school baseball tomorrow, please see the attached guidelines at this link. Get used to these guidelines as these, or similar restrictions will be in place at all contests. Scroll down for spectator info.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vjEiy59L3vbcU7lbZ0TADsAtkEZaSfwF/view?usp=sharing
Can OVMS will be closed on Friday, 8/14 due to a scheduled power outage to upgrade the current system.
If you pay online to register your student, please make sure that you also fill out registration forms. Don't forget that you must register!
With the threat of severe weather in the next couple of hours we are going to cancel middle school cross country and middle school softball practice for tonight. Be safe and have a good evening.
OVHS will be closed this Tuesday, August 11 due to a scheduled power outage to upgrade the current system at the school.
HS golf and cross country begin practice on Monday! Cross country will practice at the HS from 8-9:30 AM with a 7:30 Findlay bus. Golf will practice from 9-10:45 AM at Eagle Creek with a bus from Bethany at 8:25 and Findlay at 8:40. Bring an updated physical if you have one.
Please see the photo below for Heartland Tech Academy students.
Please find your class remind signup in the pictures. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to signup if they haven’t already done so.
This form must be filled out and turned in to the building principal prior to the first day of student attendance for each Okaw Valley student. Please sign and email to your building principal or administrative assistant.
OV in-person registration begins today. 11-7 today and 8 AM to Noon.
MS cross country will practice from 7-8:30 AM tomorrow and Friday at the middle school. Bus from Bethany at 6:45 AM
Okaw Valley Middle School has a new job posting!
It's not too late to play a middle school or high school sport this Fall! If interested in middle school softball, baseball, or cross country, contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org. HS Golf and Cross Country begin next week. See the posts from yesterday to sign up using Google Forms. Be active and be a part of something special. No experience needed to join. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley High School is looking for an assistant golf coach.
If you plan on playing a fall sport, please go to our website or Facebook page and signup using the appropriate google form. This must be done ASAP so we know how many numbers we expect to have this Fall!
OVHS Cross Country Practice begins on Monday, August 10 from 8-9:30 AM at the high school. There will be a bus from the middle school at 7:30 AM and masks are required on the bus.
Please use the google form below to signup your student-athlete. Please bring an updated physical to practice as well or upload it on the google form.
Questions: Email inmanb@okawvalley.org #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqHZw1ofFefPOp_OerzVW9yJz4W_G2RVr7jsZsN8gf0Y5SlQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
OVHS Golf Practice begins on Monday, August 10 from 9-10:45 AM at the Eagle Creek. There will be a bus from the high school 8:25 and the middle school at 8:40 and masks are required on the bus.
Please use the google form below to signup your student-athlete. Please bring an updated physical to practice as well or upload it on the google form.
Questions: Email inmanb@okawvalley.org #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOEhod6Tbpg39vMIfKStJE7SDlIS2cbUxxbm_fk_Ukovw3PA/viewform?usp=sf_link
OVMS Cross Country Practice begins on Tuesday, August 4 from 6:30-7:45 PM at the middle school. If you haven't already done so, please use the google form below to signup your student-athlete. MS cross country is available for 5-8 grade students. Please bring an updated physical to practice tomorrow.
You can also signup for the team Remind with the link below. Questions: Email inmanb@okawvalley.org #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-9cCf4tpYjqz275eKxrWJueloXXOKNZF8Ygrp2zZIJSfoFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
https://www.remind.com/join/c7b9fb8
OVMS Baseball Practice begins on Tuesday, August 4 from 5-7 PM at the high school. Their will be a parent meeting at 7:00 at the field. Please use the google form below to signup your student-athlete. MS baseball is available for 6-8 grade students.
You can also signup for the team Remind app that is attached. For questions, contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16WVhdgLcipO5T47PJfiv5P-w-UwAPD6PLsSFeeHjIyg/edit?usp=sharing
OVMS Softball Practice begins on Tuesday, August 4 from 5:30-7:15 PM. There will be a parent meeting at 5:00 PM at the field. Please use the google form below to signup your student-athlete. You can also signup for the team Remind app that is attached. For questions, contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFudrT0M0MMZb4RVrnuGMThsW7sQFcdygUL8ygOSFT6t8yMg/viewform?usp=sf_link
IESA has decided to have baseball, softball, and cross country starting next week. We will start practice on Tuesday at regularly scheduled times. We will post those times ASAP. Check iesa.org for the statement.
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 registration and important updates.
IHSA update on the 2020-2021 sports seasons. This is fluid and still needs final approval by the IDPH. We will update schedules as we get approval from the state.
https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/ihsa-board-announces-modified-schedule-for-2020-21-school-year
The IESA has cancelled middle school softball, baseball, and cross country this Fall. Please go to the link below for the statement from the IESA. This is disheartening for all of our kids and a tough situation. Try to stay positive and keep our kids up.
http://www.iesa.org
Please see the latest employment opportunity for Okaw Valley CUSD #302
OVMS softball is scheduled to start on Monday, July 27 at the high school field. There will be a parent meeting at 5:00 followed 5:30-7:15. We will be sending out signup information tomorrow. MS softball is available to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
HS football workouts begin tomorrow morning at Sullivan from 7-9 AM. Workouts are Monday through Thursday. The bus will leave Findlay at 6:15 AM and Bethany at 6:30 AM.
High school boys basketball will utilize google classroom for summer workouts. This will be communicated through the remind app on Monday. Parents and players, please signup with our remind here.
Jaxon Mowry, Cale Roley, and Parker Wise helping out Mr. Wise bailing hay today at OVHS. #YNotOV
Congratulations to ROE teacher of the year, Mr. Wes Wise! A well-deserved honor for one of the best! #YNotOV
Attention incoming OVHS Freshman and parents. Please sign up for the class of 2024 Remind for important updates! #YNotOV
Be thankful for the sacrifices made by many for you on this Memorial Day.
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 Covid-19 update for 5-20-20
Did you know...
Did you know that Okaw Valley ranked #2 in Graduation Rate out of 68 Central Illinois Schools during the 18-19 school year? Our 2020 Senior class will graduate with a 100% of the class completing all requirements for graduation. Awesome job, students and staff!! #YNotOV
Did you know...
The OV Corps project keeps going strong! #YNotOV
Did you know...
Link to the 2020 OVHS Senior Awards
https://youtu.be/0G3px_53-wE
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ATTENTION OVES PARENTS:
OVES - Tomorrow Tuesday, May 12, 10am-6pm, last packet drop off and pick up of student belongings.
OVHS REMINDER:
Have a great Monday! #YNotOV
OVHS students, please see the attached photo.
OVMS will be open tomorrow from 10-6 for anyone wanting to drop off packets, uniforms, books, or to clean out lockers. Please make sure to get everything turned in.
Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for all that you do!
Today is graduation day. Have a great day. #YNotOV
The class of 2020 receives their diplomas tomorrow. Parade starts at 3:00 in Bethany. Get out and give the kids a great sendoff during this difficult time. #YNotOV
Did you know...
Finish the week strong. #YNotOV
Paige Coleman getting a great welcome to the a Big Blue!
Did you know...
#YNotOV
Did you know...
Halfway through the week. #YNotOV
Here is the Graduation 2020 parade route.
Today is teacher appreciation day. Thank you to all our teachers for all you do. The end of this year has been difficult, but it will pass. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley Class of 2020 will be receiving their diplomas on Saturday May 9th, 2020.
A Senior Recognition Parade will begin at 3:00 pm starting at Crowder Park in Bethany, and then will finish in Findlay. Step outside of your house, and congratulate the graduates. Please practice social distancing along the parade route.
Any questions or comments please contact Mr. Shoaff, OVHS Principal, at shoaffm@okawvalley.org.
Did you know...
Set the tone for the week. #YNotOV
Did you know.....
Every year, OVHS art students have their work displayed in area art shows and competitions. Members of Class of 2020 have been the recipients of numerous ribbons and have even awarded with monetary prizes.
These are by Kaylee Fuentes and Madalyne McPheeters.
OV 2020 did you know...
Have a fantastic Friday. #YNotOV
We love our seniors! #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
#YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
OVHS Community:
We have put envelopes on our Senior lockers. if you would like for us to put a note in one of their envelopes, please send the letter to shoaffm@okawvalley.org. Mr. Shoaff will print it out and put in their envelope.
Thank you! #YNotOV
Have a good start to the week. #YNotOV
Mrs. Yantis is working on the high school yearbook and needs your help! See the message below. Have fun with this project. #YNotOV
Congratulations to new OVHS Science Teacher Jenna Leeper! #YNotOV
Be on the lookout for our OV seniors! Yard signs passed out today. Thinking of our seniors and all of our students. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 COVID-19 update for Friday, April 24
Reminder: Tomorrow is pickup day for senior caps & gowns!
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Just a reminder for seniors:
Here is a video of the OV Teacher Parade from a couple weeks ago! We miss you all. #YNotOV
https://youtu.be/rrKcACkefw8
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Have a strong start to the week. #YNotOV
We miss all of our OV students. Seniors stay strong during this difficult time. Thank you to all of the frontline workers and their families. This too shall pass! Stay positive. #YNotOV
Senior Parents: Please send 3 or 4 pictures of your Senior to shoaffm@okawvalley.org or jyantis@okawvalley.org...we are working on something special. Thanks!! #YNotOV
The governor has extended remote learning through the remainder of the school year. More updates will follow next week.
The IHSA board of directors is meeting on Tuesday, 4/21 to make a decision regarding Spring sport state tournaments.
We will finish strong. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley Parents and Seniors:
Herff Jones will be present for a Drive-Thru Delivery in the Okaw Valley Parking Lot on Friday, April 24th from 9-10 AM to deliver Cap and Gown and Personalized Senior Graduation Items. Please make order your gowns and other items if you have not already done so and pay your balance by visiting our website at www.highschool.herffjones.com or by calling 217-817-0607.
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
This too shall pass. #YNotOV
What will you do today? #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
Congratulations to Cameron Sharp for being named 3rd team all-area by the Herald & Review!
Also, Eli Hagerman for being honorable mention! #YNotOV
https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/herald-review-all-area-boys-basketball-team-for-2019-20/article_d0d8bfa4-0de8-5bcb-a3aa-303f395df683.html
Dear OVHS...#YNotOV
Huge shoutout to Mrs. Nicole Davis for putting this together. We miss all of you and can’t wait to see you all again.
https://youtu.be/yGtxv93P5gE
OVMS will have their Fannie May chocolate orders to be picked up Monday with new packets.
Have a good weekend. Stay strong and safe. #YNotOV
Lots of time with our thoughts lately. #YNotOV
Congratulations to Kate Jeffers and Mia Harris for being named honorable mention all-area by the Herald & Review. #YNotOV
https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/basketball/herald-review-girls-basketball-all-area-team-for-2019-20/article_56a4e7b1-b55e-58c0-9b3c-d2dede7435d7.html
Congratulations to Cameron Sharp for being named JG-TC all-area. A well-deserved honor for a great young man.
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/guard-heavy-jg-tc-area-boys-basketball-team-features-players-from-nine-teams/article_d9f16d60-211f-5273-8ae8-1efff8ed6a00.html
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 COVID-19 update for 4-7-20.
Today is another chance to be better. #YNotOV
The current situation won’t last forever. Stay strong and stay positive. #YNotOV
It's the OVES Teacher parade!! Starting in Bethany at 11 Friday, Apr 3 then to Findlay. Remember #SocialDistancing Spread out on the route! There will be Fire and Police Escorts through both towns. We miss you! #YNotOV
OV alums Taylor and Tanner Coleman featured in a JG-TC article about the closing of MacMurray College.
https://jg-tc.com/sports/college/baseball/okaw-valleys-coleman-cousins-searching-for-whats-next-after-macmurray-college-announces-its-closing/article_18b2cb52-5345-5f3f-81c9-2def692c05fa.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Journal_Gazette/Times-Courier
Per Governor Pritzker: The stay-at-home order will be extended from April 7 to April 30. The district will give more updates this week.
Just a reminder that instructional packets can be picked up today from 10-11 AM or 3:00-6:00 PM in all buildings.
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 COVID-19 update for Saturday, March 28, 2020
Okaw Valley High School is pleased to announce that we are starting an athletic Hall of Fame! Please see the photo for details. Questions can be sent to Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org. #YNotOV
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 COVID-19 update for Sunday, March 22, 2020
Governor Pritzger has extended the mandatory shutdown until Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. School is now to resume on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020. Updates as we move forward will take place over the weekend.
If you or any community member needs help, please let us know through email or our social media pages. The OV staff and administration is here to help in this time of need. People helping people! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley COVID-19 update for Monday, March 16, 2020.
The junior class chicken dinner fundraiser is on for tonight. Pick up is 4:30-6:30. Pick up is drive-thru so please wait in line and do not get out of car. We will get your tickets and bring to you. Please enter the north lot to keep proper traffic flow. Pickup is the bus garage.
Reminder: Today is a Teachers Institute Day. There is no school. Starting Tuesday, March 17, Okaw Valley CUSD #302 and all of its facilities will be closed until Tuesday, March 31. All school activities are also cancelled during this mandated closure.
If you are an OVHS student and still haven’t signed up for Remind, find your class photo and get this done for information directly from Mr. Shoaff.
OV athletes take note:
From the IHSA: If you temporarily suspend your spring season, athletes should not practice or compete with their non-school (club/travel) teams or they will be ineligible for the high school team when the suspension is lifted. Please be aware!
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 plan for Monday, March 16.
All Illinois Public Schools to close from Tuesday, March 17- Monday, March 30.
Congratulations to senior Kate Jeffers for being named 2nd team all-conference in basketball this season! #YNotOV
Have a strong finish to the week. #YNotOV
The IESA has suspended the middle school volleyball season. This means tonight’s 8th grade volleyball game has been postponed. The IESA has stated they may be rescheduled, but it is up in the air until further notice.
Alumni Taylor and Tanner Coleman playing baseball for MacMurray College in Myrtle Beach today in South Carolina at the Cal ripken experience fields.
Have a great day. Good luck to 8th grade volleyball in the IESA regional championship tonight at St. Elmo! #YNotOV
Halfway through the week! #YNotOV
8th grade volleyball defeats Neoga 25-18, 25-20 to advance to the IESA regional championship on Thursday at 6:00 in St. Elmo! Great job ladies! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Reminder: Okaw Valley Middle School Washington DC Trip Information: There will be pre-departure meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm in the OVMS Media Center. Please plan to attend as this meeting will provide parents/students with departure, hotel, and itinerary times.
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
Congratulations to Cameron Sharp for being the JG-TC area leading scorer for the 2019-2020 boys basketball season! Proud of you Sharpie!
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/jgtc-boys-basketball-leaders-through-march/article_99a483df-dc70-500b-ae4b-916bd9479125.html
Congratulations to senior Cameron Sharp and junior Eli Hagerman for being named to the LPC All-Conference Basketball Teams. Cameron was a unanimous 1st team selection and Eli was named 2nd team. #YNotOV
Congratulations to HS Girls track who finished 3rd overall out of 35 teams today at Illinois College.
Medalist:
Kylie Stauder Pole Vault 1st
Karlie Stauder 400 M 3rd
Macy Fleshner 1st 100 M Hurdles.
Big things ahead this spring! #YNotOV
8th grade volleyball defeats CHBC 25-7, 25-8 to advance to the regional semifinals on Tuesday night at 6:30 at St. Elmo. Bethany bus at 4:20 and Findlay at 4:35. Great job ladies. #YNotOV
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Finish the week strong. #YNotOV
Have a great day. # YNotOV
7th grade regional championship! Let’s go!!!!
Congratulations to OV alum Paige Robinson for being named 1st team all-conference! Keep reppin’ PRob!
https://glvcsports.com/news/2020/3/3/drury-truman-voted-glvc-womens-basketball-major-award-winners.aspx
Have a wonderful Wednesday. Good luck to 7th grade volleyball in the regional championship tonight at St. Anthony at 6:00
Okaw Valley Middle School Washington DC Trip Information: There will be pre-departure meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm in the Okaw Valley Middle School Cafeteria. Please plan to attend as this meeting will provide parents/students with departure, hotel, and itinerary times.
Have a great day! #YNotOV
7th grade volleyball advances to the IESA Regional Championship by defeating CHBC 25-20, 25-15 tonight. The girls play Wednesday at 6:00 PM at St. Anthony Grade School for the championship. Great job ladies! #YNotOV
Reminder: There will be a parent/player meeting for HS softball at 5:30 this evening in the HS cafeteria.
Have a great start to the week! Don’t forget, there is no school today for Casimir Pulaski Day. #YNotOV
Congratulations to seniors Caleb Hildebrandt and Isaac Dickens for earning all-conference by being top 10 in tossups answered during the season! Isaac finished #2 overall. Great job gentlemen! #YNotOV
While the result wasn’t what we’d hoped for, I couldn’t be more proud of our boys basketball team tonight. Thank you to our seniors who led with class and pride. Thank you also to our fans! That was a first-class environment. Great season boys. #YNotOV
8th grade volleyball is the #2 seed in the IESA Regional and will play Cowden-Herrick at St. Elmo at 10:00 AM next Saturday, March 7. Bethany bus at 7:45 AM and Findlay at 8:00 AM
Piglets! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! Varsity boys basketball hosts Casey-Westfield in the IHSA Regional Championship at 7:00 PM! This is the first boys basketball regional championship appearance since 2006! Let’s fill the gym, wear blue, and be loud! #YNotOV
See the newest job opportunities in the Okaw Valley School District. #YNotOV
Reminder: Tomorrow is a 12:00 SIP Dismissal day. Additionally, there is no school on Monday, March 2 for Casimir Pulaski Day.
Have a great day! Good luck to HS boys track in their season opener and MS volleyball in their season finale! #YNotOV
Varsity boys basketball defeats Neoga 50-48 in an overtime thriller to advance to Friday night’s regional championship at 7:00 PM at the high school against Casey-Westfield. Let’s pack the gym with blue Friday night! #YNotOV
Tonight’s high school boys basketball regional at Okaw Valley will be played as scheduled.
Game #1 at 6:00 PM - Casey-Westfield vs. Cumberland.
Game #2 at 7:30 PM - Okaw Valley vs. Neoga
Have a great rest of your day!
Due to weather, there is no school for Okaw Valley CUSD #302 today.
Make note that MS volleyball starts at 4:30 at Windsor today.
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
MS volleyball sweeps Arcola tonight while Varsity boys basketball improves to 21-8 and advances to the regional semifinal at 7:30 tomorrow night against Neoga at OVHS! #YNotOV
Reminder: Admission for tonight’s regional games is $5 per person for ALL Spectators. Passes are not accepted for this IHSA event. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Reminder: Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up is next week.
OVHS softball practice begins Monday, March 2nd, 3:45-5:30. Bus from Findlay will be at 3:15.
There will also be a parent meeting in the HS cafeteria after practice at 5:30. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Have a strong start to your week! #YNotOV
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
7th grade volleyball gets the #1 seed in the IESA St. Anthony regional! The girls play on Monday, March 2 at St Anthony at 6:00 PM.
Have a strong finish today! Get to Arthur tonight to cheer on the boys basketball team as they play for the conference championship! #YNotOV
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Congratulations to 7th grade volleyball for winning the JHOC tournament championship with a 25-21, 25-17 win over LSA! Way to go ladies! #YNotOV
Congratulations to senior Cameron Sharp who was named a JG-TC Athlete of the Week! Keep it up Sharpie!
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-from/article_74fecae7-d1ad-5a6f-8ab1-c708e3accb77.html
Good luck to 7th grade volleyball as they travel to Villa Grove tonight for a 7:00 JHOC Tournament Championship match against LSA! #YNotOV
Good luck to OV alum Anna Wooters who competes at the GLIAC Conference Swim Championships today for Davenport University! The OV community is pulling for you!
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Don’t forget to order your OVHS softball gear for this spring on the flash store. Store
closes this Thursday, February 20! Don’t miss your chance to get some new gear.
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Varsity boys basketball are the 3 seed in the sub-sectional and #2 seed in the upcoming IHSA Regional! #YNotOV
From Mr. Shoaff:
OV had it's best looking Academic Snapshot to date this week. At the start of Week 6 we have 99% of students passing all classes and 91% passing with C's or better. This is an unbelievable achievement...very proud of students and staff. #YNotOV
Due to HS boys basketball schedule change, Cheer Kiddie Campers need to arrive at the HS by 1:00. JV game will start at 1:00 and the performance will be at halftime of JV game.
Tomorrow’s boys basketball games vs. Sangamon Valley will start with JV at 1:00. This is a change due to Sangamon Valley’s girls playing for a regional championship Saturday Night. Please note the change from 4:00 to 1:00
Always remember...thank you to our bus drivers!
Happy Valentine’s Day. Tonight is senior night at the HS boys basketball game between the JV and Varsity Game. Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley Softball Flash Store is open for business. Please see the photo for information if anyone would like to order some new gear. #YNotOV
There will be a parent meeting for middle school track next Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 PM at the middle school.
Just a friendly reminder that there is a parent meeting tonight at 5:30 for HS track at OVHS.
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, February 14 for parent/teacher conferences and Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day.
Have a great day. #YNotOV
We are open. Please use caution on all roads, especially the Shelby Co RD North of Findlay and the Twin Bridges. Have a great day! #YNotOV
OVMS Volleyball is the #2 seed in the JHOC Tournament that starts this Saturday in Villa Grove. They will play Bement with 8th grade starting at noon and 7th grade at 1:00 PM. Times are approximate. Bus from Findlay at 9:45 AM and Bethany at 10:00 AM. #YNotOVp
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 will dismiss at 12:30 district-wide. This is due to the predicted weather forecast. This includes all extra-curricular activities.
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Varsity girls basketball falls to Central A&M tonight in the regional semifinals to end their season. Lots of positives for this young team moving forward. #YNotOV
Piglets!!!!
Congratulations to freshman Hudson Ruppert for making the all-tournament team at the St. Elmo FS tournament!
Reminder: HS boys basketball hosts Sangamon Valley this Saturday, February 15 at 4:00 PM in a makeup game from January 17.
Have a terrific day. #YNotOV
Congratulations to senior Cameron Sharp for being name a JG-TC Athlete of the Week!
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-from/article_cc46f216-6040-5edd-8a94-ef6d461d52df.html
Reminder: This upcoming weekend is a 4-day weekend. No school Friday, February 14 for P/T conferences and No School on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Senior Night for HS cheer, band, scholastic bowl, and boys basketball will be this Friday, February 14 between the JV and Varsity boys basketball game at approximately 7:00 PM. #YNotOV
There will be a parent meeting for high school track this Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 PM in the high school cafeteria.
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
Varsity girls basketball finished the regular season last night with a 51-22 win over LSA
Varsity boys basketball improves to 16-7 overall and 5-0 in conference with a 53-50 win over Tri-County last night! #YNotOV
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/cameron-sharp-cale-roley-help-okaw-valley-stay-undefeated-in/article_41db1164-1bcc-5c7d-8b71-bc134287d45a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_JGTCOnline
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Thank you to senior Kate Jeffers for her hard work and dedication on the basketball court the last four years! #YNotOV
OVHS WYSE team in action at Lake Land today. Good luck! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley Scholarship Night is Thursday, February 13. #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! Tonight is pack the place night for the triple header of basketball! Varsity girls senior night at 4:15 for lone senior Kate Jeffers followed by JV and Varsity boys hosting Tri-County. Come support the basketball teams and the music boosters dinner!
See the photo for makeup dates from today’s OV postponed contests.
Due to icy road conditions, there will be no school today, Thursday, February 6, for Okaw Valley CUSD #302. All extra-curricular activities are also cancelled for the day. Be safe and have a good day. We hope to resume classes on Friday, February 7.
Due to the predicted weather forecast, Okaw Valley CUSD #302 will dismiss at 12:30 district-wide today. All extra-curricular activities are cancelled as well for today. Be safe and have a good day.
Halfway through the week. Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
The Music Boosters have rescheduled their Tater ‘n’ Tot bar for this Friday’s boys basketball Pack The Place Night.
Parents of 8th grade students, please see the photo.
Project H.E.L.P. Developmental Screenings are coming up quickly. See the flyer for details.
Have a great day. #YNotOV
OV Ag students prepping the hogs for this week. They are due to have piglets on Friday!
Start the week strong. #YNotOV
Tomorrow is the start of OVHS Spirit Week! Have a super Sunday! #YNotOV
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday and last day of January! #YNotOV
Great job by the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls basketball team this year who concluded their season with a scrimmage at halftime of tonight’s HS girls basketball game. Thanks to Amy Orris for coaching the girls this season! #YNotOV
HS scholastic bowl defeats Heritage 320-90 and Shiloh 380-80 to improve to 5-2 on the season. Isaac Dickens had 16 tossups for the night and has already surpassed his season total for last year! Great job team. #YNotOV
Varsity girls are underway against CGB after A 20-8 JV win. Let’s go ladies! #YNotOV
JV girls basketball taking on CGB at The Wolf Den. Let’s go! #YNotOV
Next week is OV Spirit Week! See the pictures for days of the week. The week will conclude with a high school dance on Saturday night. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
There may be some scattered slick spots on your travels this morning. Be careful and have a great day. #YNotOV
Congratulations to Eli Hagerman and Cameron Sharp for being named JG-TC Athletes of the Week again this week! #YNotOV
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-from/article_0679a4a9-ba85-588d-a25e-fd9e21ab756e.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Thanks to Eric and Soo Harris for donating supplemental materials for the social science department with pocket copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. #YNotOV
Have a magnificent Monday. #YNotOV
7th and 8th grade volleyball sweep 1st place today in the LSA Tournament! Great job ladies and another great day in The Valley! #YNotOV
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Did you know that Okaw Valley Middle School has an emotional support animal? #YNotOV
8th grade boys basketball will play in the IESA regional on Monday, February 3rd at 6:45 PM in Argenta. Bus from Findlay at 4:45 and Bethany at 5:00
Finish the work week strong. #YNotOV
It’s that time of year at OV! New lambs born this week with a calf, goats, and pigs in the next couple weeks.
Please note: Varsity girls basketball plays at 7:30 tonight AT Heritage High School.
Middle school boys host Villa Grove at 6:00 PM at the middle school. This was a change to the original schedule.
Numerous scholarships are posted and continually being added to our website for HS seniors. Click the link below to check them out! #YNotOV
http://www.okawvalley.org/o/okaw-valley-high-school/page/scholarships--74
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Give yourself plenty of time to get to school today. There are some patchy slick spots from overnight weather. Slow down and be safe.
Congratulations to Eli Hagerman and Cameron Sharp for being named JG-TC athletes of the week! #YNotOV
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-from/article_5e94e38a-1b51-5d3a-b78c-3146c90de5c6.html
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Please note: MS Volleyball will begin at 5:00 tonight at Sullivan with a “B” game. Bus from Findlay at 4:00 and Bethany at 4:15 PM. Have a good day.
Reminder: there is no school today for Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Have a restful Sunday!
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley Schools will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. today - Friday, Jan. 17 due to impending inclement weather. All extra-curricular activities are cancelled for this evening as well.
Due to the predicted weather forecast, Okaw Valley Schools will dismiss at 2:00 PM today. This should allow our students, staff, and bus drivers time to arrive home safely before any hazardous weather begins. Additionally, all after school activities are cancelled today.
Due to forecasted weather later today, tonight’s HS boys basketball game has been postponed to a later date.
7th grade boys basketball will play at Decatur Robertson next Saturday, January 25 in the IESA regional at 11:15 AM. Findlay bus at 9:00 and Bethany at 9:15.
Have a fantastic Friday. #YNotOV
This Saturday is alumni pep band day during the HS boys basketball game! JV starts at 1 followed by varsity. Fill out the google form to sign up! #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS5kzrpdTFUBUW2p15EofI4EXIVx4BWBH_VEbiCbZO-swKxg/viewform
Have a great Thursday! #YNotOV
HS girls basketball will play LSA at 10:00 AM in the LPC Tournament at Heritage High School in Broadlands this Saturday, January 18. Findlay bus at 7:55 AM and Bethany at 8:10. #YNotOV
Casey’s is offering a promotion to donate rewards to our school district! For more information, see your local Casey’s.
Halfway through the week. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Congratulations to 7th grade boys basketball who advance to the JHOC Tournament Championship on Wednesday at 7:15 at LSA by defeating Cerro Gordo 50-25! #YNotOV
OV girls hosting ALAH in LPC action tonight at The Wolf Den! Tip-off in just over 10 minutes. #YNotOV
Only three chance left to see the HS girls basketball team play at home this season. JV starts at 6:00 tonight with varsity around 7 as they host the ALAH Knights. #YNotOV
HS boys basketball is back in action at home this Friday. The Music Boosters will be having a fundraiser! Come out and support the boosters and the basketball team. #YNotOV
Have a positive start to the week. #YNotOV
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Tonight at OVHS: HS boys basketball in conference action and Walking Tacos! Walking taco sales start at 5:00 with JV boys tipping off at 6 and followed by the varsity game. Come out and support the drama club and basketball teams. #YNotOV
Don’t forget that today is the OVHS Student Council winter Blood Drive from 9 AM to 1 PM in the HS gym. According to the American Red Cross, inventory levels have become dangerously low and they are in critical need of blood. Walk-ins are welcome today! Have a great day.
Finish the week strong. #YNotOV
6th and 7th grade volleyball open the season with wins over Central A&M by the scores of 25-13, 25-9 and 25-11, 26-24 to improve to 1-0. 8th grade volleyball wins an exciting match between two good teams 21-25, 27-25, 30-28! Great job ladies! #YNotOV
8th grade volleyball vs. Central A&M at The Wolf Den. #YNotOV
MS boys basketball plays at LSA in the JHOC Tournament starting this Saturday, January 11. The tournament is seeded by the 8th grade record. 8th grade plays at 11:30 followed by the 7th grade.
7th grade volleyball hosting the season opener against Central A&M at The Wolf Den! Let’s Go!!! #YNotOV
Please see the newest OV job opportunities. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
MS Boys basketball will play at Arcola on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 PM in a rescheduled game from December.
Okaw Valley will be hosting alumni pep band on Saturday, January 18 for the boys basketball game against Neoga. The varsity game begins at 2:30 PM. We invite all Bethany, Findlay, and Okaw Valley alumni to participate. Please contact Erin Bozek at bozeke@okawvalley.org or fill out the google form below. #YNotOV
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS5kzrpdTFUBUW2p15EofI4EXIVx4BWBH_VEbiCbZO-swKxg/viewform?usp=sf_link
The OVHS Student Council will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 10 in the HS gym.
Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
Congratulations to Cameron Sharp and Eli Hagerman for being named JG-TC Athletes of the Week! Keep it up fellas. #YNotOV
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-from/article_e34180aa-af4d-5c6e-a563-aab9a9423f35.html
Please note tonight’s HS boys basketball games will be played at Heritage High School in Broadlands.
HS boys basketball is back at home this Friday, January 10 at 6:00. The OVHS Drama Club will be having a Walking Taco supper starting at 5:00. #YNotOV
School resumes today! Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
Reminder: School resumes on Tuesday, January 7 with a full attendance day! Have a great end to winter break. #YNotOV
Enjoy the weekend. #YNotOV
JV and Varsity boys basketball pick up wins tonight at Windsor/Stew-Stras! The boys travel to Heritage on Tuesday to open conference play against VGH. #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Happy New Year! Write a great story this year.
Happy New Years Eve! Tomorrow isn’t just the start of a new year, but a new decade. Make the most of today. #YNotOV
Congratulations to senior Cameron Sharp for being named all-tournament team at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament!
Varsity boys basketball defeats Meridian 57-52 to finish 3rd in the 48th annual Vandalia Holiday Tournament! Great team effort tonight.
Senior Cameron Sharp also becomes the 31st player in tournament history to score over 100 points in the tournament. #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Congratulations to varsity girls basketball for taking 2nd place at the Meridian Holiday Tournament. Also to senior Kate Jeffers and sophomore Mia Harris for being named to the all-tournament team. #YNotOV
Varsity girls basketball defeats Blue Ridge 44-35 in the Meridian Holiday Tournament to advance to tomorrow’s championship game at 7:30. Good job ladies! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday. #YNotOV
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Okaw Valley School District! May your day be filled with joy and happiness.
Happy Christmas Eve!
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
The boys basketball game on Monday, 12/23 has been cancelled.
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Winter Break will be from Monday, 12/23 through Tuesday, 1/7. The first day back will be a full attendance day. Have a great holiday. #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday. Don’t forget today is a 12:00 dismissal! #YNotOV
Varsity girls basketball tipping off against Sullivan. #YNotOV
JV girls basketball taking on Sullivan on Pink Night at The Wolf Den! #SooStrong #YNotOV
Congrats to the following OVHS students:
Junior - Kelsey Lillico - Pre Vet
Junior - Miaya Lehman - Culinary
Senior - Faith Briggs - Early Childhood
These are the Heartland Tech Academy Students of the Quarter.
Very proud of these students!!
The OVES Christmas program will not be rescheduled. There is no available time for an assembly during the school day due to other scheduled activities. Mrs. Doty will be recording each class performing and share those with parents through social media and the school website. Anyone not able to access can email Mrs. Doty at dotyk@okawvalley.org
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Congratulations to senior Kate Jeffers for being named 2nd team volleyball all-area and Paige Coleman 3rd team by the Herald&Review!
https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/herald-review-all-area-volleyball-team/article_50a8aee4-90b5-559f-ba1c-42b7c7fb4b6b.html
Congratulations to senior Cameron Sharp for being named a JG-TC Athlete of the week for the 2nd week in a row!
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-dec/article_c3fe66af-0f9d-5377-93e0-a6b0f8c9ed21.html
Don’t miss out on your chance to place your orders for graduation, class rings, and letterman jackets today from 3-6 PM in the HS cafeteria with Herff Jones!
Have a wonderful day! Be careful and take it slow on your travels today. #YNotOV
There will be school tomorrow for the Okaw Valley School District. Please take your time and travel safely as some rural roads are still hazardous, especially between Findlay and twin bridges. See you all tomorrow and be safe. #YNotOV
Graduation, class ring, and letterman jacket orders are postponed from tomorrow to Wednesday, December 18 from 3-6 at the High School. Mark your calendars and don’t miss your chance! #YNotOV
Due to road conditions, there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17 for the Okaw Valley School District. All extracurricular activities are also cancelled. Stay safe and hopefully see you on Wednesday.
No school today due to inclement weather. All extracurricular activities are cancelled as well. Have a safe day! #YNotOV
Orders for graduation gowns, class rings, and letterman jackets will take place on Tuesday from 3-6 PM in the HS cafeteria. Don’t miss yo it chance to place your orders! #YNotOV
No school due to weather Monday December 16
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, December 16th for the Okaw Valley School District. All extracurricular activities are cancelled as well. Details about the OVES Christmas program will be posted when we have arrangements.
No School Monday December 16
Have a good weekend. #YNotOV
New OV wheels! #YNotOV
Thanks to NHS and the OV choir for today’s Senior Citizens Dinner at OVHS.
OVHS foods class making chocolate covered pretzels today. Yum!
OV Ag students performed ultrasounds on the pigs today and two of three bred! We will have new piglets in February 2020. #YNotOV
Finish the week strong. #YNotOV
Tonight’s HS girls basketball game at Argenta-Oreana will be varsity only starting at 6:00 PM.
Have a great day. #YNotOV
OVES is getting in the holiday spirit!
Congratulations to Senior Cameron Sharp and Junior Eli Hagerman for being named JG-TC Athletes of the week! #YNotOV
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/basketball/here-are-the-jg-tc-athletes-of-the-week-dec/article_0c43971c-b295-5c68-83c1-51aeea579de0.html
Halfway through the week. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Varsity girls in an up & down track meet to start tonight’s LPC matchup! Let’s go ladies. #YNotOV
JV girls basketball opening the night up at The Wolf Den against Villa Grove/Heritage! Let’s go! #YNotOV
Big day for OV senior Paige Coleman who has committed to Millikin University to continue her education and play volleyball! The OV community is proud of you and know you will do great things for the Big Blue!
This Friday, December 13, is the annual senior citizens dinner at OVHS. Lunch begins at 12:00 PM and we ask that anyone attending RSVP to Christie Keown at 665-3232. Join us for this delicious annual tradition.
Have a great Monday. #YNotOV
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Fast start, stingy defense spark win over Shelbyville https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/okaw-valley-s-fast-start-stingy-defense-spark-win-over/article_313923e6-1b2c-5a35-9334-2a4f69573886.html
Have a wonderful weekend. #YNotOV
Artificial insemination instruction for the OV Ag classes yesterday! #YNotOV
Due to low numbers for Shelbyville, tonight’s JV boys basketball game will be shortened. We will play two 6-minute quarters in the 1st half and a 10:00 running clock the 2nd half. The varsity game will potentially start between 7 and 7:15. Have a great day!
8th grade girls basketball ended their season last night falling to Central A&M in the IESA regional championship with a record of 15-9. Congratulations on a fantastic season ladies! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
Have a great day! Good luck to 8th grade girls basketball as they play for the regional championship at Assumption tonight! #YNotOV
Halfway through the week! #YNotOV
Also, congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball team who defeated Nokomis 24-23 to advance to Thursday’s Regional Championship! #YNotOV
Varsity boys basketball wins their home opener against Nokomis 65-63 and improves to 2-3 on the season. Next game Friday at Findlay against Shelbyville. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Congratulations to OV’s Luke Vander Burgh for being named 2nd team all-conference for the SOV Football Team!
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/football/shelbyville-football-s-grant-mose-and-kentrell-beck-named-first/article_b963e619-ce95-541c-980b-ccd1cc6071d9.html
Varsity girls basketball back at home as they host St. Anthony! Let’s go!!! #YNotOV
On Thursday, December 19, the HS girls basketball team will host Sullivan. We will be having a pink night for Soo Harris for her cancer battle.
https://its-a-bling-thing-2013.myshopify.com/collections/ovhs-pink-night-2019/products/soo-strong-t-shirt?variant=31357818273877
Start the week strong. There will be no JV girls basketball game tonight due to injuries for St. Anthony. The varsity game will start at 6:00. #YNotOV
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Happy Friday! Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great day. #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday! #YNotOV
Varsity girls and boys basketball both pick up wins tonight. Girls defeated Arthur Christian 49-43 while the boys defeat Vandalia 42-40 in the Cumberland Thanksgiving Tournament! Good way to start the holiday weekend. #YNotOV
Have a great day! Don’t forget today is a 12:00 dismissal to begin the holiday break! #YNotOV
Congratulations to OV seniors Kate Jeffers and Paige Coleman for being selected to the LPC All-Conference Volleyball Teams! Kate was unanimous 1st Team and Paige named to 2nd team. These ladies are great exceptional leaders and have been a major part of the programs success!
Have a great start to the week. Don’t forget that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26 is a 12:00 dismissal and there is no school Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday for Thanksgiving Break. #YNotOV
Dalton Milligan is a Senior at OVHS. He painted his boards OV colors; blue and black.
Enjoy the weekend! #YNotOV
The OV school board receiving the Award or Distinction for the new Ag Facility at the Illinois School Board Convention. This is a prestigious award for the district. #YNotOV
This is OV senior Alyssa Nihiser's board. She used chalk board paint to paint her board. The lucky winner of this board can keep score on their board while they play. (Chalk included)
It’s Friday! #YNotOV
Today’s GIC cornhole set is Haven Caulfield
I'm Haven Caulfield, a junior at OVHS. I painted sunflowers on my board because I wanted to make something bright and fun.
Have a great day. #YNotOV
4th Grade Flex Reading The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon! No energy vampires allowed at OVES. #YNotOV
Today’s Geometry in Construction cornhole set feature is junior Kobi Weaver.
My name is Kobi Weaver and I am the builder of these boards. I chose to do this design because the U of I is my favorite college basketball team. #YNotOV
Halfway to the weekend. Have a wonderful day. #YNotOV
HS Girls Basketball sweeps Meridian tonight with an 18-9 JV win and a 53-43 varsity win! Great work girls! #YNotOV
Varsity girls basketball is underway at The Wolf Den against Meridian! Let’s go ladies. #YNotOV
JV girls basketball starting the night at OVHS as the girls host Meridian. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
HS Cross Country Awards tonight at OVHS. Thanks to the team and Coach Brown for all their work this year. Not pictures Mia Harris
8th grade girls playing their final home game of middle school. #YNotOv
7th grade girls taking on Altamont in the regular season finale at the wolf den! #YNotOV
Start the week strong. #YNotOV
Have a great weekend. #YNotOV
Here is Day #5 of the GIC cornhole raffle!
My name is Olivia Whitney. I am a Junior at Okaw Valley High School. I chose to paint my boards with Flowers and squiggly lines because I am a painter and I love to do what isn't expected.
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
8th grade girls lead A&M early in the 3rd quarter 11-10! Let’s go girls! #YNotOV
7th grade girls underway as the middle school girls basketball teams host Central A&M! #YNotOV
Day #4 of the GIC corn hole boards is junior Kameron Taylor.
Hi. My name is Kameron Taylor. I am a junior at Okaw Valley. I chose to stain my cornhole board because I like it better than paint.
Tonight’s middle school boys basketball game at Sullivan will be played in the high school gym.
Have a great day! #YNotOV
OVHS Drama Club visited EIU today.
Want to have access to OV schedules on your phone? Download the My8to18 app and follow the instructions. This is a great way tool to keep up with schedules for your student-athlete and teams. #YNotOV
Day #3 of the GIC class for hole sets! #YNotOV
Hi. My name is Addison Webner. I am a senior at OVHS. The reason I made Blues and Bruins Cornhole Boards is that I'm a hockey fan. St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup over the Bruins.
Middle School Boys Basketball will makeup yesterday’s postponed game at Tuscola this Friday, November 15 at Tuscola. Findlay bus at 4:20 and Bethany at 4:35.
Halfway through the week! Keep pushing. #YNotOV
Just a reminder: There are no games or practices today for Okaw Valley since school was cancelled for weather.
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Due to extreme weather, there is no school tomorrow for Okaw Valley. Additionally, all extracurricular games and practices are cancelled.
Due to inclement weather, all Okaw Valley after school activities are cancelled today. This includes all games and practices. Drive safely and see you tomorrow.
Okaw Valley Veterans Day Assembly. Thanks to representative Dan Caulkins for being our keynote speaker today.
Day #2 of the Geometry in construction class is sophomore Reiss Frye.
Hello! My name is Reiss Frye. I am a sophomore at OVHS. I decided to paint my board with Winnie and Piglet because it was one of my favorite shows when I was younger.
Thank you to our local veterans! Thank you to the high school cooks for preparing the annual Veterans Day Breakfast here at OVHS.
Happy Veterans Day! Thank a veteran for their sacrifice for the good of our country.
Have a wonderful weekend. #YNotOV
The Geometry in Construction Class is selling Corn Hole Boards made this semester. We will showcase these over the next few weeks. Details for the raffle are listed in the pictures. #YNotOV
#1 is Chris Simpson:
"My name is Chris Simpson and I was the builder of these boards. I decided to pain these boards with flames because of the inspiration from your typical hot rod paint scheme."
Show day! Don’t miss out this weekend! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
MS Girls Basketball sweeps Bement with a 35-7 7th grade win and a 38-28 8th grade win. Good night for the MS basketball teams. #YNotOV
7th grade boys finish the week 3-0 with a 32-11 win over Neoga! 8th grade boys get their first win of the season as they also defeat Neoga 47-12. #YNotOV
8th grade basketball vs. Neoga! Let’s go boys! #YNotOV
7th grade basketball underway as they host Neoga at The Wolf Den! Let’s go! #YNotOV
For up-to-date athletic schedules and results, go to https://il.8to18.com/OkawValley
For a calendar view of activities, go to https://il.8to18.com/OkawValley/calendar
#YNotOV
Mark your calendars. There will be a parent/player meeting for MS Volleyball on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 PM in the middle school cafeteria. MS volleyball is offered for 6-8 grade girls. #YNotOV
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OV Ag harvested our bean crop yesterday. #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday! Enjoy today’s weather...winter is near. #YNotOV
7th grade boys basketball moves to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference with a 50-36 win over LSA. 8th grade falls to LSA and is now 0-2 on the season.
Veterans Day is coming up quickly. If you are a veteran or or know a veteran who graduated from Okaw Valley, Bethany, or Findlay and aren’t recognized on the Wall of Honor, please contact superintendent Kent Stauder at kstauder@okawvalley.org or (217) 665-3232
Don’t forget to RSVP for the Okaw Valley Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday.
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
7th grade boys basketball win their season opener 43-16 over St. Elmo/Brownstown while 8th grade falls.
The boys host LSA tomorrow at 6:00 tomorrow in their JHOC opener. #YNotOV
8th grade boys ready to go! #YNotOV
7th grade boys basketball season opener at home vs. St. Elmo! Let’s go! #YNotOV
Don’t miss this weekend’s drama club production of Faith County! #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
Happy November! Have a fantastic Friday. #YNotOV
Varsity volleyball falls to Tri-County 25-15, 25-17 in the regional championship to end the season 23-11. Great season ladies! We are proud of you! Thank you to our three seniors for the past four years. #YNotOV
Art and Drama Clubs at the St. Louis Art Museum and Dear Evan Hansen today. #YNotOV
If you can’t make it to Kansas tonight, you can tune in to 101.3 WMCI at 6:00 tonight!
Have a great day! Good luck to our volleyball team as they travel to Kansas to take on the hosts of Tri-County for a regional championship tonight! #YNotOV
OV FFA members at the National Convention in Indianapolis today. #YNotOV
The Okaw Valley Veterans Day program is scheduled for Monday, November 11.
Yes, it is already Wednesday! #YNotOV
Volleyball defeats Villa Grove 25-19, 25-19 to advance to the regional championship at 6:00 on Thursday in Kansas! Great job ladies! #YNotOV
Can’t make the drive to Kansas for tonight’s volleyball regional? Tune into 101.3 WMCI to catch the call.
Please see the photos for current employment opportunities at Okaw Valley. #YNotOV
Please see the photos for current employment opportunities at Okaw Valley. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
There are areas of dense fog this morning. Be safe and give yourself time to make it to your destination.
Have a great start to the week. #YNotOV
MS girls basketball takes down Bement in today’s conference tournament opening round to advance to Tuesday’s semifinals at Tuscola. 7th grade wins 32-10 and 8th wins 38-16! The girls return to action at Tuscola on Tuesday with 8th grade starting at 6 and 7th grade at 7:15.
Thank you to our OV football seniors for their hard work these past four years. We are proud of you!
Enjoy the weekend. #YNotOV
OV volleyball up and down the Herald & Review Leaderboard. #YNotOV
https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/decatur-area-volleyball-stat-leaders-oct/article_9837e3a9-4038-5fd4-895f-e48eeb647949.html
If you are an Apple device user go to the App Store and get the latest updated version of the Okaw Valley app. You can stay informed about all things OV. #ynotov
Friday! #YNotOV
Varsity volleyball finishes 2nd in conference at 22-10 overall and 8-3 in the LPC after falling to Argenta-Oreana 24-26, 25-17, 20-25. The girls will play Arcola or Villa Grove at 5:30 on Tuesday in the Kansas Regional! Still goals to accomplish ladies. #YNotOV
MS Girls Basketball sweeps Sangamon Valley with 7th grade winning 32-9 and 8th grade bringing home a 30-19 win. #YNotOV
JV Volleyball defeats Argenta-Oreana 25-13, 24-26, 15-6 to finish the season 17-10! Great season ladies. #YNotOV
Volleyball senior night at OVHS! Come out and support these great seniors and volleyball team. #YNotOV
MS Girls Basketball will play Bement at Tuscola High School on Saturday, 10/26. 8th grade starts at 9:00 AM and 7th at approximately 10:15 AM. Bus from Findlay at 7:15 and Bethany at 7:30.
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Halfway through the week! Do something great today. #YNotOV
Varsity Volleyball remains in LPC championship contention with a 25-17, 25-19 win at Blue Ridge to improve to 22-9 overall and 8-2 in conference play. Senior Night this Thursday vs. Argenta-Oreana with FS starting at 5:00 followed by JV and Varsity. #YNotOV
The OVHS Drama Club Fall production of Faith County will take place on Friday and Saturday November 8 and 9 at OVHS. Don’t miss the chance to see our talented students in action! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
7th and 8th grade basketball sweep Neoga tonight on the road. 7th brings home a 22-20 win while 8th grade wins 36-28n great job girls! #YNotOV
JV and Varsity Volleyball sweep Meridian tonight at OVHS. JV wins 25-20, 25-13 while Varsity wins 25-17, 25-13. JV is now 13-7 while varsity is 21-9. The girls return home on Thursday for senior night against Argenta-Oreana after a big LPC trip to Blue Ridge tomorrow. #YNotOV
Don’t wait til the last minute to order some OV gear for the winter! The store closes on 10/27. #YNotOV
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Start the week strong! #YNotOV
Thanks to all who visited the HS student council haunted house this weekend. We are lucky to have such talented, motivated, and creative students.#YNotOV
Don’t miss out on the OVHS Student Council Haunted House! Tonight is the final night. Kid friendly 7-8 and lights out 8-10. Come out for a fun scare!
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
FFA working hard to feed the farmers today! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
7th grade girls basketball falls to CHBC by 1 in a close contest and 8th grade comes from 14 points behind in the 2nd half to win 40-33 in overtime! Great efforts by both teams. #YNotOV
JV Volleyball falls in 3 sets at Cumberland while varsity wins 25-23, 25-18 for win #20! This is the first 20-win season for volleyball in school history. Congratulations ladies and keep it going! Still big goals left for the season. #YNotOV
Tomorrow is the FFA Farmer Lunch! See the photo. #YNotOV
The Okaw Valley Veterans Day Assembly will take place on Monday, November 11. Please see the photo for details.
Have a great day! #YNotOV
This is a huge honor for our district. One of two schools who received the highest honor.
2019 award winners for school design have been announced! BLDD Architects for the design of the Okaw Valley #302 Agricultural Complex. #YNotOV
https://www.iasb.com/news-listing/2019/october/2019-awards-for-school-design-announced/
JV and Varsity Volleyball sweep Sangamon Valley at home tonight. JV wins 25-18, 25-21 while varsity gets their school record 19th win of the season with a 25-7, 22-25, 25-11. #YNotOV
Let’s go ladies! Varsity volleyball hosting Sangamon Valley in Lincoln Prairie Conference action! #YNotOV
JV Volleyball topping off against Sangamon Valley at The Wolf Den! Let’s go! #YNotOV
There will be a parent/athlete meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16 for middle school boys basketball meeting at 6:00 PM in the middle school library. This is for 7th and 8th grade boys. Practice begins Monday, October 21.
Please see the message from superintendent Kent Stauder regarding two fire department visits to OVES today.
Here is some MS cross country state information for parents and spectators for this weekend. Our boys run at 10:15:
Shirt orders:
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Picture orders:
https://www.iesa.org/activities/cc/stateinfo/EventPro_LetterToSchools.pdf
Have a terrific Tuesday. #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! Good luck to sophomore Miles Harlin at today’s IHSA golf sectional in El Paso! #YNotOV
The OVHS Student Council Haunted House is next Friday and Saturday night! Come out and have some scary fun. #YNotOV
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped at the events hosted this week. Hosting three state series events in the same week is challenging, but went off without a hitch thanks to all the help from our communities. Thank you to all and have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
We have just realized that we are currently experiencing problems with our Facebook page and nothing is posting. We apologize and will work on fixing the issue over the weekend.
First fall night of the year. Sitting by a fire with friends? Halftime at the SOV football game? Doing nothing?
Check out freshly launched OV Flash Store and buy some OV gear! #YNotOV
https://okawvalley19.itemorder.com/
Varsity volleyball will play the winner of Villa Grove and Arcola in the IHSA Regional on Tuesday, October 29 at 5:30 PM at Kansas. #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! Reminder: there is no school today or Monday #YNotOV
Good tournament run by the varsity volleyball team falls just short to Heritage in the championship as the girls fall 25-13, 21-25, 25-17.
Varsity volleyball will be the #2 seed in the IHSA sub-sectional. They will be the #1 seed in the Tri-County Regional starting on Monday, October 28. #YNotOV
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 has the following employment opportunity.
OVHS Student Council is having a haunted house at the high school next weekend!
Halfway through the week! Have a wonderful day. #YNotOV
It was a great day to host a cross country meet at Crowder Park today! Some great performances by our middle school student-athletes! Thanks to the volunteers who made the event a great success. #YNotOV
Varsity volleyball defeats LSA 25-15, 25-21 to advance to the 1st LPC Tournament Championship on Thursday at 7:00 in Kansas! Congratulations ladies and great job! #YNotOV
Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Thursday and Friday Thursday from 4-7 PM and Friday from 8-11 AM. There is no school Friday for conferences and Monday for Columbus Day! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
7th and 8th grade girls basketball sweep Cerro Gordo tonight with at 30-18 7th win and 42-32 8th win! #YNotOV
Varsity volleyball goes 2-0 in the LPC Tournament opening round defeating Arcola 25-12, 25-9 and Argenta-Oreana 25-15, 25-15 to advance to tomorrow’s semifinals at Kansas at 6:00 PM. Great job ladies! #YNotOV
Huge thank you to all the help that made today’s boys golf regional successful! We have the best staff and the best volunteers in the business! Let’s do it again this Thursday for the girls regional.
#YNotOV
Congratulations to sophomore Miles Harlin for advancing to next week’s IHSA Golf Sectional at El-Paso! #YNotOV
OVHS picture retake day is 10/9 from 10:45-12:15
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Fresh/Soph takes 2nd in the St. Elmo Tournament and Bailey Bennett and Shyanne Harding earn all-tournament team plaques! Great day for for these girls. #YNotOV
Congratulations to sophomore Karlie Stauder for finishing 4th and making All-Conference at today’s LPC race. at Lake Land College today.
There will be an informational meeting for parents and students regarding middle school cheerleading on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM at the middle school. Middle School Cheer is offered to 7th and 8th grade students. #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
Have a great day! #YNotOV
Reminder: There is no school today. Have a wonderful Wednesday. #YNotOV
OVHS juniors traveled to Lake Land for career today.
It’s that time of year! Okaw Valley Basketball Team Store is open for boys and girls basketball. Enter the link on the picture and order your shoes today! #YNotOV
OVHS still needs a few more volunteers for next week’s IHSA and IESA postseason events. You don’t need to be an expert to help. Contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org if interested.
Please see the announcement from Superintendent Kent Stauder:
Happy first day of October! Have a terrific Tuesday. Reminder: there is no school tomorrow. #YNotOV
In light of Friday’s tragedy in Sullivan, many schools are showing their support for the student’s family by wearing blue tomorrow, which was his favorite color. Okaw Valley would like to join this support by asking students to wear blue to school tomorrow.
Congratulations to the OV golf team for finishing 2nd in today’s Lincoln Prairie Conference Golf Championship! Also to senior Addison Webner for shooting an 88 and finishing 3rd overall. Addison finished only two strokes out of 1st place! Great work gentlemen! #YNotOV
The varsity volleyball team is have a great year and the ladies are filling up the area leaderboard! #YNotOV
https://jg-tc.com/sports/high-school/volleyball/area-volleyball-leaders-through-thursday-sept/article_800d30e6-1451-5362-a4db-3a1a735742d8.html?utm_content=buffere0271&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC#tracking-source=home-the-latest
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Finish the week strong. #YNotOV
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Halfway through the week. Get over the hump. #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Tonight’s SOV JV game has been cancelled. Practice will be after school at Sullivan.
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Congratulations to this year’s homecoming court and king and queen Ethan Bartimus and Madalyne McPheeters!
Another busy Saturday at OV! Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! Don’t forget that today is a 2:00 dismissal! #YNotOV
Estrus synchronization today in Ag class. In other words we are getting the pigs ready to breed for our spring litters! #YNotOV
Have a great day! Don’t forget tonight is volleyball pack the place with JV starting at 6:00! #YNotOV
MS baseball defeats Ramsey 15-0 to advance to Saturday’s IESA Regional semifinals at Sigel at 10:30 AM! #YNotOV
Halfway through the week!
Reminder: the OV homecoming parade is this Friday at 3:00 PM in Bethany. It will be a district-wide 2:00 Dismissal. #YNotOV
JV and Varsity volleyball go on the road and defeat Heritage in a solid LPC matchup tonight in Broadlands! Way to go ladies! Pack the place night Thursday at OVHS as the girls host Tri-County! Let’s fill the gym and be loud! #YNotOV
Congratulations to this year’s homecoming court! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
This Friday’s homecoming football at OVHS will also be “Real Men Wear Pink” Night. Mr. Inman will be selling t-shirts all week for $10.
Have a strong start to the week! Don’t forget it’s OV Homecoming Week! # YNotOV
Findlay will be under boil order the next two days but we have bottled water for students until the order has been lifted.
Varsity Volleyball goes 4-1 today at the LSA Invite and brings home 3rd place! Great job ladies! #YNotOV
MS baseball defeats Tri-County 12-2 to finish the regular season 10-5. The boys host Ramsey on Wednesday at 4:30 in the regional quarterfinals.
MS softball falls to Springfield Calvary in the regional semifinals to end their season 10-11.
Have a great weekend! One of the busiest Saturday’s of the year at OV! Let’s go! #YNotOV
Ultrasounds today in Ag! Quote of the day from Mr. Wise, “Peach is bred.” #YNotOV
Finish the week strong! #YNotOV
Notice: Next Wednesday's HS Cross Country meet at A&M has been moved to Tuesday. It will start at 4:30 at the golf course in Moweaqua.
Mark your calendars for school picture days.
OVES - Tuesday, September 17th
OVMS - Thursday, September 19th
OVHS - Tuesday, September 24th
Have a great day. #YNotOV
Congratulations to MS softball who defeated Warrensburg-Latham 9-6 to advance to Saturday’s Regional semifinal at Oreana at 10:00 AM this Saturday! Keep it going ladies! #YNotOV
HS volleyball lighting up the JG-TC Athletes of the week! Congratulations ladies. #YNotOV
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Halfway through the week! Have a great day! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Congratulations to this year’s Okaw Valley Homecoming Court! #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Have a super Saturday. #YNotOV
MS softball has been cancelled today due to a lack of players for Morrisonville. They will practice 3:30-5:00 at the high school.
Have a fantastic Friday. #YNotOV
Good day for OV sports! Varsity volleyball sweeps LSA 25-22, 25-17, MS softball defeats Sullivan 13-3, MS baseball defeats Villa Grove 10-8, and MS cross country ran well at the Teutopolis relay! #YNotOV
The Okaw Valley Homecoming Parade will be on Friday, September 20 at 3:00 PM. Lineup will be at the high school at 2:30. If you would like to be a part of the parade, please contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org
The 2019 Yearbooks are here!!! 2019 Graduates may pick them up in the high school office. If you did not order but would like one, there are a very limited number available for $50.
There are still yearbooks and graduation pictures for the class of 2018 that need picked up
Only two days left in the week to get after it! Have a great day. #YNotOV
MS softball and baseball both pick up solid wins today as softball gets a walk-off 4-3 win over A&M and baseball gets by Taylorville 12-8! Great work! #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Have a great Saturday! #YNotOV
Middle school girls basketball practice begins on Tuesday, September 3rd. This will be for 7th and 8th grade only. 8th grade practice will be from 3:15-5 PM and 7th grade from 5-6:45 PM. There will be a bus from Bethany at 4:40 PM for 7th grade practice.
Have a fantastic Friday! Don’t forget that today is a 12:00 dismissal. No school Monday for Labor Day! #YNotOV
Have an amazing day! #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday! Don’t forget that today is a 2:00 dismissal. #YNotOV
OVHS is in need of a scoreboard operator for tonight’s HS volleyball games. If you’re available, please contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org ASAP. Thank you and have a great afternoon! #YNotOV
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Start the week off right! Have a great day! #YNotOV
Congratulations to our MS Cross Country medalists today at the Champaign St. Matthews Invitational! The future is bright for our runners. #YNotOV
Please note that today’s MS baseball game will be played at Stew-Stras High School.
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Have a fantastic Friday! #YNotOV
MS baseball and Softball are both on for today at OVHS at 4:30 PM! #YNotOV
Today’s MS cross country meet at Newton has been cancelled due to weather.
A busy Thursday ahead! Have a great day! #YNotOV
Have a wonderful Wednesday! Don’t forget it will be a 2:00 dismissal day. #YNotOV
Today’s MS softball game vs. Nokomis has been cancelled due to weather.
Tonight’s HS golf match at Pana has been cancelled due to torrential rain this afternoon.
Have a terrific Tuesday! #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
Still want to be a part of the athletic banner sponsor program? We will take additional sponsors or donors until 8:30 AM tomorrow morning, Monday, August 19! Contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org. Have a great day. #YNotOV
MS baseball at Sigel has been cancelled today due to weather.
MS softball at Decatur has been cancelled today due to weather.
Have a super Saturday! #YNotOV
Finish the week strong! #YNotOV
Mrs. Bruyn’s class using geometry in construction class today to measure area at OVHS!
There will be a parent meeting for High School Cross Country at 6:00 PM tonight at OVHS.
Have a great day! #YNotOV
FYI-the phones are still down at OVES. If you need to contact the school, please email Mrs. Hill at: ovesoffice@okawvalley.org
Have a wonderful Wednesday. Don’t forget that today is a 2:00 dismissal. #YNotOV
Reminder: there is NO shuttle from the HS to the ES in the mornings. ES students should be dropped off at the ES no earlier than 7:45 when supervision begins. Thank you.
Don’t forget that tomorrow is a 2:00 Wednesday dismissal! #YNotOV
Okaw Valley now has a custodian position available at our middle school. Please see the photo for details. #YNotOV
Welcome back OV! #YNotOV
Due to last nights storm, the elementary school phones are not working this morning. Please advise and thanks for your patience.
Welcome back OV and Happy 1st day of school! Remember today is an 11:30 Dismissal. #YNotOV
There is still time to sign up for the athletic sponsorship program for this school year! The deadline is this Thursday, August 15. Help support our OV Student-Athletes. #YNotOV
Have a great start to the week! #YNotOV
School starts this week! Tuesday is the first day and will be an 11:30 AM Dismissal. Have a great Sunday! #YNotOV
Good luck to MS softball as they kick off the 2019-2020 OV sports season today against Argenta-Oreana at 10:00 AM at OVHS! Good luck ladies. #YNotOV
Tomorrow is Transportation Coordinator Hans Fox’s last day at Okaw Valley. We will host an open house in the district office from 1:30-3 PM for anyone who would like to come congratulate Hans on his retirement. Thank you to Hans for everything you have done for our district!
Just a reminder that MS baseball and MS Cross Country begin practice tomorrow. Don’t forget to bring an up-to-date physical if you haven’t turned one in yet. #YNotOV
Great news! The deadline to sign up for the OV athletic sponsorship program has been extended to Thursday, August 15! Please contact Brooks Inman at inmanb@okawvalley.org to sign up or for more information. Have a great evening! #YNotOV
Fall sports practices are coming up quickly! Please see the photo for first day of practice times. Remember that you must have a current physical on file in order to begin practice. Have a great day! #YNotOV
Online registration is open. The fee schedule has been updated as of July 15, 2019. If you paid for the 2019-20 school year fees using JetPay online prior to July 15 there may be additional fees required. Please contact your building office if you paid prior to July 15 to settle your account. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
The JET pay page is now open for anyone registering students online.
The MS and HS gyms have been sealed and will remain closed until Monday, August 12. No activities or foot traffic will be allowed. Have a great day! #YNotOV
MS softball practice begins tomorrow from 5:30-7:30 at the high school. There is a parent meeting scheduled for 5:00 prior to practice. Make sure to bring an up-to-date physical in order to begin practice! #YNotOV
The OVMS New Student Orientation will be this Friday, August 2nd. #YNotOV
This looks different. Summer makeover nearly complete. #YNotOV
This year, the Okaw Valley Athletic Department is starting a sponsorship program to help promote student-athletes. Please see the details in the attached photos! Thank you for your support. #YNotOV
Mark your calendars! School registration will be Thursday, August 1 from 11 AM until 7 PM at the high school and Friday, August 2 from 11 AM until 4 PM at the middle school. #YNotOV
Please see the photo from Mr. Shoaff regarding freshman orientation for the class of 2023. #YNotOV
Please see the photo from Mr. Shoaff regarding Heartland Tech students. #YNotOV
Don’t forget! Marching Band Camp starts today at OVHS from 12:00 - 8:00 PM. #YNotOV
MS Softball open gym is cancelled for tonight due to the heat. Next Tuesday, 7/23, will be the last open gym before official practice begins on Monday, 7/29, with a parent meeting at 5:00 and practice 5:30-7:30.
Reminder: Remaining OVMS softball open gym dates are 7/11, 7/16, 7/18, and 7/23 from 5:30-6:30 at the high school.
Practice will begin on Monday, July 29th! #YNotOV
Reminder: The OVMS and OVHS gyms will be closed for refinishing starting tomorrow, Friday, July 12 until further notice. No traffic will be allowed in the gyms during the next few weeks. Have a great day! #YNotOV
Just a reminder: OVMS softball open gym begins tomorrow at OVHS from 5:30-6:30. Official practice begins July 29th with a parent meeting at 5:00 and practice at 5:30-7:30.
Reminder: HS cross country will have summer conditioning next Monday-Friday from 8-9:15 at the high school! Come and meet Coach Brown and don’t miss your chance to get in shape before the season starts! #YNotOV
HS cross country will have summer conditioning next Monday-Friday from 8-9:15 at the high school! Don’t miss your chance to get in shape before the season starts! #YNotOV
Please see the coaching opportunities available at Okaw Valley! #YNotOV
Middle School softball open gym will start next week on Tuesday, 7/9, and Thursday, 7/11, from 5:30-6:30 at the high school field.
This will be for 6th through 8th graders.
Don’t miss out on the Okaw Valley Academic Foundation’s annual golf outing on Friday, July 12 at Eagle Creek!
Reminder: Sports physicals will be offered at OVHS tomorrow from 11-1 by DMH for $25. Additionally, they Shelby County Health Department will offer school physicals from 9:30-10:30 at OVMS. Take advantage of this opportunity! #YNotOV
Saturday, June 22 - all students in marching band need to report to the HS at 8:30am for the Bethany Celebration Parade! OV shirts, black or khaki shorts. Throwing it back with “Jacob and Sons” - see you on the 22nd! #YNotOV #celebration
Okaw Valley CUSD #302 has these employment opportunities available! #YNotOV
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Any OVHS student that is interested in playing golf this summer needs to contact head coach Andrew Fultz at fultza@okawvalley.org ASAP. This includes males and females and any incoming freshman. #YNotOV
Want to get stronger this summer? The weight room is open for OVHS Students tomorrow (including incoming freshmen). Boys from 8-9 and Girls 9:15-10:30.
Mark your calendars! Physicals will be offered at the high school and middle school on Thursday, June 13. Sport physicals will be from 11 AM - 1 PM at the high school and school physicals will be at the middle school at 9:30 AM. Details will come closer to the 13th.
Please see the current employment opportunities at Okaw Valley! #YNotOV
OVHS Graduation is tomorrow, Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 PM. We will broadcast it live on our Facebook page if you are unable to attend. Have a great day! #YNotOV
Tonight’s HS baseball game will be played at Danville Stadium at 4:30 PM. If you can’t make it, we will broadcast the game on Facebook Live. Good luck fellas! #YNotOV
OVHS is hosting a volleyball camp next week for 1st through 8th graders.
HS boys weights and basketball open gyms begin Tuesday, May 28th from 8-10 AM. This will be Tuesday-Friday next week.
HS girls weights begin next week as well from 9:15-10:30. #YNotOV
Congratulations to Melody Foster for winning OV Educator of the Year! #YNotOV
Reminder: There is no school today for the end of year teacher’s institute.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21 is an 11:30 district wide dismissal. Have a great day! #YNotOV
HS baseball defeats LSA 5-4 to win back-to-back regional championships! Hank Yowell wins it with a 2-out RBI Double in the bottom of the 6th. The boys are now 16-8 and will play on Wednesday at 4:30 PM at Danville in the IHSA Sectional semifinals! Congratulations boys! #YNotOV
Bella Benning and Kailynn Bobbett representing Okaw Valley at the WCIA Best in the Class this year! Congratulations ladies! #YNotOV
Good luck to HS baseball as they travel to Assumption for today’s IHSA Regional Championship at 10:00 AM vs. LSA!
HS baseball advances to the IHSA regional championship by defeating Central A&M 7-3 today. The boys are now 15-9 and play the winner of LSA and Meridian on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Assumption! Good work fellas! #YNotOV
Today’s baseball regional game against Central A&M has been moved to Meridian due to field conditions in Assumption. Game time still at 4:30. Bethany bus at 2:55
If you are attending this week’s IHSA Softball Regional at Okaw Valley, please see the pictures with this message in regard to parking and admission. Have a great day!
Reminder: The last student attendance day is Tuesday, May 21. This will be an 11:30 Dismissal. Breakfast will be served, but there will be no lunch. Monday, May 20 there is no school for a Teacher’s Institute day.
Have a magnificent Monday! #YNotOV
Happy Mother’s Day to all our OV moms! Thank you for all you do! #YNotOV
Have a great weekend! #YNotOV
Varsity baseball defeats ALAH 5-0 to finish conference play 10-2 and win their 6th straight conference championship! The boys are now 14-8 overall and will finish the regular season with a non-conference game against Leroy on Monday at 4:30 at OVHS! Congratulations boys! #YNotOV
Congratulations and thank you to our track and baseball Senior Student-Athletes! Parker Perrine, Matthew Buxton, Sam Hagerman, Connor Powers, Talon Russell, and Hank Yowell! #YNotOV
Today is the last day for the class of 2019. We will broadcast the “senior sendoff” on our Facebook page beginning around 3:00. Have a great afternoon! #YNotOV
Please see the photo for a new job opportunity at Okaw Valley! #YNotOV