February 6, 2019
Okaw Valley Elementary students set a goal to create 500 valentines for Rep. John Shimkus' Valentines for Heroes program. In just a few short days (due to no school cold days), OVE...

November 13, 2018
You can find the monthly lunch menu for your school by clicking explore and then the documents circle. The daily menus can be found by clicking explore and then the dining circle...

October 12, 2018
Mrs. Sawyer's class built houses out of paper and then tested to see how strong they were.

October 10, 2018
The Bethany & Findlay Fire Protection Districts teamed up today to kick off Fire Safety Week at OVES. Thank you to the men and women who volunteer their time to come and teach ou...


October 3, 2018
Many OVES students participated in the cross country Extra Mile. Looks like this bunch enjoys running! Great job everyone and thanks for hosting Coach Baker and cross country team.

September 27, 2018
Enjoying the cool weather, Mrs. Stollard's Class went outdoors to go on a Noun Hunt! #2ndGradeRocks

September 26, 2018
The Gold Star 500 is a four-day, 500 mile, endurance bicycling event. The event's mission is to preserve the legacy of each Illinois Fallen Service Member. The final day of the ...

September 22, 2018
Grandparents visited students at OVES to play "old time" games like pick up sticks, jacks, connect four, Yahtzee, Twister, tic tac toe and a newer game, 9 Square in the Air. Ever...

September 22, 2018
Mrs. Jones is ALWAYS looking for new, creative, fun games and activities for students in PE. Here's a game that is a bit like hopscotch with a little "Rock, Paper, Scissors" thro...

September 22, 2018
Mrs. Stollard's 2nd grade did a candy melting science lab. Ask them what they learned! I wonder if they got to eat any of the candy! Sounds like a YUMMY experiment.

September 22, 2018
Mrs. Sawyer's 2nd grade class worked on science experiments to answer the question, Why are toys made of plastic? Looks like lots of fun learning happening in Mrs. Sawyer's class...

September 22, 2018
Mrs. Lawhorn's class enjoyed reading during Flashlight Friday! What a fun way to read a book!

September 22, 2018
Mrs. Doty's Flex group learned about ciphers, working as a team and rescued the Principal from aliens.

September 13, 2018
The kiddos are excited to give their friendly handwritten letters to their grandparents tomorrow for grandparents day! We have worked on learning the different parts of a letter...
September 3, 2018
Following a conversation with the Bethany Police and a concern for our student's safety, we are implementing a new drop off procedure immediately. Student's should be dropped off o...

August 20, 2018
Students were welcomed with colorful messages and drawings on the sidewalks and playground. Volunteers showed up to Chalk the Walk including PTO members and HS volunteers and par...