Thursday, January 18 RCHS Scholar Bowl will host Lawrenceville and Paris. Competition will begin at 5pm in the RCHS Science Wing. Come on out and support these OTN students!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Thursday, January 18 RCHS Scholar Bowl will host Lawrenceville and Paris. Competition will begin at 5pm in the RCHS Science Wing. Come on out and support these OTN students!
GRIT Award winners for 1/8-1/14 are: Cheerleading - Lyndsey Akes, Girls Basketball - Rylee Bloomer, Boys Basketball - Carsyn Ameter, and Wrestling - Kaeden Davis. The GRIT Award is awarded to an athlete that demonstrates hustle, teamwork, and dedication. This award isn't necessarily always the highest scorer or top performer, but one that shows drive and passion to make the team better!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
GRIT Award winners for 1/8-1/14 are: Cheerleading - Lyndsey Akes, Girls Basketball - Rylee Bloomer, Boys Basketball - Carsyn Ameter, and Wrestling - Kaeden Davis. The GRIT Award is awarded to an athlete that demonstrates hustle, teamwork, and dedication. This award isn't necessarily always the highest scorer or top performer, but one that shows drive and passion to make the team better!
The RCHS Marching Band Color Guard performed during halftime of the boys varsity game. OTN comes out for one another! Great work, Color Guard!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
The RCHS Marching Band Color Guard performed during halftime of the boys varsity game. OTN comes out for one another! Great work, Color Guard!
Tiger Basketball is heading into tournament play Saturday, January 20. The #1 seeded Tigers will go head-to-head with the #8 seeded Paris Tigers in the first round of play at the 2024 Little Illini Conference Tournament. The Tigers will take to the court at 1pm. The tournament will be held at Newton High School. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Make the trip north to Newton and cheer on the Olney Tigers!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Tiger Basketball is heading into tournament play Saturday, January 20. The #1 seeded Tigers will go head-to-head with the #8 seeded Paris Tigers in the first round of play at the 2024 Little Illini Conference Tournament. The Tigers will take to the court at 1pm. The tournament will be held at Newton High School. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Make the trip north to Newton and cheer on the Olney Tigers!
This week is chocked full of potential to see Olney Tiger Athletics in action. Lady Tiger Basketball will continue with LIC Tournament play until elimination. Check back for updates regarding their game times through the week. Monday evening Tiger F/S Basketball is on the road to Cumberland with a 6:15pm start time. Tiger Basketball will host Casey-Westfield on Tuesday night with the JV game starting at 6pm and varsity at 7:30pm. Tiger Wrestling will host the Paris Tigers on Wednesday at 6pm in RHG. Thursday evening Tiger F/S Basketball will hit the court at home in Ron Herrin Gymnasium against the Flora Wolves at 6:15pm. Olney Tiger Wrestling will be hitting the mats while hosting the Olney Duals on Saturday, beginning at 9am in RHG. Also, #1 seeded Tiger Varsity Basketball begins LIC Tournament play in Newton with a game against #8 seeded Paris at 1pm. Tiger Cheerleading is also in competition that day at the Carterville Invite. Best of luck to all our OTN athletes this week!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
This week is chocked full of potential to see Olney Tiger Athletics in action. Lady Tiger Basketball will continue with LIC Tournament play until elimination. Check back for updates regarding their game times through the week. Monday evening Tiger F/S Basketball is on the road to Cumberland with a 6:15pm start time. Tiger Basketball will host Casey-Westfield on Tuesday night with the JV game starting at 6pm and varsity at 7:30pm. Tiger Wrestling will host the Paris Tigers on Wednesday at 6pm in RHG. Thursday evening Tiger F/S Basketball will hit the court at home in Ron Herrin Gymnasium against the Flora Wolves at 6:15pm. Olney Tiger Wrestling will be hitting the mats while hosting the Olney Duals on Saturday, beginning at 9am in RHG. Also, #1 seeded Tiger Varsity Basketball begins LIC Tournament play in Newton with a game against #8 seeded Paris at 1pm. Tiger Cheerleading is also in competition that day at the Carterville Invite. Best of luck to all our OTN athletes this week!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Mrs. West's and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary I and Culinary II classes held a special competition with important visitors recently. The classes held a Chopped competition using MREs as the ingredients. Their dishes were then judged by members of the US Army. The students really seemed to enjoy the task and many of their dishes came out quite well!
Due to potentially hazardous weather, Friday's Tiger Basketball contest at Mt. Carmel has changed times. The JV game will start at 5pm with the Varsity game immediately following.
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Due to potentially hazardous weather, Friday's Tiger Basketball contest at Mt. Carmel has changed times. The JV game will start at 5pm with the Varsity game immediately following.
Olney Duals are taking place Saturday, January 20 in Ron Herrin Gymnasium at 9am. The FCS Shirt Shop is taking pre-orders for tournament shirts. If you pre-order, for only $5 extra you can get your name and weight class added. If you wait until the day of the duals, it will be $5 extra for weight class only - no names will be added. Use the posted QR code or print the order form and return to the RCHS Main Office if you are interested. Please reach out to Mrs. West if you have any questions.
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Olney Dual TShirt Order Form
QR Code to Olney Duals Tshirt Order Form
Olney Dual TShirt design
The 2024 Illinois State Scholars were introduced prior to the varsity basketball game against Fairfield. OTN is proud of these students and their academic achievements over the last four years!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
The 2024 Illinois State Scholars were introduced prior to the varsity basketball game against Fairfield. OTN is proud of these students and their academic achievements over the last four years!
Freshman-Sophomore Tiger Basketball Coach Josh Brown had some fans at the game recently! Complete with cutouts of Coach, future Tigers from RCES and SJS cheer on the team!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Freshman-Sophomore Tiger Basketball Coach Josh Brown had some fans at the game recently! Complete with cutouts of Coach, future Tigers from RCES and SJS cheer on the team!
Lady Tiger Basketball is heading into tournament play Saturday, January 13. The #5 seeded Lady Tigers will go head-to-head with Newton's #4 seeded Lady Eagles in the first round of play at the 2024 Little Illini Conference Tournament. The Lady Tigers will take to the court at 2:30pm. The tournament will be held at Lawrenceville High School. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Make the trip to Lawrenceville and cheer on your Lady Tigers!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Lady Tiger Basketball is heading into tournament play Saturday, January 13. The #5 seeded Lady Tigers will go head-to-head with Newton's #4 seeded Lady Eagles in the first round of play at the 2024 Little Illini Conference Tournament. The Lady Tigers will take to the court at 2:30pm. The tournament will be held at Lawrenceville High School. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Make the trip to Lawrenceville and cheer on your Lady Tigers!
Tiger Basketball has added a freshman-sophomore game to tomorrow's lineup against the Fairfield Mules. This makes the night a triple header, giving fans three opportunities to cheer on the Tigers at home!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Tiger Basketball has added a freshman-sophomore game to tomorrow's lineup against the Fairfield Mules. This makes the night a triple header, and gives fans three opportunities to cheer on the Tigers at home!
Dagan Stocks, a proud representative of Sullivan University's College of Hospitality - renowned for its cutting-edge culinary arts program, paid visits to Mrs. West's Culinary Arts II class and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary Arts I and Family & Career Relations classes . Stocks has been a professional chef all over the United States for the past 20+ years, from the mountains of Colorado to the beaches in Miami, and was excited to share his experiences with young culinarians. The FCS Department is grateful that the students had an opportunity to speak with Stocks!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Dagan Stocks, a proud representative of Sullivan University's College of Hospitality - renowned for its cutting-edge culinary arts program, paid visits to Mrs. West's Culinary Arts II class and Mrs. Kerr's Culinary Arts I and Family & Career Relations classes . Stocks has been a professional chef all over the United States for the past 20+ years, from the mountains of Colorado to the beaches in Miami, and was excited to share his experiences with young culinarians. The FCS Department is grateful that the students had an opportunity to speak with Stocks!
Students in Mr. Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Students in Mr Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
Students in Mr Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
Students in Mr Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
Students in Mr Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
Students in Mr Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
Students in Mr Powell and Mr. Dunn’s biology classes are working with termites to learn about the concepts of the scientific method as well as the behaviors of termite colonies and how they respond to different variables.
Tiger F/S Basketball against Casey-Westfield scheduled for Monday, January 8 has been cancelled.
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Tiger F/S Basketball against Casey-Westfield scheduled for Monday, January 8 has been cancelled.
GRIT Award winners for 1/1-1/7 are: Girls Basketball- Kelysse Weiler, Cheerleading- Abigail McMullen, Boys Basketball- Casey Thomann, and Wrestling- Baxter Smith. The GRIT Award is awarded to an athlete that demonstrates hustle, teamwork, and dedication. This award isn't necessarily always the highest scorer or top performer, but one that shows drive and passion to make the team better!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
GRIT Award winners for 1/1-1/7 are: Girls Basketball- Kelysse Weiler, Cheerleading- Abigail McMullen, Boys Basketball- Casey Thomann, and Wrestling- Baxter Smith. The GRIT Award is awarded to an athlete that demonstrates hustle, teamwork, and dedication. This award isn't necessarily always the highest scorer or top performer, but one that shows drive and passion to make the team better!
Olney Athletics are in action this week! Monday evening, Lady Tiger Varsity Basketball will host Casey-Westfield at 6pm. Tiger Basketball will host the Fairfield Mules in historic Ron Herring Gymnasium on Tuesday evening with play at 6pm and 7:30pm. Thursday, Lady Tiger Basketball heads to Newton with play beginning at 6pm. The Lady Tigers will also go toe-to-toe against the Lady Eagles at the LIC Tourney on Saturday in Lawrenceville at 2:30pm. Tiger Basketball will head to Mt. Carmel to take on the Aces Friday evening at 6pm and 7:30pm. And Tiger Wrestling is on the road all week. Tuesday they hit the mats in Fairfield and on Wednesday in Red Hill against the Lawrenceville Indians. Tiger Wrestling will also head to the Marty Williams Invite in Mahomet Saturday with a start time of 9am. Find time to support these OTN athletes and cheer them on!
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
OTN Schedule Week of Jan 8
Richland County High School junior Selena Fuentes took her VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay to the VFW District 13 Banquet on Sunday, January 7. While she did not advance since only first place moves on, RCHS is proud of Selena and the work she has demonstrated representing OTN and Olney VFW & Auxiliary #4226.
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
S. Fuentes and VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay
Class of 2028 Freshman Orientation will be held Wednesday, January 10 in the RCPAC at RCHS. Current 8th graders within the RCCU #1 District are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. A come-and-go dinner and dessert will be available in Room 173 courtesy of the T&I and Ag Departments from 5:30-7:30pm. Please make note of the schedule listed below and try to come during your designated time. Last Names A - I • 5:30-6:00pm Last Names J - R • 6:00-6:30pm Last Names S - Z • 6:30-7:00pm
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
Class of 2028 Freshman Orientation will be held Wednesday, January 10 in the RCPAC at RCHS. Current 8th graders within the RCCU #1 District are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. A come-and-go dinner and dessert will be available in Room 173 courtesy of the T&I and Ag Departments from 5:30-7:30pm. Please make note the schedule listed below and try to come during your designated time. Last Names A - I • 5:30-6:00pm Last Names J - R • 6:00-6:30pm Last Names S - Z • 6:30-7:00pm
The Tri-M National Honor Music Society’s "Tiger’s Got Talent" will be held Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 6 P.M. in the RCPAC. Tickets are $4 per person. Admission for children 5 years of age and younger is free.
12 months ago, Bethany Goodrum
The Tri-M National Honor Music Society’s "Tiger’s Got Talent" will be held Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 6 P.M. in the RCPAC. Tickets are $4 per person. Admission for children 5 years of age and younger is free.