Olney Tiger Basketball competed in the Capital Classic in Lawrence County this Thanksgiving weekend. In addition to walking away as the tournament champions, three Tigers were selected to the All-Tournament Team — Rex Hallam, Arjay Keller, and Ian Winkler. Winkler was also selected as MVP. Congratulations to these boys on some stellar tournament play!
Mrs. Billington's Co-op Class helped prepare the Thanksgiving Outreach Meal today. Mrs. Billington says, "These Co-op students make me incredibly proud and I am so blessed to start my work day with these amazing young people. Today, they donated their time to assist with the Thanksgiving Outreach meal. Their volunteers were so welcoming to our students and put them right to work. What I noticed most is these seniors have a heart to help others and aren’t afraid of jumping in to help." Thank you RCHS Co-op for giving back to your community!
Three Lady Tiger Cross Country runners were recognized as First Team Class 2A All South recipients. Congratulations to Mackenzi Thomas, Josie Ginder, and Lily Stevens!
Olney Tiger Athletics are in plenty of action this holiday weekend. But first on Monday the 20th, catch the girls freshman-sophomore basketball team take on Effingham at home at 6:15pm in historic Ron Herrin Gymnasium. Then this weekend our athletes hit the road. On Friday, Lady Tiger Basketball is back in Pana for their Thanksgiving Tourney. Play starts at 5:30pm. Tiger Basketball is on the road to the Red Hill site for the Capital Classic. They take the court at both 11am and 6pm. Saturday, Tiger Wrestling hit the mats at the Vincennes Lincoln Duals at 9am. Also, Lady Tiger Basketball continues their play in Pana at 6pm. And Tiger Basketball also continues their play at the Capital Classic with games at 11:30am and a time to be determined later on Saturday.
Mr. Steber's Intro to Ag class had a soil texture lab in class this week. It's great for students to have hands-on experiences!
If you don't have Thanksgiving plans next weekend, feel free to catch a game or match by our Lady Tiger Basketball players in Pana, Olney Tiger Basketball players in Lawrence County, or the Olney Tiger Wrestlers in Vincennes.
This weekend and next weekend Olney Tiger athletics are in tournament action. November 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th Lady Tiger Basketball is on the road to Pana High School to participate in the Thanksgiving Tournament. On November 24th and 25th, Olney Tiger Basketball will show their skills at the Capital Classic. They will take the court at the Red Hill site. And Olney Tiger Wrestling will hit the mats in Vincennes to participate in the Lincoln Duals on November 25th, beginning at 8am. Come on out, support these stellar student athletes, and show your OTN pride!
If you purchased Texas Roadhouse items from Olney Tiger Wrestling, pick-up will be Thursday, November 16 at 5pm at the Ron Herrin Gym entrance.
Thank you to all our school board members, we appreciate your dedication to our students, staff and community.
Donate! Donate! Donate!
The RCHS OTE Community Service Project wants to remind you that this is the Season of Giving and wishes for you to support the Masters Hands with a food drive. They will be collecting non-perishable food items from November 27th-December 1st with a class face off! Freshmen/Juniors vs. Sophomores/Seniors will fight for a one-hour lunch for the team with the most donations.
Donations can be dropped off at the Main Commons area before 1st block each day. The community can support the cause by bringing your items into the RCHS Main Office any day that week.
Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic with by Dr. Fullop on Monday, December 4th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center at 1527 College Drive in Mt. Carmel, IL. Call 1-800-272-0074 on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to register for the clinic. The clinic is sponsored by the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation & Mt. Carmel Elks Lodge 715.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Community Service OTE students help out at Masters Hands stocking shelves and unloading the food trucks. The students will also be collecting canned goods the week after Thanksgiving in conjunction with the spirit of Giving Week to help stock the shelves at Masters Hands.
Winter athletics kickoff this week with the Lady Tiger Basketball team in plenty of action. The Lady Tigers are on the road to Pana on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Thursday the freshmen and sophomore girls can be seen here at home while they take on T-Town at 6:15pm. Head on out to RHG or Pana and cheer on your Lady Tigers!
Mrs. Gray’s College & Careers class kicked off their “College Knowledge” unit by exploring all things Olney Central College has to offer. Monday and Tuesday the students were guided by College Admission Representative, Curtis Miller, through the main campus, CTE programs, and the Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center. On Wednesday, the students sat down with Financial Aid Coordinator Taryn Bunting and Academic Advisor Jodi Schneider who led them in a discussion about admissions and financial aid. The week ended with Jodi Schneider explaining to the students how to read their transcript and a course catalog in preparation for their next steps. Overall, it was a great experience that left the students with so much information.
Here are some upcoming school calendar reminders: There will be no school on Friday, November 10 due to the observance of Veterans Day. Second, students will be dismissed 3 hours early on Thursday, November 16 for school improvement activities and parent/teacher conferences and there will be no school on Friday, November 17. Finally, students will be released one hour early on Tuesday, November 21 and there will be no school on Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving break.
Co-op students are learning about what effects their credit score by playing Credit Jenga. These students will be striving for a credit score close to 800.
RCHS Introduction to Teaching students spent the day at Vincennes University learning about their teaching programs. They offer a four-year dual degree in Elementary and Special Education. They also received information about their new reading curriculum instruction being offered.
Come on out to historic Ron Herrin Gymnasium on Thursday, November 9 to meet RCHS's winter athletes! The students in the following sports will be recognized: boys basketball, girls basketball, cheerleading, and wrestling. Boys and girls basketball will also have a scrimmage. In addition, students who excelled in their particular fall sport will be recognized. Doors open at 6:00pm with the event beginning at 6:30pm. Be sure to be at RHG this Thursday to support OTN!
A big thank you goes to Rude Wealth Advisory LLC for providing the Ramsey Classroom Curriculum to the Family & Resouce Management and Personal Finance classes at RCHS. The FCS department is so thankful for your generous donation to the students!
The 2023 Little Illini Conference Volleyball All-Conference Teams have been released. Olney Lady Volleyball players have been placed as follows:
1st Team: Aliyah Tracey (Sr.)
2nd Team: Rylee Bloomer (Sr.), Danielle Brown (Sr.)
Honorable Mention: Maddie Piercefield (Sr.)
Congratulations girls! OTN is proud of you!
