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Posted Date: 08/12/25 (04:00 PM)

District Newsletter

News and Updates for a Brand New Year

August 12, 2025
Construction hard hat and yellow and black tape over the Olney ISD logo. "Under Cub-struction"

Dear Olney ISD Community,

As summer winds down, Olney ISD is buzzing with energy and anticipation for another great school year. Across our campuses, you’ll see exciting improvements, dedicated students, and hardworking staff all preparing for a fresh start.

Construction Progress
Big changes are underway across the district - construction is everywhere. The elementary, junior high, high school, daycare, and library campuses are all seeing upgrades designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and learning environments.

New Traffic Routes
While construction crews continue working on these projects, we ask for everyone’s patience and attention to new traffic flow patterns that are to be put in place for student drop-off and pick-up at elementary school. A little extra time and caution during the first few weeks will go a long way in keeping things running smoothly. Expect these changes in the next couple of weeks.

Ready for the Season
Our Olney Cubs football team has already hit the field for summer practices, sharpening skills and building team spirit for an exciting season ahead with a new Athletic Director, Dustin Altmiller and a bevy of other new faces in the coaching realm.

Cross country runners are logging the miles in preparation for their first meets, and the Volleyball teams are preparing for their competitions.

Pride of Olney Band is filling the air with music as they perfect their halftime show and competition during extra evening practices

A Year of Opportunity
From upgraded facilities to strong extracurricular programs, Olney ISD is investing in a year full of growth, achievement, and community pride. Whether it’s in the classroom, on the field, or on the stage, our students are ready to shine.

We can’t wait to see our students, families, and community members come together for another fantastic year. Here’s to making 2025–2026 our best year yet!
 

Positive District News

Flames surrounding a bear claw, football, volleyball and athletic shoe.

Olney Athletics

Meet the Cubs will be held on Monday evening, August 18 at 7 pm at Cub Stadium.

Football, Volleyball and Cross Country schedules can be found on the Olney ISD website HERE. 

Go Cubs and Lady Cubs!
 
Block O with paw

The Block O with a Paw: A Logo of Pride and Tradition

REPRINTED

The Block O with a paw logo is an emblematic element of Olney ISD’s identity. This design combines the strong, geometric shape of the Block O with the powerful and energetic paw print, creating a symbol that is both grounded and spirited.

This logo represents the school’s commitment to excellence and its deep connection to the local community. It adorns everything from sports gear to official documents, serving as a constant reminder of Olney ISD’s values and achievements. The Block O with a paw is more than just a logo; it is a visual representation of the school’s legacy and its future aspirations.
 
Cafeteria Menus with children carrying trays of food.

Cafeteria Menus

Cafeteria menus can be found on the Olney website HERE. Each month, Mrs. Herring will be posting the menus for breakfast and each line for lunch. Thank you to our cafeteria workers who work so hard to feed us healthy meals!
 
Olney O with paw on top of construction ribbon. "OISD Calendars"

Olney ISD Calendars

There are several places to access the Olney ISD calendar on the OISD website.

The detailed calendar of events for OISD can be found HERE.

The official District calendar that shows holidays, end of 6 weeks and other basics can be found HERE.
 
Parent Teacher Organization

First Meetings of Olney PTO Groups

Olney Junior High PTO will have their first meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 3:45 pm at the Junior High.

Olney Elementary PTO will have their first meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 3:45 pm at the Elementary school cafeteria.
 

Contact information

Block O with paw
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You can reach out via the following links with any questions or concerns:

  • (940) 564-3519
  • webmaster@olneyisd.net
  • www.olneyisd.net