Overdale Elementary School

OES families: Bus 1818 is not running today. Students may be dropped off via the car loop at the front of the building between 8:30 AM and 9 AM. Pick up instructions for the end of the day will be sent this afternoon. Watch texts and emails.

In fifth grade, we are currently reading the novel Refugee by Alan Gratz, and students had an incredible real-world connection to the story today. 🇺🇸📖 They thoroughly enjoyed listening to Mr. Swisher, a retired Marine, share about his experiences assisting refugees in the Middle East. He showed videos of sandstorms, explained why photos of refugees (and themselves) were not permitted, and helped students better understand the realities refugees face beyond the pages of the novel. This experience truly brought the story to life and helped students deepen their understanding through a powerful, real-world perspective. We are so thankful for opportunities like this that make learning meaningful and memorable! ❤️

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Overdale Archery Team 2025-2026

January 2026 Boxtop Highlights! No more clipping these from your products. Just scan your receipt on the app and connect your Walmart account to the app! This is an easy fundraiser for our school!

Bus 1818 is not running today, Friday. Students may be dropped off via the car loop at the front of the building between 8:30 AM and 9 AM. At the end of the school day, at 3:40 PM, pick your child up in the back of the building. Please leave room for the other two buses. Thank you.

Third grade has been reading about the Titanic and got to hear Mr. Bolus talk about his own family members who had plans to be on The Titanic!

So proud of our Elementary Academic Team! They crushed their scrimmage and showed what hard work and dedication look like. District competition, here we come! 🏆📖 Congratulations to the following students… Math Logan E- 5th Silas H- 3rd Gavin S- 3rd Bryce W- 2nd Science Mason W - 4th Rachel W - 3rd Dylan A- 1st Language Arts Brooklyn C - 5th Olivia A - 2nd Violet L - 1st Social Studies Brooklyn C- 5th Josie L- 5th Zayley S- 4th Elsie S - 4th Emmett P - 2nd Arts and Humanities Brookelyn B - 2nd Quick Recall WON vs Brooks 12-3 MVP was Silas H with 5 questions answered and Elsie S with 4 Lost in a close game to Maryville 8-5 MVP was Logan E with 2 questions answered

Glow into the New Year!
Skate Party January 22nd to support 4th grade classes.

Ms. Byrd's students loved new math centers this week! Way to get smarter, Mustangs!

Ring in 2026 with our January Reading Challenge! Read and log 300 minutes in the month of January in Beanstack to earn a visit to a hot cocoa bar in the library on February 3rd.

Winter Break starts on December 20, 2025.
We will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Here are a few more pictures from the winter parties today.

Winter Break starts on December 20, 2025.
We will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Mrs. Scott's classroom enjoyed Snoopy and PJs today!

Happy Friday!
We want to wish all of our families a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Kinsley from Mrs. Scott’s class bought a coupon from our Mustang Market to read to another class.  Today, she read a Christmas book to Ms. Solberg’s class.

We had several students wearing their favorite Holiday Sweater today. Tomorrow, Thursday is Baby It's Cold Outside. Wear your favorite winter clothes; Flannel, Jackets, Scarves, Gloves, Hats, Etc.