Oblong CUSD #4

Today, Indy and Kim celebrated his 200th visit with Ms. Boehl’s Junior High chorus class. He has now advanced from an AKC Advanced level to an AKC Excellent level. Kim says her and Indy are thrilled, happy, and grateful for OES and staff for their kind and welcoming spirit.

***Retake Picture Information***

Just a reminder there is no school on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day.

OES Cheerleaders are selling Oblong apparel for everyone! Please check out their online store. Orders will be open until November 26th. Items will arrive by Christmas! http://oblongpride2022.itemorder.com/

OHS One-Hour Lunch OHS will be having a one-hour lunch break (11:33-12:33) on Friday, November 4th for students that meet the following criteria: 95% attendance rate, less than 6 total tardies, and no discipline referrals during the first 9 weeks of the school year. Students were notified if they receive the lunch break and are asked to follow the listed expectations: Students are expected to communicate with their parents that they will receive the one-hour lunch break. Students are expected to get their parents permission before riding to and from lunch with other students. Students are expected to drive and behave appropriately when on or off campus during the one-hour lunch break. Students are expected to return to school after lunch and be on time for 6th period. Students understand that they may lose their one-hour lunch privileges in the future for not following expectations. If you have any questions regarding the one-hour lunch break, please contact Mr. Julian at 592-4235 or at ajulian@oblongschools.net.

Thursday and Friday are non-attendance days for students. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday from 12 to 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Just a reminder the Lane Lockhart Fish Fry Fundraiser is tomorrow, Wednesday October 19th, from 4-7 pm, at the The Woods Event Center.

McTeacher Night at the Robinson McDonald’s is on October 20, 4:00-7:00 pm. Join us that night to see staff from OES working at McDonald’s! Proceeds will go to the OES Character Counts program.

**GRADE SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE DAY** Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 Class photos will also be taken this day! Event code-FE236822 For questions, please call 1-877-515-1447

Jr. High Parent/Teacher Conference Information

The Oblong Marching Panthers had another awesome weekend! They got Outstanding Color Guard and Music and 1st in their Class at the Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational.

Several Oblong staff members had fun playing volleyball this evening as a part of the October staff social.

Just a reminder the FFA Pork Burger Drive Thru is going on NOW at the OHS Football Pavilion!

The First Christian Church asked us to share a program they are sponsoring "Boundary of the I's" program. First Christian Church, Family Life Center 206 N Range St., Oblong, IL 62449 Phone (618) 592-4031 for more details.

Oblong High School and Oblong Grade School raised over $2,100 for Lane during our Hat Day and Jean Days for the Staff! Thank you to our school community for being so generous! We are also forever grateful to surrounding schools and communities for their generosity in the fundraising for Lane!

Pork Burger Drive Thru on October 7 11:00-Sold Out at the HS Football Pavillion

Jersey Mike's Fundraiser for Lane Lockhart on October 1st

October breakfast and lunch menus

Students, Parents, and Community Members, As you know, we had a student involved in an accident on Friday afternoon. Our community does a fantastic job of supporting others in a time of need. At this time, I am asking that you pray, support, and encourage Lane and his family. Lane is a great kid, a hard-working student, and one of the first to help a friend in need. It is our turn to help Lane. He and his family are going to need all of us to get them through this time. I want to thank everyone who helped take care of Lane on Friday. He was provided with excellent care right away. Michelle Meese Superintendent

Oblong Marching Panthers did awesome at the EIU Panther Marching Band Festival! They received Best Auxiliary and Best Visual in 1A and 1st place in Class 1A! Way to go Marching Panthers!!