Ottawa Elementary School District

📢 Reminder on Dismissal Times
Today, TUESDAY (Early Dismissal)
K–6: 2:20 PM Shepherd: 3:10 PM
Tomorrow, back to normal!!
K–6: 2:50 PM Shepherd: 3:40 PM
🚍 Important for Preschool, Special Services, and Kindergarten Families:
A parent/guardian must be present at the bus stop to receive your child. Please be outside on time so bus traffic can continue moving smoothly.
Thank you for your cooperation!

OES Family:

The last mission statement for OES 141 was created in 2002. We are forming a volunteer group to take a look at and refine our district's vision and mission statements. Your input will help shape the direction and values of our school community. We would love the participation from all of our stakeholders so that all voices are heard and represented.

Please click the link below for more information and to sign-up to participate:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO6h3WxMFyVAAKOxzIAlhUPRDDQpHJ9oQ7pqiaSJOCs8PbFQ/viewform?usp=header

Please feel free to share with OES community members, alumni, and anyone else you feel would add value to our work!

October Lunch Menu

📢 Reminder on Dismissal Times
Today, TUESDAY (Early Dismissal)
K–6: 2:20 PM Shepherd: 3:10 PM
Tomorrow, back to normal!!
K–6: 2:50 PM Shepherd: 3:40 PM
🚍 Important for Preschool, Special Services, and Kindergarten Families:
A parent/guardian must be present at the bus stop to receive your child. Please be outside on time so bus traffic can continue moving smoothly.
Thank you for your cooperation!

September Lunch Menu

Corrected menu for next week!

Ottawa Elementary District 141 Important Phone Numbers
District Office 815-433-1133
Transportation Office 815-433-2315
Central Intermediate 815-433-3761
Jefferson Elementary 815-434-0726
Lincoln Elementary 815-434-1250
McKinley Elementary 815-433-1907
Shepherd Middle 815-434-7925

Summer break is quickly coming to an end and it's time to start thinking about school again! The nutrition department is happy to announce that all OES students will be offered their school meals (breakfast & lunch) FREE of charge again this school year! Since the free benefit is for a full meal only, children who choose to take ONLY a milk, will be required to pay for the milk at a cost of .50 and they must have funds available in their school meal account. Deposits can be made in your child's school office. Attached is the menu for the first week of school.

Just a note to say a big THANK YOU to all who participated in or donated time or supplies for our summer program! The program was bigger than last year and certainly kept us busy! We hope to offer the program again next summer so keep an eye out for info in late spring!

The summer will soon be coming to an end and so is our summer meal program! This will be the last week for ordering meal bags. Pick up day will be on Wednesday, August 13th from 10am -1pm at Shepherd Middle School. Place your orders now using the link below!
https://forms.gle/Hfy91waBHxKrANVx8

Fifth Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach Central Intermediate School

Central Intermediate School is looking for a Fifth Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must have prior coaching experience and a flexible schedule for any and all practices and games. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting in games with the fifth-grade coach, running practices, driving the athletic mini bus to away games (regular drivers license), communicating with families, being in charge of game day activities , and scheduling parent workers for home games. If interested, please email Craig Shymanski, Athletic Director, at cshymanski@oes141.org. Serious inquiries only.

Sixth Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach Central Intermediate School

Central Intermediate School is looking for a Sixth Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must have prior coaching experience and a flexible schedule for any and all practices and games. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting in games with the fifth-grade coach, running practices, driving the athletic mini bus to away games (regular drivers license), communicating with families, being in charge of game day activities , and scheduling parent workers for home games. If interested, please email Craig Shymanski, Athletic Director, at cshymanski@oes141.org. Serious inquiries only.

Just your weekly reminder that tomorrow is meal bag pick up.
If you placed an order, please remember to pick them up!

The link for meal bag orders for next week is now open! The program is available to any child ages 18 & under so sign up for your meals now. Use the link below to place your order before Tuesday at noon for pick up on Wednesday, August 6th.
https://forms.gle/8Lyc2RimaFpVBQx36
There will be one more distribution after this one!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is meal bag pick up day! Don't forget to stop by and grab them if you placed an order!

Stuff the Bus!
Thank you for all of the amazing community support our OES students have received from this worthwhile event!

Today's the day! The link for meal bag orders is now open for next week. The link will remain open until noon on Tuesday for pick up on Wednesday, July 30th! Please remember to click the submit button! And, remember that the program is FREE for any child ages 18 & under!
https://forms.gle/WiNZKE5NES37XTCp9

Just a reminder...........