Our school community showed incredible heart and generosity during our recent Pajama and Sock Drive!

Thanks to the kindness of our students and families, we collected an amazing 657 pairs of socks and 49 pajamas to support Antioch Traveling Closet. These donations will help provide comfort and warmth to children and families in need.

We are so proud of the compassion and teamwork demonstrated by our students—small acts truly make a big difference
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5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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We are proud to celebrate one of our amazing 4th graders who earned Principal Pride for creating an outstanding presentation! Their hard work, creativity, and confidence in sharing their learning truly stood out. From organizing ideas to presenting with clarity, this student demonstrated what it means to take ownership of their learning. #Mustangsmakeithappen
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our kindergarteners had a special surprise today—a mystery reader! The excitement built as students tried to guess who was behind the book, and the big reveal brought lots of smiles and laughter.
Thank you to our special guest for sharing the joy of reading and helping inspire a love of books in our youngest learners.
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our students have been hard at work creating presentations and bringing their learning to life! From organizing their ideas to confidently sharing in front of their peers, they are building important communication and critical thinking skills. Keep up the great work! #Mustangsmakeithappen
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our kindergarten students were excited to welcome a special Mystery Reader into their classroom! The surprise guest shared a wonderful story, bringing smiles, laughter, and a love of reading to all. Thank you to our Mystery Reader for making reading extra special today! #Mustangsmakeithappen
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We are proud to celebrate these students for their outstanding math skills and dedication to learning. Their hard work, perseverance, and confidence in tackling challenging problems truly set them apart.
Keep up the fantastic work—we are so proud of you both! #Mustangsmakeithappen #PrincipalPride #MathExcellence #StudentSuccess
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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We are so proud of these outstanding students for excelling in demonstrating the 7 Habits through their actions each day. Your leadership, responsibility, and positive choices truly make a difference in our school community! #LEAD #LEARN #SERVE #itsathompsontigerthing
5 months ago, Traci Strieter
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We are proud to celebrate one of our outstanding students who earned the Principal Pride Award! This student has demonstrated hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to doing their very best each day. #Mustangsmakeithappen
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our Thompson students truly shined during our Leader in Me showcase. They demonstrated confidence, teamwork, and leadership in so many meaningful ways, showing what it means to be a Thompson Tiger. We are incredibly proud of how they took ownership of their learning and inspired everyone who attended.

Our students had the opportunity to share their leadership journey with a distinguished group of guests, including teachers, administrators, board members, Regional Offices of Education representatives, the Illinois Association of School Administrators professional development leader, and Franklin Covey leaders from across the state and beyond. It was a special day that celebrated the voice, growth, and potential of our students.
5 months ago, Traci Strieter
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April is off to a strong start, and we are proud to celebrate our Principal Pride Award winners! These students have demonstrated outstanding effort and achievement in mastering key reading and mathematics concepts.
Keep up the great work—we are so proud of you! #PrincipalPride #StudentSuccess #AcademicAchievement #Mustangsmakeithappen
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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A 3rd grader enjoyed visiting a kindergarten classroom to read aloud to our youngest learners. This special opportunity allowed the student to practice fluency and expression while serving as a positive role model. Our kindergarten students loved the story! We are proud of the way our students support and learn from one another!
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Fourth-grade students and Mrs. Sylvester’s class recently had the exciting opportunity to meet an award-winning author! During her visit, she shared her personal journey, what inspired her to write her first book, and how everyday experiences can become powerful stories!!

Students learned that writing can start with something as simple as journaling their thoughts and experiences. They also put their creativity to work by collaborating to develop the beginning and ending of their own stories. It was an inspiring experience that encouraged our young writers to find their voices and see themselves as authors in the making!

5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our 2nd grade students had an exciting in-house field trip exploring the world of matter! 🧪✨ They investigated solids, liquids, and gases through hands-on experiments and engaging activities. It was a fun-filled day of discovery, curiosity, and learning in action! #LEARN #Itsathompsontigerthing
5 months ago, Traci Strieter
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Congrats to another Principal Pride winner today for April!
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Congrats to our Principal Pride winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Mrs. Mattson’s kindergarten class is so proud to share their recently completed clay caterpillar project! 🐛✨

Our students worked incredibly hard sculpting their caterpillars and then designing and building a special habitat for them to call home. From creative details to thoughtful construction, their effort and imagination truly shined through every step of the process.

We love seeing their creativity come to life great job, everyone! 💚
5 months ago, Traci Strieter
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Our 1st graders are shining bright! 🌟

Congratulations to these outstanding students for earning the Principal Pride Award in recognition of their hard work and dedication to their academic growth. 📚✏️ Their commitment to doing their best each day makes us incredibly proud!

Keep up the amazing work and continue to lead the way! 👏 #PrincipalPride #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders
5 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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We had a very special surprise in kindergarten today… a mystery reader! 📚✨ The excitement was real as our students tried to guess who was behind the book before the big reveal. So many smiles, giggles, and great listening as the story came to life!
5 months ago, Scott Klene
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Our Kindness Committee is hard at work making Martin School an even better place to learn and grow! 💙 These student leaders are taking initiative to spread positivity, encourage inclusion, and remind everyone that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. #Mustangsmakeithappen
6 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Students of the Month – Celebrating Habit #7: Synergy!
We are proud to celebrate our Students of the Month who were recognized for living Habit #7: Synergy—working together, showing teamwork, and recognizing that we are better together! 🤝

A special shout-out to our student assembly leaders who did an outstanding job leading the ceremony. Their confidence, leadership, and collaboration helped make the celebration extra special. 🎤👏

We are so proud of these student leaders for setting a great example of how to collaborate, include others, and make our school a better place every day! 💙 #Mustangsmakeithappen #LeaderInMe #Habit7 #Synergy #StudentLeaders #FutureLeaders
6 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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