OTHS - O'Fallon Township High School District 203

📣Congratulations to Sophomore Benjamin Rapini!📣

💙Ben was selected as the grand prize winner of the Walka-Palooza Scavenger Hunt, earning the top prize after completing all required challenges and being randomly selected from more than 400 participating sophomore students.

💪Walka-Palooza was a guided walkthrough event that helped sophomore students become familiar with the OTHS Smiley Campus through school tours, office visits, staff introductions, and a school-wide scavenger hunt, helping to set the stage for a successful school year.

📸Pictured with Benjamin are Sophomore Student Council President Cooper Baskett and Student Council Sponsor Mrs. Szedlar.

🏫 TOMORROW: OTHS PARENT CONNECTS OPEN HOUSE! 💙💚

Parents & families, come see what’s happening at OTHS! 👋

Tomorrow is your chance to walk the halls, meet teachers, visit classrooms, ask questions, and get a feel for the school year ahead.

Whether you’re a returning Panther family or brand new to OTHS, we’d love to see you! 🐾

📅 Tomorrow, August 18
⏰ 5:30-7:30
🏫 Smiley & Milburn Campuses

Bring your questions. Bring your student. Come see what makes OTHS special!

We’ll see you tomorrow, Panthers! 💙💛

⭐We are excited to invite you to OTHS Parent Connects Open House Night on Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at both OTHS Smiley and Milburn campuses.

📣Parent Connects Night includes presentations from the Counseling Department, an Activity Fair to showcase OTHS clubs and activities, and an Open House Meet & Greet to give parents and teachers the opportunity to meet.

👍More details and a full schedule of events will be shared next Monday.

OTHS Students and Families,
We hope you are having a wonderful first week of school at OTHS! With fall athletic events beginning this week, we want to remind all students and guests of our event policy and spectator guidelines. This policy can also be found in the student handbook (available on the OTHS webpage). Please review the information below, and we hope to see you cheering on the Panthers at OTHS events this year!
General Rules

Only students from OTHS and the opposing school are allowed to attend the games/events by themselves with a Student ID. Students are to watch the games/events from their respective school’s side or designated location.
All attendees should be prepared to show IDs to school/security personnel.
Students from non-participating schools will be admitted with a parent/guardian. They will not be admitted by themselves.
Jr. High/Middle School/Elementary students will only be admitted with a parent/guardian, and must remain in the company of that parent/guardian throughout the event.
Backpacks and bags are strictly prohibited. Any necessary bags are subject to search by school/security personnel.
Students

Once in the stadium/gymnasium, students should find a seat.
There is no re-entry for students who leave the game/event.
Students should follow the directions of all staff and security at the game.
Students must have timely transportation at the end of the games/events
Event Conduct

The School District expects mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among all people on school property or at a school event.
No person on school property or at a school event shall threaten, harass, intimidate, or use profane language toward an employee, student, Board Member, sports official, or any other person.
Any person who engages in conduct prohibited by Board Policy 8:30 may be ejected from school property and may be denied future access to school buildings and/or events.

GO PANTHERS!

🤩 Week 1 and our students are already learning the life skills that will help make them better. Every OTHS student is learning CPR. Putting their skills to the test, our Physical Education teachers guide them on the ABC’s of saving a life. It’s a great day to be a Panther.

Just another example of our staff Elevating Every Student! 💙

🚌✨ “Take chances, make mistakes… but KNOW YOUR BUS!” ✨🚌

Ms. Frizzle has officially arrived at OTHS! 👩‍🏫🌈

As we get ready to hit the road for a new school year, we want to make sure our Panther families have the latest bus information at their fingertips.

🔎 Bus Locator
🚌 How to Track Your Student’s Bus
📋 Important Bus Information & Resources

Before you send your Panther off on their next great adventure, take a quick trip to our website! 🌎

👉 www.oths.us/businfo

So buckle up, Panthers… it’s going to be an AMAZING year! 💙💛

🎉 Welcome Our Newest Certified Staff Members! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming the newest certified staff members to O'Fallon Township High School District 203!

We are excited to welcome these talented educators to the Panther family and look forward to the knowledge, passion, and dedication they will bring to our classrooms and school community.

Thank you for choosing OTHS. We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make on the lives of our students.

💙💛 Welcome to Panther Nation!

🎉Class of 2029, it’s your turn!!! 🎉

💙Looking forward to walking the halls of Smiley with you today!

📆Doors open at noon for your Walkapalooza!

🎉 Welcome, Class of 2030! 🎉

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming 505 members of the OTHS Class of 2030 to campus for Freshman Orientation!

Our newest Panthers spent the day:
🐾 Touring the building in small groups led by our outstanding sophomore, junior, and senior student leaders.
📚 Receiving their class schedules, Chromebooks, and student IDs.
🎤 Joining their parents for an informative presentation covering high school procedures, expectations, and the many supports available to help students succeed.

A huge thank you to our student ambassadors, staff, and volunteers who helped make the day a success. Your leadership and willingness to help our newest Panthers feel welcome made a lasting impact.

We can't wait to see the Class of 2030 fill our halls next week. Here's to an incredible four years at OTHS!

Welcome to Panther Nation! 💙🐾

🚨 Reminder: Fall Sports Meeting is TONIGHT! 🏈🏐⛳🎾🏃

Athletes and parents are encouraged to attend this important meeting as we kick off the fall sports season!

📍 Smiley Dome
🗓️ Tonight
⏰ 6:00 PM – All Fall Sports Meeting
⏰ 6:30 PM – Breakout meetings with individual sports

We look forward to seeing everyone there and getting another great Panther season underway! 💙💛