Announcements for October 16, 2026
The day has finally come – Haunted Hallways is tomorrow! Presented by SJO student council and open to our greater community. Enter through the gym doors. $5 entry fee, children 5 and under free. See you tomorrow night!
There will be a meeting on Tuesday at 7:40 am in the main gym for anyone interested in playing girls basketball this year. Please see Coach Brooks with any questions.
Attention juniors and seniors: a college representative from Illinois State University will be here to speak to interested students on Monday, October 19th during Spartan Time. Sign up in the guidance office if interested.
Students, if you use a tray at lunch, please make sure to bring it to the return window by the end of the lunch period. We should not have trays disappearing or being thrown away!
Buy your 2027 yearbook before the price increases! The price for the yearbook is set to increase on Saturday (10/17). Yearbooks can be ordered online from Jostens.
The latest edition of The Spartan Update is available to read online. Missed an issue? All past issues are available on the school website.
The Spartan Wrestling team needs you! Are you tough enough?! There will be an informational meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday, Oct 20 at 7:30 pm for wrestlers and parents. Girls practices will start on Monday, 10/26 at 3:20 pm. Boys Practices will start on Monday, November 9th at 3:20 pm. The wrestling program is also looking for 4 students to help with stats. Please contact Coach Gallo (gallob@sjo.k12.il.us) if you are interested but can’t attend the meeting.
There will be a Fine Arts Boosters meeting Monday October 19 at 6 pm in the library. Please enter through the commons. Open to anyone interested in supporting the art, drama and music programs at SJO.