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.
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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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
2 days 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
2 days 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
3 days 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.
3 days 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
3 days 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!
4 days 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 days 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 days ago, Traci Strieter
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Congrats to another Principal Pride winner today for April!
9 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Congrats to our Principal Pride winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9 days 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! 💚
10 days 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
11 days 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!
13 days 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
23 days 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
23 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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We loved welcoming a very special visitor to kindergarten today! 🐾💙 Our friends from the Lake Villa Police Department brought their amazing comfort dog to spend time with our students, and there were smiles all around.

Thank you to the Lake Villa Police Department for making our day extra special!
#CommunityPartners #LeaderInMe #KindergartenConnections #ComfortDog
24 days ago, Olive C. Martin School
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LEAD: We’re proud to celebrate 8th grader Jana for being awarded the IAGC Middle School Scholarship! This honor recognizes students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, dedication to academics, and a well-rounded lifestyle. Congratulations, Jana! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what you do next! #inspiration
24 days ago, Melissa Rhodes
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