🚌 School Bus Driver Appreciation Week is Coming Up! 💛

Next week, we’ll be celebrating the incredible bus drivers who work hard each day to safely transport our students to and from school. Their early mornings, dedication, patience, and friendly smiles help start each school day the right way!

If you’d like to help us show our appreciation, you’re welcome to drop off items for our drivers at the Administration Office Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Stay tuned next week as we recognize and celebrate the amazing drivers who keep our students moving safely every day! 👏🚌
7 days ago, Crystal Loynes
School Bus Driver Appreciation

Show Some Love for an OETeacher This May! 🍎

Does your child have a teacher who goes above and beyond? Here's your chance to celebrate them on a statewide stage!
The Michigan Department of Education invites students and families to submit a short appreciation video honoring an outstanding teacher. Selected videos will be featured throughout Teacher Appreciation Month in May on the MDE website and YouTube channel, and promoted across MDE's social media pages.
Submitting is easy — just use the online form at michigan.gov/mde (a Google account may be required).
This is a wonderful opportunity to let a dedicated OE educator know how much they mean to your family — and to share that appreciation with all of Michigan.

Visit: michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/teacher-appreciation-month

7 days ago, Samuel Sicilia
Teacher Appreciation Video Flyer

📢 Kindergarten & Young 5’s Enrollment is OPEN for the 2026-2027 School Year — Deadline Tomorrow! 🎉📚

Do you have a kiddo ready for Kindergarten or Young 5’s this fall? 🎒✨ We are so excited to welcome our future Mini Marauders to the Ovid-Elsie family!

⏰ Reminder: The deadline to submit enrollment forms is tomorrow, March 13. If you haven’t already, please complete the Google form today. Once it’s submitted, be sure to fill out the registration packet sent to your email and return it to Leonard Elementary by the deadline.

No printer? No problem! 📄 Printed packets are available at Leonard Elementary or the District Administration Building.

🔗 https://www.ovidelsie.org/kenroll

We can’t wait to meet our newest Marauders and get ready for a fantastic year of learning, friendships, and fun! 💙💛
#MarauderFuture #OvidElsie #MiniMarauder

7 days ago, Jilliane Bushard
Kindergarten Enrollment

During the Mount Pleasant District Robotics Competition (March 8–9), the Ovid-Elsie Marauderbots achieved a huge milestone! After a tough start and strong competition, the team fought back with great strategy, driving, and teamwork. They were selected by top teams Laingsburg’s Red Thunder Robotics and Grand Blanc’s Enginerds to form a powerful alliance. Together they dominated the finals and brought home Ovid-Elsie’s first-ever 1st place Robotics trophy! 🏆🤖
Congratulations to the Marauderbots on this amazing accomplishment!

8 days ago, Sue Horak
OE Robotics
OE Robotics

Today for March is Reading Month Mrs. Montes's class received books from Leo the Lion! Thanks Leo!!
9 days ago, Valorie Zemla
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Let’s take a moment to celebrate the success of our middle school FFA members. Congratulations!
9 days ago, Trina Pontack
Public Speaking
Conduct of Meetings
Congratulations to Ovid-Elsie High School’s Student of the Week, sophomore Conor!

Conor was nominated by Mr. Topping, who shared: “Conor is a student that I have in Chemistry and football. Conor has been very engaged in class and asks good questions. On the football field he has been supportive of others helping our young team.” Conor has participated in football, wrestling, and baseball. He enjoys hanging out with friends and fishing. After graduation, Conor plans to pursue a business degree. After college, he intends to attend the police academy and work toward becoming a police officer. This recognition is a testament to your Marauder character, demonstrating what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and always striving to Be Your Best!
10 days ago, Sue Horak
OEHS Student of the Week

Leo the Lion was busy this Monday morning! Ms. Casaday's class received books from Leo for March is Reading Month! Thanks Leo!
10 days ago, Valorie Zemla
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Interested in becoming a carpenter or millwright? Mark your calendar! THURSDAY MAY 7TH from 10a-1p, the Wayland Carpenter and Millwright Training Center will be opening their doors and providing lunch so students can learn about the skilled trades!

You will hear directly from their instructors and get a tour of their training areas - interested? RSVP using the QR code on the attached flier and stop into the front office for a "College/Training Visit Form" to get your absence excused.

Questions? Reach out to our OEHS woods instructor for his first hand experience attending this event last year: cory.gavenda@ovidelsie.org
10 days ago, OEHS Counseling Department
Wayland Carpenter Flyer

Good luck to our Girls Varsity Basketball team! Let's fill the stands and show our Marauder pride!
Online ticketing only @ www.gofan.co

13 days ago, Michele Moore
Game Day 3/6/26

Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball on their win last night! They will be playing in the District Finals tomorrow, Friday, March 6 at 7:00 pm, home against Pewamo-Westphalia. Online ticket purchasing only at www.gofan.co
Let's fill the stands and show our support! Go Marauders!

14 days ago, Michele Moore
Today's escort for our State-qualifying wrestlers has been cancelled due to the weather. Good luck Ava & Will! Go Marauders!
14 days ago, Michele Moore
DONATE BLOOD and SAVE LIVES! On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, OE NHS will be hosting Versiti for a spring blood drive in the main gym at the high school . For details and to sign up today, see the attached flyer. We hope to see you there--every donation saves three lives!
14 days ago, Michelle Ott
March Blood Drive
Today for March is Reading Month Mrs. Harger's class received books from Leo the Lion! Thanks Leo!!
14 days ago, Valorie Zemla
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Friendly reminder that Friday, March 6, 2026 is a Professional Development (PD) Day for staff. There will be no school for students on this day. Classes will resume on Monday.
15 days ago, Crystal Loynes
Please join us on Thursday, March 5th and show your support for Ava J & Will B. as they head to Wrestling States! They will be leaving the High School at 2:00 pm - Hollister Rd. to Kinley Rd. to downtown Ovid. Marauder Proud!
15 days ago, Michele Moore
state qualifiers 3/4/26
Today for March is Reading Month Mrs. Kimmel's class received books from Leo the Lion! Thanks Leo!!
15 days ago, Valorie Zemla
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
March is Reading Month has began at Leonard Elementary! On Monday Mrs. Barretta's class got their books from Leo the Lion!
15 days ago, Valorie Zemla
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Leonard Elementary
Good luck to our Varsity Girls Basketball team tonight. Let's fill the stands! Marauder Proud!
15 days ago, Michele Moore
Game Day 3/4/26
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball team on moving on to District Semifinals. Let's show our support and fill our stands on Wednesday, March 4 as they take on Hemlock at 7:00 pm. Online ticket purchasing only at www.gofan.co
Go Marauders!
16 days ago, Michele Moore