Odyssey's Halloween Parade is almost here!
Join us Friday, October 30th at 9 AM for some spooky fun! 🧡 Parents may watch outside on the playground between the cafeteria doors/bike racks and courtyard. No parents inside, please!
Please send students in costumes they can manage independently.
We can't wait to see everyone's costumes! 🎃🧡
6 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Halloween Parade flyer for Odyssey Elementary on October 30th at 9 AM. Parents may watch outside between the cafeteria doors/bike racks and courtyard. No parents are allowed inside. The flyer features six smiling children dressed in Halloween costumes, including skeletons, witches, a cat, and a devil.
Our Odyssey students have been busy creating Frankenstein monsters and Halloween paper bag houses! We love seeing all their spooky and creative designs!
6 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Collage of Odyssey students coloring Frankenstein-inspired drawings in art class, featuring green monster faces with creative details.
Collage of Odyssey students coloring Frankenstein-inspired drawings in art class, featuring green monster faces with creative details.
Collage of students coloring, cutting, and assembling Halloween-themed paper bag houses using crayons, markers, and craft supplies.
📸 Picture Retakes are Tuesday, October 27!
11 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Picture Retakes flyer featuring a black vintage camera, pink accents, and yellow stars on a cream background. Picture retakes are October 27.
👻 Say BOO to Drugs! Red Ribbon Week is October 26–30! Wear RED on Monday, October 26!
11 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Odyssey Elementary Red Ribbon Week flyer for October 26–30 with the theme “Say BOO to Drugs!” Features a friendly ghost holding a red ribbon, bats, pumpkins, and Halloween decorations. Students are encouraged to wear red on Monday, October 26.

Early literacy builds the foundation for academic achievement.

Davis School District’s Family Literacy Nights help families support children’s reading and learning from the earliest years through elementary school. Families will participate in hands-on activities, learn practical strategies and choose four sessions tailored to their child’s age, grade and learning needs.

Sessions are designed for children ages 0–3, ages 3–5, kindergarten and first grade, and second and third grade. Sessions will be offered in English and Spanish, with interpretation available in additional languages.

Join us for Early Bird Gets the Worm! at one of two locations:
Nov. 2, 2026
5:45–8:30 p.m.
Woods Cross High School

Nov. 18, 2026
5:45–8:30 p.m.
Northridge High School

Register at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dPKcPX5U9UqN3gGmNuC2B7F0sHzVTfZGpsEYcm5cD9NUQk9PSDVNVFlOODhIWlpCV0tON1JNWUY2Wi4u

When families have the tools to support literacy at home, they help children build skills that prepare them for future learning and success in school.

12 days ago, Davis School District
Early Bird Gets the Worm. Davis School District Family Literacy Nights. A parent and students sitting and reading a book.
Meet Kris, our Behavior Support Person (BSP)! She’s on the lookout for students making great choices and rewarding them for being the GOAT!
19 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
A staff member smiles while wearing oversized blue goat-themed sunglasses and holding a “GOAT WATCH” chart decorated with goat stickers. The collage also features a goat illustration wearing sunglasses.
A staff member smiles while wearing oversized blue goat-themed sunglasses and holding a “GOAT WATCH” chart decorated with goat stickers. The collage also features a goat illustration wearing sunglasses.
Miss Palmer’s 1st grade class celebrated finishing their first chapter book, Snap Shots, with a fun activity! They also had a wonderful time exploring and learning on their field trip!
20 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Miss Palmer’s 1st grade students explore nature during a field trip, observing wildlife, using nets, and enjoying outdoor activities. Students also celebrate finishing their first chapter book, Snap Shots, by taking creative photos with paper frames.
Miss Palmer’s 1st grade students explore nature during a field trip, observing wildlife, using nets, and enjoying outdoor activities. Students also celebrate finishing their first chapter book, Snap Shots, by taking creative photos with paper frames.
Miss Palmer’s 1st grade students explore nature during a field trip, observing wildlife, using nets, and enjoying outdoor activities. Students also celebrate finishing their first chapter book, Snap Shots, by taking creative photos with paper frames.
Miss Palmer’s 1st grade students explore nature during a field trip, observing wildlife, using nets, and enjoying outdoor activities. Students also celebrate finishing their first chapter book, Snap Shots, by taking creative photos with paper frames.
Another fun week of learning at Odyssey! Our 4th graders explored sunflowers and how they grow, while 5th graders learned about soil coring from a visiting geologist! Our 6th graders enjoyed Math Café and Monster Math Drawings with their kindergarten buddies! Christopherson’s class also had a fun adventure at the zoo!
20 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Odyssey students explored sunflowers, learned about soil coring, participated in Math Café and kindergarten buddy activities, and enjoyed a class trip to the zoo.
Mrs. Kossin’s class took a trip to Hogle Zoo to explore animal classifications! Students had a wild time learning about different animals and seeing them up close.
25 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Four students pose beneath a large animal-themed structure at Hogle Zoo.
Students smile and pose together on animal statues during their field trip to Hogle Zoo.
Students explore Hogle Zoo, posing with animal statues and looking through an underwater viewing window.
MLK Speech Competition Reminder!
Applications are due Friday, October 9th! If you’re participating, don’t forget to keep practicing and memorizing your speech!
📅 Competition: Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 1:45 PM
📍 Odyssey Library
26 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Reminder graphic for Odyssey Elementary’s Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Competition. Applications are due Friday, October 9th. The competition will be held Friday, October 23rd at 1:45 PM in the Odyssey Library. Students are reminded to memorize their speeches.
Fall Break is almost here! Just a reminder that October 13 is an early-out day, and there will be no school October 14–16. Enjoy your fall break, Olympians!
26 days ago, Odyssey Elementary
Colorful fall break graphic with autumn leaves and a pumpkin. No school October 14–16. October 13 is an early-out day.
We're reading together!

On Friday, Oct. 2, Odyssey Elementary is joining schools and communities across Utah for the Statewide Read-A-Thon. Our students will set aside time to read, explore new ideas and celebrate the joy of reading.

What will you be reading?
about 1 month ago, Odyssey Elementary
A student sits and looks down at an open picture book. Text reads, “Read. Discover. Grow. Statewide Read-A-Thon | Oct. 2.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Competition

Odyssey students are invited to use their voices and participate in our school Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Competition!

📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 1:45 PM
📍 Odyssey Library

Winners from each age category will move on to the Davis School District competition!

Applications are due October 9th. Students will learn more about the competition in the library this week and can pick up an application there.

Please see the additional flyer for information about the district competition. We can’t wait to hear from our Odyssey Olympians! 💙
about 1 month ago, Odyssey Elementary
Odyssey Elementary Martin Luther King Speech Competition flyer. The competition will be held Friday, October 23rd at 1:45 PM in the Odyssey Library. Winners in each age category will move on to the district competition. Applications are due October 9th. District competition information is available on the other flyer. Students will receive information and applications in the library.
Davis School District Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest flyer for elementary students. Categories are grades K–2, 3–4, and 5–6, with one student per category from each school. District entries are due November 2, 2026, with judging November 16–17. Prizes per category are $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third. Speeches must use any portion or excerpt from a single Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech and be 1–3 minutes long. Speeches may be presented in English or another language.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week! September 23 & 24

⏰ Early out at 1:30 PM both days!

about 1 month ago, Odyssey Elementary
Colorful graphic announcing Odyssey Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences on September 23 and 24. Students will have early dismissal on both days.
Mrs. Dickinson’s third-grade class practiced multiplication with a fun scavenger hunt!
Miss Nelson’s sixth-grade class has been learning about the moon. Did you know the moon looks upside down in the Southern Hemisphere? These sixth graders know why!
about 2 months ago, Odyssey Elementary
Students participate in a multiplication scavenger hunt around their classroom, matching expressions to pictures and word problems.
Third-grade students celebrate completing their multiplication scavenger hunt and search the classroom for matching expressions.
Student drawings show the moon’s phases and how the moon appears from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
🚌 We’re hiring School Bus Drivers & Assistants! Join our team and make a difference every day! 💙💛

Apply at DSDJobs.net
about 2 months ago, Odyssey Elementary
Now Hiring” school bus recruitment graphic featuring a yellow school bus and three students with backpacks. Text reads “School Bus Drivers/Assistants — Make a Difference Every Day!” and highlights being a positive role model, supporting students, and enjoying a rewarding career. Apply at DSDJobs.net or call 801-402-7500.
📸 Picture Day ! 📸

Oops! Our previous post had the wrong day. 😅 School Picture Day is TUESDAY, September 15th — not Monday!

Sorry for the mix-up, Olympians! 💙
about 2 months ago, Odyssey Elementary
Colorful School Picture Day graphic for Odyssey Olympians. Text reads, “School Picture Day — Tuesday, Sep 15th,” with a bright illustrated camera and colorful pink, yellow, green, blue, and red accents
✨ Weekly Highlights! ✨

📚 Library students explored the library, learned expectations, and discovered some great new reads!

🔎☀️ First Grade is discovering patterns in the sky! They noticed their shadows changing throughout the day and are investigating why!

🔬Second Grade explored the properties of matter through hands-on investigations, testing different materials to see if they were flexible!
about 2 months ago, Odyssey Elementary
Students sit together in the school library reading and choosing books.
Students sit in a circle participating in a classroom activity together.
First-grade students trace and observe their shadows outside during a science investigation.
First-grade students trace and observe their shadows outside during a science investigation.
First-grade students trace and observe their shadows outside during a science investigation.
Students sit together on the classroom rug during a group learning activity.
Students sit together on the classroom rug during a group learning activity.
No School Monday, September 7th! ⭐

Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, Olympians!
about 2 months ago, Odyssey Elementary
: Labor Day “No School” graphic featuring red, white, and blue stars. Text reads, “No School Sep. 7th – Labor Day – Enjoy the long weekend!” A smiling cartoon star holds an American flag.
Vision Screening — Friday, September 25th!

For Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd & 5th grade students.
Opt-out forms are available in the office.
2 months ago, Odyssey Elementary
Colorful Odyssey Elementary flyer announcing Vision Screening on Friday, September 25th, for Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students. Features a cute cartoon eyeball character and notes that opt-out forms are available in the office.