The mission of the Olympia Fields Educational Commission is to promote educational excellence in the primary and secondary school systems that serve the residents of Olympia Fields.

The Commission meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Village Hall. The public is invited. For more information, contact the Village Hall at 708-503-8000
 

Arcadia Wins Blue Ribbon Award

With an announcement made by Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, Tuesday, September 15, 2009, years of hard work and the dedication of many students, parents, teachers and administrators were rewarded by the presentation of a Blue Ribbon designation by the United States Department of Education.

Arcadia Elementary School, located in Olympia Fields, Illinois, serves grades K-3 in the Matteson Elementary School District 162. It is among the few public elementary schools in Illinois to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. Matteson School District 162 Arcadia School, located in Olympia Fields, was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, go to Matteson District 162.
Click on pictures to enlarge	Principal - Pat Ransford Asst Principal - Dr.David Rupert

Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, Superintendent of School District 162 in Matteson, Illinois   In January of 2009, Governor's State University awarded an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa), to Dr. Blondean Davis, Superintendent of Matteson School District 162. “Dr. Davis’ exceptional work as an educator and dedication to the achievement of all children deserves our greatest respect, deepest gratitude, and the highest honor the university can bestow,” said Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, President of Governors State University. Dr. Davis also was honored with the prestigious Damen Award by Loyola University's School of Education at a ceremony held June 6, 2009 at Loyola's annual Founders Dinner.

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In 2005, the Village of Olympia Fields began a Visioning Plan setting forth goals, objectives and strategies to improve the Village's economic base and overall quality of life. Over a series of public workshops, some 75 key stakeholders came together and crafted a Visioning Statement. As a direct result of the defined objectives, the Village created an Educational Commission to help move our community on the road to Educational Excellence.

For more information on Visioning Process, click here.

To read the ordinance establishing the Educational Commission, click here.