Digital Citizenship
Students in grades K-6 have been learning about online safety. Students participated in lessons throughout the year. To culminate, the students either created projects about online safety or participated in a Breakout EDU game . . . read more
Autism Celebration at Elementary School
During the Autism Rally on Friday, April 7th, the Circle of Friends members presented skits they prepared. The three skits shared messages about Autism, or how to be a friend with someone having a disability . . . read more
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Members from the Diller Legion performed a flag retirement ceremony at the elementary school April 6th. read more
Griffins Compete at Reading Classics
The Diller-Odell Reading Classics team competed at the Beatrice Armory March 17th. The competition consisted of 5 rounds with 10 questions in each round. The 10th question was a current events question in every round. . . . read more
Diller-Odell Competes at ESU5 Elementary Quiz Bowl
On Monday, February 20th ten 5th and 6th graders participated in the ESU 5 Elementary Quiz Bowl. It was hosted by Thayer Central, and the participating schools were Bruning Davenport, Diller-Odell, Fairbury, Freeman, . . . read more
We Love Public Schools
On Valentine's Day the Diller-Odell Elementary Staff sported their "I Love Public Schools" t-shirts. They posed for a group picture in front of the children's anti-bullying hands February bulletin board display. . . . read more
Artist in Residence Teaches About Pony Express
Artist in Residence, Mr. Thad Beach, spent the week teaching Diller-Odell Elementary students about the Pony Express and how to write songs. All of the classes worked jointly in creating an original song titled Fast and Free. . . . read more
It's Carnival Time!
Article by: Neleigh Weers
Diller-Odell’s Booster Club put on another great carnival for the elementary grades. With help from the senior class running games,and the junior class running a concession stand, everyone from grades K-12 got involved. . . . read more
Santa Squad
This year the sixth grade students became the Santa Squad. The group of students collected donations and purchased a gift for every Diller-Odell student and staff member. The Santa Squad delivered the gifts, along with . . . read more
Elementary Winter Program
The Elementary School Winter Program was held December 8. Students shared songs they selected from their favorite holiday movies. Band students showcased talent and musical growth in their performance. The favorite hit of the . . . read more
Third Grade Art Coloring Contest
Diller-Odell Art Club sponsored their annual Third Grade Art Coloring Contest. All third grade art students colored a version of artist Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. The contest was lesson on texture, color, and art . . . read more
5th and 6th Graders Participate at Thayer Central Elementary Quiz Bowl
On Thursday, October 13th ten 5th and 6th Graders participated at the Thayer Central Elementary Quiz Bowl. Besides the host school Thayer Central, there were 7 other schools involved. Bruning Davenport, David City, Fairbury, . . . read more
2016 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
Diller-Odell 3 rd and 4 th graders joined area students and enjoyed the 2016 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day at the Gage County Fairgrounds in Beatrice on October 13 th . There were 152 students in attendance. The . . . read more
Fire Safety Week
Jeff Nelson, Diller Fire Department Fire Chief, visited the Diller-Odell Elementary on Tuesday, October 11, for fire safety week. Jeff brought a fire truck and showed the students a variety of equipment that is used by the . . . read more
