On Monday, October 6th, ten 7th and 8th graders traveled to Fairbury to the fairgrounds to participate in the Jefferson County Spelling Bee.  Schools from Jefferson County brought participants, hoping that 1 of them would win this year.  There were 46 spellers.  Diller-Odell had 2 spellers make the top 15, with one of them earning a 6th-place finish.  Congratulations to all of the spellers this year (Devin, Hannah, Lexie, Lane, Layni, Catie, Logan, Bria, and Eli.  As special congratulations to Lucy, who placed 6th in the event.  Great job, everyone!!  

Deagan is our September Student of the Month!  Deagan consistently models the Griffin Way, Every Day by being respectful, accepting, and engaged.  He is always willing to lend a helping hand, whether supporting his classmates or assisting his teacher.  His strong work ethic and determination to do his best shine in and out of the classroom.  Deagan is a positive role model that younger students and his classmates can look up to.  Congratulations Deagan!  

C-5 SudDistrict Softball at Yutan on Monday, October 6, 2026.  Game time is 10:00 AM on field 1 against Yutan/Mead.  Good Luck Thunder!

Diller-Odell Public Schools is proud to recognize the hard work and achievement of our students on fall MAP Growth assessments. The Golden Griffin Award honors students who exemplify perseverance, dedication, and the drive to do their best. We are proud of their accomplishments and the example they set for their peers.

Congratulations to our Golden Griffin Award winners:

• Kindergarten: Archer, Tillman, Kutter
   

• 1st Grade: Kashtyn, Timmy, Troy
   

• 2nd Grade: Landon, Zeke, Blakely
   

• 3rd Grade: Abigail, Paden, Revel
   

• 4th Grade: Cash, Victoria, Tynleigh
   

• 5th Grade: Jacob, Max, Beau
   

• 6th Grade: Kaaden, Josie, Hunter
   

• 7th Grade: Layni, Lane, Devin
   

• 8th Grade: Lucy, Logan, Aubrey
   

• 9th Grade: Hannah, Andrew, Libby
   

• 10th Grade: Jayna, Nicholas, Josie
   

• 11th Grade: Mai-Linh, Peyton, Mallory
   

We celebrate these students for their accomplishments and thank our staff and families for supporting them every step of the way. Go Griffins!