Odyssey High students in OSL
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Odyssey High students in OSL

Our high schoolers are out in the worldβ€”using their voices, their bodies, and their curiosity!
From showing up with peace and love at an ICE protest, to scaling rock walls, to wandering the Arboretum in search of giant trolls… this is what Outdoor & Service Learning days look like at Odyssey for our High Schoolers.

We believe education should shape thoughtful humans who care deeply about the world around themβ€”and aren’t afraid to participate in it. πŸŒŽπŸ’›

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Shapes and Kandinsky in Kindergarten
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Shapes and Kandinsky in Kindergarten

Our kindergarteners just began their Shapes unit, and today the classroom turned into a tiny art studio. After looking at the work of Wassily Kandinsky - who believed colors and shapes could sound like music - students drew their own shapes and brought them to life with watercolor.
Paint brushes swirled, colors blended, and suddenly geometry felt a lot more like jazz.

Learning shapes.
Exploring art.
Listening for the music inside the paint.

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The magic of Amy Glenn's golden retriever
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The magic of Amy Glenn's golden retriever

Sometimes the best kind of regulation comes with four legs and a wagging tail. 🐾
Amy Glenn, one of our incredible 7/8 teachers recently shared: β€œI’m so glad I can bring this sweet boy to school. The kids love him and he brings a lot of joy, regulation, and softness to the class.”

At Odyssey, learning happens in environments where students feel safe, seen, and lovedβ€”and sometimes that love looks like a golden retriever in the middle of the 7/8 class getting a whole lot of affection.

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Summer camp special:  Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
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Summer camp special: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

Big news for summer at Odyssey β˜€οΈπŸŽΆ
We’re thrilled to host a special summer music camp led by Grammy-winning artist @secretagent23skidoo β€” giving students the chance to create, collaborate, and dive deep into the joy of making music. From songwriting and rhythm to performance and creative expression, campers will spend the week learning directly from a working artist while embracing Odyssey’s playful, pressure-free approach to the arts.
Expect big sounds, big imagination, and the kind of musical magic that happens when kids feel free to explore.
🎀 Open to young musicians and curious creators alike.
πŸ”— Registration is open. Find out more at https://odysseycommunity.org/summer-camp

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Letting loose in Music class!
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Letting loose in Music class!

When you schedule β€œmusic class” but it turns into pizza + BIG SILLY energy πŸ•πŸŽΆ

We love that our kids feel this comfortable in Agustin’s music class β€” loose, joyful, unfiltered, and completely unafraid of belting it out. We believe real musicianship isn’t built on pressure or perfectionism. It’s built on play. On risk. On laughter…and these humans are pretty awesome at it.

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Elementary Special Guest
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Elementary Special Guest

Ms. Robin had a furry visitor in Literacy class today!
Our tiny visitor curled up for story time, practiced excellent β€œpawsitive” listening skills, and stole the spotlight with that face. Nothing makes reading cozier than a kitten cuddle buddy!

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Kinder Conga
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Kinder Conga

Today our kindergarteners felt the call of the conga line and answered it without hesitation. This beautiful weather has everyone moving!

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We’re hiring!
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We’re hiring!

WE’RE HIRING πŸŽ¨πŸ“šπŸŽΆ
Odyssey is expanding for Fall 2026, and we’re looking for inspired educators to join this extraordinary crew.
Working here means collaborating with artists, musicians, intellectual rebels, and big-hearted humans who believe school should feel alive. We challenge one another. We create together. We think deeply. We laugh often.
If you’re ready to teach in a place where creativity isn’t an add-on β€” it’s the foundation β€” this is your moment.
Join our wild and wonderful community.
Find us on Indeed or get in touch with us through the contact form on this site if you think you should work with us.

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Roller rink night
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Roller rink night

A fun night at the roller rink with our middle and high schoolers - and yes, a few brave parents and teachers hit the floor too.

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The new website is Live!
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The new website is Live!

✨ She’s live… and she’s GORGEOUS. ✨ We are beyond excited to share the newly redesigned Odyssey School website β€” streamlined, elevated, and better than ever. It captures the heart of our school in such a thoughtful, beautiful way, and we couldn’t be more proud of how it reflects our community.

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1/2 IRP Field Trip
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1/2 IRP Field Trip

Today our Odyssey 1/2 class took learning on the road β€” literally. πŸšŒπŸ“š
They hopped on the city bus and headed downtown to the beautiful Pack Memorial Library to research their IRP projects. There’s something powerful about watching young learners navigate their city, dig into real research, and experience the magic of a public library in action.
From stacks of inspiring books to quiet corners built for big thinking, the day was full of independence, curiosity, and community connection.
Experiential learning at its finest. πŸ’›

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3/4 IRP Presentation Day
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3/4 IRP Presentation Day

Big questions!
Bold ideas!
Trifolds full of wonder!
Our 3rd & 4th graders presented their Independent Research Projects - choosing topics they love, digging deep, and becoming the experts in the room.
Independent thinking in action.

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Financial aid deadline reminder
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Financial aid deadline reminder

A gentle reminder to our current and prospective families: The deadline to apply for financial aid through Odyssey is February 20th.

Odyssey is deeply committed to accessibility and to making this learning community available to a wide range of families. Financial aid is one of the ways we help support that mission.
If you plan to apply, please be sure to complete your application before the deadline.
πŸ“… Deadline: February 20
πŸ“ Apply through the FACTS Family Portal

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