2017-2018 Enrollment

Online enrollment begins August 1

Learn more at mmsd.org/enroll
Online resources for the 2017-2018 school year

We've assembled a "digital folder" of materials, including the 2017-2018 calendar, lunch menus, school supply lists and more.

Access the page
Did you know that we provide free meals for kids during summer vacation?

Kids can eat free, nutritious food,
Monday through Friday, June 19 - August 11

Learn more
Family Arts Night
Family Arts Night
2017-18 School Year Calendar Now Available

The calendar for the 2017-18 school year has been finalized and posted at mmsd.org/calendar.

View the calendar now
Bucky visits Olson!
Mid-Year Review of Progress

See examples of our progress so far this school year and updates on schools and students

See the full mid-year review of progress
Cleaning out the prize box....and having a fashion show!
First grade students planting tulips

First grade students planting tulips
Meet your child's new report card

Find resources to learn what the new standards-based report cards are all about

Learn more
Monarch Butterfly Pictures - See the report that goes with it in Announcements!
Hatching Monarchs for the Olson Prairie
Welcome to Olson Elementary School
Welcome to Olson Elementary School

About Our School

Olson Elementary School is proud to be "Going for the Green." What does that mean? It means that it is built to be a green school, a school building or facility that creates a healthy environment that is conducive to learning while saving energy, resources and money, according to Green Schools 101. Our school is named after Paul J. Olson who was a longtime conservationist and school principal who helped organize the Madison School Forest which is still being used as an outdoor conservation classroom. More...

Olson Family Corner and Newsletter

Visit our PTO page!

School Supplies and Profile

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Calendar

Lunch Menu

Upcoming Events

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Announcements

Safety Patrol Training

Safety Patrol training for the 2017-2018 school year will take place next month.

Welcome Back Picnic

Olson Elementary School 'Welcome Back Picnic' will be hosted on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 at Elver Park (Shelter #2) located at 1240 McKenna Blvd from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Join us for a fun picnic to welcome students and families back for the 2017-2018 school year! All food and drinks will be provided.

Use our online form to report your child absent from school. You are welcome to continue using our Safe Arrival / Attendance Line phone number if you’d prefer. The online form is simply an additional option for attendance reporting. Learn more.

Kids can eat free, nutritious food, Monday through Friday, June 19 - August 11. Times vary by location. Meals will not be served on July 3rd and 4th.

Nearly 50 locations, including schools, parks and community centers will offer breakfast, lunch and snacks. These locations will be open to the general public and you don't need to fill out an application. Children 18 years of age and under can receive up to two free meals per site. Call 2-1-1 or visit the website to find a site near you.

Box Tops

Box Top Collection with Pizza Party Prize!

The classroom that turns in the most box tops will be awarded a pizza party sponsored by Pump It Up. Please turn in your box tops by Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

Principal's Corner

Deborah Lyons

Principal Deborah Lyons

Emergency Communication

The safety and security of Madison Metropolitan School District students and staff is of utmost importance. The District has a comprehensive crisis plan and district administrators coordinate closely with city emergency management officials and law enforcement representatives to monitor and update plans on a regular basis.