• NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 School will not be in session on Monday, September 2, due to Labor Day.
    Posted Aug 14, 2019, 6:14 AM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • 2019-2020 NEW ORION SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Please help welcome the following new Orion School District employees:  Maddie Anderson ~ ESP Childcare Provider; Shelley Bird ~ Bus Driver; Christofer Dhabalt ~ 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach; Lauren Heiberger ~ OMS/OHS Instrumental Music Teacher; Cassie Kingsford ~ OHS Agriculture Teacher; Kramer Matzen ~ OHS Assistant Football Coach; Laura Nelson, OMS Principal; Corrie Newman ~ ESP Childcare Provider; and Brandon Wilkerson ~ 6th Grade Math Teacher & OMS Cross Country Coach.Also, please help welcome back these school employees who have accepted new and/or additional responsibilities for the 2019-2020 school year (new and/or additional responsibility is underlined):  Sydney Adams ~ Teacher, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, OHS Assistant Volleyball Coach; Jennifer Feldott ~ Teacher, OHS Varsity Scholastic Bowl Coach; Jenna Munoz ~ 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher; Joline ...
    Posted Aug 8, 2019, 7:36 AM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • C.R. HANNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVES EXEMPLARY DESIGNATION The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released C.R. Hanna Elementary School's annual School Report Card on October 31, 2018.  The Report Card shows how well C.R. Hanna is progressing on a wide range of educational goals. The State Board has identified C.R. Hanna Elementary School as an “Exemplary” school. The designation means that C.R. Hanna is performing in the top 10% of all schools statewide.  The rating is based on several data points, which include the 2018 PARCC scores, chronic absenteeism, and student growth. C.R. Hanna Elementary School is strongest when we all work together. The C.R. Hanna staff works really hard to make the learning environment a place that students want ...
    Posted Nov 29, 2018, 8:41 AM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • Testing of drinking water sources at C.R. Hanna Elementary School Testing of drinking water sources at C.R. Hanna Elementary School was performed on November 10, 2017.  The testing is required by The Lead in Drinking Water Testing Bill (LDWTB) which was signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner effective January 17, 2017.  The LDWTB requires elementary school buildings constructed prior to January 1, 2000 serving 5th grade and below to test the following sources:   Drinking fountain and drinking sources in buildings Classroom sinks in classroom under 1st grade (kindergarten and pre-kindergarten)   Water testing followed protocol recommended by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the LDWTB.  All water sources have two samples collected.  The first collection at each source is a “first draw” sample.  Water collection occurs ...
    Posted Dec 20, 2017, 12:25 PM by Bobbi Thomsen
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Current Highlights

  • MAKE A WISH "O" The Orion Girls' Basketball Team will be painting the "O" on lawns, driveways, windows, or anything that you can think of.  All of the proceeds will go to the "Make ...
    Posted Aug 17, 2018, 8:40 AM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • Early Bird Savings available for School Physicals at Henry County Health Department! The Henry County Health Department is offering Early Bird Savings for School Physicals!  The Department also offers Immunizations, TB Screenings, Lead Screenings, and Lab Tests.  Please click on link for ...
    Posted Mar 20, 2018, 12:31 PM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • Food Service Non-Discrimination Complaint Procedures To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:  http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at ...
    Posted Jan 10, 2018, 12:36 PM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • School Wellness Policy Student wellness, including good nutrition and physical activity, shall be promoted in the District’s educational program, school activities, and meal programs.  This policy shall be interpreted consistently with Section ...
    Posted Dec 7, 2017, 7:17 AM by Bobbi Thomsen
  • New Board Policy 4:130-E Exhibit - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications The Orion Board of Education recently adopted a new Board policy, 4:130-E Exhibit - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications.  The new Board policy covers free ...
    Posted Aug 22, 2017, 10:08 AM by Bobbi Thomsen
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