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A MESSAGE FROM THE OHS/OMS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS! Please be cautious and careful when driving through town and rural roads around Orion, as we have multiple students after school running for Cross Country practices. Students have been instructed to run on the left hand side of the road so they can see oncoming traffic (except when going up big hills, they move to the right). They have also been instructed to wear brightly colored clothing to easily be seen. Please again be mindful when driving after school hours and during their practice time. Thank you!
Homecoming is just right around the corner! We are now accepting entries for the parade which will be held on Thursday Sept. 26th. The parade will start at 5pm from Orion High School. Attached to the post is the entry form, if you are interested and wanting to be apart of the parade please fill the form out and return to OHS by Tuesday Sept. 24th.
At the request of the American Legion Color Guard, OHS will be using a new Homecoming Parade route starting this fall. This route will match the 4th of July Festival Parade with the parade starting and ending at OHS. The Homecoming Parade will take place on September 26th at 5pm followed by the Homecoming Dinner at 5:30pm and the Homecoming Assembly at 6:30pm.
On October 22, the Orion High School Volleyball Team will be hosting the “Knights of Honor” community service project. The volleyball team will honor veterans and first responders for their selfless service to our community and the nation as a whole. All proceeds from this event will be given to the QC Honor Flight. T-shirts for this event can be purchased using this link: https://stores.inksoft.com/ohs_volleyball_knights_of_honor/shop/home
If you would like to honor a veteran or first responder that evening please use the attached form and either drop it off or mail to Orion High School: Attn: OHS Volleyball, 1100 13th St., Orion, IL 61273. If you have any questions, please contact: Alissa Kunert: 563-508-3949 or Kristy Sandberg: 309-945-6883. Thank you so much for your support!
Reminder: School will not be in session on Monday, September 2, due to the Labor Day holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Have a great weekend!
Reminder: OHS School Picture Day is tomorrow (Wednesday, August 28th). Parents may use the following link to either pre-order pictures or to order pictures after proofs are available. Parents were also emailed a link by Cobert Photography. Pictures do not have to be ordered before tomorrow. Link: https://schools.cobertphotography.com/orionilhs2425.html
Parents: Please join us for the 2024 Orion High School Open House. This is a great opportunity to meet your student's teacher and learn about the OHS curriculum. We hope to see everyone on Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30pm.
We are excited that school starts this week in the Orion School District! Backpack Night takes place at C.R. Hanna and OMS Monday night, with school starting on Tuesday at all three buildings. Let's Go Chargers! Go Big Red!
New vinyl door wraps were installed on the main gym doors today thanks to the generosity of the classes of 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. A special thank you to Daniel Cline who donated his time to create the graphic design.
Freshman Locker Move-In the next two nights, only six more days until school resumes!
OHS renovations are starting to finish up as school is just around the corner. Freshman/Sophomore hallway lockers were repainted and the Commons restrooms are getting closer and closer to completion. Go Big Red!
The Illinois High School Association and Dick's Sporting Goods have partnered for a 20% OFF APPRECIATION WEEKEND on August 2-4, 2024 (FRIDAY–SUNDAY). This offer is good at all Illinois locations by using the coupon provided at the register during checkout.
We're hiring! The Orion School District has a variety of job opportunities available: OMS Science Teacher, School Bus Drivers, School Bus Monitor, ESP Childcare Providers, Coaches, Paraprofessionals, Cooks, and Substitutes for all positions. Please visit the school district's webpage (www.orionschools.us) or call the District Office (309-526-3388) for additional information.
OHS is now taking orders for memorial pavers to be installed in August before the fall sports season starts. Orders must be placed by June 30th. Use the order forms provided or visit https://www.orionschools.us/o/ohs/page/brick-fundraising
Pictures from the OMS field day. The students did an amazing job! Thanks to the staff and Kona Ice.
Dear Parents: Just before the school bells sounded this morning, we received a Tornado Warning alert. At that time, we made the decision to follow our Severe Weather Procedure. Each building encouraged students, parents, and staff to come into the building and stay in the designated areas. The students on the buses were exited from the bus at the closest school. Staff from CR Hanna were sent to OMS and OHS to work with the younger students. Once the alert was cleared around 8:30 AM, the students were sent by bus back to their home schools. Classes resumed. The students, staff, and parents did a great job responding to the situation. We would like to thank you for entrusting your students to us each and every day. We hope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend. Orion CUSD #223 Administration
Orion Sports Physicals will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Orion Middle School, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $10 cash only. Please go to the district's sports leagues and camp page for additional information.
Unfortunately tonight's baseball games have been canceled. BOTH Varsity and JV will still be practicing after school today as they will be playing an inter squad game against each other!
Unfortunately softball has been cancelled tonight as well. This game will NOT be made up!
Due to Morrison's baseball field not being playable, tonight's BASEBALL game ONLY has been cancelled. This game will for sure be made up tomorrow. If Morrison can get umpires it will be at Morrison. Otherwise if they cannot Orion has umpires line up already and we will have the games here!