Orion CUSD 223

Congratulations to our 9th grade students who earned Rising Star Awards from ACT due to their academic performance on the Pre-ACT 8. OHS had three Distinguished Scholars, fifteen Rising Scholars, and sixteen Early Scholars. Learn more about the ACT Rising Star program here: https://tinyurl.com/mr8tct2k

We’re proud to take a moment to recognize Jim Goodwin, our exceptional School Psychologist, for his continued dedication, compassion, and commitment to supporting the emotional and academic well-being of our students.

Jim’s thoughtful approach and genuine care make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff alike. Whether he’s providing individualized support, collaborating with teachers to create positive learning environments, or leading initiatives to promote student wellness, Jim’s contributions truly strengthen our school community.

His insight, empathy, and professionalism exemplify the best of what it means to serve in education. We’re grateful for all the ways Jim helps make our schools places where every student feels seen, supported, and valued.

Please join us in celebrating Jim Goodwin for his outstanding service and for the positive difference he makes every single day!

Here is the correct and updated link for tonight's Volleyball Sectional Championship! Let's go Chargers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5MrqbKGeqM

Volleyball Sectional Championship tonight! Come be load and pack the gym at Abingdon-Avon High School. Game starts at 6pm. Scan the QR Code to get your ticket now for tonight's game! If you cannot make it listed below is the Live Streaming link! Good Luck Girls! You've got this! Go Big Red! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavQrPZl2fv7toCfukuqwUg

Come cheer on Charger Volleyball tonight in the Sectional Semifinal vs. Brimfield at 7pm. Let's pack the gym and cheer them to victory! $9 cash at the door or scan the QR code below for a digital ticket link which is $7 + service fees! Hope to see you all there this evening! Go Big Red!

Regional Champs! These girls came to play tonight. Congratulations and all your hard work is showing and paying off! Keep it rolling to Tuesday! Let's pack the gym this Tuesday Nov. 4th at Abingdon-Avon High School. Orion will play the 2nd game at 7pm vs. Brimfield! Go Big Red!

The Orion School District is proud to announce that CR Hanna Elementary School and Orion High School have earned an “Exemplary” Designation from the Illinois State Board of Education. Today, the ISBE released the Illinois State Report Card for schools all over the state. This achievement places CR Hanna and OHS in the Top 10% of all schools statewide. To achieve this honor, both schools earned a high cumulative score in the areas of, academic testing, school climate (measured by the 5 Essentials Survey), a low absenteeism rate and other measures. Thank you to our students, parents and staff for the roles you play in making this happen!

Orion High School is looking to increase career connection opportunities for the students of OHS. The goal of this survey is to compile a list of the many different career paths adults have taken and to foster connections between our current students and workers in fields in which they are interested.

Please consider taking a few minutes to fill this out and share it with others, whether you're an alumni of Orion or a community member looking to help out!

https://forms.gle/6C6mi2BqGNZBTuew5

The Orion School Board would like feedback from community members to assist in the search for the next Superintendent of Schools. Please use the following link to help the Board identify the qualities and priorities that are most important to our community.
https://forms.gle/4eCoCFxBB3fzqN6K9

20% IHSA Discount at

DICK'S Sporting Goods

This weekend, our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering all member schools, coaches, student-athletes, and their families an exclusive discount of 20% off throughout the store!

Please share this offer with your student-athletes, families, and coaches.

To access this exclusive offer, click the link below and print the coupon. The coupon is valid in-store from Friday, October 24 to Monday, October 27, and must be shown at the register during checkout.


IHSA Fall Shop Days - October 24 - October 27


Be sure to grab everything you need to prepare for Fall Championships and any other items you've had your eyes on!


Thank you to DICK’S Sporting Goods for supporting IHSA's student-athletes and families.

We want to give a huge shout-out to our amazing CR Hanna Elementary School custodial team – Mr. Dennis, Ms. Melissa, Mr. Danny, and Mr. Wyatt – for all the hard work they do each and every day to keep CR Hanna looking its best. From shiny hallways to spotless classrooms, they make our school a place we can all be proud of.
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community!

The OHS Boys Golf competed in IHSA 1A Regionals today at Gibson Woods in Monmouth and had a very good day finishing in 5th and just 4 strokes off advancing as a team! Congratulations to John Nedved and Ethan Wardlow on advancing as individuals to Mondays Sectional which will be at Valley View in Cambridge. Good luck on Monday boys!

What a season the OHS Girls Girls Golf team had! They finished strong today at IHSA 1A Regionals at Valley View finishing in 4th just shy of the entire team advancing to Sectionals! But a big Congratulations to our 3 individuals who advanced on to Mondays Sectionals in Pontiac! Good luck Monday to Autumn Hoftender, Lilly Stone, and Evelyn Wilbur!

After 16 wonderful years, today was our District Accountant’s last day with Orion CUSD #223. We are so thankful for all Denise has done for our district and wish her the very best in her retirement! ❤️🖤

Just a reminder that OHS will be using the new Homecoming Parade route at the request of the American Legion Color Guard. 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 18th at 5pm followed by the Homecoming Dinner at 5:30pm and the Homecoming Assembly at 6:30pm.

Join the Masonic Temple Sherman Lodge #535 on Saturday, November 1st for a Trivia Night Fundraiser. Each year, the Sherman Lodge awards four scholarships to OHS seniors who will be attending a trade school, two year college, or four-year college/university. The proceeds from this event will go directly towards supporting those scholarships.

OMS Announcements Tuesday September 16, 2025

Due to no air currently in Rockridge High School we will be hosting Volleyball tomorrow night September 16th. We will just be flip flopping our home and away series. On October 16th we will be traveling to Rockridge.

The phone lines for the Orion School District are back online. Thank you for your understanding.