CR Hanna Elementary School

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

CR Hanna had their last PBIS assembly to celebrate our Leaders of the Month for TEAMWORK! We are so proud of the hard work ALL the students put in this year towards each character trait every month.

The preschoolers moving onto kindergarten next year had their signing day today. They signed their letter of intent to be responsible, kind, safe and hard working. 🎓

Third grade went on a field trip to the Wapsi River last week! They went on a hike, completed a pond study with different organisms, and learned about mammals in Iowa and Illinois and birds of prey native to the area! Thanks to all the parents who tagged along and help make the day a great trip!🦉🌳

Move over Shark Tank… the Third Graders took over CR Hanna for Market Day!

Our young entrepreneurs became small business owners for the day, creating products, designing booths, marketing their ideas, and selling their goods to excited shoppers. From creative crafts to tasty treats and everything in between, the gym was buzzing with business deals, big smiles, and lots of learning.

Students practiced important real-world skills like budgeting, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving — all while having a blast!

We are so proud of our Third Grade business owners for their creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. The future of business is looking bright!

Students from OMS and OHS Band and Choir visited CR Hanna to share their talents, introduce instruments, and talk about all the fun that comes with being part of band and choir. From powerful performances to answering questions about music classes, our older students did an amazing job inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Who knows? We may have future trumpet players, percussionists, singers, and saxophone stars walking our halls right now! 🎼⭐

A huge thank you to the OMS and OHS students and directors for making music come alive for our fifth graders today!

Today was a storybook kind of day at CR Hanna!✨

Our OMS students made a special visit to spend time reading with our elementary students, and the smiles said it all. From funny voices to exciting adventures on every page, it was a wonderful opportunity for our younger students to build a love of reading while connecting with some amazing role models from OMS.

Thank you to our middle school readers for sharing your time, kindness, and enthusiasm. You helped make reading even more magical today

Kindergarten had a great day walking to the park for our family picnic and library visit! ☀️📚 Thank you to all of our families for joining us and the Western District Library for helping make the day so much fun!

The last week of school calls for some EXTRA deliciousness in the cafeteria! Our lunch menu has officially entered “summer countdown mode”!

As we cruise into summer break, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing cafeteria staff for keeping our students fed, happy, and ready to learn all year long.

It’s going to be a tasty final week at CR Hanna!

Our 5th graders had an amazing day at BizTown! 💼🏦💵 Students stepped into real-world roles as business owners, employees, bankers, reporters, and more while learning valuable lessons about teamwork, leadership, economics, and responsibility. It was incredible watching them apply classroom skills in such a hands-on and exciting way! We are so proud of how responsible, respectful, and engaged our students were throughout the day. BizTown was a huge success and a memorable experience for all! ⭐️

Our 4th graders absolutely SHINED at the Science Fair! 🔬⚡🧪 Students worked hard researching, experimenting, testing ideas, and presenting their discoveries with confidence and creativity. From exciting experiments to thoughtful investigations, it was amazing to see their curiosity and love of learning come to life! We are so proud of the effort, teamwork, and problem-solving skills our students demonstrated throughout this project. The future is bright with this group of innovators! 🌟

Kindergarten had a WILD day at the zoo on Friday! 🦁🐒🦒

Today was paws-itively amazing in second grade! 🐾 We had some special four-legged visitors come to our classroom to help us learn all about dogs, how they help people, and the important ways to safely and kindly interact with them. Students loved asking questions, observing their behaviors, and getting a chance to meet these sweet furry friends up close! Learning truly comes alive when experiences are hands-on…and covered in a little dog hair. 🐶❤️ Thank you to our special guests and Mrs. Sharon Peterson for setting up this great day!

A huge THANK YOU to Sherman Lodge 535 for generously donating TWO bikes for our Bikes for Books drawing this year! Your support helps encourage a love of reading and brings so much excitement to our students. Second grade students turn in tickets each night they read 15 minutes of more the month of April. We then draw from these tickets for the winners!🚲📚 Congratulations to our lucky winners: ⭐ Sydnie (2B) ⭐ Kolten (2A) We are so grateful for community partners like Sherman Lodge 535 who help make opportunities like this possible!

In April, C R Hanna has been working on the character trait HONESTY! Here are our Leaders of the Month! May's character trait of the month is TEAMWORK!

CR HANNA PARENTS: If you are wanting to order a shirt for CRHanna’s field day on May 21, please use the link 🔗 below. Orders are due by May 7! https://stores.inksoft.com/cr_hanna_field_day_2026/shop/home

The Volleyball Pit is getting closer to being complete at CR Hanna.

Kindergarten finished their bird unit! They took a walk to look at birds and bird nests then created their own bird feeder with peanut butter and bird seeds

Our building turned into an adventure around the world as our first graders showcased their incredible animal reports. From the depths of the oceans to the heart of the jungle, students took us on a journey across the Earth, sharing facts, creativity, and excitement about their chosen animals.

We are so proud of the hard work, curiosity, and confidence our students displayed. They truly did a fantastic job!

Thank you to all of our visitors for coming out and taking a ride around the world with us. Your support made the night even more special!

Happy Secretaries Day to three of the very best—Mrs. Seys, Mrs. Thornburg, and Mrs. Kane!

Your kindness, organization, and ability to keep everything running smoothly do not go unnoticed. From helping students with a smile to supporting staff in countless ways, you are truly the heart of CR Hanna.

Thank you for all that you do each and every day. We appreciate you more than words can say!

With gratitude,
The CR Hanna Staff & Students