On behalf of the Orion School District we want to thank everyone who came out to support the Charger Volleyball program last night at Sherrard! It doesn't stop there, let's pack the gym once again Monday at Princeton! The Chargers play at 7pm vs. IVC! For Sectionals they will be using GoFan. I have listed the information below as well as the link to purchase your ticket! See you all Monday night! Go Big Red!
GoFan Ticket Information:
The QR code below will access the GoFan for tickets to Monday's games. Electronic Tickets are $6.00 Please encourage your families and fans to have their electronic tickets downloaded prior to entering Princeton High School as it can slow admittance into the gym waiting for tickets to download. We will have a cash option available. Cash tickets are $7.00.
https://gofan.co/app/school/IL16253
Attention Orion Students! DICK'S Sporting Goods is holding an exclusive shop event, happening at all their stores in Illinois from October 27th-30th. Gear up for your winter sports season by get 20% off your entire purchase!
Looking for a unique gift for the holidays? A fundraising brick might be the answer. These brick pavers may be purchased to honor a parent, friend, business, or family. Additional opportunities exist for anyone wishing to make a larger donation (such as a memorial bench).
Big game day tomorrow for our very own Charger Volleyball girls! Regional Final at Sherrard HS vs Sherrard at 6pm! Let's pack the gym like we know how to! Wear your RED and let's cheer our girls onto victory! Hope to see you there! Go Big Red!
A reminder that Parent-Teacher Conference are Thursday, October 19th from 11:30am-7:30pm and Friday, October 20th from 8:30am-3:30pm. Call your child's school to set up a time if you haven't already!
The Monmouth-Roseville School District is inviting area parents to be a part of a Cyberparenting 101 Workshop to be held on Thursday, October 26th at 6pm. This workshop is free of charge and will focus on your child's daily interaction with technology.
Congratulations to our Orion High School 2023 Homecoming Court. The front row includes (L-R): Freshmen - Kaden Cirks and Ellie Knupp, Sophomores - Cameron Engstrom and Elyse VanDuyne, Juniors - Duncan Adamson and Avery Knupp. The back row includes (L-R) Seniors - Maya VanDuyne, Nolan Loete, Katie Christensen, Luke Dunlap, Grace Passno, and Caiden Mielke.
High school students, it is time to order your Nightmare on 13th Street homecoming shirts. Use this link and order by October 1st at midnight.
https://stores.inksoft.com/ohs_homecoming_student_shirts/shop/home
Entry level sewing machines for sale. Please contact the OHS office at (309) 526-3361 if interested.
Homecoming is just under a month away and OHS is looking for groups who would like to participate in our "Nightmare on 13th Street" parade. Use the image provided or contact jbakener@orionschools.us
Congrats to the Orion Athletic Booster Club and a huge thank you to the Orion community as Orion High School is one of 16 schools advancing to the Savory 16 in the third annual IHSA Pork & Pigskins State Championship presented by the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
The top four vote getters in each of the four regions advanced to the Savory 16, and now the IHSA’s panel of expert judges will disperse to judge their food from September 21 to October 20. The complete list of advancing schools includes:
Support the Orion High School chapter of The Grey Matters Collective by attending the Keep Marching Forward event on Sunday, September 17th from 6-8pm in Geneseo.
Congratulations for Orion High School graduate, Noah Seys, whose work will be published in the October issue of American Mathematical Monthly. See the article on Noah here: https://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=19371
Hope to see a great turnout for Open House on Tuesday, August 22nd starting at 6:30pm!
Attention Orion Students! DICK'S Sporting Goods is holding an exclusive shop event, happening at all their stores in Illinois from August 4th-7th. Gear up for your fall sports season by get 20% off your entire purchase!
Reminder that walk-in athletic physicals are available at OMS tomorrow from 4:30-6:30pm for Orion School District students.
High school fall athletics are right around the corner. Don't forget to renew your physical and complete the online athletics registration at: https://orion.8to18.com/accounts/login
Online registration for returning students is currently open. New student registration is scheduled for August 2nd and 3rd. Please contact the district office at 309-526-3388 to make an appointment.
Orion Youth Basketball will be hosting their 1st Annual Charger Classic 3-on-3 Tournament. The event will take place on Saturday, July 22 at Orion Middle School. There are boys/girls age divisions for 3rd grade through adults, so this is truly a family event. Spread the word!
As we wrapped up the school year last week we look back on such a great school year for everyone! Can't wait to get started back up in the fall! Have a great summer everyone!
