Potential SCAM ALERT!!! The school district been made aware of a scam where our student/athletes receive a text message asking them to join their team's "NIL Club" in fundraising for the school/team. When the athlete follows the link and enters their information, it creates a fundraising page and then texts that link out to everyone in their contacts asking for donations.
While some of our programs have used online/text messaging fundraising it has been through a company by the name of Leading Edge or Launch fundraising. Any contact through "NIL Club" is not sponsored by an Orion School District program. Please do not click on any links from "NIL Club" as an athlete or a supporter.
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!
Reminder of sports physicals tonight at Orion Middle School starting at 4:30pm.
Had the opportunity to test out our new Turf Tank robot painter for the athletic department! Thanks to the school district, high school, football program, and the youth soccer club for making this purchase happen!
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.
Little bit of twin action this morning at Girls Basketball Camp!
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
With the threat of severe weather later this evening tonight's Track banquet will be postponed to next Thursday May 30th at 6:30pm. The banquet will take place at the pavilion next to Charger Field.
Congratulations to Gus Nedved(Senior) and Dayne Gibbons(Junior) on advancing to State for Track. Dayne placed 2nd in the 400m with a time of 52.27. Gus tied for 1st in the High Jump with a height of 1.85m(6' 0.75") being the exact height he needed to qualify! Both will compete Thursday May 23rd at EIU in Charleston, IL. Good Luck to both of them!
Congratulations to Kenadi Sovey as she signed her National Letter of Intent today! Kenadi will be attending The University of Dubuque in the fall and continue to play softball. Good luck to you Kenadi these next four years!
Tonight's Baseball Regional Quarterfinal at home will start early. We plan to start between 4-4:15pm as there are more storms expected after 6pm.
Tonight's Boy's track meet at Bushnell has been cancelled!
Another exciting day here at Orion as Luke Dunlap and Cooper Holke signed their National Letter of Intent. They both will continue to play football starting in the fall! Luke will be attending Warburg College and Cooper will be attending Ellsworth Community College. Congratulations and good luck!
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!
Congratulations to Rachel Bowers as she signed her National Letter of Intent! Rachel will be continuing her volleyball career at Central College in Pella, IA. We wish you nothing but the best and good luck these next 4yrs! #GoBigRed
Congratulations to Orion FFA members, Joseph Faulkner and Nick Shillington who recently signed scholarships to attend John Deere Tech. Joseph signed with Martin Tractor and Nick signed with Prairie State Tractor. Both students will attend Lakeland College to obtain their diesel technician certifications. Congratulations!
