Orangeville CUSD 203 -

This is a reminder that the Orangeville School District has an RtI Day tomorrow (1/27/23). The K-12 will dismiss at 1:15 pm. The PM preschool will have a work at home day.

Some of our agriculture students went on a field trip to Highland in December... I think you'll recognize a familiar face in this article: https://www.journalstandard.com/story/news/local/2023/01/20/highland-community-college-hosts-agriculture-expo-in-freeport/69821812007/

Last Friday, the elementary school held the second quarter awards ceremony. Congratulations to those who earned A- and B-Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance awards, as well as those who were nominated & won RUFUS prizes!

Parents and students in grades 8-11, don't forget that CareerTec information night is this Wed. January 18, at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Come learn and ask questions about CareerTec. This is especially of interest to current 10th/11th graders who could enter the program next year.

There is no school today for teacher's institute, and it is also Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you're interested in resources about Dr. King, PBS has a great website: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/2022/01/martin-luther-king-jr-day-classroom-resources/

This is a reminder that there is no school for students this Monday, January 16, 2023, at Orangeville School District. Enjoy your long weekend!

Community Post: If your student is looking for prom items at a great price, check out the Prom for Pennies event being held this Sunday, Jan. 15, at Monroe High School from 1-4 pm! All proceeds will be donated to Jacob's SWAG Foundation, Inc.

Looking for something sweet for Valentine's Day? Try some fudge! Seniors are selling Fun Factory fudge again this year. They're half-pound boxes, $8 for 1 or $14 for 2 (mix & match). They'll be here by Feb. 10th, in time to gift your valentine! Find your favorite senior to order!

Here is the board meeting summary from this Monday's (1/9/23) board meeting: https://5il.co/1n31b Have a great day!

Love Nothing Bundt Cakes? You're in luck! The sophomores are selling them for a fundraiser from 1/9 - 1/23. They're available in a variety of flavors, so find your favorite sophomore to order! Delivery is set for Friday, February 10th, 2023. Update: $6 per cake.

Tomorrow, Jan. 9th, 2023, Orangeville School District resumes classes. We hope you all had a restful break and are ready to start second semester!

The agenda for the regular board of education meeting this Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 is posted on the board page of our website, and can also be found here: https://5il.co/1mvy9

Good luck to our Lady Broncos take on the Le-Win Panthers !!

Thank you to our yearbook sponsors!

I would like to send out a HUGE Thank You to everyone who came, and visited the Scholastic Book Fair in December. The numbers just came in, and because of your support, I will be able to purchase just over $1,300 in books for our entire library! What a great way to start a new year-new books! Thanks again and Happy New Year to you all!

On 12/13/22 in the library, we had a Family Literacy Night. More than 30 students and families had fun learning at the Snowy Stations. They also left with a goody bag of winter treats. Thank you to GS literacy teachers Mrs. Kraft & Mrs. Janecke for planning & hosting this event!

Happy New Year from Orangeville School District! We hope you are having a safe & happy holiday and are looking forward to a great year in 2023!

Each year, the JH & HS student councils sponsor a gingerbread house contest. The houses can be made individually, or in teams, but must be edible (so no glue!). They're numbered and voted on by the GS students. Congrats to this year's winners!

Community post: The Neighborhood before/after school care program is hosting an open house & story time this Monday, January 2nd, 2023, from 1 - 3 pm, with story time at 1:30. The Neighborhood is at 9030 N. Afolkey Rd., Dakota. We hope to see you there!

As part of their holiday traditions studies, the 4th & 5th grades went caroling at the school offices and around town on Monday, December 19th, 2022. They really had fun going around town practicing this old American tradition.