Such great performances tonight by the OHS Choir, Band, KnightSounds Jazz Band, and Syncopation Vocal Jazz Ensemble at their Winter Festival. Shout out to Ms. Heiberger and Ms. McCullough for putting together a great show! Great job everyone!
OHS Student Council collected toys to support both QC Toys for Tots and the Orion Christmas for Kids programs. They were assisted in their efforts by the OHS National Honor Society who raised $2400 through their Bingo Night on November 22nd. Thanks to the support of the Orion community and the efforts by Student Council and NHS, eleven Toys for Tots collection boxes were completely filled through donations.
Tonight's (Monday, December 16) Middle School Boys' Basketball game will be a combined 7th and 8th grade game beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thank you!
Just a quick reminder, the Orion School District will be dismissing school early on Friday, December 20, 2024
Dismissal times;
CR Hanna 2:02 PM
Orion Middle School 2:08 PM
Orion High School 2:15 PM
Have a wonderful break!
CANCELED: OMS Lego Robotics competition scheduled for today in Moline has been canceled. Thank you.
CANCELED: The Middle School wrestling meet scheduled for Saturday, December 14, at 9:00 a.m., has been canceled.
***POSTPONED (Due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date.)
Tomorrow's scheduled Christmas Sweater 5K hosted by the OHS National Honor Society has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date!
Congratulations to Lizzy. She was recently recognized for her sportsmanship during the Sectional final.
Great job by our 6th grade choir and band, 7th-8th choir and band, and Ms. McCullough and Ms. Heiberger. They peformed at the Wnter Fest in front of a full gym. Thank you for your continued support.
The Chargers vs. Everybody T-Shirts are in!! If you purchased one of these shirts they are available for pick up in the OHS main office. The office is open until 4pm each day.
Go walking (or running) in a winter wonderland and join the OHS National Honor Society as they host a Christmas Sweater 5K. This fun event will be held Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30AM on the OHS Track. The entry fee is $20 with all registrations being walkup at starting at 7AM. Wear your favorite ugly sweater, listen to some Christmas music and enjoy the event as funds raised will be donated to Humility Homes (a program that provides housing opportunities for the homeless in the greater Quad City area.).
OMS is sponsoring career days during our early out days. Thank you to all of the speakers who presented today.
Career Theme: Theme: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security and Health
OMS is sponsoring career days during our early out days. Thank you to all of the speakers who presented today.
Career Theme: Theme: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security and Health
B-4 you make any last minute plans for tonight, consider attending the NHS Bingo Night and Chili Supper. Doors open at 5:30pm with play starting at 6:00pm. All proceeds will benefit the area Toys for Tots program. #BingoPun
Congratulations to Libby. She was recognized, by the IESA, for her sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
A couple more spirit wear orders are closing soon. Order your Boys Basketball gear by November 21st and your Softball apparel by November 26th. Go Chargers!
8th Grade - JA Inspire Career Expo: Students chose from various career clusters and visited booths to learn more about their particular fields of interest.
Medieval Times: Our 7th-grade kids stepped back in time and experienced spectacular horsemanship, swordplay, games of skill, and an authentic jousting tournament between six brave knights!
Reminder - NHS BINGO Night and Soup Supper! - Friday, November 22nd @ 6:00 PM with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Please join Orion's National Honor Society in raising funds for Toys for Tots. This is a family-friendly event located in the Commons at Orion High School, so feel free to bring the kids. Cost is $10/player.
CR Hanna writing contest winners. The students had lunch with our visiting author Kate Hannigan.
