We had a special guest at CR Hanna today! WQAD meteorologist James Zahara stopped by to visit our third graders and share his weather wisdom! The students loved learning all about forecasting, weather patterns, and the tools meteorologists use. A big thank you to Mr. Zahara for inspiring our young scientists and making learning so much fun!
It was a WILD time at CR Hanna! Our amazing first graders wowed us with their creativity and knowledge about their Animal Projects! From sloths to sharks and everything in between, students proudly shared fun facts and colorful displays that brought the animal kingdom to life.
Thank you to all the families who came out to support our young scientists. And a big shoutout to our wonderful First Grade Teachers for helping make learning fun and unforgettable!
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day to the heartbeat of CR Hanna Elementary!
Whether it’s greeting every kiddo with a smile, tracking down that missing lunchbox, or magically juggling phone calls, schedules, and a thousand tiny crises—our front‑office superheroes do it all (often with coffee in hand and kindness on speed dial). 🚀☕️
Mrs. Seys , Mrs. Thornburg, and Mrs. Kane, today we celebrate YOU!
Thank you for turning chaos into community and making CR Hanna feel like home. Drop a ❤️ to show them some extra love! #SecretariesDay #CRHannaPride #OfficeSuperheroes
Big hair, neon colors, leg warmers, and all the retro vibes filled the halls as students and staff went all out to celebrate the most iconic decade. From Walkmans to windbreakers, the 80s spirit was alive and thriving!
A huge shoutout to everyone who dressed up and made the day unforgettable. You all looked like, totally awesome! 😎📼💄
#80sDay #CRHannaStyle #ThrowbackVibes #TotallyTubular
2025 Charger Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Orion Middle School
Please go to the Sports Leagues and Camps page on the school district's website for more information and entry forms.
Mrs. Welborn's Fourth Grade having some fun with Skee Ball during a reading review. It was an activity Mrs. Welborn shared during our last SIP Day.
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Mrs. Matson getting some of our students ready for IAR testing before school this morning.
We are excited to announce a special Spirit Week to support our Third to Fifth Grade students as they prepare for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)! This week will be filled with fun, school spirit, and positive encouragement to help our students feel confident and ready to tackle their assessments.
We encourage all students to participate and join in the excitement! This week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their hard work and get them in the right mindset for the assessments.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students feel confident and prepared. We look forward to a fun and successful Spirit Week!
Staff hearing excellent information from Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Welborn. We are learning some fun ways to introduce new reading skills to our students.
BINGO!!!!!!! The students at CRH had a great time playing BINGO for our Third Quarter PBIS Celebration.
Come see the Third - Fifth Grade Fine Arts Festival TONIGHT at Orion High School starting at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Batter Up!!!!! CR Hanna wants to kick off the baseball season with Baseball Jersey Day on Friday, March 14, 2025.. Let's show off who you think will win the 2025 World Series this year.
The OHS Drama Department did an excellent job doing a preview for the students of CR Hanna. Everyone needs to go see the show at OHS this weekend!!
The Orion School District has posted more job opportunities today! These positions include: School Cook, CR Hanna Head Cook, Extended School Program (ESP) Director, High School Head Boys' Golf Coach, and High School eSports Coach. Please visit the school district's website to view the full vacancy notice for these positions.
We will be holding preschool screenings on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 8:30 am. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to have your child’s vision and hearing tested as well as speech and other developmental skills. This is a developmental check-up for children living in the District that are between 3 and 4 years old. Screening will be held at the Orion Methodist Church, 407 12th Ave Orion, Illinois, IL 61273. To schedule your appointment, please call the CR Hanna Elementary School Office at 309-526-3386 during our school hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Registration for the Fall of 2025 will be held at CR Hanna Elementary School on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To be eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall, a child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025. For more information please visit the CR Hanna website.
Paint Night 2025
The School District will have an e Learning Day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, due to the Winter Weather Warning. All after school activities will also be canceled on Wednesday. Please be aware that conditions could possibly carry over to Thursday. We will be closely monitoring the weather. Thank you and stay safe.
Just a quick reminder, tomorrow is PINK OUT DAY at CR Hanna!
School will be dismissed early today, Wednesday, February 5, due to the icy weather that is predicted to be in our area later this afternoon. CR Hanna will be dismissed at 2:00, followed by OMS and OHS. There will be NO afternoon ESP at CR Hanna after school today. Please stay safe.