
Students will return to classrooms on Monday, August 24. We look forward to welcoming our students back and seeing everyone on the first day! 💙

What an incredible turnout for the Open House across the Oran R-III School District Thursday night! 💙
Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community members who joined us. We loved welcoming everyone back into our schools, and we’re looking forward to a great start to the 2026-27 school year! 📚







Oran R-III teachers started the day focused on learning, collaboration, and new ways to support students in the classroom! 🍎
During a MagicSchool AI professional development session, teachers explored tools that can help them create engaging learning activities and enhance classroom instruction.
We appreciate our teachers for continuing to learn and explore new resources to support student learning! 📚
Picture day is coming up for Oran R-III students on Friday, August 28! 📸
Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for K-11 portraits and school records, along with senior athletic banners, senior composites, fall baseball, and volleyball photos.
All orders must be placed online. Please do not send checks, cash, or order forms to school.
➡️ Junior High and High School families can pre-order at the following link using password 8H8X5W7T: https://tinyurl.com/4h45en5r
➡️ Elementary families can pre-order at the following link using password 3E4Y6T8Y: https://tinyurl.com/3r443u39
For ordering assistance or other questions, please contact Wagner Portrait Group at 314-567-5900. Please direct ordering questions to Wagner Portrait Group rather than the school office.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade and their families are invited to join us on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00 to 7:00pm.
Stop by to meet teachers, drop off school supplies, and get ready for a great start to the new school year. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back to school!

We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to school soon! 🎒
As we prepare to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year, Superintendent Dr. Adam Friga reflects on the values that make Oran R-III special, the community that continues to show up for our students and staff, and our shared commitment to making each school year stronger than the last.
Read the Superintendent’s Welcome Back to School Newsletter at https://www.oran.k12.mo.us/article/3076375.

Completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application is an important step for our school families. 🍎
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to apply. The information provided helps determine eligibility for meal benefits and can also help our district receive important resources and program support.
The application must be completed by logging in to TeacherEase through a web browser and is not available through the TeacherEase app. 💻
To log in to TeacherEase and complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application, visit https://www.teacherease.com/home.aspx.

The start of a new school year is almost here, and we’re ready to welcome our Oran R-III students and families back! 🎒
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade and their families are invited to attend our open house on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00 to 7:00pm.
Stop by to meet teachers, drop off school supplies, and get ready for a great start to the new school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are especially proud of our STAR Event team for earning a Top 10 national finish—an amazing accomplishment!
This experience was about more than competition; it built confidence, inspired our students, and showed them the strength of their community. Thank you for believing in them and making this opportunity possible!



















Oran Schools is proud to be able to offer free weekly summer meals through the Summer Food Service Program for area families with children ages 2–18.
To have your family added to the meal distribution list, please call **(573) 262-3435, ext. 1**.
Additional details about eligibility, meal distribution, and program information can be found on the flyer included with this post.
We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to help keep children healthy, nourished, and ready for a great summer!







During this season, Dean broke Oran R-III school records in the:
110-meter hurdles
100-meter sprint
200-meter sprint
400-meter dash
An incredible accomplishment and a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the season. Proud of the way he represented Oran R-III!


