Oran R-III School District
Home of the Eagles
As we continue through the school year, we are seeing students come to school with a variety of illnesses. We appreciate families helping us keep our students and staff healthy by keeping children home when they are sick.
As a reminder, students who have a fever or are vomiting should stay home from school. Students may return to school once they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Thank you for helping us support the health and wellbeing of our school community. 💙
As a reminder, students who have a fever or are vomiting should stay home from school. Students may return to school once they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Thank you for helping us support the health and wellbeing of our school community. 💙
Our next Heroes in the Hallways spotlight is Jessica England, a 1st grade teacher who is celebrating her sixth year with Oran R-III Schools! 🌟
Jessica says the family-like atmosphere and opportunities to continue growing as an educator are key reasons why she loves working in our school community. She values being part of a team that works together to make learning better for students.
“Our district has a great atmosphere because of the strong sense of teamwork, support, and community,” Jessica says. “Staff members genuinely care about one another and work together to do what is best for our students. It feels like a family where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and succeed.”
Thank you, Jessica, for helping make our schools a supportive place for students and staff! 🤗
Oran R-III families may notice some additional activity on our school campus tomorrow, September 22, as we film a new video showcasing the great things happening across our district. 🎥
A professional video production team will be on campus with cameras and other equipment, and a drone may be used to capture aerial footage of our facilities.
This is a planned activity related to the district’s video production and is not connected to any safety or security concern. We wanted families to know what to expect if you see cameras, production equipment, or a drone on or near campus.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Oran R-III. We look forward to sharing the finished video with our community. 💙
Parents, guardians, and alumni, we need your help to make the Booster Club Golf Tournament fundraiser a success! ⛳
The Booster Club is looking for adult volunteers to support this important event. Proceeds from the tournament benefit all of our athletes by helping fund travel gear, equipment, team meals, and more.
Please consider supporting our Eagles by volunteering your time. Contact your child’s coach to volunteer! 🦅
The Booster Club is looking for adult volunteers to support this important event. Proceeds from the tournament benefit all of our athletes by helping fund travel gear, equipment, team meals, and more.
Please consider supporting our Eagles by volunteering your time. Contact your child’s coach to volunteer! 🦅
Freshman PE students put teamwork and motor skills into action while learning about Paralympic sports through seated volleyball. 🏐
The activity gave students a hands-on opportunity to build communication, coordination, and teamwork while learning more about adaptive sports! ⭐️
The activity gave students a hands-on opportunity to build communication, coordination, and teamwork while learning more about adaptive sports! ⭐️
Students in Mrs. Scott’s 4th grade class recently had the opportunity to share their writing with the School Board by presenting their autobiographical poems! ✍️
⭐️ Gabriella Hargrove
⭐️ Xander Johnson
⭐️ June Mason
⭐️ Mae Roper
We’re proud to recognize these students for sharing their creativity and their stories!
Our junior high girls basketball team came up short against Woodland this week, but we’re proud of the effort they showed on the court! 🏀
As part of a special prize, one student got to choose a favorite teacher to join him for lunch. He picked Ms. Seyer, his teacher from last year!
Ms. Seyer loved the chance to catch up and continue being part of her former students’ daily lives. It’s a sweet reminder that the relationships built in the classroom can continue long after students move on to their next grade. 🤗
Ms. Seyer loved the chance to catch up and continue being part of her former students’ daily lives. It’s a sweet reminder that the relationships built in the classroom can continue long after students move on to their next grade. 🤗
Our “Did You Know?” The series is taking a closer look at the numbers behind the Oran R-III budget and what they mean for our students, staff, and families.
Did you know that enrollment changes can have a significant financial impact on a small school district? 📉
Oran R-III currently serves 282 students. Ten years ago, enrollment was 341 students.
Because funding adjusts based partly on student enrollment, the district loses approximately $7,000 in funding for each student lost. However, many expenses, including staffing, transportation, facilities, and programs, do not decrease at the same rate.
For a small district like Oran R-III, enrollment changes can make a meaningful difference in the resources available to serve students. 📚
Did you know that enrollment changes can have a significant financial impact on a small school district? 📉
Oran R-III currently serves 282 students. Ten years ago, enrollment was 341 students.
Because funding adjusts based partly on student enrollment, the district loses approximately $7,000 in funding for each student lost. However, many expenses, including staffing, transportation, facilities, and programs, do not decrease at the same rate.
For a small district like Oran R-III, enrollment changes can make a meaningful difference in the resources available to serve students. 📚
Our 2nd grade students are putting their learning into practice through group work as they explore different types of sentences.
We love seeing their teamwork, focus, and some pretty impressive handwriting along the way! 🌟
Congratulations to Mr. White and his 2025-26 Algebra I students, who were recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting for an outstanding academic achievement! Every student in the class scored proficient or advanced on the 2026 end-of-course exam.
During the meeting, students shared a presentation and thanked Mr. White and Mrs. Woodfin for their support in helping them succeed in math.
⭐ ️Pictured from left: Mr. White, Olivia Smith, Lila Peterson, Claire Sitz, Wheetley Romas
⭐️ Not pictured: Colten Brashear, Kinley Debrock, Nick Hess
Congratulations to these students and their teachers on this achievement! 🎉
Our 1st grade students are stretching out their learning, one word at a time. 🌀
Students are using a fun new learning tool, a Slinky, to help them stretch out sounds as they practice consonant-vowel-consonant words with short vowel sounds.
This hands-on approach helps students hear each sound and build their early reading skills! 📚
Our community is invited to come together for FCA-sponsored Prayer Around the Pole! ✨
Students, parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:45am.
Students, parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:45am.
Oran R-III Superintendent Dr. Friga traveled to Jefferson City yesterday to present to the Missouri State Board of Education regarding the proposed A-F school grading framework.
He joined three other Missouri superintendents in sharing feedback and concerns about how the proposed system would measure and communicate school and district performance.
We encourage our families and community members to read Dr. Friga’s full letter to learn more about this important topic and what it could mean for Missouri public schools.
Read Dr. Friga’s letter here: https://bit.ly/OranCommunityNewsletter
Our 7th grade FACS students are bringing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to life!
As they learn about the five levels of needs and how they relate to self-actualization, students are building their own pyramids to represent each level.
It’s a hands-on way to connect classroom concepts with a visual representation of their learning! 💫
Seniors and their parents and guardians are invited to join us for our Senior Breakfast!
The event will be held Tuesday, September 22, from 7:00 to 7:45am. We hope our seniors and their families can join us for this special morning together! 🎓
The event will be held Tuesday, September 22, from 7:00 to 7:45am. We hope our seniors and their families can join us for this special morning together! 🎓
Mrs. Woodfin’s Freshman Algebra A students are putting their problem-solving skills to work as they study multi-step linear equations! ➗
Students are working together to create their own word problems, solve them, and strengthen their understanding of the math behind each solution.
Great learning is happening through collaboration, critical thinking, and practice! 🌟
Our next Hero in the Hallways is Jonathan Simpher, PE and history teacher, who is celebrating seven years with Oran R-III! 💫
For Jonathan, the students and the strong sense of family are what make our schools special. He appreciates how much teachers, administrators, the Board of Education, and the entire community care about students and support one another.
That support has helped create some unforgettable moments during his time here, including being part of two state championship teams. 🏆
Jonathan says one of the things that stands out most is knowing that people throughout the school and community are always there to support students and staff.
Thank you, Jonathan, for the many ways you contribute in the classroom, through athletics, and throughout our school community!
Students can get ready for the ACT with an ACT Blitz Prep Class led by ACE Tutoring, LLC. 📚
The class will be held Tuesday, October 20, from 8:30am to 3:00pm and will focus on strengthening test-taking skills and ACT preparation.
The cost is $99, with payment due at registration. Financial assistance is available by contacting the office.
Reserve your spot by Tuesday, October 13. To register, email Mrs. Daniel at cdaniel@oran.k12.mo.us.
The class will be held Tuesday, October 20, from 8:30am to 3:00pm and will focus on strengthening test-taking skills and ACT preparation.
The cost is $99, with payment due at registration. Financial assistance is available by contacting the office.
Reserve your spot by Tuesday, October 13. To register, email Mrs. Daniel at cdaniel@oran.k12.mo.us.
Support the Class of 2030 with new school spirit gear! 👕
Freshmen are selling T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies in white or blue to help fund future prom and graduation expenses.
Orders are open September 14 through September 25. 💙
To order your Class of 2030 spirit wear, please download and return the form: https://bit.ly/FreshmanTShirtOrderForm
Freshmen are selling T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies in white or blue to help fund future prom and graduation expenses.
Orders are open September 14 through September 25. 💙
To order your Class of 2030 spirit wear, please download and return the form: https://bit.ly/FreshmanTShirtOrderForm
