Congratulations to Mrs. Jan Young on her retirement. We appreciate her 21 years of dedication and service to our school district. Enjoy your retirement!
Congratulations to Alaina! She's one of our December Students of the Month! Here's what her teachers had to say about her!
-Alaina is a hard worker! She always gets her work done and will re-do answers if she misses any questions.
-Alaina has an infectious laugh that brings joy to those around her. She consistently shows empathy and kindness, making others feel valued and supported.
-Alaina is a hard and quiet worker. She is always on task.
-Alaina is a dedicated, responsible, and motivated student! She is a blast to have in the classroom.
Congratulations to Colton! He is one of our December Students of the Month! Here's what his teachers had to say about him!
-Colton has a “math” mind. He thinks through the math process to come up with his answers.
-Colton is always willing to help his classmates or a teacher.
-Colton is an outgoing, thoughtful, and engineering-minded student; I really enjoy working with him!
-Colton- I appreciate your hard work in class and enthusiasm for geography. Keep up the good work!
-Colton has a “math” mind. He thinks through the math process to come up with his answers.
-Colton is always willing to help his classmates or a teacher.
-Colton is an outgoing, thoughtful, and engineering-minded student; I really enjoy working with him!
-Colton- I appreciate your hard work in class and enthusiasm for geography. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations to Alexis! She is one of our December Students of the Month! Here's what her teachers had to say about her!
-Alexis is very considerate and kind towards everyone.
-It is a privilege to teach a student as dedicated and thoughtful as Alexis. She strives for excellence in her work and her kind heart makes a difference with her peers every day. She gives her best effort on everything she does and is always willing to lend a helping hand. I honestly wish I could have a whole classroom of students just like her!
-Alexis always goes above and beyond on all her assignments. She helps out her classmates and always shows interest in whatever we are doing.
-Alexis-She’s a perfectionist and always works super hard to understand whatever she’s learning. She’s also a big help around the classroom and will answer other students' questions.
-Alexis is very considerate and kind towards everyone.
-It is a privilege to teach a student as dedicated and thoughtful as Alexis. She strives for excellence in her work and her kind heart makes a difference with her peers every day. She gives her best effort on everything she does and is always willing to lend a helping hand. I honestly wish I could have a whole classroom of students just like her!
-Alexis always goes above and beyond on all her assignments. She helps out her classmates and always shows interest in whatever we are doing.
-Alexis-She’s a perfectionist and always works super hard to understand whatever she’s learning. She’s also a big help around the classroom and will answer other students' questions.
Congratulations to Brody! He's one of our December Students of the Month! Here's what Brody's teachers had to say about him!
-Brody is always friendly in the hallways. He is always friendly and never fails to smile and say hi.
-Brody is a great sport who regularly takes accountability for himself. He's got an awesome mind and spirit!
-I truly enjoyed having Brody in class previously. He stands out for his strong work ethic and his readiness to help others whenever needed. His positive attitude and sense of humor also made him fun to have in class.
-Brody is a fun student to have. He keeps the class laughing. He is always willing to participate in class and gets all his work completed.
We were so glad to welcome our grandparents for Grandparents Day! 💙
Thank you for spending time with our students and being such an important part of their lives. Your support and presence make a big difference in our school community.
Thank you for spending time with our students and being such an important part of their lives. Your support and presence make a big difference in our school community.
Our first graders had so much fun learning how Germany celebrates Christmas and then putting that learning into action by making their very own gingerbread houses! 🎄🏠 A sweet way to explore traditions from around the world.
Check out the next video in the Eagle Profiles Series, where Dr. Friga talks with students about the importance of academic relationships.
Click on the link to watch the clip:
https://youtu.be/Kf-a4z7tYIc
Click on the link to watch the clip:
https://youtu.be/Kf-a4z7tYIc
Student Council Christmas potluck and Secret Santa.
Junior high winter dance, sponsored by Student Council.
What is your role at our school, and how long have you been here?
My role at Oran RIII school is that of a Teacher's Aide. This is my 21 first year
What do you love most about working with students?
I love working with the students and knowing that I am making a difference in their lives and in their education
Share a fun fact about yourself that students might not know about you.
I am a redhead. I have two grandchildren.
What was your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject in school was bookkeeping.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to students?
Listen to your teachers. Teachers have already been there and done that.
My role at Oran RIII school is that of a Teacher's Aide. This is my 21 first year
What do you love most about working with students?
I love working with the students and knowing that I am making a difference in their lives and in their education
Share a fun fact about yourself that students might not know about you.
I am a redhead. I have two grandchildren.
What was your favorite subject in school?
My favorite subject in school was bookkeeping.
What's one piece of advice you'd give to students?
Listen to your teachers. Teachers have already been there and done that.
Nothing like a few holiday songs to get you in the holiday spirit! Tonight, we held our elementary Christmas program and it was fantastic! The students did a wonderful job. Thank you to Ms. Flanigan for her dedication to our students and the music program.
Teacher spotlight: Jessica England, 1st-grade teacher
What inspired you to start teaching?
Having teachers who made learning fun for me as a student inspired me to do the same for others. I also love the idea that the things I instill in my students will stay with them as they grow into adulthood—it’s an amazing feeling.
What do you love most about working with your students?
Making learning fun and the ability to teach to all students and the challenge of reaching students on all learning levels.
What's a fun fact your students might not know about you?
I love to weight lift at the gym and my favorite hobby is sewing and cooking!
What's one word you'd use to describe your classroom?
Colorful or inviting.
If you could give your students one piece of advice to carry with them, what would it be?
Be a lifelong learner. Learning does not stop here at school and there is always an opportunity to learn and accomplish something new!
What inspired you to start teaching?
Having teachers who made learning fun for me as a student inspired me to do the same for others. I also love the idea that the things I instill in my students will stay with them as they grow into adulthood—it’s an amazing feeling.
What do you love most about working with your students?
Making learning fun and the ability to teach to all students and the challenge of reaching students on all learning levels.
What's a fun fact your students might not know about you?
I love to weight lift at the gym and my favorite hobby is sewing and cooking!
What's one word you'd use to describe your classroom?
Colorful or inviting.
If you could give your students one piece of advice to carry with them, what would it be?
Be a lifelong learner. Learning does not stop here at school and there is always an opportunity to learn and accomplish something new!
Student Council spirit week! Thank you to all the students and staff that participated!
Last week’s "Soaring Eagle” in 1sty grade was Cameron Blackburn! We worked for a couple weeks on the same goal: use the correct voice level. Cameron makes good choices with his voice level in the classroom, always raises his hand, and never blurts out in class when we are learning to distract others. He got to take our eagle home with him over the weekend and is now added to our "soaring eagle" display in the hallway.
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The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are on sale for $45.
Use the link to pay by credit card, or see Mrs. Chronister to pay by check or cash.
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oranriii
Use the link to pay by credit card, or see Mrs. Chronister to pay by check or cash.
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oranriii
Check out the next video in the Eagle Profiles Series, where Dr. Friga talks with students about the importance of academic relationships.
Click on the link to watch the clip:
https://youtu.be/l674_m2DlXA
Click on the link to watch the clip:
https://youtu.be/l674_m2DlXA
🎶 Good Luck, Fletcher Shoemaker! 🎶
Please join us in wishing Fletcher the best of luck as he auditions for the Missouri All-State Band this weekend! We are proud of his hard work, dedication, and the countless hours he has spent preparing for this moment.
Your Eagle family is behind you all the way. Fly high! 💙🦅
The senior class is having a raffle to raise funds for graduation cost and a class trip. Tickets are $1 each or 7 tickets for $5. If you are interested in supporting the senior class please let Mrs. Burlison or a senior know. The drawing will take place in Monday, December 8. Winners will be notified by phone. Thanks for your support!
The Oran School weight room will be closed during this week’s Oran Invitational Tournament, December 1–5.
