Oran R-III School District

The Class of 28 is selling whole, smoked pork butts! They are $40 and will be HOT and ready to eat at pick up on Saturday, October 18th between 6-7pm in the High School Lobby. You may order through any sophomore student OR email Mrs. Daniel (cdaniel@oran.k12.mo.us). Deadline for orders is Friday, October 10th. Payment is due with order.

THANK YOU for supporting the Class of 2028.

The Class of 2026 had the opportunity to visit Three Rivers College for Raiders Preview Day. They toured the campus, listened to the choir and jazz band and got hands on experience in many of the programs offered at Three Rivers.

These Junior Beta Club officers are heading to Nashville in June! They qualified in Project Proposal and Being Better Betas: Ethical Decision Making at the two day Beta Leadership Conference. They also placed 1st place in the Beta Scavenger Hunt!

Nationals is calling for the Senior Beta officers! We attended National Beta Leadership Summit in Cape Girardeau Sept. 24-25. We competed and qualified for National Convention in the following categories: Collaboration Connection, Beta Blitz, and Being Better Betas: Ethical Decision Making. Congratulations to Alex Burlison, Rylan White, Ava Forehand, Kade Wilson, Piper Bennett, Tyler Brashear, Fletcher Shoemaker, and Hudson Burlison.

Staff spotlight: Mrs. Jan Young What is your role at our school, and how long have you been here? This is my 21st year as elementary secretary. My job consist of answering phines, greeting visitors, helping students and teachers with various tasks, managing the school attendance and lunch accounts along with a few other things. What do you love most about working with students? I love when students want to share with me something important to them. We both benefit. Share a fun fact about yourself that students might not know about you. When I was young instead of having a pool in my backyard we had an 18 hole miniarure golf course. What was your favorite subject in school? I enjoyed English (even term papers) but my favorite classes were band especially marching band and a vo-tech class in Landscape Horticulture. What's one piece of advice you'd give to students? Don't be afraid to stand with those who are right. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Staff spotlight: Mr. Jon Simpher What inspired you to start teaching? I wanted to start teaching because of the influences some teachers and coaches had on me when I was younger. What do you love most about working with your students? I enjoy watching students succeed. That always looks different for each student but it is enjoyable watching students break through barriers and strive for success. What's a fun fact your students might not know about you? One fun fact is I enjoy hunting and fishing. What's one word you'd use to describe your classroom? One word that describes my classroom is fun. If you could give your students one piece of advice to carry with them, what would it be? A piece of advice I would give students to take with them would be always control what you can control. Work hard and gave a giid attitude. If you can do that then everything else will fall into place.

The 2nd grade scientists are exploring apples from the inside out. 🍎 Learning all about the parts of an apple and its life cycle!

The Oran FFA Chapter is conducting their annual mum sale! This year we have orange, yellow, yellow-orange, purple, pink, red and white. We also have tri-color (orange, yellow, white) and bi-color. You can order through an FFA member or contact Chris Asmus. These will be on a first come first serve basis. The single colored 8" potted plans are $10 each. The 10-12" potted plants are $15 each. The bi and tri colored plants in 10-12" pots are $20 each.

Congratulations to Olivia! One of our junior high Students of the Month! Here's what Olivia's teachers had to say about her:

-Olivia is the perfect student! She listens, follows directions, and works hard. She is very respectful to her teachers and her fellow students.

-Olivia-You are a hard worker and I appreciate the effort you put into my class. I also appreciate how respectful you are to your teachers and your classmates. Keep up the good work.

-Olivia is a hard worker, always on task, and is always going above and beyond

-Olivia is such a hard worker. Even more than that, she is someone who cares about other students. She tries to include everyone in her classes. She truly has a caring heart.

Congratulations to Wheetley! One of our high school Students of the Month! Here's what Wheetley's teachers had to say about her:

-Wheetley: Superstar! She gets along well with everyone, puts forth awesome effort every day, and is determined to master whatever is thrown her way.

-Wheetley-I appreciate the energy you bring to my class each day. The “question of the Day” that you bring to class is something I enjoy about my day.

-Wheetley is such a hard worker and sweet girl. She just has a way about her that makes you laugh.

-Wheetley is always so positive. She keeps a smile on her face and is always eager to lend a helping hand. I appreciate her hard work and determination in everything she does.

Congratulations to Baker! One of our junior high Students of the Month! Here's what Baker's teachers had to say about him:

-Baker is a great student. He listens, asks questions if he doesn’t understand, and works hard. Having Baker in my classroom is a joy!

-Baker--I appreciate your work ethic and willingness to help out. You bring infectious energy to class and it is appreciated.

-A genius! Always gives great effort, is a natural leader in the classroom, and has mastered both humility and dedication!

-Baker is a wonderful student and a joy to have in class. He is a very hard worker and so pleasant to work with.

Congratulations to Dean - one of our high school September Students of the Month. Here's what Dean's teachers had to say about him:

-Dean always brings good energy and positivity with him wherever he goes and is always excited to learn

-Dean is a great student! He always participates in class and puts in the hard work needed to fully understand complex concepts. I appreciate his work ethic and follow through.

-Dean-I appreciate your energy and hard work on the basketball court and in track. I enjoy coaching you and your willingness to try new things when needed.

-Dean is always so friendly in the halls. He always makes the effort to say hello when you pass him.

Today we celebrated the Class of 2026 with a special senior breakfast honoring all seniors and their parents/guardians. It was a wonderful way to recognize this milestone and share in the excitement of the year ahead.

Thanks so much to Mrs. Crystal Parks and the AT&T Pioneer Sho-Me Chapter for reaching out to the Oran R-III Library and making such a generous donation of books. These engaging books will help spark readers across the K-12 grade span.

Oran’s Sports Photos are online
and available for viewing and ordering!
Go to:
https://wagner.candid.com/sport
and follow the prompts

The Class of 2026 spent a day this week at SEMO touring and learning about the campus!

Student work is beginning to appear on our WOW wall. We are so very proud of their hard work and look forward to showcasing more work from our awesome elementary students.

Oran High School student Fletcher Shoemaker has earned the distinguished honor of being selected to perform in the 2025 National FFA Band on trumpet.

Fletcher will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana to perform during the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo, held October 29–November 1, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium, where more than 75,000 people will be in attendance.

This summer, Fletcher submitted audition recordings to the National FFA, competing for one of only 70–90 coveted spots in the band. Students from across all 50 states and U.S. territories apply each year for this opportunity.

The Oran FFA Chapter proudly recognizes Fletcher’s dedication and talent and wishes him the best of luck as he represents Oran on the national stage at the 98th National FFA Convention.