The Wingspan
Oak Ridge High School's Weekly Newsletter
From the Principal
While it has been challenging getting this year started, it has been good having your children back on campus. Our teachers and students are still getting adjusted to what normal is - and I appreciate the kindness and patience you have offered my staff as we work through the beginning of this year.
I wanted to update you on my expectations on teachers and correspondence return times. Please allow staff members 24 business hours to return an email or communication. I know this can be frustrating on the weekend, but I have told my staff I do not expect them to return an email they receive on a Friday night at 10:00 pm until Monday when they are back at school.
This may take adjustment on the part of students - and as always if I have a staff member who is not responding to communication I need to know about it - but I ask you please respect their time at home away from their jobs as well.
This has not been a huge issue - and I don't expect it will be - but I wanted you to be aware of what I have set as an expectation for our teachers and counselors.
I also wanted to take this time to update you on COVID Positive cases on campus. Since in-person learning began, we have had six positive cases on campus. Because of our safety and mitigation strategies we have minimized the need to quarantine many students. Students wearing masks in class and common areas are protecting themselves from a large viral load that could make them sick and keep them from school.
I want to thank you and your students for being mindful and respectful of our mask policies. This is helping us keep kids in school and keeping a sense of normalcy around us - if you have questions about our safety procedures please email Shawn Almond, Associate Principal at salmond@conroeisd.net
Thank you all and be well,
AJ
Remote Learning V. In Person Learning
As a reminder, this is the last opportunity to change learning platforms for students prior to the 2nd nine weeks. I ask that all submissions be made to the counselor by this Friday for us to be able to honor your request for a platform change.
Please contact your child's guidance counselor to make a change.
PSAT Information
In-person students should have received the PSAT Student Bulletin.
Remote students should review the on-line PSAT Student Bulletin
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
The Student Bulletin has complete PSAT information as well as practice tests.
REMOTE students who plan to be on campus for testing must complete the form below
to make the necessary accommodations.
Please complete no later than October 6th.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS
Yearbook photos for Underclassmen will be taken on the dates listed below.
9th grade - Oct. 28 & 29
10th & 11th grade - Oct. 21 & 22
SENIORS
Please contact Blu Moon Photography at 281-252-3990 to schedule your senior pictures for the yearbook. Senior picture deadline is Nov1st.
Also, Senior ads are now on sale at www.balfour.com/
CLUBS & MEETINGS
- Robotics will meet this Thursday, October 1st after school in room N215 on the 9th grade campus.
- The first FFA meeting will be Tuesday, October 6th at 6 p.m. at the Ag Barn. There will be a costume contest, pumpkin carving, food and prizes. Please remember to keep costumes school appropriate.
- The next Student Council meeting is scheduled for October 6th after school in the MPR.
OAK RIDGE VOLLEYBALL
ORHS vs. Concordia Lutheran
Friday ~ Oct. 2
9th A @ 4:30 pm
9th B @ 6:00 pm
JV @ 4:30 pm
Varsity @ 6:00 pm
Oak Ridge Football @ Tully Stadium v. Stratford HS
Oak Ridge High School
Website: orhs.conroeisd.net
Location: 277330 Oak Ridge School Rd. Conroe, TX 77385
Phone: (832) 532-5300