Last week Mrs. Hoeke posted a new blog! Go check it out here https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/superintendenthoeke/superintendent-hoekes-blog
🎉 That’s a wrap on the school year! 🎉
Today is the LAST DAY of school here at ORR, and what a week it’s been! From field days and picnics to classroom celebrations and lots of laughs—these last few days have been filled with fun and memories!💙
From all of us at Oldham-Ramona-Rutland, we want to wish our students, staff, and families a happy, safe, and relaxing summer break! 🌻
We’ll miss you all—but don’t worry, August will be here before we know it. Until then… enjoy every minute! 💫
#ORRPride #LastDayOfSchool #HelloSummer #SeeYouInAugust
☀️Summer Hours Alert!☀️
Starting Tuesday, May 27th through Thursday, July 31st, the Rutland office will be open Monday–Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
📅 Please note: Hours may vary a bit between June 30 – July 3, so feel free to call ahead if you're planning to stop by!
Wishing everyone a safe and sunny summer! 😎📞🏖️
Last week, Oldham-Ramona-Rutland held its National Honor Society Induction on Tuesday. 🌟
We’re so proud of our seniors for passing down their legacy each year to a new group of dedicated juniors. Congratulations to all the new inductees—your hard work and leadership are just getting started! 👏📚
At ORR, we’ve wrapped up the last two weeks with tons of fun—celebrating our amazing seniors and showing love to our awesome teachers! 🎓🍎 Now we’re heading into our final week of school, and we’ve got one more shoutout to make…
🎉 Happy Birthday to all our May birthdays! We’re sending you extra smiles as we close out the year! 🥳🎂
Teacher Feature!!
Graduation Day is almost here! Tomorrow, we celebrate the incredible Class of 2025 in Ramona at 2PM! Congratulations — your hard work, heart, and hustle have brought you to this moment. We could not be more proud! #Classof2025 #orrpride #orrseniors
Teacher Feature!!
Big Smiles and Bright Futures in Rutland!
Today was a special day in Rutland as our graduating ORR seniors teamed up with the tiniest grads — our amazing kindergarteners — to celebrate Kindergarten Graduation!
The seniors, just days away from their own big moment, took time to cheer on the kindergarteners as they crossed their very first finish line. There were high-fives, hugs, and lots of smiles as two generations of Raiders shared one unforgettable milestone.
This beautiful moment reminds us how quickly time flies and how every journey starts with a small but meaningful step. Congratulations to our little graduates — and to our seniors, thank you for showing what it means to lead with kindness.
#ORRFamily #KindergartenGraduation #RaiderPride #FromStartToFinish
Field Trip Fun! 🍦🎨🚜
Our K–5th graders from Rutland had an amazing day exploring the SDSU campus! They got a behind-the-scenes look at the Dairy Plant (and yes—there was ice cream!), visited the Agriculture Museum to learn about farming history, and soaked up some creativity at the Art Museum. What a cool mix of learning and fun! 🐄🌽🖌️
ORR Senior Spotlight, the incredible Class of 2025! Each graduate has a unique story of hard work, growth, and perseverance — and we couldn’t be prouder. Their journeys inspire us, and we can’t wait to see where their next chapters lead. 💫
Tomorrow we will have our Awards Program in Rutland. Make sure to stop on by at 1:30PM to catch a small glimpse of the accomplishments these amazing Seniors have worked hard for!
#ORRClassOf2025 #SeniorSpotlight
Help us congratulate Mrs. Chambers in her new upcoming role here in the ORR School District!
"Hello ORR families and community!
I’m beyond excited to officially step into the role of PreK–12 Principal here at ORR! After teaching in the district for the past 10 years, this place truly feels like home. I am deeply committed to building on the strong foundation that already exists here, and I look forward to partnering with students, families, staff, and the wider community to create an environment where every student thrives.
A little about me: I’ve been married to my husband, Joe, for 8 wonderful years. We live in Wentworth with our 8-month-old son, George, and our three dogs! ORR is more than where I work—it’s part of my family’s story, and I’m all in on making it the best it can be.
I’m looking forward to working together to support and inspire every learner who walks through our doors. Here’s to an amazing journey ahead—full of growth, success, and Raider Pride!
Let’s do this, ORR!"
– Carly Chambers, PreK–12 Principal
Teacher Feature:
Recap of Friday’s House Cup Day! 🎉
Students and staff were split into teams for an epic showdown—the big House Cup finale! Before we dive into all the highlights, check out some of the awesome face paintings from the day. 👇🎨
The ORR Elementary - Ramona site held their Oral Interp contest today. Students in grades k-5 selected a poem to memorize and present for the public. Grades 3-5 were also judged by a panel of judges.
3-5 grade winners were:
3rd grade - 1st place - Timo Baltazar; 2nd place - Charlee Stricherz
4th grade - 1st place - Hannah Molstad; 2nd place - Alex Ruiz
5th grade - 1st place - Tyber Selman; 2nd place - Chaz Ruiz
Teacher Features are: Sammantha Hoyles & Logan DeRungs
🎉 Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We’re proud to team up with the U.S. Army to spotlight some of the outstanding educators at ORR. Today’s ORR Teacher of the Day is Ms. Steineke!!💬🎓💙
Ms. Steineke is an outstanding teacher for our 2nd Graders! She brings patience, talent, and a big heart to the classroom every day. She's always willing to go the extra mile for her students, and it shows!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #ORRProud #ArmyStrong
🎉 Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We’re proud to team up with the U.S. Army to spotlight some of the outstanding educators at ORR. Today’s ORR Teacher of the Day is Mrs. Stoebner!!💬🎓💙
Mrs. Stoebner is our caring and creative 1st Grade teacher in Rutland. She brings energy, patience, and a love of learning to her classroom every day. We're lucky to have her!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #ORRProud #ArmyStrong
It was Teacher Awards Day at ORR yesterday — and our amazing teachers are getting the spotlight they deserve! 🏆 From 'Bob the Builder' to 'Master Multi-Tasker' to 'Kindness Creator,' there’s a perfect title for every style of teaching excellence here. We’re lucky to have such a talented (and entertaining!) team!
You can view the different awards here: https://orrteacherappreciation.my.canva.site/
Todays Teacher Features: Ashley Molisee & Hannah Shay!
