Orangeville CUSD 203 -

To see communication regarding school and how we are going forward, please see the News section of our Orangeville webpage: https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-b597b2bb-68e0-4286-9c57-f2ffdc0102bd/articles/3-29-orangeville-cusd-update

There is a new message on the website regarding lunches during the extended closure. This is time sensitive if you wish to receive lunches. Follow link to website for information: https://www.orangevillecusd.com/article/219560?org=cusd-203

To see a letter from Dr. DeSchepper regarding the shelter-in-place order, see News on our webpage or click this link: http://orangevilleil.apptegy.us/article/217269?org=cusd-203

Today IL Governor Pritzker announced a shelter in place order beginning tomorrow, 3/21, through 4/7. This means our schools will remain closed, and the soonest date we could resume is Wed. April 8th. More information will be sent out regarding school as we receive it from ISBE.

A key factor in lowering the pace and extent of spread of COVID-19 is practicing social distancing. Here is a graphic to help you understand what that does and does not mean. Everyone stay safe.

NASA has always been pretty awesome, but now they have posted some STEM activities on their website that kids/families can do while they are home. Check it out: https://www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4.html

Thanks for the nice review Dan! https://www.nwiaccess.com/story/2020/03/18/entertainment/bronco-odd-was-entertaining/634.html (For full article, you'll have to subscribe or see the print version.)

Already sick of being inside on this rainy day? Check out this website with a list of virtual tours of many zoos, museums, etc. https://virtualschoolactivities.com/

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Everyone stay safe.

All Orangeville after-school activities and practices are also cancelled from Tuesday, March 17th, through Monday, March 30th.

Important School Closure Plan information is on the school website under School News: https://www.orangevillecusd.com/article/210365?org=cusd-203

It's finally here! Tomorrow and Saturday night the OHS fine arts dept. presents the play The Odd Couple at 7 pm each night. Tickets are $8 for adults & $6 for students at the door.

The March 16 Board Meeting posting is available on the website or you may follow the link https://5il.co/dmw0

Congratulations to our OHS basketball all-conference picks! Zach Baker - 1st Team (unanimous), Brayden Cahoon - Honorable Mention, and Alyssa Ostendorf - 1st Team. Great job Broncos!

The Winter Sports Awards Banquet for High School athletes participating in a winter sport will be Sunday, March 15th in the High School cafeteria at 6pm.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight before you go to bed.

Hockey Announcement: The Fury won Sectionals on Friday night vs the Fond Du Lac Warbirds. They are the #4 seed for State Finals, and will play #1 seed Madison Metro Lynx at 4pm on Thursday, in the State Semifinals at the Alliant Center in Madison. If they win, they will play Saturday the 7th around noon at the Alliant Center. Any student who wishes to go and cheer on Anna Malone and her team on Thursday's Semifinals will be allowed to leave school at 2pm. You must have a note from a parent to receive a yellow slip. Mr. Janecke will be taking attendance once at the alliant Center.

Coming soon! The OHS spring play, The Odd Couple, March 13 & 14th.

The March lunch and activity calendars are available on the website as well as the entire newsletter. Just go to District - Newsletters, or follow this link: https://www.orangevillecusd.com/o/cusd-203/page/newsletters--311

Orangeville Baseball apparel is available via two different links. For regular shirts (due 3/6) use this: https://orangeville-baseball-2020.itemorder.com/sale For X-Grain performance items (due 3/9) go here: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS34354/shop/home Thank you!