Monthly Newsletter

September 2022

ORventures are starting this month! Join us online to virtually explore our wonderful state and join us at the park for an in-person ice cream social (non-dairy option available). Space is limited for the ice cream socials. Sign up now for these events! ORVA Clubs will be starting soon as well. Sign up using link below!

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School Spotlights

Our first weeks back at school were filled with joyful connections!  Students are excited to reconnect with friends and teachers, families are excited to reconnect in our community, and the energy that makes our school feel special fills each classroom. I would like to welcome everyone back to school and extend a special welcome to all our new students and their families. The staff and I are looking forward to another exciting year of learning at ORVA. I would also like to extend a welcome to...

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Dear ORVA Middle School Community,


Welcome again to the 2022-2023 school year! I am thrilled to be returning this year as your principal. We have now finished up our first week of academic classes and our

teachers are truly enjoying getting to know our middle schoolers! 


MAP Testing

Beginning the week of Monday September 19th, Middle School...

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I am Becky Chitkowski and I am excited and honored to be starting this year as the new principal for the high school. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to lead our committed staff and exceptional students. The school year has been off to a great start at the high school and our teachers and staff have loved getting to see our returning students and connecting with our new families. I am looking forward to getting to know all of our high school students this year and growing together!


Upcoming soon is our Fall induction...

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Hello ORVA Families!


My name is Dr. Ashley Smithey, and I am starting my fourth year as the Director of Special Programs at ORVA. I am an Educational Psychologist who is dedicated to providing an accessible and supportive learning environment to all students. I have a wonderful team of Special Education Teachers, Specialists, Coordinators, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Office Staff. We support many...

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School’s starting up again and that means Scholastic Book Clubs is open for ordering.   


Each month, we’ll publish a reminder about placing orders in the school newsletter. Orders can be for any grade level. When you use the school’s code below with your order, ORVA earns points with Scholastic. The points will be used to purchase books as incentives and prizes throughout the year. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

Consider supporting ORVA by submitting Box Tops! 

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There is also a way to support ORVA when you shop Amazon! CLICK HERE to find out more.

Tips & Tricks From Our School Psychologist


Happy New Year ORVA Families~


Well, happy, new school year anyway! If you are new to ORVA, I would like to introduce myself. My name is December Tueller. I am the School Psychologist here at ORVA and I will be offering...

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Learning Coach Corner

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Strengthening Families - Free Zoom Class

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