Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6

School Board Vote Results Lance Hageman - 300 Votes Tyler Pickard - 222 Votes Robin Tveito - 108 Votes Brooke Albertson - 131 Votes

Lance Hageman and Tyler Pickard are running for an "At Large" seat on the ORR School Board. That means any resident of the ORR School District can and should vote for this position. You can vote at any site for either Hageman or Pickard. Robin Tveito and Brooke Albertson are running for a position that represents residents who reside in the old Rutland School District. To vote for Tveito or Albertson you MUST reside in the old Rutland School District zone and you MUST vote in Rutland. Your vote counts!

The results of the April 2, 2024, Oldham -Ramona -Rutland Bond Vote are as follows: 676 Total Votes Cast 360 Yes Votes 316 No Votes 53% Voted Yes Bond Fails

Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District will start two hours late Wednesday, March 27th. There will be NO AM PreSchool and NO Breakfast will be served.

Due to continued blowing snow and poor rural road conditions, the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District will have NO SCHOOL Tuesday, March 26th, 2024. There will be NO ACTIVITIES and NO absentee voting today.

Parents, Students, and Staff - a snow make-up day has been scheduled for Friday, April 12th, 2024. This was initially scheduled as a Friday School Day. April 12th will now be a full day for ALL students and staff.

Dear Parent(s): This letter is to inform you of the driver’s education program at Rutland. The program is offered to students who have completed the seventh grade or who will become 14 years old before December 1, 2024. The course will be held during the Summer 2024 at the Rutland High School building (cafeteria). Requirements for successfully passing the driver’s education class to obtain the instructional permit. The student will need to attend 30 hours of classroom instruction with an 80% average grade. The student will need 6 hours behind the wheel driving with 6 hours of observation with an 80% average grade. Classroom times: June 4-7 (8AM-2PM), June 10 (8AM-2PM) It is very difficult to make-up classroom instruction, please check your schedules to be sure everything will work for the assigned times. Driving times: The driving times and dates will depend on the number of students who are enrolled in the class. Two students in the car for 6 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation. Tentative Driving Dates: (depending on the number of students enrolled in the class). Driving times will be solidified after it is determine how many students will be in the class. Driving Times will be verified at the first class session. Certificates are only good for 1 year. Driving Dates and Times Remaining: Session 5 Two Students: June 19-21 (7AM-11AM) Session 7 Two Students: June 27, 28, July 1 (7AM-11 AM) Session 8 Two Students: June 27, 28 July 1 (11AM-3PM) Session 9 Two Students: July 11, 12, 15 (7AM-11AM) Session 10 Two Students: June 11, 12,15 (11AM-3PM) The cost for the 2024 class will be $300.00 for ORR students and $350.00 for non-ORR students. Payment of the class is required with the application and is non-refundable. Please fill out the driver education application and make checks payable to the ORR School District have it returned to the Rutland Administration Office. We will only fill 20 spots, so please sign up at your earliest convenience. The last day to sign up will be May 1st, 2024. Sign Ups/Payments/Driving Time: Please contact: Janet Weston ORR School District 102 School Street Rutland, SD. 57057 605-586-4352 janet.weston@k12.sd.us

Please mark your calendars and reach out to the Rutland School to get a time scheduled!

SNOW DAY MAKE UP DAY - Parents and students - please mark your calendars! February 2, 2024, will now be a FULL school day for ORR students. This day will make up for one of the school days we have missed due to inclement weather.

The December 12th Bond Vote received only 54% "yes" votes. A bond needs a 60% majority "yes" vote to pass. The bond was unsuccessful.

It's important for school district voters to remember that absentee voting is now available until December 11th incase you're unable to make it to the polls on December 12th!  This is a great opportunity to exercise your right to vote and have your voice heard. You can visit either school site, Rutland or Ramona, during any scheduled school days to cast your ballot, or call to set up a time that works for you. It's important to take advantage of this opportunity to make your vote count and shape the future of our community. Remember, your vote matters!

Attention residents of the ORR School District! Don't miss the town hall meeting tonight at 6 pm, where Mrs. Dawn Hoeke, the ORR Superintendent, will be discussing the upcoming bond vote on December 12th. This is your chance to get informed about the bond vote, ask questions, and voice your thoughts and concerns. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the district's plans for the future and to have your voice heard. We hope to see you there!

Attention residents of the ORR School District! Don't miss the town hall meeting tonight at 5 pm within St. Williams Parish Hall, where Mrs. Dawn Hoeke, the ORR Superintendent, will be discussing the upcoming bond vote on December 12th. This is your chance to get informed about the bond vote, ask questions, and voice your thoughts and concerns. Take this excellent opportunity to learn more about the district's plans for the future and to have your voice heard. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to all who worked hard to achieve Honor Roll. Have a great 2nd Quarter! Go Raiders!

Thanks to all of the Jacket Sponsors! Safe travels out there FFA on your way out to the National Convention.

Reminder today is an early release day. 2PM release, with busses running right away. Conferences start at 2:30PM.

Monday October 16th, ORR Oral Interp went to Arlington. Congratulations to all!

On Wednesday October 11th, the Ramona Fire Department came to give some education on Fire Prevention. Grades K - 5 were able to participate and learn. Enjoy a few photos that our very own Mrs. Hanson took!

Good Morning All! Will the gloomy weather the parade has been moved indoors. Please see the attached graphic for more info. Go Raiders!!

ORR Parents and Students, Please see the information below about the homecoming festivities after lunch in Ramona. The plan is to have the parade at 1:30 PM and then have the pep rally around 2:00 PM or shortly after the conclusion and cleanup of the parade. The pep rally will take place on the football field. With all that being said, we know the weather for Friday does not look overly pleasant. We will let everyone know by 11:00 AM on Friday if the parade is still a go. Regardless if the parade happens or not, Rutland students will still be coming over to Ramona for festivities in the gym and in classrooms followed by a pep rally in the gym. Once the pep rally is over, Rutland students will get on the bus and head back to the school. Information about picking up students or having them released from class is listed below: Rutland Elementary, Junior High, and High School = If students would like to go home with their parents after the pep rally in Ramona, they will need to let Mrs. Weston in the office know by Friday at 10:00 AM. Checking out students early, still counts as an absence. Students that are not picked up by their parents, will take the bus home and report to their last period or homeroom class. Bus routes home will run on time. · Varsity volleyball players and Junior high football players from Rutland will stay in Ramona where they will be supervised by a coach until it is time to get ready for their game or practice. Seniors will be able to leave after the pep rally without the absence counting against them, but they will still need to check out with the office. Oldham-Ramona Elementary and Junior High = If students would like to go home with their parents after the pep rally, they will need to let Mrs. Cox in the office know. Checking out students early, still counts as an absence. If they do not go home with their parents, they will report back to class and finish the day. Oldham-Ramona High School = If students would like to leave after the pep rally, they can check out at the office with a parent or they can have the parent call the office and excuse them. Parents can only excuse their students. Students checking out early, will still be counted absent. All students will be returning to their eighth period class at the end of the day where they will take attendance. Seniors will be able to leave after the pep rally without the absence counting against them, but they will still need to check out with the office. Please call the school or email Mr. Johnson at: andrew.r.johnson@k12.sd.us, if you have questions about the activities after Friday. Thank you.