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Mr. Gill, OPMS Technology Teacher, offered his 8th grade students an opportunity to take the FAA Recreational Drone Pilot exam. Already, approximately 50 middle school students have become FAA certified Recreational Drone Pilots and more students have pledged to take the exam soon! This means that the students have the basic understanding to safely fly their drones for non-commercial purposes. With the immense access to drones that students have outside of school, it is wonderful that so many students will now have the knowledge of how to conduct safe drone flights when they are flying on their own.
Former Eggert Elementary students and members of Girl Scout Troop 30517 wanted to give back to the Eggert Elementary Community, so they created an outdoor classroom for students and faculty to enjoy. Troop members cleared a pathway, created a border with old tree limbs, wheelbarrowed eight yards of stone, and constructed bench seating for classrooms to use at the end of the trail outside of Eggert Elementary.
During the last week in April, fifth graders at Windom ran a fundraiser called Gallons of Change. It was to raise awareness and funds to build a well in India with an organization called Freshwater Friends. This connects to the science curriculum that teaches kids about the scarcity of freshwater and how we can help those who don't have access to it. The final science unit that many of the 5th grade classes are studying is about how we can provide freshwater to those in need. Students learn about the scarcity of drinkable water, how to move water from one place to another without a pump, and about systems that can pump water vertically, like modern wells. Students have also learned that over 770 million people around the world do not have access to clean, drinkable water. Freshwater Friends raises awareness about the lack of clean, drinkable water around the world, and they actively dig wells in villages in India with raised funds. This is a great way for the kids to apply what they are learning and have a positive impact in people's lives on the other side of the world! Click here to learn more or make a donation.
Eight Orchard Park High School seniors committed to play their sports at the college level. The students were able to celebrate during a ceremony and photo opportunity at the Orchard Park High School on Wednesday April 20, 2022. Click here for more information about the athletes and their future plans.
On May 10th Mr. Jeff from Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics visited South Davis Elementary and taught the students about a variety of animals. Students learned about invasive species and animal defense mechanisms and diets. Mr. Jeff also spoke about animals that are critically endangered and animals that he has rescued. The assembly was paid for by the South Davis Elementary PTO.
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Orchard Park High School proudly joins the ranks of 17 schools across New York State as an NGPF Gold Standard School for financial literacy. Click here to learn more.
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The Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 District Safety Plan was held at the Board of Education Meeting on June 14, 2022. The District will be accepting comments about the plan until August 8th. If you have questions or comments in regards to the 2022-2023 District Safety plan please email Dr. Lisa Krueger at lkrueger@opschools.org. Click the title for more information or to review the plan.
The student-athletes celebrated during a photo opportunity at the high school gym on Wednesday, April 20th.
The Summer Community Education Brochure is now available. Please click here to visit the Community Education site to access the brochure.
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