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OASD Health and Safety Plan - February 21, 2022
Health and Safety Update February 21, 2022
Masking on School Bus Update
February 27, 2022
The CDC released new pandemic guidance on Friday, February 25, 2022 that eliminated the mask requirement on school buses. CDC is making this change to align with updated guidance that no longer recommends universal indoor mask wearing in K-12 schools and early education settings in areas, like Lancaster and Chester counties, with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level.
You can review the new school transportation guidelines here:
Effective immediately, drivers and passengers are not required to wear face coverings on district provided transportation. Please do not hesitate to contact me at morner@octorara.org should you have any questions.
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The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program will give students the opportunity to receive FREE enrichment activities in ESL, Math, Literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) through numerous hands-on activities, such as interactive science activities, experiments, music lessons and sports!
Lunch and transportation are included.
Space is limited. Deadline to sign-up is May 31!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Octorara students, who are coming into Kindergarten or who have completed grades K-6, are invited to participate in this year's Summer Program at NO COST.
Program Dates: June 20-July 21, 2022, Monday-Thursday (except July 4th)
Program Times: 8:30 am-12:30 pm
You must complete a separate form for each child you wish to register. REGISTRATION DEADLINE-MAY 20, 2022. (If you do not register by the deadline, we may not be able to guarantee bussing for your child).
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Registration is now open for students who will be entering kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Use this link to register. Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2022 to attend kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.
Kindergarten Screenings will take place on May 9, 17, 19, 23 and 25 from 5-8pm at the OPLC. Click on the link to sign up for a time slot: https://www.
signupgenius.com/go/ 4090C4AAEA628A31-oplc1 Parents/Guardians who have registered their children for kindergarten are invited to attend Kindergarten Parent Orientation. This meeting will take place at the OPLC MPR on May 26 at 7:00pm. More details to follow.
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Board Meeting Info
This page contains the current Board Meeting agenda and Zoom links. To conform with the Department of Health Masking Order for K-12 schools, masks are recommended for in-person attendance.
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Octorara Virtual Academy: An alternative to cyber-charter school
Students are given the freedom to succeed with vision beyond the walls of a classroom. OVA creates a virtual space based on individual needs to produce and accommodate self-driven competency based learning.
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PEL Octorara Area School District Enrollment Report
The Pennsylvania Economy League completed a comprehensive analysis of demographics, housing and related activity, and other relevant factors of the Octorara Area School District to give projections of K-12 enrollments over the next 10 years.
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Octorara Recognized as a Common Sense District
Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Octorara Area School District as a Common Sense District.
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U.S. News and World Report Ranks Octorara as Best High School
Congratulations to Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School, named a 2021 Best High School based on rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Octorara was ranked in the top 100 (#113 out of 283 schools) in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metro area.
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Safe2Say Something
An anonymous reporting system with a 24/7 crisis center for school individuals who may be at risk for hurting themselves or others.
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2018-2021 OASD Comprehensive Plan
A guiding document with goals and strategies that informs decisions for improving student performance.
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Confident in oneself
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Accountable for choices, actions, and attitude
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Motivated to set goals and achieve them
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Honorable in words and actions
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Committed to school and community
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Concerned about the rights and feelings of others