Oak Ridge JH/HS Weekly Brief

What a fantastic first FULL week of school we had! It was wonderful to see our students' smiling faces and feel the hallways buzzing with energy again. The start of the school year is always an exciting time, and this past week was a great success. I observed many amazing learning lessons going on in our classes, and it is clear that our teachers and students are working very hard. They deserve this extended weekend to rest and recharge! Mid-quarter will be here before we know it, arriving on September 16, 2025.

This Week: Looking ahead!

• HSVB will be involved in the Woodland Invitational Tournament - Tuesday, 9/2/25, Thursday, 9/4/25, and Friday, 9/5/25 (times to TBA)
• Cross Country will have a meet on Saturday, 9/6/25, at Dexter @ 8 a.m.
• Band will be marching in the SEMO Fair Parade in Cape, Saturday, 9/6/25, beginning @ 9 a.m.

With Blue Jay Pride,

Dr. Gena Sitton

Email: gsitton@oakridge.k12.mo.us

Website: https://www.oakridger6schools.com/
Location: 4198 State Highway E, Oak Ridge, MO, USA
Phone: (573) 266-3218

1. Cell phone policy. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, we will follow Missouri’s new law prohibiting cell phone and other personal communication devices bell to bell. This means students may not use personal communication devices during the school day. This is a state law that applies to all pubic schools in Missouri; not just an expectation here at Oak Ridge R-IV School District.
2. Parking Lot Before School. I need everyone to come inside the school when you arrive on campus. A lot can happen in a parking lot and to mitigate risks we need students to park their car and immediately enter the school through the main entrance.

Free and reduced meal applications are completed online through the students enrollment portal using the Teacher Ease Login Link Below.

Teacher Ease Link

September 16th- Mid Quarter 1st Quarter

September 19th- NO SCHOOL! EP County Fair NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - (Virtual PD for Staff)

October 13th- NO SCHOOL! Columbus Day

October 17th- End of First Quarter

October 30th - STUDENTS ATTEND ALL DAY

October 30th - Fall P/T Conferences 4-7pm (Counts as 1.5 teacher days)

October 31st - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Fall P/T Conf. 8a-11a/12p-3p PD for Staff

November 17th - Mid quarter 2nd quarter

November 26th-28th- Thanksgiving Break! NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS & STAFF!

December 190th- Last day of the 1st semester Students Attend All Day!

December 22nd-31st - NO SCHOOL STUDENTS & STAFF - CHRISTMAS BREAK

Parent/Guardian of incoming students:

RE: reminders from the nurse

Please make sure you have all of the required information provided to the nurse’s office by the first day of school. Below is the information you will need to provide:

1. Updated health information. This is completed with student’s online enrollment. Please include any new medication/diagnosis information.

2. Proof of immunizations that are required by the state of Missouri. Students who have already submitted this information do not need to submit it again UNLESS your student is entering kindergarten, 8th or 12th grade. All kindergarten students should receive immunizations after their 4th birthday and will need to have proof of this submitted to the nurse office. All 8th grade students should receive a TDap and meningitis immunization which should have been administered after the age of 10. All 12th grade students should receive an additional meningitis shot which should have been administered after the age of 16. Appropriate exemptions are accepted and should be submitted if applicable.

3. The only prescription medication that students are allowed to carry with them are emergency medications such a inhaler or Epi-pen which must meet the following requirements: prescription is on file in the nurse office, self administration form signed by both student and parent, and the medication is labeled with student’s name.

4. Any medication that you wish to be administered by the school nurse requires you to fill out a Medication Request Form. Medication should only be brought to school by a parent. Student’s are not allowed to carry medication unless authorized by a physician and nurse.

5. If your child has Asthma, Diabetes, Allergies or seizures an action plan must be filled out and signed. Action plans are available in the nurse office. If your child has a food allergy and requires substitution in the cafeteria, they will need to fill out a Medical Statement for Student Requiring Special Meals form.

A few reminders from the nurse for this year:

• A fever is considered over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If your student has a fever they will be sent home. Students cannot return to school until they are fever free (below 100) without the use of tylenol or ibuprofen for 24 hours.

• If your child requires the use of OTC medications more than a few times, you may be asked to send in a bottle with their name written on it.

Thank you for your help and cooperation. You are welcome to email updated information as well as call with any questions you may have.

Megan Cheney RN

Oak Ridge R6 School

Phone: 573-266-3630

Email: mcheney@oakridge.k12.mo.us

• If you take medications please make sure they are kept in the nurse's office. No students should be carrying medications on them at anytime at school!