If your child(ren) have misplaced any personal belongings throughout the year, please check the Lost and Found at the table in the front and the coat rack. Items not claimed by the end of conference week will be donated to ESCCA.

Thank you!

Please take a moment to review and update your child’s emergency contacts in PowerSchool. Keeping this information current ensures we can reach you quickly in case of an emergency.

To update, email registrationinfo@district65.net and provide them with the information that you need updated. More detailed instructions can be found HERE.

Thank you for helping us keep your child safe!

During our recent Community Day, students engaged in a meaningful celebration of Black History Month by learning about influential Black figures and showcasing their impact through creative door decorations. Each class chose a notable individual to research, highlighting their achievements, contributions, and lasting legacy. The beautifully decorated doors not only reflected the students' learning but also fostered important conversations about history, resilience, and inspiration. This school-wide effort brought our community together in a powerful way, reminding us of the importance of honoring and learning from Black history every day!

On the half day, buddy grades went around to each door to write facts about the people on each door. It was an excellent way to continue the learning!

Thank you as well to our volunteers to helping pulling this together and come in to help the students create the door on the day of! We truly appreciate your support to make this happen.

Check out this information!

Location: Kingsley Elementary School

Dates: 6/9/25-7/25/25

Full Day: 7AM-6PM

Part Day: 9AM-4PM

Half Day AM: 7AM-12:30PM

Half Day PM: 12:30-6

Grades: Incoming K-8th

No Camp Days: 6/19 & 7/4

Link to register: HERE

Use the promo code SUMMER10 and register by February 28th to save 10% on camp tuition.

We need your help! This April, our school is launching an exciting project that encourages creativity and sustainability, and we’re asking families to donate recyclable materials to support our students’ learning.

If you have clean, reusable items such as cardboard tubes, egg cartons, plastic containers, bottle caps, or other craft-friendly recyclables, please send them in with your child or drop them off in their classroom. Your contributions will help bring this project to life and inspire students to think creatively about reusing everyday materials.

If you can donate hot glue guns, packing tape, masking tape, etc. to help us put it all together, we would also appreciate that!

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see what our students create!

Congratulations to Noah Fouts for making it into the top 6 of the districtwide spelling bee! He was up against 16 other school winners.

We are so proud of Orrington and being represented! Again, to the 4th and 5th grade students who participated, a huge thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication in participating in the spelling bee! Your hard work, determination, and love for learning truly shined. We are so proud of each and every one of you for taking on the challenge and giving it your best. Keep up the great work, and never stop exploring the power of words!

Last Orrington showed up at the African American Youth Achievement Awards (AAYAA) to celebrate this year's recipients, Nala Im and Nabil Mato.

Their hard work, creativity, kindness, and intelligence are truly inspiring. Each recipient has demonstrated excellence and dedication, earning well-deserved recognition for their achievements. As they continue to strive for greatness and uplift others, their contributions will undoubtedly make a lasting impact. The future is bright for these outstanding young individuals, and we celebrate their success with pride and admiration.

Congratulations to all the winners across District 65 and District 202! The purpose of AAYAA is to pay tribute to the African American Youths who daily embody the progress, richness and diversity of African American achievements by excelling in one or more of the categories that make up the criteria for our awards, ie Character, Civility, Community Service, Leadership, Scholarship, and Sportsmanship.

Conferences are the week of February 10th - specifically February 11th and 12th, and our FAPEL (Fine Arts, P.E., and Library) teachers are also available for conferences!

Check out the sign up HERE.

Savings for Success (S4S) is a savings and rewards program designed to make saving for your student’s education and training after high school simple and achievable. Families who enroll in this program can earn up to $200 in savings towards their student's post-high school education and career training expenses. Enrollment for the 2025/26 school year opens in August, complete our Inquiry Form to start the enrollment process today! Starting in kindergarten, including 1st and 6th grade as well.

By providing upfront funding for every eligible student, tools and information for families to develop their own post high school savings plans, and a way for the entire community to invest in their children, the Savings for Success Program enables all of us to work together to build assets and support expectations of educational and economic success for every child.

Check out more information HERE.

Want to know what's going on around the community? District 65 uses a "Digital Backpack" to share community information. Please click the button below to view upcoming community events and activities.