Select a School...
It is a good idea to talk to your child about cold weather safety. It is important to check your child’s (even teenagers') outerwear. Protecting exposed skin during cold weather is extremely important: warm coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots will help protect your child during the winter season. When considering the safety of students in cold weather the following information from the National Weather Service is used as a guideline in making a determination to close schools: Cautionary: Wind Chills of -18 to -20 degrees Advisory: Wind Chills of -25 degrees or below Warning: Wind Chills of -35 degrees or below In many areas of the country, schools will not close until the wind chill temperature is at the Warning level of -40 degrees or below. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that no one should be outside with unprotected skin with wind-chill factors in the range of -40 degrees or below. In Orchard Park, if the wind chill temperature reaches above the advisory level, school may be delayed or closed.
The Orchard Park Central School District will continue its 2024-2025 Parent Information Series with two upcoming virtual presentations in January and early February. State of the District – January 22, 2025 Superintendent of Schools, Dave Lilleck will give a Virtual Presentation about the State of the District on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. It will showcase how the Orchard Park Central School District is advancing student success through equity, inclusion, and community engagement, guided by our District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP). It will delve into the Science of Reading in grades K-6 and explore transformative initiatives in diploma pathways, regionalization, and New York State learning standards. This presentation will also highlight OPCSD’s efforts to foster strong community partnerships, enhance safety initiatives, expand inclusive programming, and engage families to create a thriving educational environment while providing key updates and important dates for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. The presentation will be available on the District website www.opschools.org. Teen Dating Violence & Healthy Relationships – February 4, 2025 On February 4, at 7 p.m. the Rachael Warrior Foundation, in partnership with Child and Family Services, will provide a Virtual Presentation to parents and Community members about Teen Dating Violence/Healthy Relationships. Teen dating violence affects 1 in 3 U.S. teens, with nearly 1.5 million high school students experiencing physical abuse by dating partners annually. Tragically, Rachael Wierzbicki, a 2014 OPHS graduate dedicated to helping others, was a victim of domestic violence. In her honor, the foundation works to educate the community, support survivors of domestic violence, and equip parents and community members with tools to recognize warning signs, assist those in need, and foster healthy relationships. Click here to learn more or register.
Students in Mrs. Guetta and Mrs. Masters' science classes recently embarked on an exciting hands-on learning experience by launching rockets. This engaging activity provided students with the opportunity to explore key concepts in their 6th grade science curriculum. Through collaborative teamwork and experimentation, our young scientists applied their critical thinking skills to design, build, and successfully launch their rockets.
Parents and guardians are able to submit attendance notes and pick up information online, i.e. excuses for absences. Log in to the Parent Portal, click Forms, and complete and submit the General Attendance Form. Click here for more information.
The Orchard Park Central School District, along with Erie 2 BOCES, has joined with Sandy Hook Promise to deploy an anonymous reporting system as an additional layer to our school district safety plan. Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. Click here to learn more.
The Orchard Park Central School District is hiring bus drivers. There are great benefits including: competitive pay, annual wage increase, health insurance coverage, paid training, flexible schedule and NYS retirement. If you are interested, please contact the Orchard Park Central School District Transportation Department at 716-209-6237.
Stay connected on your mobile device. Download the FREE district mobile app today! Get the latest district and school news. Click to learn more!
Stay informed on the latest calendar updates by syncing your mobile device to Orchard Park Central School District's iCal calendar. You have the option of subscribing to just one or any number of school calendars within the district. Click for detailed instructions for both iOS and Android devices.
The Community Education course catalogue is now available online! Click here to research, register and pay for Community Education classes. In-person registration and mail in registration is still available.
Please click the title to learn more about photo/video opt out procedures and district use of student information.
Please click the headline to read instructions on how to subscribe to the Orchard Park Central School District iCal calendar.
The OP Schools mobile app contains essential information on district news, events, and important reference information. Download the app for free by searching for “OP Schools” in the App Store or Google Play.
