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School Safety & Speak Up Speak Out Tip Line The Department of Justice Office of School Safety in Wisconsin has created a SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT (SUSO), a 24/7 confidential resource center for reporting school safety concerns. Visit OregonSD.org/safety for more information on school safety.
ORCHARDS Study Update If your student is experiencing respiratory symptoms, your family may be eligible to participate in the UW Oregon Child Absenteeism due to Respiratory Disease Study (ORCHARDS). This study looks at household transmission of COVID-19, Influenza and other respiratory viruses. If eligible, research staff will drop off study materials outside of your home for you to complete 3 nasal swab collections over a 2 week period. Your family will receive a $50 gift card for participating in this study. Call 608-265-3164 for more details.
The Oregon School District (OSD) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the fifth consecutive year that OSD has received this recognition!
Forest Edge Elementary School has been recognized as a 2023 Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for dedication to sustainability and environmental education.
All Oregon School District K-6 schools have been recognized as Common Sense Schools, an honor that recognizes our efforts in teaching digital citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion.
The Oregon School District was recently named a 2021 Climate Champion! The award was presented during a celebration on Saturday, December 4 at Forest Edge Elementary School.