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November 17, 2023
Students will rotate through different craft stations to create their choice of holiday themed crafts! Students can wear their pajamas to school!
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November 17, 2023
Please join us on December 4, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at Mica Mountain High School. There will be free computer, coding, robotics and STEM activities and games for all ages and skill l...
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November 17, 2023
School will be closed from December 25-January 5. School resumes again in January 8 at 7:40 a.m. Read here for Winter Break Office hours. We wish our ORE families a fun and festiv...
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November 7, 2023
Picture Day retakes and class pictures will be taken on November 14.
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November 7, 2023
There will be a Teacher Inservice on November 15. Students will be dismissed early at 11:45 a.m.
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November 6, 2023
The ORE PTA is sponsoring a "Fit-a-thon" Fundraiser, which runs from November 1-21. The "Fit-a-thon" event for students will take place on November 17 during Specials. Students a...
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November 1, 2023
ORE 5th graders will perform in a musical "U.S. Variety Show," on November 14, at 6:00 pm. Location: Vail Theater of the Arts
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November 1, 2023
ORE 4th graders will perform in a "Band of Pirates" music concert on November 7, 6:00 pm, at the Vail Theater of the Arts.
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November 1, 2023
There will be no school November 22-24, due to Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy the break with your family!
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November 1, 2023
School will be closed November 10 in observance of Veterans Day! A special thank you to our Veterans and their families.
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October 30, 2023
We received school labels from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Vail School District (VUSD) has the highest number of “A” schools in Vail’s history! More ...
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October 18, 2023
Your immediate help is appreciated!
It is Federal Impact Aid time again! Please ensure Vail receives the federal money it deserves because of your service!
Designed to assis...
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October 10, 2023
Fun activities and events are planned for Red Ribbon Week to help raise awareness among students about the dangers of drugs. Click here for each day's theme and activity.
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September 22, 2023
Student Council will be selling Boo Grams in October for $1 each. They will be delivered to students on October 31. Click here to find out more information.
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September 16, 2023
It is that time of year to recognize Vail's outstanding teachers, staff members, and volunteers. This year, as usual, we are kicking off Vail Pride Day with our Staff and Voluntee...
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September 14, 2023
Come join us for some spooky fun at the Ocotillo Ridge Elementary "Trunk or Treat," on October 27, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. To sign up for parking lot spots and candy/prize donations, ...
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September 8, 2023
Vail Family Connections Day is happening September 16 at Mica Mountain High School.
It's a day for the whole family with breakout sessions and activities for all ages.
Reg...
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September 5, 2023
School will be closed during Fall Break, September 25-October 13. Click here for Fall office hours. School will resume again on October 16 at 7:40 a.m. Happy Fall Break!
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August 24, 2023
Stop by the Book Fair in the library this week, September 11-15. Click here to learn how you can set up an eWallet for your child.
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August 24, 2023
Due to Parent Teacher Conferences, students will be dismissed early on September 14-15, at 11:45 a.m.