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March 1, 2023
Thursday, March 2 at 5:00 a.m. Dear Vail Families,
All schools and bus routes will be running as normally scheduled with the exception of all zero hour classes and bus routes...
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February 28, 2023
Click here to see an activity schedule for "Love of Reading" week, February 28-March 3.
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February 22, 2023
The Vail School District welcomes you to an award winning school district of choice! Vail has been recognized locally, statewide, nationally, and even internationally for its outs...
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February 17, 2023
There wil be no school during Spring Break, March 6-17. Click here to view school office hours during the break. School resumes again on March 20. First bell is 7:40 a.m. Enjoy th...
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February 15, 2023
UPDATE at 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 15 Dear Vail Families,
We want to provide you with an update regarding the current plans for tomorrow and the remainder of this week.
Multi...
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February 14, 2023
O.R.E. Student Council is sponsoring Rodeo Week Spirit Days, February 20-22. Click here to learn what the theme is for each spirit day.
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February 14, 2023
Join us Saturday, February 18th at Vail Pride Day. Click this link to find out all the latest information on all events and activities taking place.
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February 14, 2023
There will be no school on February 23-24, due to Rodeo Break. Enjoy this time with your family. School resumes again on Monday, February 27. First bell rings at 7:40 am.
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February 14, 2023
Due to a Teacher Inservice, students will be dismissed early on February 17, at 11:45 a.m.
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February 7, 2023
Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, students will be dismissed early on February 9 & 10 at 11:45 a.m.
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January 26, 2023
Please help our PTA raise money for O.R.E. by ordering from Wienerschnitzel. (Rita Ranch location, only) You must present the flyer, or mention Ocotillo Ridge when ordering.
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January 6, 2023
Due to a Teacher Inservice, students will be dismissed early on January 25, at 11:45 a.m.
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January 6, 2023
There will be no school on January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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December 12, 2022
If your child will be 5 years old before September 1, 2023, please click here to RSVP for Kindergarten Round-up for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
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December 2, 2022
Click here for school office hours during the Winter Break. The Ocotillo Ridge staff would like to wish our O.R.E. families a joyous holiday and a happy new year!
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November 16, 2022
Students will rotate through different craft stations to create their choice of holiday themed crafts! Parents, click here for more information on how you can volunteer during cr...
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November 14, 2022
The ORE Student Council is sponsoring Spirit Week. Click here to see a schedule of activities
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November 10, 2022
School will be closed November 11 in observance of Veterans Day! A special thank you to our Veterans and their families
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November 8, 2022
There will be no school November 23-25, due to Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy the break with your family!
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November 8, 2022
The PTA is sponsoring the "Fun Run" Fundraiser, which runs from November 1-22. Money raised from this event will directly benefit Ocotillo Ridge Elementary. Students will partici...