WE'RE HIRING AT ORR ELEMENTARY!
Orr Nation is growing, and we're looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team!
Orr Elementary is currently hiring:
Instructional Paraprofessionals
Special Education Paraprofessionals
If you enjoy working with children, supporting student learning, and making a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you!
Interested in becoming part of Orr Nation?
Contact: Tamara Johnson
Email: Tamara.Johnson@tylerisd.org
Phone: (903) 262-2400
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Orr Nation is growing, and we're looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team!
Orr Elementary is currently hiring:
Instructional Paraprofessionals
Special Education Paraprofessionals
If you enjoy working with children, supporting student learning, and making a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you!
Interested in becoming part of Orr Nation?
Contact: Tamara Johnson
Email: Tamara.Johnson@tylerisd.org
Phone: (903) 262-2400
Help us spread the word! Share this post with someone who would make a wonderful addition to our team!
#OrrNation
Here are a few pictures from our Red Ribbon Week celebration! Our students showed their school spirit, got creative with their dress-up days, and were reminded of the importance of making healthy choices every day. We had a great week celebrating a drug-free future at Orr!
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Next week is Red Ribbon Week! Let’s show our commitment to making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices by participating in our fun dress-up days!
🔴 Monday: Wear Red Day
🌈 Tuesday: Neon Day – Shine Bright!
🎩 Wednesday: Hat Day – Top Off Your Outfit!
💤 Thursday: Pajama Day – Get Cozy!
📚 Friday: Storybook Character Day – Dress as your favorite storybook character! Costumes are welcome, but no scary costumes, please.
Let’s make it a fun and exciting week as we celebrate making positive choices! Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see everyone participate!
#OrrNation
ORR NATION, LET’S THINK PINK!
Week of: Oct 19 - Oct 23, 2026
Get ready to PINK OUT next week! We’re turning Orr into a sea of pink as we show our support and bring the pink vibes EVERY DAY!
Monday–Thursday: Add a little (or a LOT!) Pink to your outfit each day!
FRIDAY: ALL PINK EVERYTHING!
Pink shirts, pink pants, pink accessories, pink shoes—if it’s pink, WEAR IT! Let’s go ALL IN and make Friday a PINK-tastic grand finale!
Let’s paint the campus pink and show Orr Nation spirit from head to toe!
THINK PINK. WEAR PINK. LET’S PINK OUT ORR!
Week of: Oct 19 - Oct 23, 2026
Get ready to PINK OUT next week! We’re turning Orr into a sea of pink as we show our support and bring the pink vibes EVERY DAY!
Monday–Thursday: Add a little (or a LOT!) Pink to your outfit each day!
FRIDAY: ALL PINK EVERYTHING!
Pink shirts, pink pants, pink accessories, pink shoes—if it’s pink, WEAR IT! Let’s go ALL IN and make Friday a PINK-tastic grand finale!
Let’s paint the campus pink and show Orr Nation spirit from head to toe!
THINK PINK. WEAR PINK. LET’S PINK OUT ORR!
The Orr Elementary second graders had a royal visit! Our students had the wonderful opportunity to meet and visit with the Tyler Rose Queen at Orr Elementary. The Queen also invited our second graders to attend the Queen’s Tea this weekend!
For decades, local second-grade students have participated in this special Tyler tradition as junior hostesses, welcoming guests and helping with fans, programs, and water during the event.
Want to attend the Queen’s Tea!
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, TX
Admission: Free and open to the community.
We are honored to be part of a tradition that celebrates our community, leadership, and the beauty of the Texas Rose Festival. Thank you to the Tyler Rose Queen for taking the time to visit our Lion Cubs and make this such a memorable experience!
#OrrNation
For decades, local second-grade students have participated in this special Tyler tradition as junior hostesses, welcoming guests and helping with fans, programs, and water during the event.
Want to attend the Queen’s Tea!
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, TX
Admission: Free and open to the community.
We are honored to be part of a tradition that celebrates our community, leadership, and the beauty of the Texas Rose Festival. Thank you to the Tyler Rose Queen for taking the time to visit our Lion Cubs and make this such a memorable experience!
#OrrNation
STORYBOOK CHARACTER DAY IS COMING!
October 30, 2025
Orr Lion Cubs, get ready to bring your favorite storybook characters to life!
Dress like your favorite storybook character!
Bring the book your character comes from!
Then join us for our Storybook Character Parade!
🚨 A few important costume reminders:
❌ No masks or face coverings
❌ No scary or frightening costumes
❌ No weapons or weapon-like props
✅ Costumes must be school appropriate
We can't wait to see our Orr Lion Cubs ROAR into reading and bring their favorite books to life!
Which storybook character will YOU be?
🧪🔬 Science in Action! 🔬🧪
Last week, Ms. Thompson’s 5th-grade scientists headed into the science lab to explore mixtures and TEKS 5.6A! 🧑🔬👩🔬
Students got hands-on as they investigated how different substances can be combined to create mixtures. We love seeing our Lion Cubs learning by doing, exploring, and discovering! 🦁💡
Way to go, 5th grade scientists! Keep mixing, experimenting, and learning! 🧪✨
#OrrNation #LionCubs #ScienceInAction #STEM #HandsOnLearning #FifthGrade
Last week, Ms. Thompson’s 5th-grade scientists headed into the science lab to explore mixtures and TEKS 5.6A! 🧑🔬👩🔬
Students got hands-on as they investigated how different substances can be combined to create mixtures. We love seeing our Lion Cubs learning by doing, exploring, and discovering! 🦁💡
Way to go, 5th grade scientists! Keep mixing, experimenting, and learning! 🧪✨
#OrrNation #LionCubs #ScienceInAction #STEM #HandsOnLearning #FifthGrade
It's the first Dine with the Dean winner- Kween Williams/ 1st grade!!! She had perfect attendance for the month of September and was entered into a drawing to Dine with the Dean! For the month of October Dean Morgan will do a prek-2 and 3-5 winner!
Good morning, Orr Families! If you are a PTA member, we need you to join us for an important upcoming meeting. Your presence is needed. If you have questions or have not joined, please contact the front office for assistance.
🐾💙 WELCOME TO THE CUB FAMILY! 💙🐾
🎓 ORR ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP
📚 2027–2028 SCHOOL YEAR
We are looking for our next class of Cubs to join the ORR Elementary family! 🦁🐾
At ORR Elementary, we believe every child deserves opportunities to GROW, LEARN, ACHIEVE, and EXCEL! 🌱📖⭐
Student success happens when parents, teachers, and our community work together. Through strong partnerships, encouragement, and meaningful learning experiences, we are committed to helping every Cub build a strong foundation for a bright future. 💙
🌱 TOGETHER, WE GROW! 🌱
Growing Students.
Building Partnerships.
Achieving Success.
Inspiring Excellence.
🐾 Welcome to the ORR Elementary Cub Family! 🐾
#OrrElementary #CubFamily #KindergartenRoundup #TogetherWeGrow #GrowingStudents #BuildingPartnerships #AchievingSuccess #InspiringExcellence #OrrCubs
🎓 ORR ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP
📚 2027–2028 SCHOOL YEAR
We are looking for our next class of Cubs to join the ORR Elementary family! 🦁🐾
At ORR Elementary, we believe every child deserves opportunities to GROW, LEARN, ACHIEVE, and EXCEL! 🌱📖⭐
Student success happens when parents, teachers, and our community work together. Through strong partnerships, encouragement, and meaningful learning experiences, we are committed to helping every Cub build a strong foundation for a bright future. 💙
🌱 TOGETHER, WE GROW! 🌱
Growing Students.
Building Partnerships.
Achieving Success.
Inspiring Excellence.
🐾 Welcome to the ORR Elementary Cub Family! 🐾
#OrrElementary #CubFamily #KindergartenRoundup #TogetherWeGrow #GrowingStudents #BuildingPartnerships #AchievingSuccess #InspiringExcellence #OrrCubs
🌺💃 Hispanic Heritage Month at Orr!
Our staff and Mrs. Roman’s class were FULL of spirit today! ❤️💚💙 Traditional wear brought so much color, culture, and joy to our campus.
We love celebrating our heritage together! 🌎✨
¡Viva la cultura! ¡Viva la herencia! 🎉
Our staff and Mrs. Roman’s class were FULL of spirit today! ❤️💚💙 Traditional wear brought so much color, culture, and joy to our campus.
We love celebrating our heritage together! 🌎✨
¡Viva la cultura! ¡Viva la herencia! 🎉
🦁💛 HAPPY GRANDPARENTS’ DAY, ORR FAMILIES! 💛🦁
Today is the day we’ve been waiting for! 🎉 We can’t wait to welcome all of our amazing Orr grandparents to campus! 👵👴💕
🍎 Bring your lunch!
🥪 Eat lunch with your favorite Orr Lion Cub!
📚 Shop the Book Fair!
🦁 Make some special Orr memories together!
There’s nothing better than seeing our Lion Cubs light up when their grandparents walk through the doors! 🥰
Grandparents, get ready for a ROAR-some day at Orr! 🦁📚💛
We’ll see you on campus! 🎉
#OrrElementary #OrrLionCubs #GrandparentsDay #RoarWithPride #WildAboutReading
🦁 Kinder: 10:00–10:30
🦁 HS, Bil. PK & 1st: 10:30–11:00
🦁 2nd & K–2 PATH: 11:00–11:30
🦁 PK, 3rd & 3–5 PATH: 11:30–12:00
🦁 4th: 12:00–12:30
🦁 5th: 12:30–1:00
📚 CAN’T MAKE IT MONDAY? THAT’S OKAY! 💙
Grandparents are welcome to come any day this week to visit the Book Fair and pick out something special for their favorite Lion Cub! 🦁📖
🎁 Want to send a special gift even if you can’t make it? You can purchase a Literati Book Fair Gift Card for your Lion Cub to use at the Book Fair. Plus, gift card purchasers can receive a FREE special poster! 🎉📚
Shop a Literati Book Fair Gift Card
https://literati.com/a/gift-card?srsltid=AfmBOoqK9mp_QyMvspDz-QxvWqRbVO7wGTCetBUkkE1YAFWzYgkqJws4
Whether you join us for lunch on Monday, stop by the Book Fair another day this week, or send a special Book Fair gift from afar—we can’t wait to celebrate our amazing Orr grandparents! ❤️
Come hungry, leave with a book, and make some memories! 🥰🦁📚
#OrrLionCubs #GrandparentsDay #WildAboutReading #OrrProud #BookFair #ReadTogether
Thank you First Baptist Church for the sweet treats! This year is definitely going to be SWEET!
Parents our doors are open during student lunches for you to have lunch with your child. Eat at the picnic tables outside or find a seat on the stage. Either way we can't wait
to see you!
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📢 Arrival & Dismissal Reminder
Parents, we apologize for the confusion surrounding our arrival and dismissal procedures. Thank you for being so patient as we work to streamline the process and make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.
🌅 Morning Drop-Off
HS, PreK, Kindergarten & PATH students: Drop off at the front of the school. Siblings will go with the youngest student’s grade level. For example, if a 2nd grader has a PreK sibling, both students will be dropped off at the front.
1st–5th grade students: Drop off at the back of the school.
🚗 Afternoon Pickup
HS, PreK, Kindergarten & PATH students + their siblings: Pick up at the back of the school.
1st grade: Pick up in the lower parking lot.
2nd–5th grade: Pick up at the front of the school.
Siblings: Siblings will go with the youngest student’s grade level for afternoon pickup as well.
🚨 Important Pickup Reminder
For the safety of all students, parents may not walk up to the school for dismissal after 2:30 PM. After 2:30 PM, you must use the appropriate car line for your child's grade level.
If your child has a doctor’s appointment or another reason that requires an early pickup, please plan to pick them up before 2:30 PM.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work together to make arrival and dismissal run smoothly! 🦁💙
Parents, we apologize for the confusion surrounding our arrival and dismissal procedures. Thank you for being so patient as we work to streamline the process and make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.
🌅 Morning Drop-Off
HS, PreK, Kindergarten & PATH students: Drop off at the front of the school. Siblings will go with the youngest student’s grade level. For example, if a 2nd grader has a PreK sibling, both students will be dropped off at the front.
1st–5th grade students: Drop off at the back of the school.
🚗 Afternoon Pickup
HS, PreK, Kindergarten & PATH students + their siblings: Pick up at the back of the school.
1st grade: Pick up in the lower parking lot.
2nd–5th grade: Pick up at the front of the school.
Siblings: Siblings will go with the youngest student’s grade level for afternoon pickup as well.
🚨 Important Pickup Reminder
For the safety of all students, parents may not walk up to the school for dismissal after 2:30 PM. After 2:30 PM, you must use the appropriate car line for your child's grade level.
If your child has a doctor’s appointment or another reason that requires an early pickup, please plan to pick them up before 2:30 PM.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work together to make arrival and dismissal run smoothly! 🦁💙
🦁 ORR-mazing First Day! 💙💛
What a GREAT day at Orr! We are so excited to have our students back and are looking forward to another amazing day tomorrow! 🎉
A few important reminders for parents:
🚗 Dismissal Zones: Please see the map below for our dismissal zones. We kindly ask that you do not block driveways or streets so our neighbors can continue to access their homes. Thank you for being considerate of our community!
🌅 Morning Arrival:
7:00 AM – Back Gym Doors open
7:15 AM – Front Doors open
7:40 AM – Breakfast service ends
7:50 AM – Parents must walk students into the front office and sign them in.
🚨 Important: Beginning tomorrow, parents will not be allowed to walk students into the building/classrooms. Our staff will be ready to welcome students and help them get where they need to go!
Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone. 💙
Let's continue to be ORR-mazing together! 🦁✨
What a GREAT day at Orr! We are so excited to have our students back and are looking forward to another amazing day tomorrow! 🎉
A few important reminders for parents:
🚗 Dismissal Zones: Please see the map below for our dismissal zones. We kindly ask that you do not block driveways or streets so our neighbors can continue to access their homes. Thank you for being considerate of our community!
🌅 Morning Arrival:
7:00 AM – Back Gym Doors open
7:15 AM – Front Doors open
7:40 AM – Breakfast service ends
7:50 AM – Parents must walk students into the front office and sign them in.
🚨 Important: Beginning tomorrow, parents will not be allowed to walk students into the building/classrooms. Our staff will be ready to welcome students and help them get where they need to go!
Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone. 💙
Let's continue to be ORR-mazing together! 🦁✨
🦁🌿 WELCOME TO THE PRIDE! 🌿🦁
Orr Elementary invites all of our Head Start, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st–5th grade students and families to our Meet the Teacher Night!
📅 Monday, August 10
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Orr Elementary
Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get ready to ROAR into an amazing new school year! 🐾🌴
We can’t wait to see all of our returning Lion Cubs and give a BIG Orr welcome to our new students and families joining the pride! 💙💛
🌱 GROW. LEARN. LEAD. SUCCEED.
🦁 Once a Cub, Always Part of the Pride!
#OrrElementary #OrrLionCubs #MeetTheTeacher #WelcomeToThePride #BackToSchool
Orr Elementary invites all of our Head Start, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st–5th grade students and families to our Meet the Teacher Night!
📅 Monday, August 10
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Orr Elementary
Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get ready to ROAR into an amazing new school year! 🐾🌴
We can’t wait to see all of our returning Lion Cubs and give a BIG Orr welcome to our new students and families joining the pride! 💙💛
🌱 GROW. LEARN. LEAD. SUCCEED.
🦁 Once a Cub, Always Part of the Pride!
#OrrElementary #OrrLionCubs #MeetTheTeacher #WelcomeToThePride #BackToSchool
🦁💙 Welcome to the Pride! 💙🦁 The Orr Elementary Lion Cubs family is growing, and we are excited to welcome three amazing new staff members for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉 Please join us in giving a warm Orr Lion Cub welcome to: ✨ Whitney Webb - 4th Social Studies/Science ✨ Paula Rodriguez-4th Bilingual Math ✨ Danni Castillo -4th Bilingual Social Studies/Science We are thrilled to have them join our team and can’t wait for our students and families to get to know them. We know they will bring fresh ideas, caring hearts, and a passion for helping every Lion Cub learn and grow. Let’s give them a big Orr welcome in the comments! 🦁💙 Welcome to the Pride! Here’s to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! #OrrElementary #LionCubs #WelcomeToThePride #NewStaff #TylerISD #GrowingTogether #26to27SchoolYear
🎉☀️ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TOMORROW! ☀️🎉
Friday, May 22, 2026
We are excited to celebrate an amazing school year tomorrow! ❤️📚
⏰ Early Release: 12:45 PM
🚌 Buses will run by 1:15 PM
❌ No Mentoring Alliance
🎈 Classroom Party Times:
🍎 HS, PK, & K–2: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
🎉 Grades 3–5: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
👨👩👧 Parents are welcome to attend classroom parties! Please remember that all visitors must present a valid ID at the office to enter the building.
Thank you for a wonderful school year, and we hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! 🌞🕶️🍉
Friday, May 22, 2026
We are excited to celebrate an amazing school year tomorrow! ❤️📚
⏰ Early Release: 12:45 PM
🚌 Buses will run by 1:15 PM
❌ No Mentoring Alliance
🎈 Classroom Party Times:
🍎 HS, PK, & K–2: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
🎉 Grades 3–5: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
👨👩👧 Parents are welcome to attend classroom parties! Please remember that all visitors must present a valid ID at the office to enter the building.
Thank you for a wonderful school year, and we hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! 🌞🕶️🍉