🎓 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
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
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! 🦁💙
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! 🦁✨
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
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! 🌞🕶️🍉
Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us, and you truly made our day extra special. We are so grateful for your continued support of our school and staff!
#ThankYou #TeacherAppreciationWeek #OrrPride #TylandBaptistChurch
Today we’re celebrating our ORR-mazing principal, Mr. Harbour! 🦁
Mr. Harbour is a true leader—always present for our students and staff, leading with heart, dedication, and a positive spirit. Whether he’s cheering on our ORR Lion Cubs, supporting teachers, or even taking a pie to the face for a good cause, he shows us what it means to lead by example.
Thank you, Mr. Harbour, for being an ORR-mazing principal every single day and for always ROARing by example for our school community.
Today was made even sweeter as we celebrated our grad walks, and some of his Tyler High Lions were able to share in this special day with him too. What a meaningful moment to see past and present Lions come together in celebration!
We are grateful for all you do for Orr Elementary and for the impact you make on our students each and every day. 💙💛
#ORRmazing #LeadLikeALion #OrrElementary #LionPride
Due to weather conditions, La Copa de las Rosas has been rescheduled to May 4 at Lindsey Park.
Come out and support our Orr team as they compete in two exciting morning matches:
⚽ 9:00 AM – Ramey vs. Orr
⚽ 9:40 AM – Orr vs. Douglas
🏆 Afternoon games will be seeded based on morning play and will begin at 11:10 AM.
We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see everyone on May 4 for a great day of soccer, competition, and school spirit! Go Orr! 💙💛
Join us for a fun-filled evening, starting at 6:00 PM! Doors will open at 5:30. Bring your family, your blankets, and your movie-night excitement for a great time together at Orr.
Our PTA will be selling concession snacks, so come ready for tasty treats while you enjoy the show!
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a night of laughter, fun, and community. See you at Movie Night! 🦊🐰✨
Today was a GREAT day at Orr Elementary! 🎉🦁
We kicked off the celebration by recognizing our Cubs of the Week — students who continue to lead by example and make us proud every day!
👏 Congratulations to:
Za'Khyia Williams, Serena Lopez, Jared Soto, Cadence Kennedy, Laura Bernal, and Shawn Dotson
We also celebrated our outstanding UIL Academic Winners for their hard work and achievement:
🏅 Jose Castillo – 3rd Place, Dictionary Skills
🏅 Luna Diego – 2nd Place, Spelling
🏅 Jayden Rodriguez – 5th Place, Maps, Charts, and Graphs
🏅 Laura Bernal – 6th Place, Dictionary Skills
🏅 Laura Bernal – 6th Place, Maps, Charts, and Graphs
Our talented artists were also recognized as Texas Elementary Art Meet Winners for their incredible creativity and dedication:
🎨 Peyton Delgado
🎨 Valentina Gamboa
🎨 Yabintou Jallow
🎨 Amada Molina
🎨 Brittany Reyes
🎨 Abigail Rico
🎨 Valerie Urena
🎨 Dalary Pena Rico
🎨 Elliana Pinal
Be sure to support these amazing artists at Art Fest this Saturday from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at Legacy High School! Enjoy art and craft stations, live music, performances, food trucks, and see some of our students’ artwork on display!
⚽ And what a moment for our ORR Soccer Team as they were introduced in style!
Representing with pride:
Jose Castillo, Geobany Maldonado, Aldahir Botello, David Rivas, Caleb De Paz, Matías Mundo, Jared Soto, Julián García, Jayden Rodríguez, Aaron Martinez, Justyce Caraway, Dathan Porter, Rashaun Rainey, Eli Landaverde, and Jaxton Bonilla
And to top it all off… we had some unforgettable moments — Mr. Harbour got PIED in the face! 🥧😂
Here are some photos from today’s fun — and stay tuned for videos coming later today!
#OrrElementary #LionCubPride #CubsOfTheWeek #UILWinners #ArtMeet #OrrSoccer #SchoolSpirit
Parents, we are ready for a great day of testing tomorrow and appreciate your support in helping our students feel confident and prepared!
Here are a few reminders:
⭐ Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest
🥞 Provide a healthy breakfast in the morning
🧥 Dress in light layers for a comfortable testing environment
⏰ Arrive by 7:50 AM — testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM
🚫 Please remember:
No backpacks
No lunch drop-offs
Let’s work together to set our students up for success — we know they are going to do amazing! 💪🐾 #OrrPride
🎉 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals of Orr Elementary! 💙
Your dedication, patience, kindness, and hard work make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. From supporting instruction and building relationships to stepping in wherever help is needed, you truly help keep Orr running smoothly.
Please help us celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals:
Mr. Birkby, Mrs. Peoples, Ms. Ren, Ms. Austin, Mrs. Munoz, Ms. Flores, Ms. Middlebrooks, Mr. Chaviano, Mr. Carmona, Mrs. Gomez, Mrs. Duarte, Mrs. Flores, Ms. Argote, Ms. Caballero, Mrs. Torena, Ms. Garcia, Mrs. Radilla, and Ms. Shaw. 👏
Thank you for the love, care, and support you give our students and staff. We appreciate all that you do and are grateful to have such an amazing team serving our Orr College Prep family! 🐾📚
#OrrElementary #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #OrrCollegePrep #ThankYouParaprofessionals
Congratulations to Shawn Dotson for being named Tyler ISD Elementary Student of the Month for March! 🏆
Shawn is a great student who consistently shows leadership and responsibility at Orr Elementary. He is active in Cub Patrol, a proud Café Cub, and a dedicated member of Young Men in STEM.
We are so proud of you, Shawn!
Way to go and keep being ORRmazing! 🦁💛
#Orrmazing #TylerISD #StudentOfTheMonth #LionCubs #YoungMenInSTEM
Orr Elementary is looking for an outgoing and passionate STEM teacher who loves working with Kindergarten through 5th-grade students!
We are searching for someone who:
🔹 Loves working with K–5 students
🔹 Can teach organizational and problem-solving skills
🔹 Teach Leader in Me leadership skills
🔹 Enjoys robotics and hands-on STEM learning
🔹 Brings energy, creativity, and excitement to the classroom
Join a team that is committed to building future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers every day! 🚀
📩 Apply today for AVID Teacher, https://tylerisd.erp.frontlineeducation.com/submission/EntryPointHomeAction.do
or share with someone who would be a great fit for Orr Elementary!
Send your resumes to Nathan.Harbour@tylerisd.org
#OrrElementary #STEMTeacher #NowHiring #LeaderInMe #AVID #FutureInnovators
