Have fun in the snow today . . . it's back to the books tomorrow!
1 day ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Stay warm. Stay dry. Stay safe. And don't forget that a snow day is a great day to enjoy a good book!
2 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Sometimes, it's the little things that you celebrate . . . like when we can at least get some students outside for recess! Hey! Hey! Hey! . . . We went outside today!! #FreshAir #TheSnowCanGo #MovingForwardTogether
5 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Throwback to last week when our Grade 3 students welcomed families into their classrooms for a Love of Math demonstration! ❤️➕➗ Parents had the chance to see math in action — problem solving, math talk, strategy sharing, and students explaining their thinking. We love opening our doors and showcasing the incredible learning happening every day at OPS. 🐾
#ThrowbackThursday #LoveOfMath #MathInAction #TheWayOfThePanther
6 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
🏅✨ Tonight was a double header of Olympic-themed STEAM Family Nights! ✨🏅
Grades 1 and 4/5 brought home the gold, using creativity and problem-solving to design marble luges and skeleton racers. From testing angles to adjusting speed and structure, families worked together to engineer some impressive runs! #TheWayofthePanther #OPSSTEAM #FamilySTEAMNight
7 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
Last week, our kindergarten families joined us for a Winter Olympics–themed STEAM Night! ❄️⛷️
We love seeing our youngest Panthers explore, create, and think like engineers — and there are more Family STEAM Nights to come! 💡
#FamilySTEAMNight #WinterOlympicSTEAM #TheWayOfThePanther
7 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
100 days smarter and still growing! 💯
Our kindergarteners celebrated the 100th day of school by focusing on the number 100 all day long — counting, building, creating, and discovering just how much they’ve learned since September.
#100DaysSmarter #ProudPantherPrincipal #TheWayOfThePanther
8 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
The RDHS Class of 2026 Project Graduation is running a 90 minute class at RDHS to give you the skills you need to keep your loved ones safe. Babysitting will be provided during the class. So make it a night out and leave with new tools in your safety toolbox. #SafetyFirst #OnceAPantherAlwaysAPanther
8 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Thanks to our student government , we officially have our pajama count. We collected 381 pairs of pajamas to donate the Beyond Bedtime program. Way to go OPS! Your efforts will help children get a good night's sleep so they can awake ready to tackle each day. #LoveOurOPSFamily #BigSchoolBigHeart
13 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
📚✨ OPS Picture Book Award Winners! ✨📚
We are excited to announce this year’s OPS Picture Book Award winners—stories that moved us, inspired us, and stayed with us long after the last page.
🎨 Best Illustrations
When a Tree Falls
by @kirstenpendreigh & @theremaybecats
💬 Best Message
No More Chairs
by @dgill516 & @susangaldraws
🏆 Best Overall
Yumi and Monster
by @kamredlawsk
Congrats to our author winners! We love your books!
#OPSReads #FortheLoveofBooks
13 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
Congratulations to River Dell's Class of 2026 Valedictorian! She may be flying high as a hawk, but she has the heart of an OPS Panther! #PantherPride #OnceAPantherAlwaysAPanther #Readers=Leaders
14 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
🍪On Friday, Grade 2 celebrated with a cookie party hosted by @carsonscookiedough after raising the largest donation for the @bestbuddies Champion of the Year campaign this fall. Any day with a Carson’s cookie is a good day! Thanks @rd_bestbuddies for the video—we loved seeing OPS alumni. 🍪 #ProudPantherPrincipal #TheWayofthePanther #BestBuddies #LoveOurOPSCommunity
15 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
Art club on the move 🎨
Students in Art Club were invited by Ms. Schlessinger for an after-school field trip to Oradell’s Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum—exploring local art, creativity, and inspiration beyond the classroom. #OPSArt #ArtClub #AfterSchoolFun
18 days ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
What better way to give yourself a few extra minutes the morning after the Super Bowl than to wear your pajamas to school! The OPS Student Government is running a pajama collection drive to ensure all children have something we often take for granted - a new pair of pajamas as they snuggle off to sleep! We encourage our OPS community to join us and wear a pair and share a pair on February 9th! #LoveOurOPSFamily #BigSchoolBigHeart #PantherPride
21 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
OPS's 70+ cameras are in place for the safety and security of our students and staff; however, sometimes they catch something that just makes you smile . . . like this heart made in the snow by some creative artists! #PeaceLoveAndPantherPride #LoveOurOPSFamily #TheWorldIsYourCanvas
23 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
When "Eye on OPS" arrives in your mailbox, there is a reminder to register for kindergarten. The snow is still on the ground, but we are already planning for the year ahead! Having accurate kindergarten numbers allows us to properly budget for staffing and resources. We can't wait to meet our newest OPS Panthers at kindergarten orientation this spring! #LoveOurOPSFamily #PantherPride #LetTheJourneyBegin
23 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
OPS will have a 90-minute delayed opening tomorrow, 1/27. Students may arrive at 9:45 for a 10:00 start. PreK 3 will run from 10:00 - 12:00 and PreK 4 will run from 1:00 - 3:00. The YWCA before care program will not run tomorrow morning. #StayWarm #StaySafe #ComeReadyToLearn
29 days ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Stay safe and don't forget to use some of your time to read! #ThePantherWay #SnowBooks #StayWarm
about 1 month ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
4th Graders welcomed their families to their Biography and Math Showcase on Friday. Students taught families about the legacies they studied and the math they've learned. It was a wonderful afternoon of sharing. #ProudPantherPrincipal #ProudPantherParents #OPSBiography&MathShowcase
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about 1 month ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
At last night's BOE meeting, the 2026-2027 school calendar was approved. For families with students in both the Oradell and River Dell school districts, our calendars are aligned. (Hint: If you need childcare on a day off, call a RDHS student!) As regular attendance is one of the greatest predictors of academic success, we wanted to ensure you had the calendar with enough time to plan family events and vacations. A copy has been placed on the website and will also be in the Community Flash. #MovingForwardTogther #WayOfThePanther
about 1 month ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
