Our Turkey Trot food collection is underway. We hit 1500 items today. If we collect another 500 items, our Assistant Principals will go into their blow-up turkey costumes! If you are worried about your child carrying their food donation to school, you can drop off donations tomorrow in front of the OPS Auditorium from 10 AM - 1 PM. Special thanks to Girl Scout Troops 97858 & 97957 for helping out. #BigSchoolBigHeart #TurkeyAPs #OurSchoolOurPath #PantherPride
7 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
The Turkey Trot has been an OPS tradition for ten years. Each year it evolves. This year, Ms. Maiella and Mr. Kelly suggested adding a family night. We walked. We ran. We laughed. And thanks to the PTA, we stayed warm with hot chocolate. Now we can't wait to see those food donations come in! #LoveOurOPSFamily #5000ItemGoal #BigSchoolBigHeart
8 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
It's back to business for 5th grade but with Sharpe memories to last a lifetime. Many thanks to our staff who made it possible. Special shout-out to our Sharpe coordinator, Mrs. Malenda, who snagged a selfie with another Sharpe titan - Titan the bull! #OPSTradition #OutdoorClassroom #LoveOurOPSStaff
8 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
What a day! 6th graders kicked us off by packing the buses, and 5th graders crushed their hikes. The weather and views are beautiful . Tired, happy campers tonight. 🐾 #outdoorclassroom #opstradition
8 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
Just a little reminiscing as we prepare for today's festivities . . . did you know that when the @riverdellhighschool seniors were in 6th grade, it rained too much to have our typical parade? But you know what we say at OPS . . . when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! It was an amazing day for our kids!!!! @OnceAPantherAlwaysAPanther @PantherPride @LoveOurOPSFamily
8 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Grateful to our @Oradell_PTA for organizing The Great Jack-o’-Lantern Event! 🎃 Stop by the front of OPS before 10:00 PM tonight to see the pumpkins shine. #PantherPride #LoveOurOPSCommunity
8 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
Chilly autumn mornings are no match for our warm-hearted 6th grade safeties! 💛🍁 They make sure our 1st graders start the day with smiles and high fives. 🐾 #PantherPride #TheWayOfThePanther #LoveOurSafeties
8 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
🚴♀️🚶♂️ Stop, Look, Listen, and Wave! Our 3rd–6th graders learned key pedestrian and bike safety tips today with @ezride_ig. Thanks for helping our Panthers stay alert, visible, and safe wherever they go! 🐾 #TheWayOfThePanther
8 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
The new box ball courts are quickly becoming a favorite OPS recess spot! They're getting plenty of use every day. 🐾
#PantherPride #PantherPlay
8 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
OPS Art collab: hands for Panthers, feathers for wings. We soar together when we follow the Way of the Panther. #PantherPride #PantherArt #TogetherArtisBetter @opsartroom230
8 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
We made it in before the rain! It was a wonderful morning to come together at one of our favorite events of the year: the Oradell 5K and Fun Run sponsored by Oradell Kids Foundation in partnership with the Oradell Volunteer Fire Department. @OradellKids @OradellFire #LoveOurOPSFamily #PantherPride #CanYouFindTheRDSupt
9 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
A big 🔥thank you🔥 to the Oradell Fire Department and Oradell Police Department for an awesome Fire Prevention Day! 🚒👮♀️ Our Panthers loved learning about fire safety, exploring the trucks, and meeting our hometown heroes! #CommunityStrong @oradellfire @oradell_pba
9 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
We kicked off NJ’s Week of Respect in blue for peace and with “Chalk the Walk” messages from our students and staff. 💙 #WeekOfRespect
9 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
No apple picking for our staff today. They were too busy preparing to plant more seeds of knowledge tomorrow. Today's Professional Day focused on assessment practices, our new math resource, CPR certification, the role of technology in the learning process and more! #LoveOurOPSFamily #NeverStopLearning #1%BetterEveryDay
9 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
While we love the excitement of a new school year, the first full week in September feels 100 days long! To say thank you to the staff for their efforts the past two weeks, the administrative team held an ""Orange" You Glad It's Friday!" staff spirit day complete with orange snacks, drinks and clothes! #LoveOurOPSFamily #GreatStart #PantherPride
10 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
It's official. The 2025-2026 school year has begun! #PanthePride #LoveOurOPSFamily #OurPathOurOPS
10 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
Today was a full day of learning and preparing for the year ahead. Thank you to the PTA for starting us off with breakfast and the OEA for feeding us lunch. We can't wait for tomorrow when our hallways and our classrooms are once again filled with students! #ReadyToGo #PantherPride #LoveOurOPSFamily
10 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
As we prepare to welcome staff back tomorrow, the reason we are ready to open is because of these five individuals. They interviewed, hired and provided orientation to new staff, worked on operational changes, updated curriculum, and when they thought they would have a day to rest . . . they found themselves painting panther paws to help our new kindergartners find their way around the school. #PantherPride #LoveOurOPSFamily #Grateful #Wasn'tInTheInterview
10 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
As we gear up for a new school year, let's take a moment to reflect on how lucky we are to work and learn in one of the most beautiful school buildings around. We have a dedicated gym, library, art room, STEAM lab, music rooms and a recently renovated auditorium. Special thanks to our custodial crew for getting us ready to open next week. #PantherPride #Grateful #LoveOurOPSHome #ShinyFloors=September
10 months ago, Ms. Bozios, Superintendent
📅 Mark your calendars!
OPS Back-to-School Night will be held on:
- Sept. 10 for Grades PreK–3
- Sept. 18 for Grades 4–6
We look forward to seeing our families as we kick off the 2025–26 school year together. 🐾 #PantherPride #LoveOurOPSCommunity
10 months ago, Mrs. Hawley, Principal
