2022 Oldham-Ramona School
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220 West 2nd Street, Ramona, SD 57054
Phone: (605) 482-8244 Fax: (605) 482-8282
“Providing students the opportunities and facilities to
become productive citizens and lifelong learners.”
2022
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It always amazes me how fast the school year goes by. It feels l ike it wasn’t that long ago that we were
getting everything ready to welcome the students and staff back to school for another year and now
here I am writing the last newsletter article for the 2021-2022 school year. While the year has gone by
quickly, we have had the opportunity to witness many outstanding accomplishments by both students
and staff throughout this school year. As you can see below, we have several opportunities left to
celebrate not only those accomplishments already realized, but also those that will be achieved as we
finish up the school year. I encourage you to get out and support the activities listed below along with
the other academic and athletic activities that will take place to finish up the school year.
Junior/Senior High Awards Night & Spring Band Concert:
You are invited to the Junior/Senior High Awards Night and Spring Concert that will take place on
Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the OR Gym in Ramona. This is an important night as we showcase the
many talents of our students in band and choir and reward them for the hard work they have put forth
throughout the school year.
Elementary Spring Concert:
The Elementary Spring Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the OR Gym in Ramona.
I encourage you to come out and watch our elementary students perform the songs that they have been
working hard on with Ms. Terkildsen.
Graduation Details:
The 2022 graduation ceremony will take place on May 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Oldham-Ramona Gym
in Ramona. The community is invited to attend our graduation ceremony and support our graduating
seniors. Please help honor the hard work that the graduating seniors have put in during the past 13 years.
Reorganization Election:
A reorganization election will be held on May 10, 2022, to determine whether the Oldham-Ramona School
District 39-5 and the Rutland School District 39-4 will consolidate and become operational on July 1, 2023.
The polling place for each precinct of the Oldham-Ramona District is as follows: Registered voters of Lake
County and Miner County, St. William Parish Hall at 131 W. Main Street in Ramona; Registered voters of
Kingsbury County, Oldham Gym at 112 S. Epton in Oldham. The election polls will be open from 7:00 am
to 7:00 pm central time on the day of the election. Absentee voting is open now and can be done at the
business manager’s office during normal office hours. Absentee voting ends May 9th. Additional
information can be found on the school’s homepage: https://oldhamramona.k12.sd.us.
Last Day of School:
The end of the 2021-22 school year is just around the corner with the last day of school being May 25,
2022. We will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Have fun, be with your families, and have a safe and restful summer. I
look forward to the students and staff returning next fall!
Every Kid, Every Day,
Michael Fischer, Superintendent
The End……….: In a recent conversation with a parent, I was asked if I was ready for the end of the year. My response to that parent was, as it always is, that the end of the year always comes too fast, and not fast enough all at the same time. Upon further reflection, I wonder ‘what is it the end of’? It is certainly not the end for the seniors who will go on to do great things in college, tech school, military, and the work force. It is not the end for the students in other grades that will continue building knowledge and citizenship in years to come. It is not the end of our staff’s willingness to help every student succeed in life, even after they have left their classroom, lunchroom, or bus route. Yes, the end of the school year will come, and it will be busy and a little stressful, but this will give all of us the opportunity to reflect and figure out what we can do better next year. Right now, it is up to all of us to emulate the long-distance runner who sees the finish line and gives it everything they got to complete the race. This chapter of our lives may be ending, so why not finish strong? Class Registration for grades 9-12: On Thursday, April 21, Mrs. Hildebrandt, Mrs. Wiebe, and I hosted a class registration meeting. If you missed the meeting or have questions about your student’s registration, please contact one of us. Registration sheets (and online/dual credit contracts) are due in Mr. Johnson’s office by May 4. April Highlights/Celebrations: Many fun and educational things took place in April. The new playground was installed, and it is a hit! When one of the students was asked what their favorite part of the new playset was, their answer was “all of it!” On April 9, Rutland hosted the ORR Prom. A fun night was had by all and a special thank you goes out to the Rutland advisors and chaperones. The M.O.R.E group had a nice turnout for their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16. The K-6 students enjoyed going to The Little Prince, a play at SDSU on April 20. On April 27, Mrs. Stratton took some 7-12 students to the DeSmet-Deubrook Math Contest. The eighth-grade class headed to DSU’s campus to participate in a Junior Achievement Day on April 28, centered around the “It’s My Business” curriculum. The last cause for celebration is that state testing season concluded. All students and staff survived and are back into their regularly scheduled curriculum. Athletic Notes: Despite the windy and cold weather this spring, our track and golf teams have participated in a few events. We are hopeful that warmer temperatures will allow both teams to complete the rest of their schedules. Please keep talking to your athletes and looking at rSchool to see any schedule changes and possible additions. We wish the track and golf teams a successful end to their seasons. The ORR Athletic Program would like to thank all the athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers, teachers, staff, and administrators that made the 2021-22 season possible. Lastly, I would encourage all athletes to stay active this summer and maybe to try find an athletic camp or a lifting program to attend. Please contact one of your coaches, Mr. Hanson, or myself if you have any questions or need help finding something. Important and Upcoming Dates: • May 2 = Concussion Baseline Test and Physicals offered in Ramona. • May 4 = Cultural Diversity Day from 2:00-3:00 PM in Ramona. • May 16 = Junior High/High School Spring Concert and Awards Night at 6:30 PM in Ramona. • May 17 = Elementary Spring Concert at 6:30 PM in Ramona. • May 21 = Graduation in Ramona at 2:00 PM. • May 24-25 = Semester tests for students in grades 7-12. • May 25 = K-6 Elementary field trip day. Last day of school (1:30 PM dismissal). Good luck to the Class of 2022 and Go Raiders! Mr. Andrew Johnson
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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*Fundraiser *Concussion *V Track Meet *V Track Meet
Concert for Caleb Testing & Sioux Valley *JH Golf Howard Wood
Fischer at 3:00 pm Physicals 8:30 am 4:00 pm Hendricks Field in Sioux
in the lunchroom *V Golf Falls
*JH Golf *JH DVC Track 10:00 am
hosted by Sabina
Garretson Baltic Meet DeSmet *V Track Meet *V Track Meet
& Austin!
11:00 am 9:00 am 3:00 pm Howard Wood Parker
*Oldham Potato
*JH Golf
*PENNY WAR Field in Sioux Falls 9:00 am
Days T-shirt *V Golf
designs due! Chester Area MONEY DUE! Colman-Egan
*BB Mtg 1:15 Rut. 10:00 am 9:00 am
Yearbook orders due
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*V & JV DVC *SCHOOL *V DVC Track *Friday School / Rutland
Golf Arlington REORGANI- Meet DeSmet Teacher Work Day Graduation
9:00 am ZATION 1:00 pm *V GIRLS Golf 2:00 pm
*School Board VOTE Castlewood
Meeting 6:00 pm 7 am-7 pm 9:00 am
*JH Golf *V BOYS Golf
DeSmet Clear Lake
12:00 pm 9:00 am
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*JH/HS Spring *Elementary *Seniors Last *Friday School / *O-R
Concert & Music Concert Teacher Work Day Graduation
Awards Night 6:30 pm Day! *V Golf Madison 2:00 pm
6:30 pm OR Gym in *V Region Track 9:00 am OR Gym in
OR Gym in Ramona Meet at Elkton *June Newsletter
1:30 pm Ramona
Ramona items due to
*JH DVC Golf kim.hyland@k12.sd.us
Madison 10:00
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*Kindergarten *Grades 7-11 *Grades 7-11 *State Track Meet *State Track Meet *State Track
Semester Tests Semester Tests in Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls Meet in Sioux
Celebration
*V Golf pre- *Elementary *Last day of Falls
8:30 am in OR regions school for
Field Trip to
Gym in Ramona teachers
Laura Ingalls
*Elementary
Wilder DeSmet
Oral Interp in
8:30-1:00
OR gym in Ram.
*V Golf pre- *LAST DAY
regions OF SCHOOL!
1:30 pm
dismissal
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Memorial
*Drivers Ed *Drivers Ed *Drivers Ed *Drivers Ed
begins
Day
*All activities are subject to change at any time.
*Athletic and other schedules can be found on the ‘R School’ calendar which can be accessed by going to the school’s web
page at https://oldhamramona.k12.sd.us/ and clicking on the ‘ORR Raiders Athletic Calendar’ link. Make sure to check
back often as schedules are subject to change. You can also have notifications sent to you by clicking on the ‘Notify Me’
link on the bottom right side of the calendar page. Go Raiders!
BREAKFAST
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 3 4 5 6
Pancake/Sausage Iced Long John, Sausage Patty, Cinnamon Bread, *No School!
Stick, Oranges Cojack Cheese Stick Egg Patty, Yogurt Pears
9 10 11 12 13
Blueberry Muffin, French Toast, Strawberry CC Cherry Frudel, Friday School /
Rasp. Trix Yogurt Cheese Stick Bagel, String Cheese Str/Ban Trix Yogurt Teacher Work Day
16 17 18 19 20
Apple or Ch. Frudel, Scrambled Eggs, Cake Donut, Benefit Bar Friday School /
Rasp. Trix Yogurt Cojack Cheese Stick St/Ban Trix Yogurt Ban/CC or Oat/CC Teacher Work Day
23 24 25
Banana Bread, French Toast, Cinnamon Roll w/
Applesauce Peaches icing, Str. Craisins
*Breakfast is served from 7:50-8:05 am. Please make sure students come down
to eat as soon as possible so they have enough time. Thanks for your help.
*Students can choose between the entrée for the day as listed above with fruit and milk or cereal & toast with fruit & milk. In order to
stay within the state guidelines, students must choose one or the other as it cannot be both and stay within the caloric guidelines the state
has made mandatory. Fresh fruit is also served every day for breakfast.
*REMINDER – Children eligible to receive lunch at a free or reduced price are also eligible to receive breakfast at the same rate.
*Fruit, vegetables, the salad bar, and milk are also served every day for lunch.
LUNCH
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2 3 4 5 6
Scalloped Potatoes Spaghetti with Chicken Patty on Walking Tacos, *No School!
& Ham, Broccoli, Meatsauce, Garlic bun, Potato Taco Fiesta Beans,
Pineapple Toast, Carrots Wedge Fries Peaches
9 10 11 12 13
Hotdog on bun, Chicken Fajita Wrap, Tator Tot Hotdish, Chicken Noodle Friday School /
Cali Blend Vegies, Taco Fiesta Beans, Dinner Roll, Corn, Hotdish, Broccoli, Teacher Work Day
Fruit Cocktain Applesauce Oranges Pears
16 17 18 19 20
Mini Corn Dogs, BBQ Pork on bun, Italian Dunkers Hamburger with Friday School /
Baked Beans, Broccoli, with sauce, bun, baked beans, Teacher Work Day
Kiwi Straw. Slushie Mandarin Oranges Broccoli Applesauce
23 24 25
Cook’s Cook’s Cook’s
Choice Choice Choice
*In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or
handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any USDA related activity, write immediately to the Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Get the free Nutrislice app for your phone or click on the ‘Lunch Menu’
link on the school website to view or print menus & see nutrition facts!
Oldham-Ramona School District 39-5
Home of the Raiders
220 W. 2nd St.
Ramona, SD 57054
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Making Oldham-Ramona Excellent
is a group of parents, teachers and
Fundraiser Music Concert on May 1 at 3:00 pm in the community members working to
O-R lunchroom: hosted by O-R foreign exchange
student Sabina & friend Austin for O-R 8th promote and support the O-R
grader Caleb Fischer & his health battle! school and the communities.
Physicals and Concussion Baseline Testing
at 8:30 am on Monday, May 2! You can support the MORE Group by purchasing Scrip
Multi-Cultural Day for grades 3-7 Cards – which is our main fundraiser. A Scrip Card is
in the gym from 2:30-3:15 pm on Wed., May 4. like a gift card - you buy the card for the cost of the
NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 6. card and the company donates money to our group!
SCRIP CARDS MAKE GREAT GRADUATION GIFTS! You
School Reorganization Vote on Tuesday, May 10.
Polls open from 7:00 am-7:00 pm. can also use the Raise Right mobile app to order and
reload cards! Ask us how you can donate through
7-12 Spring Concert & Awards Night
on Monday, May 16, at 6:30 pm in the gym.
Amazon, too! Check us out on Facebook at Making
Oldham Ramona Excellent (M.O.R.E.) for more
P-6 Spring Concert on Tuesday,
May 17, at 6:30 pm in the gym.
information! Thanks for your support!
Oldham-Ramona Graduation will be Sat., NEWSLETTER INFO
May 21, at 2:00 pm in the gym in Ramona.
The newsletters and other items can be found on the school website:
The last day of school will be Wednesday, https://oldhamramona.k12.sd.us/.
May 25, with dismissal at 1:30 pm. As part of an effort to reduce costs, we would appreciate residents
Happy Summer!
being able to access the newsletter via the website or have the newsletter
*The Ramona/Oldham-Ramona All School Reunion emailed directly to you! Just call Kim at 605-482-8244 to get on the list!
WILL be held from June 30-July 3! If you need the newsletter to be delivered via the regular mail, please call
4th of July festivities scheduled as well! the office and ask to be put on that list. Thanks!You can also read
