Congratulations to Loretta Riley on her retirement!
Loretta has been a dedicated and passionate social studies teacher at Orrville Middle School, making a lasting difference in the lives of so many students. We are grateful for her care, commitment, and service to our school community, and we wish her all the best in retirement.
Heartfelt congratulations to Dave Sovacool on his retirement.
Dave has been a rock star principal and a tremendous leader for Orrville Middle School. His care for our students, staff, families, and community has made a lasting impact. We are grateful for his leadership, dedication, and heart for kids.
Heartfelt thanks to Betty Lyon, Fran Marks, and Rhonda Martin for their dedicated service to Orrville students through our nutrition team.
Your care, kindness, and commitment helped nourish our students each day in more ways than one. We are grateful for the difference you have made and wish you all the best in retirement.
We are grateful for the many years of dedication, kindness, and support Linda Yungen has given to Orrville Middle School as a super secretary. She has been a welcoming face, a steady helper, and an important part of the daily life of our school. We thank Linda for her service and wish her all the best in retirement. ❤️🖤
We are grateful for the many years of dedication, knowledge, and care Dr. Tim Vierheller has shared with Orrville students as a physics teacher. His passion for teaching and commitment to helping students learn have made a lasting impact at Orrville High School. We wish Tim all the best in retirement. ❤️🖤
We are grateful for the many years of dedication, care, and service Barb Schelcher has given to Orrville students as a Spanish and English teacher at both the high school and middle school. Her impact on students and colleagues has been lasting, and she will always be a special part of the Orrville school community. We wish Barb all the best in retirement. ❤️🖤
We are grateful for the many years of care, dedication, and kindness Dianne Marshall has given to Orrville students as a bus driver. She has been a trusted and familiar face for so many families, helping students start and end their school day safely. We thank Dianne for her service and wish her all the best in retirement. ❤️🖤
We are grateful for the lasting impact Tammi Booth, Leann Deibel, and Heidi Caskey have made at Orrville Elementary. Their love and dedication have meant so much to our students, families, and school community. We wish them all the best in retirement. ❤️🖤
Orrville City Schools is proud to recognize several of our own for presenting at today’s SUMMIT: Real Lives. Real Systems. Real Solutions.
Thank you to Sly Slaughter, Maggie Summers, David Hargrave, Joe Rubino (not pictured), and School Resource Officer Harold McCumbers for representing Orrville so well and sharing the important work being done in our district.
Their presentation highlighted how Orrville staff members practice trauma-informed care each day to support students, build relationships, and create school environments where students feel safe, valued, and understood.
We are grateful for their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving the whole child. Thank you for making a difference for Orrville students! ❤️🖤
#OrrvilleProud #TraumaInformedCare #StudentSupport #RedRiderPride #OneCommunity #MentalHealthMatters
Orrville Families and Staff,
The soft lockdown has now been lifted, and our schools are operating as normal.
The Orrville Police Department has notified us that the suspect is in custody. We want to thank the Orrville Police Department for their cooperation, communication, and guidance throughout this situation.
We also appreciate the patience and understanding of our students, staff, and families as we took precautionary steps to help keep everyone safe.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. David M. Toth
Superintendent
Orrville City Schools
Subject: District Safety Update Orrville Families and Staff, We want to make you aware that our schools are currently operating under a soft lockdown as a precaution due to an incident that occurred outside of town and away from our school buildings. We were advised by law enforcement to take this precautionary step. At this time, classes are continuing as normal inside the buildings, and students are safe. During the soft lockdown, we are limiting outside access and movement as a precaution. No outdoor activities will take place until the soft lockdown is lifted. We will continue to follow the guidance of law enforcement and will provide updates as appropriate. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep our students and staff safe. Sincerely, Dr. David M. Toth Superintendent Orrville City Schools
Some of our great kids showing our staff some appreciation! #redridernation
Awesome job OMS Choir!
Thank you to Apple Creek Bank, Smuckers, and Aspire Energy for giving back to Orrville City Schools during the United Way Day of Caring!
Apple Creek Bank and Smuckers helped care for our elementary playground area, while Aspire Energy spent time working in the middle school courtyard. Their hard work, time, and service made a visible difference for our students and staff.
We are grateful to have community partners who continue to show up for our schools. Thank you for supporting Orrville students! ❤️🖤
#RedRiderPride #UnitedWayDayOfCaring #OrrvilleSchools #CommunityPartners #ThankYou
Orrville Seniors Giving Back! ❤️🖤
More of our Orrville seniors were out serving the community during the United Way’s Day of Caring. From cleaning and organizing indoors to mulching, landscaping, and helping beautify community spaces, our students showed what it means to serve with pride.
We are proud of the teamwork, positive attitudes, and care they demonstrated throughout the day.
Thank you to the United Way and all of the community partners who made this meaningful day of service possible!
#OrrvilleProud #RedRiders #DayOfCaring #UnitedWay #CommunityService #SeniorService
Orrville Seniors Giving Back! ❤️🖤
Our seniors were out and about serving the community during the United Way’s Day of Caring. From landscaping and painting to cleaning and helping wherever needed, our students represented Orrville with pride, teamwork, and a heart for service.
We are proud of the way they stepped up to make a positive difference in our community!
#OrrvilleProud #DayOfCaring #UnitedWay #RedRiders #CommunityService #SeniorService
Orrville Seniors Serve During United Way Day of Caring 💙
Our Orrville High School seniors were ready to make a difference as they prepared to help throughout the community during the Orrville United Way Day of Caring.
This special day is a great reminder of what makes Orrville so strong — students, schools, organizations, and community members working together to serve others.
We are proud of our seniors for representing Orrville with kindness, leadership, and a heart for service!
#OrrvilleProud #RedRiderPride #DayOfCaring #UnitedWay #CommunityService #OrrvilleSchools
Thank you, Orrville American Legion! 🇺🇸
A special thank-you to the Orrville American Legion for thinking of our teachers and aides today! Their kindness included thoughtful gifts, donuts delivered to each building, and a $100 Amazon gift card to brighten someone’s day.
We are grateful for community partners who continue to show support and appreciation for the people who serve our students every day. Orrville is blessed by the generosity and care of organizations like the American Legion.
Thank you for supporting our staff and schools! ❤️💙
