Attendance Matters!
Students who are chronically absent (missing ~10% of school days, about 18 days) show significantly lower academic performance.
Early absenteeism (even in kindergarten) is linked with poorer reading/math outcomes and increased risk of dropping out later.
Nationally, the rate of students missing 10% or more of school days nearly doubled from 2018 to 2022, reaching about
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, sometimes more so than test scores.
Students who are chronically absent (missing ~10% of school days, about 18 days) show significantly lower academic performance.
Early absenteeism (even in kindergarten) is linked with poorer reading/math outcomes and increased risk of dropping out later.
Nationally, the rate of students missing 10% or more of school days nearly doubled from 2018 to 2022, reaching about
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, sometimes more so than test scores.

Indoor Walking
Beginning November 10, 2025
Community members are welcome to walk indoors in a safe, climate-controlled environment. This opportunity promotes fitness and community connection while keeping our facilities secure.
SIGN-UP REQUIRED:
Before you can participate, please sign up through Orrville Middle School.
When signing up, you will need to provide the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
CONTACT TO SIGN UP:
Orrville Middle School Office
Phone: 330-682-1791
Email: hignightk@orrvilleschools.org
We look forward to welcoming our community walkers to Orrville Middle School!
Thank you for supporting healthy living and Red Rider Pride!
Additional details will be provided upon sign-up.
Beginning November 10, 2025
Community members are welcome to walk indoors in a safe, climate-controlled environment. This opportunity promotes fitness and community connection while keeping our facilities secure.
SIGN-UP REQUIRED:
Before you can participate, please sign up through Orrville Middle School.
When signing up, you will need to provide the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
CONTACT TO SIGN UP:
Orrville Middle School Office
Phone: 330-682-1791
Email: hignightk@orrvilleschools.org
We look forward to welcoming our community walkers to Orrville Middle School!
Thank you for supporting healthy living and Red Rider Pride!
Additional details will be provided upon sign-up.
Orrville Schools and the State of Ohio now prohibit student use of cell phones within the school. All cell phones must be stowed in lockers or powered off during instructional hours. We appreciate your cooperation.
Cell Phones Prohibited in Ohio Schools

