I hope this finds you well after a weekend of both productivity and relaxation. The beginning of the new year provides us with a time to re-establish good habits and create new ones such as studying and coming to school on time every day. Parents, your support is essential in helping students stay focused and committed to their academic goals. Consistent effort and determination are key to success, and now is the time for students to give their best. Encourage them to stay organized, complete assignments on time, and remain engaged in their learning. By working hard and maintaining focus, they will build the skills and confidence needed to achieve their full potential. Together, we can ensure they finish the year strong!

Please remember that we have regular counseling and support available on campus at all times and there are other resources available 24/7. No one should ever feel alone.

At East River:

Safe counselor

Mental Health counselor

Student Services counselors

Administrators

Outside agencies that visit campus for counseling services

Outside of East River:

Dial 211- United Way services

Dial 988- suicide/crisis hotline

Email Mrs. Watson 24/7 rebecca.watson@ocps.net

Schools will be closed on January 19, 2026. We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his legacy of service and peace. Please consider participating in community service on this day as a family or group of friends. The theme for this year: “A dream bigger than him, bigger than us."

Report cards will be available for view in Skyward on January 15, 2026. Please email me if you would like a printed copy of your student's report card: rebecca.watson@ocps.net .

Please join us for the January SAC meeting on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:00 pm in the media center.

Mark your calendar now for the 5th Annual School Spirit Run! East River has a team and we would love for you and your family to join us!

Register today and join the East River team, as we run/walk through Sea World. This is a fun time as we get healthy too!

Student IDs are required to be displayed while on campus. Please clip your student id to your backpack at all times. If you lost your ID please go to the media center before or after school to get a new one. Replacement IDs are $5. We have had many students now in compliance with this important safety matter. We want to be sure that our students are safe on campus!

As you have noticed, there has been construction at the front entrance to the school to help alleviate some of the traffic congestion. After just a couple more inspections, we will soon have two lanes for cars to enter on campus. The lanes are being marked and the right lane on East River Falcons Way will be for buses to turn right and ALSO for cars to go straight. Stay tuned this week for updates!

 Continued reminders for parents and students about our parking lot:

Thank you for helping us keep our students and faculty safe by adhering to speed limits of 10 mph and following all traffic cones, barricades, and signs in the parking lot. 

I am looking forward to celebrating all of our honor roll students! Please check those report cards and schedule a parent/teacher conference if needed.

Please email me with any questions or concerns at rebecca.watson@ocps.net It is my privilege to serve at East River.

 Be safe and kind!

 Becky Watson

 Principal, East River High School