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Posted Date: 08/04/26 (06:45 AM)
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Weekly Update

East River High School

August 3, 2026

Welcome Falcon Families!

Welcome back Falcons! In one short week, we will welcome all of our students and our new freshman, We are excited to have the buzz of excitement and learning back on our campus. It has been my privilege to serve as the principal of East River High School for the last four years, and I am looking forward to great anticipation to begin my fifth. Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may ever have at rebecca.watson@ocps.net, or call the school 407-956-8550 ext. 6332223.

This will be your weekly update to all things ERHS. I encourage you to read and make note of the many events that will help keep your student connected! Students who are connected in school beyond the classroom through sports, clubs, and extracurriculars show a greater sense of belonging and enthusiasm. I encourage your student to get involved. Get ready for Meet The Teacher and Falcon Fly-In this coming Thursday- details below.

Teachers will provide any specific school supplies your student may need for their particular classes, but below is a generic list that all students need:
Backpack
Pencils/pens (blue and black)
Loose leaf college-ruled notebook paper
Several composition notebooks
Wireless mouse (optional, but recommended)
Several 2-pocket folders
Please email me if you are in need of supplies- I have some available!

See you soon Falcons!
 

ATTENTION!

Student IDs are required to be displayed while on campus. Please clip your student id to your backpack at all times. If you are a returning student and lost your ID, please go to the media center before or after school to get a new one. Replacement IDs are $5. Of you are new to ERHS, you will come to the media center during the first week of school to get your free id. We want to be sure that our students are safe on campus!
 

Meet the Teacher and Falcon Fly-In this Thursday!

Please join us for Meet the Teacher and Falcon Fly-In this Thursday. Schedule and information below.
Additionally, there will be a parent meeting for students in the Cambridge program from 5:30-6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Come hear all about the AICE Cambridge program and get answers to any questions you may have.
Save the date for East River High School's event on August 6, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
 

Schedule change request process. Please see below for information and the process.

ERHS 2026-2027 Class Schedule Update: Draft schedules are viewable now.
ERHS 2026-2027 Schedule Change Request form with instructions and a QR code.
We are excited to say that students can see a draft of their schedule on Skyward starting today.

Please remember, this is not a FINAL schedule. Adjustments are still being made, classes shifted and balanced, and much more. So, if your schedule isn’t perfect, or full, it is OK.

However, if you see an elective course on your schedule that you would like to change, you can use the form linked in the image above. This is the ONLY way we will accept schedule change requests. Please do not email your counselor, as this will take them away from answering the requests on the form.

**Only the Student can complete the form, and they must use their School Google Account.


 

Attendance Matters- Start strong!

East River High School poster encouraging students to prepare for success by setting routines and attending school.
 

School Picture Day - August 13!

Poster announcing "Leonard's School Picture Day" with photos of three students.
Order form for school photos with package options, backgrounds, and bonus items.
 

SOAR Rewards!

SOAR REWARDS

Our SOAR store for positive student behaviors opens this week! Please consider donating to help us reward our students. Ask you student how many positive SOAR points they have.

Visit our SOAR Store Wishlist:

Together, we can help our Falcons SOAR!
ERHS SOAR acronym poster with 'Successful', 'Optimistic', 'Accountable', and 'Respectful' as key pillars.
 

Athletic Newsletter

Fall Sport Team Store

EAST RIVER ATHLETICS Fall Shop is now open!
    Find items to support your child's fall sport team (Football, Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Swimming). Winter and Spring Sports will be available at a later date. 
    There is also spirit wear available for your family and friends. These items ship directly to you! 
    Check out the shop details.

OUR SHOP DETAILS
        - Store Open From: July 29 - December 21, 2026
   

 

ATTENTION SENIORS!

Information about Senior Dues for the Class of 2027, costing $30 per senior.

Class of 2027...

You need to be following the Class of 26 Instagram page and checking your school email for important dates and reminders, as well as the ERHS College and Career page. You don’t want to miss the deadline for being included in the yearbook! 

Senior Class of 2027 information poster with contact details for Mrs. Adkison and social media handles.
Stay on top of all the Senior Class happenings!

 erhs_class27
 eastriverhs_collegeandcareer 
 eastriverhs_ocps
 
East River High School PTA & SAC Interest Survey poster with a QR code.
 

Parting words...

Get ready Falcons! We are so excited to have you back.

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

 Be safe and kind!
 Becky Watson
 Principal, East River High School 
 
OCPS EEO Non-Discrimination Statement
The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or 
treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, 
sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender 
identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by law. The School Board also provides 
equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all 
students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular 
school activities. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 
445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: Civil Rights 
Compliance Officer: Keshara Cowans; ADA Coordinator: Jay Cardinali; Section 504 Coordinator: 
Marlene Phillip-Magee. (407.317.3200)

OCPS EEO Declaración de No Discriminación
La Junta Escolar del Condado de Orange, Florida, no discrimina en la admisión o el acceso a, o el 
tratamiento o empleo en sus programas y actividades, por motivos de raza, color, religión, edad, 
sexo, origen nacional, estado civil, discapacidad, información genética, orientación sexual, 
identidad o expresión de genero, o cualquier otra razón prohibida por la ley. La Junta Escolar 
también proporciona igualdad de acceso a Scouting America y a otros grupos de jóvenes 
designados. Esto se aplica a todos los estudiantes que estén interesados en participar en 
programas educativos y/o actividades escolares extracurriculares. Las siguientes personas, en el 
Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801,
se encargan de los asuntos de cumplimiento: Civil Rights Conpliance Officer (Oficial de 
Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles): Keshara Cowans; ADA Coordinator (Coordinador de ADA): Jay 
Cardinali; Section 504 Coordinator (Coordinado de la Sección 504 ): Marlene Phillip-Magee. 
(407.317.3200