Good afternoon Falcon Families! The third week of school is complete. We ended this week with Club Rush, where clubs, sports, and organizations had table displays with information. Please ask your student what club they are interested in joining. Every student needs to be involved both inside and outside the classroom for the best high school experience!

We had 43 students caught in a tardy sweep this week, and those students now have lunch detention. There are five minutes between classes for passing time, and there is a one-minute warning. Please encourage your student to “keep walking” and “walk and talk” so that everyone is to class on time. Discipline will be progressive and consequences will increase with additional tardies.

We had grade level behavior assemblies this week and students were reminded of the Code of Conduct, including being on time, coming to school in dress code, respectful interactions with others, and the electronic device policy.

Dress code has been better. But please be reminded that students should pay special attention to the following:

Thank you for helping your student keep their school clothing and non-school clothing separated.

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. We want to be sure that our students are safe on campus!

 Early release and late arrival students received a specially printed id this week so they can quickly be identified and verified by our security guard. Please note, that if your student loses the id or does not have it with them, they will be required to purchase a replacement for $5. If a student does not follow the procedures for late arrival/early release, this privilege will be revoked. Here are a few reminders:

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about these policies.

Please see this reminder from the OCPS Wellness Policy below. Deliveries of food or beverages from off campus to students is not allowed during the school day. This includes any food delivery services. Food deliveries WILL be refused at the gate.

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

    - Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/dpmLnsjXxL

        - Store Open From: July 29 - December 21, 2026

   

Please encourage your student to stay on top of their assignments! Progress reports are in just two weeks.

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