Good afternoon Falcon Families! 

This week and last, our school is recognizing Disability Awareness Week, a time to celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and contributions of individuals with disabilities. Through activities and discussions, students will learn the importance of empathy, inclusion, respect, and understanding.We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by helping students appreciate the value of diversity and the importance of creating a community where everyone feels welcomed and supported. Together, we can foster a culture of kindness, acceptance, and belonging for all.ERHS is a recognized Unified Sports school, and this year we have added a bowling team. Please enjoy the picture below and cheer them on as they have another tournament upcoming.Thank you for partnering with us as we promote awareness, inclusion, and respect throughout our school community.

Thank you to SGA and all the students and faculty that made homecoming week a success! The week was filled with fun activities, dress up days, sports, and of course the dance. Check out our official Instagram and Facebook pages to see the highlights: East River High School-OCPS (Facebook) and eastriverhs_ocps (Instagram).

Report cards will be available for view in Skyward on October 22, 2026. Please email rebecca.watson@ocps.net if you would like a printed copy.

Please note that Monday, October 12 is a Student Holiday. The front office will be open from 7:00-3:30 pm.

Please join us for our PTSA and SAC meetings this coming Tuesday in the media center. PTSA will be at 5:30 and SAC at 6:00 pm.

Unfortunately, we have some students who continue to ignore the OCPS dress code. 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. We will issue consequences for repeat offenders beginning this week.

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.

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

   

This past week in our Junior class assembly, students received information to order a class ring if desired. Please ask your student for this information or see the information here.

Let's start the 2nd quarter strong and keep SOARING! Every student starts with straight A's- work hard to keep them!

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