Weekly Update 10/25/26

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (08:20 PM)

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Weekly Update

East River High School

October 25, 2026

Weekly Update 10/26 - 10/30/26

Good Evening Falcon Families!

I want to start by apologizing to the FUSION Dance Seniors, who I neglected to include in my list of senior recognitions last week. I am sorry, it was an accidental oversight, and won't happen again.

This week is Red Ribbon Week, so make sure you read on to find out all the things going on here at East River as we encourage all our Falcons to say "No" to drugs!

Monday - Runner vs Runway - Run away from drugs!

Tuesday - Come see SGA at Lunch for games and prizes!

Wednesday - Jersey Day - Team up against drugs!

Thursday - Come see SGA at Lunch for games and prizes!

Friday - Costume Day - Dress Up Against Drugs! (Must follow OCPS dress code, no masks, no weapons, even toy weapons)

Falcon In Need of Host Family

From time-to-time, East River hosts an exchange student from another county. This gives highly successful students from around the world to experience the United States and public schooling here. This year, we have one such exchange student who has been with us since the year started, but now is in need of some assistance.

Her original host home did not work out, and she does not want to have to leave. In order to stay, we need a family that is willing to host her. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Shreffler at Bradley.Shreffler@ocps.net. Thank you!

October Senior Newsletter

Click the image to access the full newsletter. Thank you to Mrs. Adkison for making these amazing communications to our families!

Athletic Newsletter

American Heart Association Heart Walk

The American Heart Association, a valued partner of OCPS, plays a vital role in advancing heart health education, research, and awareness. We encourage everyone to participate and show their support for this outstanding organization. Together, we can make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our students, staff, and community while supporting a cause that truly makes a difference.

Click the image to join our team and support the American Heart Association!

Final Thoughts

As we wrap up October this week, I want to make sure I don't miss the opportunity to celebrate our fantastic principal, Mrs. Becky Watson. October is Principals' Month, and we couldn't ask for a better principal than we have.

When I was told I would be moved to East River before the previous school year, everyone I mentioned it to would say, "Oh, wow! Becky is the best! I worked with her..." and go on to tell me a story. It happened so often before I officially moved over that I started to worry, because no one could be as amazing a leader as people were making her out to be. But, as I have said many times since then, Becky is the most respected leader in Orange County, and she lives up to the hype.

She will also truly hate that I included this in the newsletter, so possibly for the last time from my hand:

As always, I hope everyone has a GRRREAT Falcon Week!

Brad Shreffler

Assistant 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