News & Announcments

Choosing the right school matters. At ORA, we are committed to providing a high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and student-centered learning environment. Families choose ORA because we focus on academic excellence, strong relationships, and helping every student reach their full potential.

A Supportive Learning Community

ORA is more than a school, it’s a community. Our dedicated teachers and staff create a welcoming school environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed both academically and socially.

High-Quality Instruction and Academic Excellence

We deliver standards-based instruction that challenges students while meeting individual learning needs. ORA emphasizes literacy, math achievement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, ensuring students are prepared for long-term success.

Student-Centered Learning

Every child learns differently. ORA uses small-group instruction, targeted interventions, and data-driven teaching strategies to support student growth and close learning gaps.

Positive School Culture and Student Engagement

ORA promotes a positive school culture where students are motivated, confident, and excited to learn. Through school-wide events, celebrations, and encouragement, we recognize student growth, effort, and achievement.

Strong Family and Community Partnerships

We believe family involvement is essential to student success. ORA values open communication and collaboration with parents, guardians, and community partners to support learning at home and at school.

Preparing Students for the Future

Beyond academics, ORA focuses on character education, leadership skills, and social-emotional learning. Our students build confidence, responsibility, and resilience—skills that prepare them for middle school, high school, and beyond.

We are proud to recognize our ORAMS Student of the Month, Isaiah Redman, and Staff of the Month, Coach Ken. Their dedication, leadership, and positive contributions continue to make a meaningful impact on our school community. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved recognition, we appreciate all that you do!

We are proud to celebrate a major milestone at ORAMS, the induction of our first-ever Junior National Honor Society students. On January 14th, we officially welcomed these outstanding scholars into JNHS in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to service.

This achievement reflects their hard work and dedication, and we couldn’t be more excited to see how they continue to lead and inspire within our school community. Congratulations to our JNHS inductees. This is just the beginning of a bright future! 🌟

Join us in recognizing our amazing Staff of the Month! These dedicated individuals have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact, exemplifying professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Their contributions play a vital role in our community’s success. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

December:

ES - Maurine Iskerka

MS - Trevor Cook

HS - Melanie Jackson

 

 

Middle School Spotlight: Trevor Cook

 

Hello! My name is Trevor Cook, and I serve as one of the Support Technicians at Old Redford Academy. I support students and staff by helping maintain organized, reliable technology across the district. From managing daily tech needs and maintaining devices to building systems that help classrooms run smoothly, my goal is always to simplify technology and create consistent, stress-free learning experiences. I’m truly grateful to be chosen as Staff of the Month and appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting the ORA community!

Our recent Lunch With a Loved One event was a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to slow down, reconnect, and share a meal together during the school day. It was heartwarming to see parents, guardians, and loved ones joining students for lunch, filling the room with smiles, laughter, and meaningful conversations.

Students truly enjoyed showing their families around and spending quality time together, while parents appreciated the chance to step into their child’s school day and connect in a special way. Events like this strengthen our school community and remind us how powerful family engagement can be.

Thank you to all the families who joined, we loved having you at ORAMS! 💫