Student Life

Download the New ParentVUE and StudentVUE Apps

Current users will not need to activate their account. Parents/guardians will choose "Already Activated" when logging in to the new app. Students will login with Classlink. New families will receive an activation code from their building secretary.

► Please review the directions: New ParentVUE & StudentVUE Apps. 

Important Dates

Visit the Calendars webpage to download the 2026-27 school year calendar. 

• Register for Fall 2026 Athletics
  • Registration is now open in MyPaymentsPlus
• Summer Athletics - Captain’s Practices
  • July-August 2026
• Senior Photos
  • Visit the Senior Year Planning webpage for deadlines and details.
• Parking permit application - please see tab, below, for complete information 
  • Opens Monday, August 10, 7 a.m. in MyPaymentsPlus.
• Fall Sports Information Night
  • Monday, August 10, 6 p.m. Enter through door H7.
• MSHSL Fall Athletic Season Begins
  • August 17, 2026
• Student Schedules
  • Available Monday, August 24 in StudentVUE and ParentVUE.
• Picture Day, Grades 9-11
  • August 27, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine. Students should enter the main doors by the gym.
• Freshman and New Student Orientation & Picture Day
  • August 27, 2026, 9-10:30 a.m. Students may begin checking in at the gym at 8:45 a.m. ALL 9th grade students and ALL new-to-Orono students (any grade) are welcome!
• Freshman Parent Night
  • August 27, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Back-to-School Night (Open House Format, all grades)
  • August 27, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m.
• First Day of School
  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (start date falls before Labor Day this year)
• Auditions for "Cinderella," the OHS Fall Musical
  • Wednesday, September 2 | Information & Link to Sign Up
• Activities Fair
  • Early September 2026
• Homecoming 2026
  • Tuesday, September 29–Saturday, October 3 (parade and game, Friday, October 2)
• Picture Retakes

  • Monday, October 5

Note on School Supplies

Students will typically need their device, notebooks, paper, and a pen or pencil for each class. On the first day of school, individual teachers will explain any materials needed for their specific class; there is no need to purchase a lot of supplies in advance.

Donations: OHS does request parent donations of: Kleenex, Clorox/Lysol Wipes, Expo Markers, and Post-It Notes.  While we appreciate them at the beginning of the year, they can be made anytime during the school year (especially Kleenex!).  Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office. Thank you!

Important Attendance Information

Download our attendance FAQs

If you would like to report an absence for your child(ren), please see the options, below.

Reminders

• Always report the child's full name, grade and absence reason. If a medical appointment, please indicate “medical” appt (no details needed, but this is coded as excused, while “appointment” is unexcused). If it is a partial day, please indicate time leaving/returning. 

• Log in to the ParentVUE App and set up notifications to get attendance alerts (please contact the OHS main office if you need help with this).

• Class period hours: 8 a.m.-2:40 p.m. Daily attendance will be recorded by 4 p.m. All attendance concerns/issues should be addressed within 48 hours.

For attendance questions/concerns please reach out to: Pam Byrnes at 952-449-8408 or pamela.byrnes@orono.k12.mn.us

Please note that 7:40-8:00 a.m. and 2:30-2:50 p.m. are very busy times with buses, student drivers, and parent drivers for both the High School and Middle School coming and going from campus at the same time. Please allow extra time to navigate traffic. Morning and afternoon drop off should occur in the driveway in front of the main entrance. Please do not park on the right (west) side curb that is painted yellow. This area needs to be clear for our special transportation buses to drop off. Students should not be dropped off on Old Crystal Bay Road, or in the middle of the staff parking lot— both of these are very dangerous for students.

We will continue to use pick-up and drop-off tables in the front entryway for student items. Items dropped off are not the responsibility of the high school.  If it is something of great value (cellphone, computer, etc.) it should be dropped off in the main office.

If you wish to keep rescue medications at school in the health office, we will need the following items before school starts in the fall:

• Updated medical documentation of the student's diagnosis (signed by a doctor and a parent) every new school year. A school anaphylaxis/asthma/seizure action plan from the doctor is the best documentation to give us prior to school starting in the fall. 
• Medication(s) matching the anaphylaxis plan need to be in their original container(s) with pharmacy labels intact
• Double check that the medication you are providing to the school matches (drug and dose) the medical orders from the physician.

NOTE: Plan ahead when requesting asthma, seizure, anaphylaxis, or diabetes action plans from your medical provider. Clinics become extremely busy in late August and early September, so it's best to request this documentation as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit the Health Services webpage.

School breakfast and lunch meals are fully funded for all students by the state of Minnesota. A breakfast includes a minimum of 3 items including ½ c fruit and a lunch must include 3 components including a minimum of ½ c fruit or vegetables. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria at 7:40 a.m. 

Ala carte items will be available at cost and students must have funds in their account to make these purchases. Meal payments can be made using MyPaymentsPlus or submitting cash/check to the deposit box located within the cafeteria. We recommend that all families set up low-balance reminders and Autopayments to keep track of student balances. Parents will have access to purchase history through MyPaymentsPlus. It is the parent’s responsibility to discuss a spending plan with their students. 

We will be opening up the concessions stand in the mezzanine during snack break to help decrease the congestion in the cafeteria. Breakfast and ala carte options will be available during this time and charged to student meal accounts (no cash/credit card sales available). In addition, we will be switching up our serving lines in the near future to accommodate more student meals. This adjustment will allow an additional serving line in the cafeteria to allow more time for students to eat.

For more information about the Orono Child Nutrition program and/or the application for Educational Benefits, please visit the Child Nutrition webpage.

Athletics and Activities Fee Payments

Orono Schools uses MyPaymentsPlus to collect fee payments. Please visit the MyPaymentsPlus webpage for details on setting up an account. Already have an account? Please sign in here. You can register and pay for athletics and activities programming fees through MyPaymentsPlus.

Don't let cost be a barrier! Even though breakfast and lunch meals are funded through the state, we encourage families to apply for Educational Benefits if they think they might qualify. Educational Benefits include sports and activity scholarships, discounted internet service, and so much more. Benefit information is kept confidential and requires annual renewal. 

School meals

Breakfast and lunch meals are fully funded for all students by the state of Minnesota. A breakfast includes a minimum of 3 items including ½ c fruit and a lunch must include 3 components including a minimum of ½ c fruit or vegetables. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria at 7:40 a.m.  

Ala carte items will be available at cost, and students must have funds in their account to make these purchases. Meal payments can be made using MyPaymentsPlus or submitting cash/check to the deposit box located within the cafeteria. We recommend that all families set up low-balance reminders and Autopayments to keep track of student balances. Parents will have access to purchase history through MyPaymentsPlus. It is the parent’s responsibility to discuss a spending plan with their students. The concessions stand in the mezzanine during snack break to help decrease the congestion in the cafeteria. Breakfast and ala carte options will be available during this time and charged to student meal accounts (no cash/credit card sales available).

Please visit the Orono Child Nutrition webpage for complete information on meals, ala carte items for purchase, and the importance of completing an application for educational benefits if you feel you may qualify (see videos in English and Spanish). 

You may view daily menus on the OHS Nutrislice page. 

Please remind your student of their lunch PIN number so they are prepared to use it in the breakfast and lunch lines, even when meals are free. Any questions related to school meals can be directed to jacklyn.deroma@orono.k12.mn.us or lauren.spoke@orono.k12.mn.us. Thank you!

The form for students to request a locker for the 2026-27 school year will open on August 10.

Lockers will be assigned to OHS students upon request. The Google form to request a locker for this school year must be completed by the student. Students may request a locker at ANY time during the school year. Students will be able to view their assigned locker number and combo in their ClassLink account. If students request a locker after August 24, please allow 5 days for processing. If you have any questions, please visit the OHS main office.

Applications for student parking permits will open on Monday, August 10 at 7:00 a.m. through MyPaymentsPlus. The parking permit fee will be $240, due at the time of application. All students interested in purchasing a parking permit must make sure all fees and fines have been paid, and detentions have been served. 

Parking lot assignments. Parking permits will be assigned by lot, not as individual spaces. Once students have a permit for a lot, they are able to park in any available spot in that lot only. Students with permits parking in a lot other than their assigned lot, or not displaying their permit at all times will receive a ticket.

Senior & Junior priority. Seniors and Juniors are given preference for parking privileges; parking passes are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. (Students must wait until they have their valid driver’s license before applying as we cannot reserve parking permits.) If there are remaining permits, they will be issued to licensed Sophomore drivers.* If you have questions, contact ohsmainoffice@orono.k12.mn.us

Senior priority in Main lot. The Main High School Lot cutoff for Seniors is Friday, August 14, 2026 at 9 p.m. After this date, we will begin to assign Juniors to this lot. Seniors applying after this date might not get a spot in the Main lot.

To Apply: Beginning Monday, August 10, 7:00 a.m please log in to MyPaymentsPlus (link also found under the Quicklinks icon in the district website header). 

Permit distribution: Students must pick up their own permit, as friends, siblings, or parents will not be able pick them up. Permits will be distributed from the Main Office Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students must show a valid ID to obtain their parking permit. Beginning Tuesday, September 1, students may pick up their permit before 7:50 a.m. or after 2:40 p.m. Students cannot park on campus until they have a permit.

Unclaimed permits will be put back into the pool, and refunds will be issued beginning September 7.

*Sophomores should not expect to obtain a parking permit as spaces are limited and we typically sell out mid-year.

Technology is a crucial part of our teaching and learning program at the high school. Every student will need a working device for the school year. For high school students, there are two options: bring your own device or reserve a school-issued device. If you choose to bring your own device, please view the recommended device page below.

Recommended Devices for Families

2027 yearbook information coming soon.

For unique questions about your child, please start with your child's classroom teacher(s) or school counselor. For general questions, you can email hsinfo@orono.k12.mn.us. 

Senior year is filled with memories and milestones as well as important due dates. The Senior Year Planning webpage will include information on:

• yearbook deadlines for senior photos, baby photos, and parent ads
• senior fees
• and... later in the year... cap and gown ordering, Commencement, etc.

Senior Year Planning webpage 

Check back here in August for more information.

Check back here in August for more information.

2026-27 Course Registration
Course registration for enrolled students took place in February 2026. If you are new to the district, please contact enrollment@orono.k12.mn.us to get started with enrollment and course placement for next year. 

• Register for Fall 2026 Athletics
  • Opens July 1, 2026 | MyPaymentsPlus
• Summer Athletics - Captain’s Practices
  • July-August 2026
• MSHSL Fall Athletic Season Begins
  • August 17, 2026
• Freshman and New Student Orientation & Picture Day
  • August 27, 2026, 9 a.m.
• Freshman Parent Night
  • August 27, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Back-to-School Night (Open House Format)
  • August 27, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m.
• First Day of School
  • September 1, 2026 (start date falls before Labor Day this year)
• Activities Fair
  • Early September 2026
• Homecoming 2026
  • Tuesday, September 29-Saturday, October 3 (parade and game, Friday, October 2)
• Make-up Picture Day

  • Monday, October 5

• 2026-27 OHS Course Catalog and Registration Guide
• Student/Parent Handbook

Transcript How-to's

Current Seniors:

1. Pay the Transcript Fee in MPP under "Activities." Seniors, there is a $40 senior fee that will cover the costs to send all official transcripts for your college applications, mid-year reports, final transcripts and scholarship transcripts. Please visit MyPaymentsPlus. You can pay the transcript fee under "Activities."
2. Sign in to MaiaLearning to request a transcrpt. Once this fee is paid, sign on to your MaiaLearning account. Once you add a college to your list of "Applying List" under the "Universities" tab and choose the appropriate deadline dates, select "request transcript" when you are ready for us to submit. We will send your transcript to the college once the transcript and letters of recommendation are all ready to go. For special requests (e.g., international destinations or rank requests), please visit the High School School Counseling Office.

Alumni:

Requests may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1. U.S. Mail: Orono School Counseling Office, 795 Old Crystal Bay Road N., Long Lake, MN 55356
2. Email susan.mccabe@orono.k12.mn.us and drop off the $7 fee (per transcript) to the OHS School Counseling Office
3. Visit the OHS School Counseling Office in person

All Requests Must Include:

• A written and signed request that includes your name at the time of graduation, date of birth, graduation year, name/s and address/es of the institution/s to which you would like the transcript/s sent, and your phone number or email address.
• $7.00 (per transcript, cash or check made payable to OHS)

For a complete profile that includes academic data, median GPA, AP scores and more, please download the current OHS Profile. This document is updated in September of each year.

Students may come to the media center before, during, and after school to check out books, work on class projects, or receive assistance from Media Center staff.

Visit the OHS Media Center Website