Attendance. If you would like to report an absence for your child(ren), please see the options in the table, below.
NOTE: Always report the student's full name, grade and 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.
For attendance questions/concerns please reach out to: Tammy O’Connor at 952-449-8408 or tammy.oconnor@orono.k12.mn.us
All-day and partial-day absences |
Choose ONE of these reporting options (listed in preferred order):
- Enter absence via the ParentVUE app (if partial-day absence, enter time in the notes field)
- Email HSAttendance@orono.k12.mn.us
- Call: 952-449-8401
*Parent/guardian handwritten notes are no longer accepted
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Class period hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Log in to the ParentVUE App and set up notifications to get attendance alerts (please contact the OMS main office if you need help with this).
Attendance FAQs
If you have attendance questions/concerns, please reach out to Tammy O’Connor at 952-449-8408 or tammy.oconnor@orono.k12.mn.us. Daily attendance will be recorded by 4 p.m. All attendance concerns/issues should be addressed within 48 hours.
Why is my student marked “absent unexcused” even though I notified the school?
There are 6 state excused absences. All other absences called in by parents will be marked as absent unexcused. There is no detention assigned to these absences unless they become habitual. The only consequence for absent unexcused is a teacher could withhold the option to make up missed homework, or a test/quiz.
What are the six state-excused absences?
Illness, family emergency, death of family member, military, ongoing medical condition, religious observance.
What are district pre-excused absences?
College visits, vacation, sporting events (non-OHS sports). All must be pre-excused one day prior.
What if my child needs to leave early or arrive late?
Please email HSattendance@orono.k12.mn.us or call 952-449-8400. Students must enter and exit the building through the main office.
What if my child does not feel well at school?
Your child MUST report to the health office and the school nurse will handle their attendance (student may not just leave the building and have a parent call in later).