About Orono Schumann Elementary School

Our K-2 Model

The unique, K-2 structure allows staff and administrators to focus on the developmental needs of early learners. Teachers and staff at Orono Schumann Elementary work diligently to get to know your child and partner with you during these years of rapid academic, social and emotional growth.

Relationships and Community

A hallmark of our district and character program is the focus on strong relationships: teacher to student, peer to peer, and school to home. We will work together to give your child the best school experience possible. As a small district, we offer an environment where students are together in one building, grouped by grade level. Lifelong friendships often begin here!

Social Emotional Growth

Here at Orono Schumann Elementary, we weave social emotional teaching throughout our academic endeavors. Among our many goals, we help our students develop healthy identities, manage emotions, demonstrate empathy for others and make good decisions. Every child benefits from this integrated approach. 

Fostering Independence

When students begin their school journey, they need a lot of assistance and reminders. This is normal and we’re here to help! By establishing classroom routines, setting expectations, and providing nurturing guidance, students quickly grow in independence and self confidence.

At Orono Schumann Elementary we use the Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management. Students are taught a common classroom language (making good choices, highlighting a positive effort) that builds on the strengths of all students. Teachers are trained to reinforce, remind, and redirect a student’s behavior to make the classroom a positive learning space for all. 

Time to be a Kid

Recess, lunch, movement breaks, singing, and dancing give students time during the academic day to have fun, socialize with peers, and just be a kid!