November 6, 2023
The teachers at Orr Elementary spent Monday's Collaborative work time working on Exit Tickets, what's an exit ticket you ask? Exit tickets are a simple yet powerful tool that ...

October 17, 2023
Congratulations to our Elementary District Teacher of Month for October, Martha Ramirez, third grade teacher at Orr Elementary School .
Ms. Ramirez started and ended the year w...
October 16, 2023
Does your child...
have an internal drive to KNOW things? react in big ways to small things, may have trouble changing topics and letting things go, and may get h...
October 11, 2023
Kaitlyn Williams Staff Member of the month for September
Here is what the staff says about Mrs Williams.. βShe always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Sh...

October 9, 2023
The crisp, autumn air is filled with laughter and anticipation as A.W Orr Elementary School gears up for its annual Fall Fest. This beloved event, eagerly awaited by st...
October 4, 2023
At our staff meeting, teachers were able to practice the gradual release model.
The Gradual Release Model is an instructional framework that has gained popularity in educ...
October 2, 2023
The School Custodian
The quiet hero of the school.
They are always the first to arrive each day,
Clean up messes no one dares to touch
and befriend everyone who p...

October 2, 2023
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a dual test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, October 4 at about 1:20 p.m. CST. The tests will ap...
September 14, 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contribution...

September 8, 2023
Please make sure your child is coming to school in shoes approved to wear in the gym.
Thank you.
September 7, 2023
i-Ready Trainer Rachel Hollenbeck is on campus today to meet with teachers and help them really dig into the Beginning of the Year data. Next week, Teachers with meet with Tyler I...

August 25, 2023
Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of all the students at Orr Elementary. Thank you for joining us in ensur...

August 10, 2023
Season 3 Podcast Premiere Alert! In our exciting first episode, join us as Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marty Crawford, takes us on a journey through his first teaching experien...

August 2, 2023
School starts on Wednesday, August 16!
We are excited to welcome you to a new school year! Check out our Back to School page for more information about enrollment, tran...

August 1, 2023
Tyler ISD was announced as one of just 68 winners by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) as a 2023 District of Distinction Award recipient. The District of Distinction Awar...

June 2, 2023
Tyler ISD, along with community partners, offers a wide range of exciting summer programs designed to engage and educate students during the summer break. From fun-filled camps to...

May 11, 2023
Exciting News! Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marty Crawford is our guest on this episode of the Talks With Tyler ISD podcast! Get ready to hear all about the latest updates and im...

April 20, 2023
The Head
Start students at Orr Elementary School participated in the publishing of the I
Love School book. Their contributions included personalized drawings and
sentiments o...

March 29, 2023
Tyler ISD is pleased to announce the 2023 Campus Teachers of the Year, recognizing 29 teachers for their extraordinary leadership and excellence in teaching. The honorees have ...

March 10, 2023
Twenty-nine Tyler ISD teachers were surprised with a TOP Teacher designation this week. A TOP (Tyler Optimal Performance) Teacher at our current TIA campuses has met stringent c...