What’s happening at the Middle School today?
Friday, January 30, 2026
Today is an F-Friday.
Fridays at O’Rourke means Mr. Duell is wearing an O’Rourke original tie. Today’s tie was designed especially for him by Elaine and Charlotte in the 8th grade. You did a great job, ladies.
Attention honor society members, please check your email and NJHS Google Classroom for your February announcements and service opportunities.
Attention- 8th graders interested in applying for this year’s Gettysburg Leadership Retreat– Your application and essay are due this Monday, February 2nd. You can turn them in to your social studies teacher. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Tarlo.
The Souperbowl Soup Drive will be taking place next week, February 2-6. Place your cans or boxed food in the container for the super bowl team you want to win during homeroom. Containers will be located outside room 311. If you donate three or more items, your name will be put in a raffle to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Bring in your canned or boxed food and let’s see who O’Rourke wants to win the Superbowl!
Tuesday is a ½ day of school. Dismissal will be at 11:02.
There will be a Modified Softball Informational Meeting next Wednesday, February 4th during activity period in the Library Classroom.
Come join the Go Green Club for a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 during AP in room 224 for a craft that will heat you up in this cold! Snacks will be served.
The PTA is seeking volunteers for the final 6th grade REC night of the school year happening on February 6th. Here is the link for the volunteer sign up. https://bit.ly/4qL22nY
Founders Day Award Nominations are now being accepted. This award recognizes teachers, staff, and volunteers in the district whose contributions go above and beyond. Please consider nominating someone deserving. The deadline for nominations is January 30th.
Use this online form (https://bit.ly/4pR3GTS) to nominate someone for the O’Rourke Middle School’s Founder’s Day Award. The PTA will choose two awardees. Awards will be presented at the district-wide Founder’s Day ceremony on March 19th in the High School Auditorium. More event details to come.
Youth Field Hockey Winter Indoor
Girls Softball Rec Program thru 3/13
BHBL Junior Baseball Sign-Ups thru 3/15