School District 278 - Orono 
School Website http://www.orono.k12.mn.us
School Contact Nancy Krall
952-449-8315
nkrull@orono.k12.mn.us

Mission and Vision

Mission
The Orono School District exists to deliver exemplary education while promoting high expectations for all learners. Vision
All students will maximize their potential in life because of their experience in Orono Schools.

Strategic Goals
Academic
We will expect and deliver a rigorous academic program for each individual child in Orono Schools.

Character
We will help every child develop the core ethical values that lead to good character.

Community
We will enhance student, staff, parent and community connections.


Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Orcutt 952-449-8300
Guidance Services Ms. Shana Borgen 952-449-8411
Special Education Services Dr. Karen Orcutt 952-449-8300
Director of Fine Arts Mr. Don Krubsack 952-449-8400
Athletic Director Mr. Steve Fedie 952-449-8414
General Information Ms. Nancy Krull 952-449-8315
Gifted and Talented Director Ms. Brandy Mack 952-449-8400
Computer Education Director Mr. Rick Watkins 952-449-8316
Curriculum Dr. Karen Orcutt 952-449-8300
High School Guidance Ms. Jill Brudian 952-449-8410
High School Special Ed. Dr. Kristine Fehr 952-449-8372
High School Fine Arts Mr. Don Krubsack 952-449-8400
High School Athletics Mr. Steve Fedie 952-449-8414
High School Information Dr. Carl Shutts 952-449-8405
High School Gifted/Talented Ms. Brandy Mack 952-449-8400

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Facilities:
Elementary Schools No. Buildings: 2 No. Students: 1,127
Middle Schools No. Buildings: 1 No. Students: 630
High Schools No. Buildings: 1 No. Students: 821
Open Enrollment Yes
Student Staff Ratio:
Elementary Schools 22 to 1
Middle Schools 26 to 1
High Schools 21 to 1
Expenditures Per Pupil:
Elementary Schools $7,976
Middle Schools $7,976
High Schools $7,976
Transportation:
Bus Available: Yes
Kindergarten:
All Day Yes
Half Day Yes
Hot Lunch:
Hot Lunch Available: Yes
Grading Policies
Elementary Schools Letter Grading
Middle Schools Letter Grading
High Schools Letter Grading
Percentage of Schools Accredited
Elementary Schools 100%
Middle Schools 100%
High Schools 100%
Percentage Staff Degrees:
Bachelors: 100%
Masters: 77%
PhD's:  0%
Certified Staff
Elementary
Elem Art: Yes
Elem Phys. Ed: Yes
Elem Music: Yes
Elem Media: Yes
Number of Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities: 39
Classes Offered:
Elementary School:
Band Yes
  International Baccalaureate
  Language classes offered through community Education before and after school
 
Middle School:
Band: Yes
Choir: Yes
Orchestra: No
French: No
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers: Yes
International Baccalaureate
High School:
Band: Yes
Choir:  Yes
Orchestra: No
French: No
Spanish: Yes
German: Yes
Adv. Computers Yes
Adv. Calculus: Yes
International Baccalaureate
Ratio Students to Computers:
Elementary Schools 3 to 1
Middle Schools 3 to 1
High Schools 3 to 1
Learning Alternatives
Percentage of Seniors who went to:
Community College 2 Year 7%
College or University 4 Year 84%
     
 
ACT Statistics:
Average ACT Scores 24.1
Percentage of Students taking ACT 81%
SAT Statistics:
Average Math Score 589
Average Verbal Score 614
Percentage of Students taking SAT 39%
National Merit Scholars:  
Commended 4
Finalist 9
Programs for Gifted and Talented: Yes
Education for Disabled: Yes - programs are created to meet student needs
Athletics:
Baseball Boys Basketball Boys/Girls
Football Boys Ice Hockey Boys/Girls
Downhill Skiing Boys/Girls CC Skiing Boys/Girls
Tennis Boys/Girls Golf Boys/Girls
Softball Girls Sync Swimming N/A
Dance Girls Swimming Girls
Wrestling Boys Volleyball Girls
Track Boys/Girls CC Running Boys/Girls
Gymnastics Girls Soccer Boys/Girls
Broomball N/A
Dance Team Girls
Badminton N/A
Other: 
Intramural Programs: Offered through community education
Baseball Boys Soccer Boys/Girls
Basketball Boys/Girls Softball Girls
Lacrosse N/A Touch Football   N/A
Other: Tennis, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Wrestling, Golf, Track, Swimming
Special Programs worth mentioning: Theatre, Debate,
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