Let’s Be Here For It
by Orland School District 135
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S4E3: Who Let the (Facility) Dogs Out?
S4E3: Who Let the (Facility) Dogs Out?
About this podcast
Orland School District 135’s monthly podcast that will tackle popular topics within education!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 28 episodes
- S4E3: Who Let the (Facility) Dogs Out? · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 3On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie host Centennial Principal Beth Hayden and Liberty Principal Kristin Beeler to talk about the District 135 facility dogs…
- S4E2: Deep Diving into the House System with Meadow Ridge · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 2On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie make a house call and visit Meadow Ridge to learn all about the new house system that was implemented at the…
- S4E1: Another New School Year Is Here! · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 1On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It," Dave and Allie talk about all of the fantastic events and projects that have happened over the summer months and preview what families…
- S3E9: A Farewell To 8th Grade with Sarah, Oreoluwa, and Justin · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 9On the final episode of "Let's Be Here For It" for the 2025-2026 school year, Dave and Allie talk with three eighth graders, Sarah, Oreoluwa, and Justin, about their time as…
- S3E8: Innovator Expo Wrap Up with Jon, Mason, and Vivienne · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 8On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie talk to three students who participated in the second annual Innovator Expo on April 14th, 2026. The three students talk…
- S3E7: Breaking Down the Spring Calendar · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 7On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie talk about the exciting events that are on the horizon for D135 students and staff! April and May are very busy months…
- S3E6: Chatting About IGSMA With Libby, Caius, and Jasmine · 24 min · Episode 14On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie sit down with three students from Century Jr High, Libby, Caius, and Jasmine, to talk about IGSMA Solo and Ensemble…
- S3E5: The Who, What, Why of Instructional Coaches & PLCs · 32 min · Episode 13On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie hear about PLCs from Director of Curriculum Jen Nichols. Then they are joined by the District's Instructional Coaches to…
- S3E4: The End of the Year Wrap Up With Meadow Ridge · 12 min · Episode 12On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie are joined by the administrators from Meadow Ridge School, Lisa Weston, Jackie Baker, and Megan Trovato. They discuss all…
- S3E3: High Point, Veteran's Day, and Conferences · 22 min · Episode 11On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Allie and Dave sit down with the new administrators at High Point School: David LaFrance and Amber Lokanc. They talk all about the High…
- S3E2: Jerling Jr High Becomes Apple Distinguished · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 2One this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", Dave and Allie are at Jerling Jr High, the newest school to receive the Apple Distinguished recognition. They sit down with two…
- S3E1: Back for Another Year with Special Guests! · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 1The 2025-2026 school year has officially begun, and Dave and Allie are looking forward to another great school year! On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It", they discuss all…
- S2E10: 8th Grade Reflections · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 10On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It" Dave and Allie talk to three 8th grade students before they graduate and leave Orland School District 135. Jude, Josh and Narjess…
- S2E9: Retirement Recognitions and Student Events · 19 min · Episode 9On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie recognize the numerous staff members retiring at the end of this school year and thank them for their hard work and…
- S2E8: Breaking Down IAR Testing with Mrs. Bushwaller · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 8This episode of "Let's Be Here For It" is all about the IAR test. Dave and Allie break down exactly what it is and how the District uses the data behind the tests. Mrs. Lauren…
- S2E7: A Month in Review & A Month Preview · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 7On this episode of "Let's Be Here for It", Dave and Allie discuss all of the events that took place during the month of February, including the District Spelling Bee, PFE…
- S2E6: Apple Distinguished Schools · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 6On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie learn all about Apple Distinguished Schools. Meadow Ridge and Liberty School received this designation this school year…
- S2E5: From Student in Class to Published Author · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 5On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie sit down and talk with Jerling 8th grader Ainslee Beaty, who became a published author at 13! Ainslee is heavily involved…
- S2E4: Student and Family Activities · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 4On this episode of Let's Be Here For It, Dave and Allie talk about all the activities and events taking place around the District! Some activities are student specific in their…
- S2E3: Chatting About Curriculum · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 3On this episode of "Let's Be Here For It," Dave and Allie have two guests on the podcast who eat, sleep, and breathe curriculum: Dr. Jen Nichols and Dana Karczewski, the Director…
