March 27, 2010
Orchard House At A Glance
Enrollment: 80 girls • Grades: 5 through 8 • Class size: 20
Founded in 1998, Orchard House School is specifically designed to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of middle school girls in the Richmond area. More »
News and Events
P3 – or – Pajamas and Pennies for People
The Orchard House School community announces the launch of its two week long Haitian Relief efforts. The girls call it P3, or Pajamas and Pennies for People. Beginning today, 20 January 2010, we will be raising money and awareness in support of the people of Haiti, who are suffering in unimaginable numbers after the devastating earthquake that hit the island last week. Our fundraising activities will include “Penny Pots for People” located in each homeroom until February first, and a “Pajama Day” on Friday, 22 January where, for an additional contribution of $1.00, the girls may wear pajamas to school. Face-painting will also be available for an extra dollar donation. Anonymous donors from among the faculty and staff have offered to match the money the girls raise, up to $500.
In addition to fundraising we are raising awareness in support of the people of Haiti through the creation of posters that will be hung around the building and by wearing ribbons composed of the colors of the Haitian flag – red, gold, and blue. Girls who are interested in helping to determine which relief organization will be the recipient of our fundraising efforts will be meeting with Julie Simpson, our Director of Development, to review current disaster relief efforts in Haiti and the organizations already ‘on the ground’ and working as effectively as possible under the current conditions.
If you are interested in contributing to P3, please contact the Development Office at 228-2436 x 106
Admissions
All of our forms and Applications are now online on the Admissions page.
Orchard House School offers tours of the school on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. Please call the Admissions Office at 228-2436 or email Melody Imburg to make a reservation.
RED Group
OHS’ Diversity Group, the RED (Respecting Everyone’s Differences) Group, attended the Middle School Leadership program on “Gender: Rules on Roles” in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 14. Thirteen seventh and eighth grade girls attended. If you are interested in more information about the conference, please contact Melody Imburg or Michelle Bair, or visit the website, www.easted.org.
Talent Show
Time to gear up for the 2010 Talent Show!!! This year’s show will be held on Friday, February 26th, 2010. The theme this year is “Orchard House Showcase!” including a special salute to the music of Michael Jackson!
OHS Auction
This year’s theme for our annual auction is “Picture a Girl.” The Auction date is March 27, and we will be celebrating OHS’ 12th year. What a way to “frame” the school’s success by looking at all our girls and where they are heading! We ask for your help, your enthusiasm, your donations, and your attendance to make this a most successful event! Click here for more information.
Food Drive Update
During our Winter Food Drive, there were 374 pounds of food and $18.03 of pocket change donated to the Central Virginia Food Bank. Thanks again to everyone!
Chocolate and Coffee Fundraiser
Thank you to all who ordered from Blanchard's Coffee and Chocolates by Kelly. We raised over $420 for our school and supported local businesses!
OHS Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who came out to support OHS on November 6. We had a great turnout at Qdoba and Barnes & Noble. Our total earnings for both events was $452.40!
Support Orchard House
OHS is now part of GoodSearch and GoodShop, which is a cyber mall. Using GoodSearch (powered by Yahoo!) and GoodShop will earn money for OHS in an easy and pain-free manner. So far we have made over $170. Simply set GoodSearch.com as your home page and for every search you do, a penny will be donated to OHS! If you shop with GoodShop, a portion of your purchase will go to OHS. Be sure to check it out and enter Orchard House School as your nonprofit of choice.
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