OUR GIRLS ARE LEADING THE WAY
Your Support Matters
Your support helps our girls change the world for the better.
What’s more important than helping the next generation of women have the ability and confidence to make meaningful change? At OHMS we’re not trying to produce students with the highest test scores or GPAs, we’re supporting girls as they learn how to be good citizens of the world. We’re instilling leadership, responsibility and passion into every aspect of our academic and extracurricular programs so our girls leave here with a sense of self and a sense
of purpose.
Special thanks to the creative team at Martin Montgomery Films for producing this video.
INVESTMENT DONATIONS
Your tax deduction will be based on the full market value of the securities at the time of transfer and the gift will avoid capital gains taxes. To make a tax-deductible gift through appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares, please contact the Business Office at sbargar@orchardhouse.org.
PLANNED GIVING
Orchard House Middle School gratefully accepts residual bequests from supporters who wish to include Orchard House in their final plans. Please contact the Business Office at sbargar@orchardhouse.org to learn more about making a planned gift to Orchard House Middle School.
Ways to Give
There are a variety of ways to support Orchard House Middle School, so if you’re passionate about supporting young women and education, we invite you to make a tax-deductible charitable donation in any way that is meaningful to you. There are several established fundraising opportunities at OHM
BY MAIL:
Donate to Orchard House Middle School via cash or check (we can only accept credit card payments online) by sending your contribution to: Development Department, Orchard House School, 500 N. Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220.
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers offer a matching gift program. Check with your employer regarding this opportunity to increase the power of your gift. Need assistance? Please contact the Business Office at 804-228-2436.
RECURRING GIFTS
This is an easy and convenient way to provide ongoing support to our Gryphons Give Fund through automatic donations over the timeframe you choose. Please check the “recurring gift” box when making your donation online or complete and submit our donation form to the address above.
Gryphons Give
Gryphons Give is the annual fund campaign that embodies the spirit of the Orchard House community coming together in support of our mission. Contributions to Gryphons Give directly support the areas of greatest need, including enriching academic programs, hands-on learning opportunities, faculty professional development, tuition assistance, and extracurricular activities like athletics and the arts. </p>
By participating in Gryphons Give, you help ensure that Orchard House remains an inclusive and nurturing environment where students can thrive in every aspect of their lives. Your generosity empowers us to provide exceptional educational experiences and to keep tuition more affordable for all families. Every gift, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in maintaining and advancing the opportunities that shape our students’ futures.
Join us in celebrating our legacy and contributing to the next chapter of Orchard House. Your support makes all the difference.
Gryphons Give supports:
Arts Programming
Athletics
Library and Technology
Operational Needs
Professional Development
Salaries/Compensation
Tuition Assistance
Endowment Fund
This year, in honor of Taylor Hollander’s 26th and final year of teaching at Orchard House, we are proud to launch the Taylor Hollander Campaign for the Tuition Assistance Endowment. The campaign is a celebration of his remarkable legacy, and seeks to raise critical funds to strengthen and grow our Tuition Assistance Quasi-Endowment in the 2025–2026 school year. This enduring resource will help ensure that an Orchard House education remains accessible for generations to come. Mr. Hollander chose tuition assistance as the focus of this effort because he deeply believes in its transformative power and its ability to open doors for students across our community.
A long-term faculty member and beloved history teacher, Mr. Hollander has shaped the Orchard House experience since its third year. Known for his creative lessons, dry humor, and dynamic teaching style, he has inspired students to see meaningful connections between people, cultures, and time periods. His influence lives on through countless alumnae who carry with them a love of learning.
The campaign not only honors Mr. Hollander’s legacy but also advances Orchard House’s mission by expanding need-based tuition assistance, keeping tuition within reach for more families, and strengthening our commitment to belonging and inclusion across Greater Richmond. By growing a permanent funding source, we ensure that future students can thrive in the nurturing, engaging environment that Mr. Hollander has helped to create, continuing his impact for the next 26 years and beyond.
“I do truly believe that Orchard House is a magical place where students engage in an excellent education and gain a greater sense of themselves. The endowment increases access to this wonderful, if not transforming, educational experience. And, importantly, the different lived experiences of students create a much richer learning environment and offer a more accurate reflection of life outside the school.” - Taylor Hollander
Read Taylor Hollander’s feature in Richmond Magazine!
Please contact Melody Scott at mscott@orchardhouse.org for more information or to make a contribution.
Quiltmaker’s Circle
The Quiltmaker's Circle invites current and past families to join a meaningful tradition that celebrates and supports the vibrant culture of our school. Joining the circle is a special way to honor your alumna or alumnae and play a vital role in propelling Orchard House Middle School forward into the next 25 years of educating and inspiring middle school girls.
Members of The Quiltmaker's Circle commit to making an annual recurring gift for the current year and the following four years in an amount that feels meaningful and appropriate for them. This ongoing pledge ensures that your support is not only impactful but also continuous, contributing to the stability and growth of our school.
Annual Report
Our Annual Report showcases the achievements and accomplishments of our school, due in large part to our generous donors. Collectively, we are committed to providing an academic environment that inspires the young minds of our girls to blossom.
OHMS Spotlight
Look at what we've been up to! Our annual Spotlight highlights programming innovations, special guests, alumnae updates, and more.
Contact Us
We’re excited that you’re considering Orchard House – where girls love middle school. If you’re ready to talk about what an independent, all girls middle school education looks like for you or your daughter we invite you to get in touch.