Parent Open House
Join us for an interactive evening of showing, not telling, and see what makes OHMS extraordinary. Experience our approach to teaching, as well as how to apply for Admission and Tuition Assistance. This Open House is recommended for parents to attend to experience first-hand our learning environment and learn from our teachers and student ambassadors!
Winter Open House
Neighbors, friends, and OHMS community members are invited to a special evening highlighting our building, which celebrates its 120th birthday in 2029! Join us for a 6:30pm history tour, when architect Don O’ Keefe will share the story of the provenance of 500 N. Allen Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the community, however, registration is required and will open in October.
Winter Ceremony
Winter Ceremony is a time-honored tradition of Orchard House Middle School. Grandparents, grandfriends, and extended family are all invited to share Winter Ceremony with us!
Alumnae Career Day
Join us for a fun and casual alumnae panel where graduates from across the years will share where life has taken them since Orchard House. Students will get to hear real stories, ask questions, and even pick up a little advice our alumnae would give their middle school selves. This event is geared toward current students, but families are invited to hear from our amazing alumnae, too!
Talent Show
Our spring Talent Show is the heart of Orchard House spirit! It’s a celebration of creativity, courage, and fun, where students take the stage to share their talents and are cheered on by the most supportive audience around.
Grandparents Day
Grandparents and Grandfriends Day is a much-anticipated event at Orchard House Middle School! Join your granddaughter/grandfriend to meet the teachers, friends, and community she loves. Please plan to bring a picnic lunch for yourself and your granddaughter. A formal invitation and registration are forthcoming!
Graduation
Our 8th Grade Graduation is a celebration of each student’s journey at Orchard House. Every graduate writes and delivers her own speech, sharing reflections, memories, and aspirations with the community. The ceremony brings together the entire school, including students, alumnae, faculty, and families, to honor our 8th Graders and celebrate this milestone together.
Let's Get Gritty! Visit Day for 4th Graders
This Day-in-the-Life for 4th grade girls is designed to flex their courage, determination, resilience, perseverance, and general stick-to-itiveness! Looking at OHMS for 5th grade? This event is for your daughter!
Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College from The College Funding Coach
This workshop introduces parents to strategies for a variety of possibilities when it comes to college funding. The event is FREE. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchard-house-middle-school-tickets-2001094873635
For many families, the high cost of higher education is a daunting proposition. Parents lie awake at night trying to figure out how to afford sending their children to college and still have enough of their hard-earned money to retire one day. Some families have children attending college next year and others have 12 years to plan; but the fears of tackling these monumental and rising costs are the same.
The College Funding Coach® is here to help families figure out HOW to pay for it! Through our educational workshop, Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College, parents can expect to learn the following:
College funding strategies for parents with students who DO and DO NOT qualify for financial aid
Strategies for parents who are looking to fund their student’s college education without destroying their plans and dreams for retirement
The 13 most popular college funding financial vehicles explained and debunked
How to implement strategies that may allow students to attend out-of-state or private colleges for a lower cost than attending an in-state public
Ways to maximize and increase financial aid eligibility
…and so much more...
Alumnae Lunch
We're welcoming alumnae back on Election Day for our annual alumnae lunch! If you have alumnae in your life, please pass the word. RSVPs help us plan (especially when it comes to pizza!).
While we work hard to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all alumnae, please note that there are practical limits to the level of minor supervision the school is able to provide during special events. Alumnae under the age of 18 must provide contact information for at least one emergency contact. To help us ensure everyone’s well-being, we ask that minors be dropped off at the front door between 12:00-12:15pm and picked up no later than 1:30-1:45pm.
Homecoming Block Party
Join us for crafts, food trucks, and alumnae vendors. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing our alumnae, current families, friends, and even prospective students for an afternoon of fun!
