April 2016

Underground Railroad

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 11:54

Mrs. Gadberry's class participated in a hands-on learning activity regarding the Underground Railroad.  They had to escape their "plantation," go through some challenges all around the school, and try to make it to freedom without getting caught.  It sure was a memorable experience!

Sixth Grade Payson Track Meet

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 11:50

Sixth graders participated in the Payson Track Meet.  Good Job sixth graders!

Here are some winners from Orchard Hills:

Abby Hales - 2nd in Long Jump

 Lexi Green - 1st in Softball Throw

Taylan Haveron - 2nd in Softball Throw

Miya Frampton - 2nd in 200 m

Abby Hales - 1st in 100 m

Zade Tischner - 3rd in Long Jump

 

Teacher of the Year

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 14:38

Congratulations to Mr. Craig!  He was honored as Orchard Hill's Teacher of the Year at the Nebo District Board Meeting.  We are so glad to have Mr. Craig at Orchard Hills!  

Farm Field Days

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 14:33

The second graders were able to go to Farm Field Days.  They went to Olson's Greenhouses and then to Harward Farms.  There were several different presenters there to teach them.  What a fun day and what a fun time learning!

DARE Graduation

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 14:29

Fifth grade students at Orchard Hills were able to be a part of the DARE Program.  They were able to perform for parents at their DARE Graduation.  They also participated in a DARE Essay Contest.  

Essay Contest Winners were:

Teagan Miner

KaDee Warren

Bryn Schafer

Andrew Waters