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 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

Miya Frampton - 2nd in 200 m

Abby Hales - 1st in 100 m

Zade Tischner - 3rd in Long Jump

The sixth grade went on a field trip to the Salem Pond where they
participated in activities to learn about the ecosystem and
microbiology.

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!  

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!

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

Foothill Cloggers, directed by Tara Osborn, performed at Orchard Hills.  There are many students from Orchard Hills that are a part of Foothill Cloggers and they had fun performing for their friends and school.  Thanks for coming!

Mrs. Tanner's fifth grade class wrote persuasive letters to various restaurants that they felt were the best restaurant ever and told the reasons why they were the best! We then mailed them off to various restaurants.Tiffanee Mortensen along with some other fifth graders wrote to Brick Oven. The owner was so impressed with their letters that he contacted me and asked if he could cater a lunch (pizza party) for my class. The kids were so excited! They were more than generous and brought 9 x-large pizzas, 8 liters of soda, and plenty of gift certificates for $10.00 off.

Mrs. Sperry's kindergarten class performed the play The Three Little Pigs.

 Mr. Michael Phelan and his dog, Sapphire, visited the library with Mrs. Merrell's, Mr. Oyler's, Miss Wood's, and Miss Winward 's classes. Mr Phelan and Sapphire  are ambassadors for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Thanks for coming!