The orchestra at Orchard Hills has worked hard all year.  They performed for the school after a year of hard work and practice.  They played very well!  Way to go Orchestra.  

The fourth graders at Orchard Hills had their annual Rendevouz.  Many of them dressed up and they had a great time!

The first grade at Orchard Hills Elementary put on a program for the school and parents.The students put their year of learning into song. They sang songs of the seasons, Telling Time, Haunted House, Silent E, and Hot Cup of Cocoa to name a few. They did a great job. Thank you first graders! You are amazing!

Every year a teacher is awarded the Crystal Apple Award. 

Shirley Esquerra is very deserving of the Crystal Apple Award.   She has taught kindergarten at Orchard Hills for eight years.  She is a dedicated and nurturing educator who strives to put the needs of children first.    Shirley works tirelessly to provide meaningful, hands on learning experiences for her kindergartners.   She is eager and ready to try new ideas and plans her lessons to best fit the needs of her students.   She makes learning fun.  Her students know that she cares about them and loves them. 

As part of teacher appreciation week this week, students at Orchard Hills performed for teachers during lunch today.  What a treat!  Thank you!

Payson High School students came and taught our fifth and sixth grade students about chemistry.

The fifth grade classes at Orchard Hills were able to participate in the Hope of America performance. 

Foothill Cloggers performed at Orchard Hills.  There were many students from Orchard Hills who performed with them.  

Stephanie Wood is the epitome of a great teacher. She gives so much of herself to the school and her students. Miss Wood helps the faculty with any computer issue and maintains the school’s website.  She works one-on-one with her students, helping them to reach their full potential. Miss Wood gives her students a sense of self-worth.