Orchard Hills Elementary

We sure love moments like this! The genuine friendship and joy captured here truly warms our hearts. We are so grateful for the wonderful students who make our school such a special place. At Orchard Hills, we learn, we care, and we lead!
Photo Credit: Mrs. Grimshaw

The April Board Meeting was a time of celebration as Nebo School District honored its outstanding Elementary Teachers of the Year. These educators represent the heart of our schools and are recognized for their tireless dedication, innovative teaching, and the lasting impact they have on the district’s youngest learners.

We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Patrick, our First Grade Teacher, has been selected as Orchard Hills’ Teacher of the Year! We truly appreciate Mrs. Patrick’s dedication to ensuring her students are given the best opportunities and a positive environment to learn and grow. Thank you for all that you do for the students and staff at Orchard Hills!

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4th–8th! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the incredible teachers and staff at Orchard Hills. Let’s show our appreciation for all the hard work, dedication, and care they bring to our school every day!

Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is NOW OPEN!

Please see the attached flyers for detailed information regarding the upcoming track meets for 3-5 grade. Thank you!
April 21st - 5th Grade
April 23rd - 4th Grade
April 28th - 3rd Grade

Congratulations to our Yearbook Cover Contest winners!
Thank you to everyone who participate, choosing a winner was no easy task with so many incredible pieces of artwork submitted by our talented students. We’re so proud of all of you!

Overall Cover Winner: Ruby Bradley
SPED: Jazmine Calvillo
Kindergarten: Kanyen Maughan
First Grade: Jack Nelson
Second Grade: Luca Nguyen
Third Grade: Logan Kingston
Fourth Grade: Daphne Young
Fifth Grade: Lola Cook

Mark your calendars! 🗓️✨

The wait is almost over. Online registration for the 2026-2027 School Year officially opens on Monday, April 20. 2026!

Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! We will see you back at school on April 13th.

Payson City is having their Pay It Forward Challenge April 25, 2026. This event is held at the beautiful Memorial Park. This is a fun event for the whole family. The cost is only $1 per person, under 3 is free. The Pay It Foward Challenge is a mile or 5k walk/run. We love to see families coming together to be a part of this fun challenge. When the runners return to the park, they are given a medal, t-shirt, and a gift card. The idea is to go into the business of that gift card and pay it forward to someone who is already shopping at the store. What a fun morning to have the opportunity to stay physically fit and pay it forward in our community. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

We’d like to give a huge shout out to Christine Brown, our Arts Integration Coach! Our students loved all of the art activities Ms. Brown did with them while helping them learn about visual arts along the way.

We are excited to invite parents and children to our tenth annual Brain Fair on Saturday, April 11th, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Liberal Arts (LA) building hallway at Utah Valley University.
This event offers children of all ages the chance to explore the brain, neurons, and the senses through hands-on activity stations created by UVU undergraduate students under psychology faculty mentorship. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to engage together in science learning and spark curiosity about the human brain.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

Congratulations to our Kindness Week coloring contest winners! We are so proud of the talented and creative students we have!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Orchard Hills PTA at The Hive for Spirit Night! With such a great turnout, we were able to raise $1,065 for our school. Way to go, Orchard Hills!

Ms. Baird’s kindergarten class celebrated the end of their Kings and Queens unit by dressing up and enjoying a royal tea party.

🍀 Lucky Lunch Alert! 🍀

Feeling lucky? Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day lunch celebration on March 17!

We’re serving up a festive menu featuring a delicious Bean & Cheese Empanada and a doughnut topped with green frosting to help you celebrate the day in style. 💚🍩

No leprechaun required — just bring your appetite and maybe a little luck!


Stop by the cafeteria on March 17 and enjoy a lunch that’s sure to be better than gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈✨

🥧🚀 Attention Students! 🚀🥧

You don’t want to miss lunch on March 13! In honor of Pi Day, we’re serving up a sweet treat — Moon Pies!

Yes, we know Pi Day is officially March 14, but since that’s a Saturday (and we can’t let a good pie celebration go to waste), we’re starting the party one day early!

Join us for lunch on Friday, March 13 and celebrate Pi Day the best way we know how… with a delicious Moon Pie! 🌙🥧

Come hungry and don’t miss it — this is one lunch that’s out of this world! 🚀

Dr. Seuss Week was as success! We love the enthusiasm that our students and staff alike show when celebrate events here at Orchard Hills.