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Orchard's Annual Giving 2025-26

Your Gift. Their Future.

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Campaign ends Monday, June 29th, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT

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Eric and Vanessa McElroy (Parent ’26)

a month ago

In honor of The Orchard Community :)
Dan & Leslie Jacobs (Grandparent ’29)

13 days ago

My granddaughter, Lyla Jacobs, 5th Grade LOVES The Orchard School! Thank you all!
Joseph Nucciarone (Grandparent ’31)

a month ago

Grandson and Granddaughter are both students
Ann Wright (Grandparent ’33)

a month ago

In honor of Zoe Siwula-Wright
Continue your love of learning, your kindness to others, and your creativity!
JoAnn & Brian Shin (Parent ’34)

a month ago

We appreciate all the amazing teachers and special thank you to Turtle (Haase/Long/Arnold) and Rabbit (Martin/Lange) teachers!
Scott Bradley (Student ’31, ’33, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

My wife loves teaching at Orchard and the kids love going to school there. Keep up the good work!
Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Allison Housefield
Catherine Graham (Grandparent ’35)

a month ago

In honor of Margaret Boyer
Keep soaring high my darling! Love, Nana and Pops
Deborah Thornburgh (Grandparent ’28, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In honor of Jamie Jackson
Jamie is a patient teacher and helpful to young readers.
GB Landrigan (Alumni ’77)

a month ago

In honor of Sally Savage Class of 194-?
Don Walker

3 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Valerie J. Bertoglio and James Bertoglio

4 months ago

In honor of Brian, Elyse, Wes, and Sean Manterfield
Susan Pickering

4 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Molly Murphy (Alumni ’86)

4 months ago

In memory of Douglas Linsmith
Gonzaga Law School

5 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Mary Caito and Frederick Caito (Parent ’96, Trustee/Past Trustee)

5 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Jennifer Hendrian and Steven Spaulding (Parent ’15, Trustee/Past Trustee)

5 months ago

In honor of Deb Thornburgh
Helen Bowers

5 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Alison Brown (Alumni ’65)

5 months ago

In memory of Joseph Russell Brown and Madelyn S. Brown
Peg Sharples

5 months ago

In memory of Glenn Fidler
Becky and Bill Erdel

6 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Kim Weis (Grandparent ’32, ’33, ’35)

6 months ago

Orchard has been a wonderful school for my grandchildren! They are so happy and are getting a great education!
Lori & Torrey Bievenour (Parent ’30)

6 months ago

Orchard's commitment to the whole student, outdoor education, and inclusion of all is an inspiration!
Lisa and Rick Hurst (Parent ’06)

6 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Ann Wright (Grandparent ’33)

6 months ago

To keep education primary in my family!!
Mary Bricker-Jenkins (Grandparent ’28)

6 months ago

We're so happy our grandson is at Orchard!
Kathleen Askey (Parent ’28, ’30, ’32)

6 months ago

It’s my kids’ β€œhappy place”!
Jill Condon

6 months ago

In honor of The Layne Family
Laurie Eppers (Grandparent ’32, ’34, ’35)

6 months ago

In honor of Ellis, Wells & Matilda MacLaughlin
William Furedy (Grandparent ’28, ’30, ’33)

6 months ago

Plan your work… and work your plan.
Amanda Ross (Parent ’26, ’28)

6 months ago

We love Orchard Teachers!!
Abby Huntley (Student ’27, ’28)

6 months ago

I love Orchard!!
Kent Iglehart (Parent ’33)

6 months ago

Let's get to 250! Go Owls!
Andre Kirtz (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

To the orchard community and my commitment to students faculty/staff and being the best teacher I can.
Jana Pehler (Parent ’05, ’07, ’08, ’09)

6 months ago

In honor of John Appel, Husband to Linda
we love the entire Appel family and remember John during the season! The Pehler family
Peg Sharples

6 months ago

We love Vanessa!
Sarah and Jeff Madtson (Parent ’87)

6 months ago

In honor of Teachers
Our family of 3 alums Jeff, Drew, and Molly Madtson have all benefited from the amazing teachers and experiences that Orchard provided!! I was fortunate to be a teacher and on the staff at Orchard from 1971-2017. The Madtson family has been blessed by wonderful memories we experienced at Orchard!
Mike & Dana Beesley (Parent ’13, ’16)

6 months ago

In honor of Erin β€˜13 and Tessa Beesley β€˜16
We loved our girls time at Orchard and feel like they really benefitted from their time there
Kathleen & Seamus Kelly

6 months ago

In honor of Margaret Boyer
Bailey Priest (Alumni ’14)

6 months ago

Always so thankful for this school and the people in it!
Yanet Arrioja De Bertoni (Grandparent ’26)

6 months ago

Let's Go Owls!
Reann Dunn (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

Keep up the good work teachers and staff. This school is the best!
Susan Danko (Alumni ’76, Parent ’06, ’08)

6 months ago

In honor of Vanessa Bertoni McElroy
Vanessa is the epitome of what Orchard stands for. Her energy and love for Orchard is palpable.
Celeste and Ron Diehl (Grandparent ’25)

6 months ago

In honor of Brooks Hernandez
So glad to donate! Keep up the good work!
Katie & Bryan Beaver (Parent ’34)

6 months ago

We love Orchard! πŸ’š
julianne wingate

6 months ago

I believe in the educational objectives of the Orchard School.
Nirmal Mattathil (Parent ’32)

6 months ago

Mattathil family loves Orchard. Keep up the amazing work.
Amber Scott (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

In honor of Mrs. P and all she does for the students and the school
Go Orchard!
Anonymous (Parent ’07, Grandparent ’35)

6 months ago

Thanks to the wonderful Orchard Teachers!
E Philpott (Faculty/Staff)

7 months ago

In honor of Jamie Jackson
Jamie Jackson was my first teaching partner/mentor when I started working at Orchard. She is a passionate educator and supporter of Orchard.
The Sallie E. and John D. Gould, Jr. Family Fund, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation

7 months ago

In honor of Henry Lange, Lucy Lange, Olivia Lange, and Kate Gould Lange
Kate Amos (Parent ’28, ’29, Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

We love this amazing school!
Bonnie and Ernie Smith

8 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Terri Cordell

8 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Mary and Frederick Caito (Trustee/Past Trustee)

10 months ago

In honor of Phil Genetos
Brittany Hurst (Alumni ’01)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Elizabeth and Michael Cooper (Parent ’91, ’93)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Jean Siders

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Stacy Phillips

10 months ago

In memory of Russ Sutton
John and Alayne Thompson

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Elizabeth and Hoy Taylor (Grandparent ’03)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Justin Spaulding (Alumni ’15)

6 months ago

Great school and educators...!
Tariq Robinson (Parent ’28)

15 days ago

In honor of Abie Robinson, Jr. & Betty Robey
To God be the glory for the good work you are doing!
Anonymous (Parent ’29, ’32)

a month ago

Let’s go Owls!
Caroline Asava (Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In honor of Mason Asava & Vanessa Bertoni
Go OWLS!
Anonymous (Grandparent ’22)

a month ago

Great effort! Keep up the good work!
RCA Linsmith (Alumni ’54)

a month ago

To continue to exemplify the importance of The Orchard Way of Life!!
Susan Danko (Alumni ’76, Parent ’06, ’08)

a month ago

In honor of Julie Wingate
Julie is the epitome of what an Orchard educator should be. She continues to make an impact full contribution to Orchard.
Grace Trahan-Rodecap (Parent ’18, ’20)

a month ago

Thank you, Orchard, for preparing my children so well for high school and for life!
Andrew Litke (Parent ’24, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Dee Litke
Yanet Bertoni (Grandparent ’26)

a month ago

In honor of All the Orchard Mothers
For all the dedicated mothers at Orchard.
Linda and David Gelhausen

3 months ago

In honor of Abby Smith
Cindi Fankhouser

4 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Susan Gustin and Joseph Gustin (Grandparent ’19, ’22, ’24)

4 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Cynthia Robinson (Parent ’67, ’69)

4 months ago

In memory of Robert Robinson
Christopher Cox and MaryAnn Cox (Parent ’27)

5 months ago

In honor of Everett Cox
Rich Eberle

5 months ago

In honor of Daphne Staff
Paul Lew and Wanda Lew

5 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Anne Shane and David Shane

5 months ago

In memory of Jane Rooksby
Jennifer Egan and Weldon Egan (Parent ’03, ’05)

5 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Terri Klotz (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

In memory of Glenn Fidler
CHRISTOPHER DIASIO (Parent ’23)

6 months ago

Thankful for the impact Orchard has had on our daughter Luciana. Hoping that improvements at the school continue.
Stephen Mitchell

6 months ago

In honor of Beloved niece Rebecca Linville
Teach them well.
Megan Carrico (Parent ’35)

6 months ago

In honor of For Lucas & Lizzy who are loving their Orchard experience, and the teachers that make Honeybee and Turtle class so wonderful!
Doug and Kathy Moses (Parent ’18, ’21, ’27)

6 months ago

In memory of Tom Horvath
Colleen O’Brien & Jamie Merisotis (Parent ’17, ’22)

6 months ago

Because for over 100 years, Orchard has been focused on educating the whole child & with excellent teachers, providing kids with hands on learning. Im delighted that our two kids benefited from this education and we are happy to help other families get to experience Orchard too!
Sue & Jon Pryweller (Parent ’95, ’98)

6 months ago

Fond memories of the school, faculty and students.
Badma Rajan (Parent ’32)

6 months ago

The Orchard experience has been enriching to my child and I hope to support its success for generations to come!
Andrea Gaither (Parent ’29)

6 months ago

In honor of Parker A.
Nancy Feeney (Parent ’11, ’14)

6 months ago

A priceless education for our whole family
Elkis Espinosa (Student ’29)

6 months ago

In honor of Gabriel Merida
Gary Arellano

6 months ago

FOR THE LAYNE FAMILY!!
Maria Fischer (Parent ’26, ’28, ’32)

6 months ago

In honor of The Class Of 2026
Eric McElroy (Parent ’26)

6 months ago

Congrats, Class of 2026! Go Owls! πŸ¦‰
Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

I love this community!!!
Ana Maria Serrano (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

I support Orchard because Vanessa Bertoni-McElroy makes me feel truly welcomed and part of this community.
Jim & Vickie Roe (Grandparent ’27, ’30, ’32, ’35)

6 months ago

In honor of Norah, Maggie, Rose, & Jax Weiper
Our 4 grandchildren are flourishing so much by being students at Orchard
Al Smith (Grandparent ’26)

6 months ago

In memory of W. Dianne Smith
The teachers from Kindergarten to 8th grade, the school staff, Parents, Grandparents, and his fellow students have made this Learning Community, more like an extended family. Thank You!
Jessica & Leonard Patterson (Parent ’34)

6 months ago

✨ Continued blessings to a wonderful school and amazing people!
Deloris Greeman (Grandparent ’27, ’29)

6 months ago

In honor of Pap Linton
In memory of Pap Linton
Bless all teachers and staff! Merry Christmas
Ethan, Emma and Aaron (Grandparent ’29, ’32)

6 months ago

Our grandchildren mean everything to us and being a part of helping them with their education is extremely important
Ruth Linsmith (Grandparent ’54)

6 months ago

In honor of Class of 1954
There is no better way of life!!!
Kalyn Fink (Parent ’35)

6 months ago

Love the supportive and friendly environment Orchard provides to our Pre-K son. Orchard focuses on bringing up the next generation of good humans.
James Layne (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

In honor of Elizabeth Philpott, Alli Kordys, Katie Dillon, Carey Vincent, and Melissa Jackson
Joel Diehl

6 months ago

My sister (Jenna Hernandez) and nephew (Brooks Hernandez) work at the school and attend the school.
Michelle and Jaime Luna (Parent ’34, Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

In honor of Glowland, the Fox Class, and the Deer Class. Thank you for making our Orchard experience amazing!
Scott Meyer (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

Camaraderie!
Tia Goodloe-Gibson (Alumni ’98, Parent ’35)

6 months ago

In honor of The amazing teachers and staff!
James Layne (Faculty/Staff)

6 months ago

Camaraderie!!!
Betty Morey (Grandparent ’26, ’29)

6 months ago

Wonderful education for the Crockett Family!
Maggie and Kevin Adams (Parent ’35)

7 months ago

For our love of Orchard!
Jeffrey Arnold and Christine Arnold (Grandparent ’19, ’22)

7 months ago

In honor of Caitlin Arnold
Scott Weaver (Faculty/Staff)

8 months ago

In honor of Learning Support Teachers
Extra support for struggling learners makes a huge difference - THANK YOU
Jeff Whitesell (Alumni ’79)

8 months ago

In memory of Mike Ayers
Mary and Frederick Caito (Trustee/Past Trustee)

10 months ago

In memory of Colin Kippenbrock
Ruth and Douglas Linsmith (Alumni ’54, Parent ’80, ’83, ’86, Grandparent ’11, ’12, ’15, ’21)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Julianne and David Wingate (Parent ’93, Trustee/Past Trustee)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Marcia and Glenn Fidler (Parent ’94)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Amanda MacAllister and Aymen Kaboub (Alumni ’01, Parent ’35)

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Peg Sharples

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Victoria Williams

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
Maryann Radowski

10 months ago

In memory of John Appel
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