Orchard's Annual Giving 2025-26

I love Orchard!!

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!

In memory of Joseph Russell Brown and Madelyn S. Brown

In memory of John Appel

We love Orchard Teachers!!

In honor of Mrs. P and all she does for the students and the school

Go Orchard!

I support Orchard because Vanessa Bertoni-McElroy makes me feel truly welcomed and part of this community.

To the orchard community and my commitment to students faculty/staff and being the best teacher I can.

In honor of Parker A.

To keep education primary in my family!!

In memory of Jane Rooksby

The Orchard experience has been enriching to my child and I hope to support its success for generations to come!

Always so thankful for this school and the people in it!

In memory of Jane Rooksby

Wonderful education for the Crockett Family!

In memory of John Appel

In memory of John Appel

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

In honor of Brooks Hernandez

So glad to donate! Keep up the good work!

In honor of Everett Cox

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!

In honor of Pap Linton

In memory of Pap Linton

Bless all teachers and staff! Merry Christmas

In memory of Tom Horvath

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.

In memory of John Appel

In memory of John Appel

In honor of Gabriel Merida

Congrats, Class of 2026! Go Owls! 🦉

Our grandchildren mean everything to us and being a part of helping them with their education is extremely important

FOR THE LAYNE FAMILY!!

In memory of Jane Rooksby

In memory of Jane Rooksby

Camaraderie!!!

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

In honor of John Appel, Husband to Linda

we love the entire Appel family and remember John during the season! The Pehler family

In memory of John Appel

In memory of Mike Ayers

In honor of Caitlin Arnold

In memory of John Appel

In honor of Deb Thornburgh

✨ Continued blessings to a wonderful school and amazing people!

In honor of The Layne Family

In honor of Norah, Maggie, Rose, & Jax Weiper

Our 4 grandchildren are flourishing so much by being students at Orchard

My sister (Jenna Hernandez) and nephew (Brooks Hernandez) work at the school and attend the school.

In memory of John Appel

In memory of John Appel

Great school and educators...!

Love the supportive and friendly environment Orchard provides to our Pre-K son. Orchard focuses on bringing up the next generation of good humans.

We love this amazing school!

In honor of Margaret Boyer

It’s my kids’ “happy place”!

We love Orchard! 💚

Let's get to 250! Go Owls!

Orchard has been a wonderful school for my grandchildren! They are so happy and are getting a great education!

In honor of Ellis, Wells & Matilda MacLaughlin

In memory of John Appel

Orchard's commitment to the whole student, outdoor education, and inclusion of all is an inspiration!

For our love of Orchard!

In memory of John Appel

In honor of The Class Of 2026

We're so happy our grandson is at Orchard!

In memory of Jane Rooksby

In honor of Phil Genetos

In memory of John Appel

In honor of For Lucas & Lizzy who are loving their Orchard experience, and the teachers that make Honeybee and Turtle class so wonderful!

In honor of Glowland, the Fox Class, and the Deer Class. Thank you for making our Orchard experience amazing!

In honor of Erin ‘13 and Tessa Beesley ‘16

We loved our girls time at Orchard and feel like they really benefitted from their time there

A priceless education for our whole family

Mattathil family loves Orchard. Keep up the amazing work.

In memory of Jane Rooksby

In memory of John Appel

Keep up the good work teachers and staff. This school is the best!

In honor of Daphne Staff

In honor of Class of 1954

There is no better way of life!!!

In memory of John Appel

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!

Camaraderie!

In honor of Learning Support Teachers

Extra support for struggling learners makes a huge difference - THANK YOU

In memory of Russ Sutton

In honor of Beloved niece Rebecca Linville

Teach them well.

Fond memories of the school, faculty and students.

In honor of Vanessa Bertoni McElroy

Vanessa is the epitome of what Orchard stands for. Her energy and love for Orchard is palpable.

In memory of John Appel

In memory of Glenn Fidler

In honor of Henry Lange, Lucy Lange, Olivia Lange, and Kate Gould Lange

In honor of The amazing teachers and staff!

In memory of John Appel

Plan your work… and work your plan.

Let's Go Owls!

I believe in the educational objectives of the Orchard School.

I love this community!!!

Thanks to the wonderful Orchard Teachers!