Orchard Elementary

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day

School Highlights

Families choose Orchard Elementary because of our small community atmosphere, highlighted by many student and family events. Our teaching staff's years of dedicated service are reflected in the strong relationships they build with students and families, as well as in their ability to differentiate instruction to meet each learner’s needs. Teachers collaborate to develop engaging units of study that incorporate science, art and common core standards. Our staff works tirelessly to develop and maintain positive relationships with each child, ensuring they feel valued and empowered to face any challenges that lie ahead.

Excellence in Education

Orchard Elementary is a positive learning environment with high expectations.
Teachers average 10+ years of experience
Formative and Benchmark assessment data used to improve instructional practices
Grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Lesson Design and Consortium of Reading Excellence (CORE) reading focus throughout K-6 grades
Teacher teams meet monthly to review data, procedures, and instructional practices
Schoolwide Literacy Intervention & Enrichment Program

Enrichment Programs

6th grade outdoor education field trip
After-school sports program
Before and after-school Expanded Learning Program
Sing/Recognition assemblies
Family Nights
Book Fairs
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)/Talon Ticket events and celebrations
School Band program
Student Leadership
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program
GATE Enrichment Class
Active PTO

Notable Accomplishments

PBIS Gold School
2023 District Public Speaking Contest winners
2021 California Classified School Employee of the Year - Food and Nutrition Services
California Distinguished School
School Band participates in District VAPA Fair
Runnin’ for Rhett participants
Ruby’s Food Drive participant