Orchard Elementary PTO

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

THE CANDY MONSTERS ARE HUNGRY!

Our Orchard Owls candy monsters are still hungry and begging for MORE CANDY! They need your help filling their bellies before our big Trunk or Treat TOMORROW NIGHT!

The competition is heating up! Third grade’s monster is currently in the lead! Can another grade catch up before time runs out?!

TOMORROW (Friday) IS THE LAST DAY TO BRING CANDY! All candy collected will be used for Orchard’s Trunk or Treat Friday night, so every bag makes a difference! Let’s fill those monster bellies and make Trunk or Treat a SPOOKTACULAR success!

10/23/2026

JUMP INTO SPIRIT NIGHT!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at our locally owned at Quake!

📅 Monday, November 2nd
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ $15 per jumper – Includes 2 hours of jump time PLUS access to the Nerf area!
🍕 $5 Meal Deal – Grab a slice of pizza and a soda!

A few things to know before you go:
🧦 Have jump socks? Bring them along!
📝 All jumpers need a completed waiver. You can fill one out at Quake or ahead of time on their website here: https://waiver.roller.app/QuakeTrampolineParks/home
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!

10/21/2026

FALCON FANS, IT'S TIME TO RALLY! The race for $250,000 is ON, and Hanford High School needs YOUR vote to bring home the win!

We're one of just 10 schools on the West Coast competing for the grand prize in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition!

Every vote counts! Help us bring Falcon football games home to our own stadium!
Vote DAILY through October 25!
Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/VoteHanford2026 or on our website
Share with friends, family and neighbors!

Let's show everyone the power of the Falcon community! Vote daily, spread the word and help us bring home $250,000!

10/20/2026

Orchard PTO Trunk-or-Treat Needs YOU!

We’re looking for volunteers to decorate their trunks and help make our Trunk-or-Treat a spooktacular time for our Orchard Owls! Don’t worry about providing treats, our candy drive next week will provide the candy!

We’d LOVE for you to join us! Every trunk makes this event more fun for our kiddos, and we can’t do it without our amazing Orchard families! Head to ParentSquare to sign up to volunteer your trunk!

10/20/2026

REMINDER: Orchard PTO Committee Meeting TOMORROW!

Join us Tuesday at 3:30 PM in the school library for our next meeting!

We’ll be chatting about:
Trunk-or-Treat
Upcoming assemblies
Hospitality

Childcare will be provided, so pick up the kiddos and come join us!

10/15/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful and amazing Speech Language Pathologist Mrs Dame! We are so grateful for all of her help with our amazing Owls and lucky to have her on our staff!

RISE Award Spotlight: Nikki Dame, Orchard Elementary School

Congratulations to Nikki Dame, recipient of a well-deserved RISE Award!

As a Speech-Language Pathologist and trusted leader on Orchard Elementary's special education team, Nikki plays a vital role in helping students succeed while supporting families and colleagues every step of the way. Her expertise helps school teams navigate complex processes, keep student needs at the center of decision-making, and ensure students receive the supports they need to thrive.

What truly sets Nikki apart is her ability to build meaningful relationships. Students know she cares deeply about them and helps them find their voice. Families know they have a partner who listens, advocates, and works alongside them through challenges and successes. Staff know they can count on her guidance, support, and thoughtful problem-solving.

Whether she is supporting a student, partnering with a family, or collaborating with colleagues, Nikki approaches her work with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to doing what is best for kids. Her leadership, compassion, and dedication make a lasting impact across the Orchard community and beyond.

Thank you, Nikki, for the difference you make every day.

The RISE Award, sponsored by GESA Credit Union, honors Richland School District staff members who exemplify Innovation, Service, and Excellence.

Pictured left to right: Kris McKenzie (Principal), Nikki, and Dr. Redinger

10/15/2026

Let’s Rally for Our Neighbors!

Hanford High School has a chance to win $250,000 to help finish their football stadium, and they’re currently in 2nd place!

At Orchard, we know the power of a community coming together for a great cause. Let’s show our support for our fellow students and help push them into FIRST PLACE!

Vote EVERY DAY through October 25!

We entered the Friday Night 5G Lights contest! They're celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize. It could be us! Learn more: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights

10/14/2026

YOU DID IT, ORCHARD! The Owl Run fundraiser is officially over, and you absolutely smashed every record! Together, you raised an incredible$47,565!

And that’s not all! 73% of our students registered on FundHub, and our Orchard community collected donations from 40 states and 9 countries!

A huge shout-out to our top 5 student fundraisers:
Ivy V., Xander T., Aria P., Madeline B., and Tucker H.!

Free Recess Winners: These top-fundraising classes earned an extra recess!

Team Gibson

Team Olson and Team Fox

Team Gibbs

Team Mandeville

Team Tansy

Team McCain

And the BIG winner is… Team Gibson! They are our top-fundraising class and have earned a class party AND a reserved parking spot for their teacher! Congratulations!

And because every single class got out there and ran, EVERY CLASS earned Pajama Day this Friday! Prizes will be delivered Friday, too.

Thank you, Owls, for showing up, running hard, and making this our best Owl Run ever! Your incredible support helps the PTO bring amazing experiences, resources, and opportunities to our students and teachers. We couldn't do it without you!