A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR GIRLS
Let’s start this journey together.
Welcoming girls from over 20 different schools and zip codes in the Richmond metro area.
We all know how challenging the middle school years can be. At OHMS we don’t pretend we can eliminate those challenges, but we are committed to creating an environment that fosters and nurtures girls through these four years of growth and development. Our focus on the specific needs and challenges of 5th-8th grade girls means they have space to find themselves and be themselves in middle school and in the years to come.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT OHMS
Admissions Events
We love getting to know prospective students and their parents, and we provide lots of opportunities for you to get to know us better.
Schedule a Tour
We love meeting prospective families face to face and allowing them to see the Orchard House approach in person. We know how important it is for you to understand the environment in which your child will be learning, so our tours are catered to each family’s interests and concerns. We offer in-person, single-family tours for after-school hours or during school hours.
Please contact our Director of Admissions to schedule an in-person or virtual school tour:
Melody Imburg
mimburg@orchardhouse.org
Not ready to schedule a tour?
Schedule a preliminary chat with Melody.
Schedule a preliminary virtual or phone chat!
Wednesday After School Tours
We request that only families with current 4th-7th graders sign up for these tours.
Sign Up
Other tour times can be arranged upon request.
Affording OHMS
Orchard House is committed to ensuring economic diversity within each class. A portion of our operating budget goes directly to tuition assistance, supported by our Annual Fund. Students receiving tuition assistance come from throughout the metropolitan Richmond area.
2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
Tuition $24,500.00
Student Activity Fee $2,000.00
AFFORDING OHMS
Apply for Assistance
Application Deadlines
Returning Families
FACTS Application due December 15, 2023
New Families
FACTS Application due February 9, 2024
All Families
2023 Tax Forms due May 1, 2024
ASSISTANCE BY THE NUMBERS
28%
Current OHMS
Households Receive Assistance
235K
Total Annual
Assistance
Budgeted
10.7K
Average
Assistance
Awarded
6-12K
Assistance Range
for Middle 50%
of Recipients
HOW TO APPLY
Admissions Process
Families may apply at any time throughout the year and at any entrance age between 5th and 8th grade. At Orchard House, we are looking for girls who bring a wealth of experience and backgrounds, and who are excited to learn and grow rather than looking to create a class of the top 10% of academic achievers. While we assess report cards and standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, it is not the only, or even primary, factor in our admissions decision.
“Coming to Orchard House has changed my views on not only how I look at myself, but also those surrounding me. I’ve learned that though the future is important, so is appreciating what I have in the moment.”
- OHMS Student
Contact Us
We’re excited that you’re considering Orchard House – where girls love middle school. If you’re ready to talk about what an independent, all girls middle school education looks like for you or your daughter we invite you to get in touch.