2024 OHMS Summer Reading Adventure!
This summer we challenge you to read for fun! Earn points by reading as many books as you can this summer. Submit the books you read by giving us the title, author, and the category it falls under.
Fall 2024 Book Club- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
The OHMS Parent Book Club is an opportunity to discuss shared experiences and challenges facing students and parents.
OHMS Honors English Timeline Project
This timeline was created by the Honors English 8, Class of 2024 students to highlight some of the history behind the “home” of Orchard House Middle School from its inception to the current day.
Women’s History Month: Nancy Davies
March is Women's History Month, and this year we're focusing on women who are close to home for us at OHMS, whether that means Virginia women or women instrumental in the foundation of Orchard House Middle School itself.
Black History Month: Conversation Starters for Afrofuturism, Sustainable Design, and Change Through Fashion
his morning, stylist and artist Kamala Bhagat visited our students to talk about Afrofuturism, biophilic design, and how inspiration is transformed into materials and textiles during her creative process. In the afternoon, 7th and 8th graders heard from stylist and creative director Jon Cope about how many opportunities you can find to hone your skills while on your path to whatever you define as success.
Black History Month: Conversation Starters for Short Film Screening
Students heard from playwright and screenwriter Brittany Fisher, watched a series of short films, and participated in a discussion facilitated by parents from this year's Black History Month committee. Fisher shared her experience surrounding the creative process, particularly with the short film Bleach, which was developed as part of a program with Richmond's Cadence Theatre Company.
Black History Month: Conversation Starters for String Ensemble Performance and Discussion
Kayla Allen, Shelley Greene, and Erika Holmes perform for students and discuss their experience as Black string musicians.
Black History Month: Conversation Starters for Hair Is a Texture
Lenise Robinson has been a professional stylist since 2008. She is also a mom, a sister, daughter, and a veteran. She launched her multicultural salon Parlour in 2016, specializing in healthy hair care for all textures.
Unveiling the new OHMS mural!
An enormous thank you goes out to Hamilton Glass P'24 for his conceptual, organizing, and creative work—we're so excited to have this visual representation of how special our school is to all of us and to have you and the rest of Richmond see OHMS in full color!
CBS 6: Building Better Minds segment on STEMester
Rob Cardwell of CBS 6 dropped in during STEMester to record a segment for Building Better Minds. Check out the video for an overview of our week of curiosity, fun, and exploration
OHMS 2024 Black History Month Strings & Threads
During our 2024 Black History Month celebration we are introducing the theme of Strings and Threads.
Alumnae Luncheon
Each year on Election Day, alumnae are invited to have lunch with us while they let classmates and teachers know what’s new in their lives.
Get Involved with the OHMS Alumnae Association
All past students and/or graduates of OHS are automatic members of the OHS Alumnae Association.
Courageous Conversations
Every week, Orchard House dedicates a period to teaching CORE, a curriculum focused on Connections,Openness, Resilience, and Engagement.
OHMS Alumnae Updates
All past students and graduates of OHMS are automatic members of the OHMS Alumnae Association.
OHMS Celebrates 25 years
We’re super excited to be celebrating 25 years of educating extraordinary girls!
How to Set Your Daughter Up for a Successful School Year
Here are some helpful tips on how you can make sure your daughter is prepared for the school year!
How to Build Your Daughter’s Confidence
Orchard House begins in 5th grade - to begin girls’ middle schools years from a place of strength.