“The friendships I made at OHMS became the model for the kind of meaningful relationships I sought in high school, college, and adult life.”

“I really love that we had to explore different arts each quarter - it made us stretch out of our comfort zones.”

As a person, OHS showed me that there’s no such thing as limits. I was exposed to a whole new world within Orchard House, and I will forever be grateful for the experience.

“I credit Orchard House with providing me with a strong educational foundation. This helped me be successful in high school and college by instilling strong study habits, the ability to balance school and extracurricular activities, and a small learning environment that helped me thrive.”

“Orchard House provided an alternative to the mainstream, which I think I was always drawn to, even before it was a conscious choice. I gained a strong sense of self being in such a tight-knit community.”

“I love the way that Orchard House celebrates girlhood in whatever way that looks for each individual girl.”

Check out the feature from our very own Taylor Hollander in Richmond Magazine's Private School Guide! He is included in a list of beloved faculty and staff members who embody the spirit of their schools.

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.