WELCOME FROM LEADERSHIP

Head of School

Laura Haskins, M.Ed

Laura Haskins, Head of School at Orchard House Middle School in Richmond, Virginia

Visitors to Orchard House Middle School often comment on the warmth they immediately feel upon entering our doors. Indeed, there is a palpable energy here created by the potential and enthusiasm of our vibrant students and the expert faculty and staff who challenge and support them.

As nationally recognized leaders in middle school education for girls for 25 years, we bring a joyful and respectful approach to working with girls at a critically important time in their lives. Our work is grounded in best practices in education, research on adolescent development, and is always guided by our mission. Our rich and inclusive traditions create a sense of community and belonging that adolescent girls need.

It’s hard to capture the uniqueness of Orchard House Middle School in words and pictures, but we hope that our website offers a glimpse into what makes Orchard House an unparalleled learning environment for middle school girls. We welcome you to visit us to see for yourself the lasting difference an Orchard House Middle School education makes in the lives of girls.

Sincerely,
Laura Haskins

Our People

FACULTY & STAFF

Our staff are the heartbeat of OHMS, and each one is incredibly passionate not just about their subject matter, but about connecting with girls where they’re at and helping them grow.

Meet the Board

OFFICERS

Shannon Grymes, Chair
Karen Kay Chappell, Vice Chair
Ron Wolfe, Treasurer
Taekia Glass, Secretary

TRUSTEES

Kimberly Campagnolio
Moké Carr
Portia Chan
Scott Dodson
Rosa Finch
Rob Galgano
Crystal Hoyt
Hannah Imburg
Sharon Maitland Moon

Laura Haskins, Head of School - Ex Officio


Scott Redmond
Debra Rodman
Jerry Samford
Hina Shah
Meredith Shields
Clare Sisisky
Kim Zaninovich

Strategic Plan 2022

Learn how we plan on expanding our reach in the community.

OHMS GRADUATES

Alumnae

Alumnae of Orchard House Middle School embrace at a school function

Once an Orchard House girl, always an Orchard House girl! 

Our alumnae are the greatest testament to our school and its approach. All past students and graduates of OHMS are automatic members of the OHMS Alumnae Association, a vibrant group of hundreds of Orchard House girls. Throughout the year they design events and activities to maintain a strong connection and create a resilient, lively community.

Want to get involved?

“Every teacher at the school played an important role in teaching me more about myself and the world, and I wouldn't be who I am today without Orchard House and its amazing teachers.”

- OHMS Alumna

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.