Diversity and Community

A SENSE OF BELONGING


Middle school girls need to belong. At Orchard House, we meet people where they are and create space for learning, reflection, and even mistakes in our pursuit of a more just and inclusive school.

We acknowledge that:

  • Power and privilege are real and impact us every day

  • Equity work is ever-changing and never complete

  • Accountability, both inside and outside the classroom, is as much about character as it is about schoolwork. 

The wealth of our differences is the heart of OHMS, and we aspire to mirror the rich diversity found in the greater Richmond community.

DEI Update 2024

Where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we hope to go.