Daughters Impact Screening
OHMS is proud to be hosting a special screening of Daughters, a documentary distributed by Netflix and co-directed by Angela Patton (P '22), who is an alumna parent, former OHMS board member, and CEO of local powerhouse organization Girls For a Change.
Grandparents and Grandfriends Day
Orchard House is welcoming our grandparents and grandfriends to see their granddaughters at their home away from home on Wednesday, April 16.
To help us make sure we're able to spread the word and get invitations and details to everyone, make sure your student's grandparent and grandfriend information is up to date using this form or the FACTS Family Portal.
Let's Get Gritty- For 4th Grade Girls
This meetup for 4th grade girls is designed to flex their courage, determination, resilience, perseverance, and general stick-to-itiveness! Register your daughter by completing our Inquiry Form, and/or speak with Ms. Valerie Hogan!
Virtual Author Visit Katie Zhao
On Friday, January 24, middle grade and young adult author Katie Zhao will visit students virtually to talk about her writing and publishing journey, including her debut middle grade fantasy novel The Dragon Warrior, which centers on the Lunar New Year, and her fantasy series Winnie Zeng.
Adolescence: The Bumpy Road Ahead
Head of School Laura Haskins presents a talk on what to expect during the tumultuous years of early adolescence. Current and prospective parents and caregivers of elementary and middle school girls are invited to get tips on balancing boundaries and independence and knowing the developmental milestones to look out for.
Open to the public! RSVP at https://calendly.com/vhogan-orchardhouse/bumpy-road-ahead
OHMS Chorus & VCU Women's Basketball
SupportHER is a game aimed at breaking the current attendance record (6,002 on March 2nd, 2024) and to create an opportunity for the greater Richmond Community to support women’s sports.
Tickets are $5 each. Seating is in the reserved section, so everyone will have assigned seats.
Parent Open House
This event is perfect for prospective parents! To attend, complete our online INQUIRY FORM and follow prompts to register for Parent Open House, or reach out to Valerie Hogan.
Experience Orchard House’s approach to teaching, as well as how to apply for Admission and Tuition Assistance. Attendees will rotate through hands-on experiences led by our faculty and students! Adults only.
Sample sessions may include:
— Math: The Great Math Escape by Anne Talley
Up for some mystery and problem solving? Join Anne Talley in her Mathematical Escape Room. Solve a series of mathematical puzzles and problems to make your escape.
— Theater Arts: “That’s a Wrap!” by Janine Russo
Explore Open Scenes, Active Listening, & Repeatable Actions through two-person character scenes where participants brainstorm how best to build a story through improvisation, active listening, and repeatable actions. Parents will experience a mini-theatre arts class and discuss why having a theater arts class for four years promotes a lifelong appreciation for the world of theater.
— Science: Science in a “Nut Cell” by Jennifer Brookman
Welcome to OHMS's ScienTerrific Class! From exploring outer space to diving into an atom, we try to make the abstract a bit more concrete and personal! One-way Orchard House Girls learn science is through discussing information with me, then applying, creating and modeling their own interpretation! This helps to solidify the concepts and showcase true understanding... that lasts! Come see for yourself and take a journey into a plant cell with me. We may even learn a song along the way. This "Cell"ebration is just one of the many ways I try to show how science is like magic, but real!