One World

The Orchard School
ONE WORLD CELEBRATION
FESTIVAL & AUCTION

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $120,159.16 through the auction, community activities, and event support. With expenses fully covered by our generous sponsors, we’re proud to share that $100,881 of proceeds from all the week’s fundraising is going to the Owl Fund—exceeding our goal of $100,000!
 
Every gift, every bid, and every act of support came together to make this possible. We are deeply grateful for the generosity and heart of our community. Your support directly impacts our students, teachers, and programs, helping to sustain the vibrant Orchard experience we all cherish.
 
We are incredibly proud to donate such a meaningful amount to the Owl Fund, made possible by the participation and support of our community.
 
 

ONE WORLD, COUNTLESS MEMORIES

It was a joy to see so many families and friends at The Orchard School’s One World Festival on Sunday, April 27. With flags from 35 countries waving, guests enjoyed global performances, learned new dances, tasted delicious international foods, and explored a lively bazaar featuring a book drive, raffles, henna, Orchard merchandise, eco-friendly activities, and gifts from around the world. It was a day filled with connection, learning, and celebration.

YOU MADE THE MAGIC HAPPEN – THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

 
Orchard students thank the community for an incredible One World Celebration by reading a poem by Janet Wong—who visited campus to work with our young poets!
 
 
Thank you to all the families and community members who made this beautiful day possible!

We are especially grateful to everyone who represented a country, shared performances, offered goods and services as vendors, and the countless volunteers who volunteered behind the scenes—setting up, cleaning up, planning, and ensuring the festival ran smoothly from start to finish.  
 
A heartfelt thank you to our teachers for giving their time and talents in so many ways, including donating incredible Orchard Gems and opening classrooms to create meaningful grade-level art.  
 
To our parents, thank you for bringing the art projects to life for the auction and for your help procuring, organizing, and preparing auction items.
  
And finally, a special thanks to the volunteers who folded cranes, adding a beautiful and symbolic touch to the event, reminding us that hope and peace are values that unite us all. 
We are so grateful to each and every one of you!
 
With heartfelt appreciation,
 

The One World Steering Committee
Maggie Eckerle
Carmen Patel
Vanessa Bertoni-McElroy
Kathleen Milkey
Kyla Chirico
 

The Orchard School
 
 
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