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Parents' Association

Parents' Association

The Orchard Parents’ Association is committed to building a strong and inclusive sense of community among parents, students and faculty, and to facilitate communication, connection, and involvement throughout the school. 
A community that is warm and inviting is part of what makes the Orchard experience memorable for the school’s students and their families. Each year, our hard-working and enthusiastic volunteers come together to enrich our community and build enduring relationships. The PA supports many well-loved community events such as Fall Festival, clothing and food drives, Trivia Night, One World Celebration, Teacher-Staff Appreciation days, and The Orchard School Auction. We also support concession stands at sporting events for fundraising.  
Every parent of an Orchard student is automatically a member of the Parents’ Association. Whether you have limited availability, or you are someone who is able to give more time – there are numerous volunteer opportunities from which to choose. We value and appreciate your commitment to helping Orchard be the best it can possibly be. 
In addition, the PA hosts monthly meetings. These are open to the community, and I hope that you will take our invitation to attend. They are a great resource to understand how the Board operates, and to get information about upcoming events. 

If you would like more information about The Orchard School Parents' Association or are interested in becoming more involved, please contact PA Amy Kraner (orchardpa@orchard.org).

Lisa Hancock
Parents' Association President

Parents' Association Programs

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  • Owl's Nest

    The Owl's Nest is The Orchard School’s spirit wear store, operated by the Parents’ Association. The store is now located online and new items will be added throughout the school year. Be sure to bookmark the page Orchard.org/OwlsNest so you can shop all year!

  • Art to Remember

    Art to Remember is a fundraising project of the Parents’ Association that takes place in the fall. Students create art projects and parents can order quality keepsakes that include images of student masterpieces. Contact PA president Amy Kraner (orchardpa@orchard.org) if you’d like to get involved with Art to Remember.
     

  • Concessions

    The Orchard School Parents’ Association provides concessions during sporting events at school. Volunteers are needed to run concession stands during games. Contact PA president Amy Kraner (orchardpa@orchard.org) if you’d like to help!

  • Kroger

    Register your Kroger Plus card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com, selecting The Orchard School Foundation as your donation recipient. Every time you shop for groceries and swipe your card, The Orchard School earns a rebate.
     


Parents as Partners

Parents' Association Leadership

President
Lisa Hancock
(Elementary School Parent)
lrbhancock@gmail.com
President-Elect
Denise Mullenhour
(Elementary School and Middle School Parent)
dmmullenh@gmail.com
Vice President (Parent Liaison)
Katie Askey
(Elementary School and Middle School Parent)
katie.askey@gmail.com
Past President
Amy Kraner
(Middle School Parent and Parent of Alumni)
amylkraner@gmail.com 
Secretary
Suzanne Fry
(Elementary School Parent)
suzanneandethan@gmail.com
Communications Coordinator
Emily Huntley
(Early Childhood, Elementary School, and Middle School Parent)
ekhuntley@gmail.com
Treasurer
Missy Roch
(Middle School Parent and Parent of Alumni)
missy.roch@gmail.com
Treasurer-Elect
Maggie Eckerle
(Elementary School Parent)
maggie.eckerle@gmail.com
EC/ES Reps
Mercedes Cruz
(Elementary School Parent)
mercedesbeth@gmail.com

Samantha Faulkner Gonzalez
(Elementary School Parent)
samanthakfg@gmail.com
MS Reps
Lindsay Colip
(Elementary School and Middle School Parent)
Lindsay.golden@gmail.com

Kasey Wakefield 
(Elementary School and Middle School Parent)
Kaseywakefield@gmail.com