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Thursday, January 19, 2012 -FHPS two-hour delay
Friday, January 13, 2012 - CLOSED TODAY
Welcome to Orchard View Elementary School!
Welcome to Orchard View Elementary School located within the Forest Hills School District, one of our Nation’s great public school systems! This summer we have been busy working on a new website which we are pleased to unveil to you.
We invite you to explore our new site and learn more about the district and what makes Orchard View so unique. The new site offers many exciting facts, figures, features and new functionality: A new Interactive Google Calendar for both the District and our school, thus enabling you to add either calendar to your other calendars; School Directories are now embedded Google Docs making it easy for you to access information; Search functionality; new Google Maps enable you to get walking, biking and driving directions to school with real-time traffic updates; Local Weather Forecasts; District-wide and school specific news updates; many news updates made in real time by members of our teaching staff; compatibility with all browsers-iPads, iPhones, and most Smart Phone devices; and a Twitter News Alert System which will enable you to receive school closing and delay news to your favorite mobile device.
We hope you find this website to be a useful resource for information – whether you are a prospective family, parent, student, or a community stakeholder. Like all websites, you will be able to find lots of information, interesting news and facts, and helpful tools. However, even with the best modern technology has to offer, sometimes there is no substitute for a human connection. We invite you to visit our main office, email us, or contact our main office number at (616) 493-8930 where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you for your interest in and your support of Orchard View Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Matt Hanichen
Principal
Latest NewsOrchard View News
Valentines for Sale
Fourth grade (and soon fifth grade) students have created beautiful frames that make ideal Valentine gifts! Read more
Lost and Found
Our students have lost their belongings and we have found them. Read more
5th and 6th Grade Spelling Bee
The students who have qualified from the written test will compete on stage during the Orchard View Bee on Wednesday, January 18. Read more
Forest Hills enters ArtPrize
For the first time in ArtPrize history, an entire school district has come together to create an entry for the 2011 ArtPrize competition. The entry, titled “7000 Loves,” hopes to embody the great love that a community can have for its members. The entry has a website that describes the symbolism and spirit behind the creation.
Please visit the link below to see how many of our students, teachers, and community members contributed to the culminating art piece.
FHPS ArtPrize Entry: 7000 Loves
The piece may be viewed at First Park Congregational, United Church of Christ, 10 East Park Place, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Church Hours:
Opening Day 6Pm -10PM
Monday -Thursday Noon-8PM
Saturday 12PM-10PM
Sunday 12PM-6PM
To vote for our FHPS ArtPrize entry, please go to the Art Prize website and give a “Thumbs Up” to entry 52111.
It's Time to Check in on Your Latest Check-Ups
Is Your Child Up-to-Date with Vaccinations?
Vaccines are not just for infants and kindergartners. Immunity provided by childhood vaccines can wear off. Please make sure your child is current with his/her vaccines by contacting your health care provider.
The following additional vaccines are required for all students prior to entering sixth grade this fall:
- Meningitis (MCV4)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap booster)
- Varicella (chickenpox booster)
