Latest PTA News
4/28/2025 1:00 pm
The Lost & Found is busting at the seams! Coats, jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles and more have been forgotten thanks to the warm weather, but they all miss their owners. Please take a moment to check it out or send your students to look for missing items! Thank you to our PTA volunteers for keeping it neat and organized! Photos of some items are posted on the Orange Hunt Elementary Parents Facebook page.
This week, school staff will be hosting another Parent University tonight from 5-6:30pm on the topics of Technology and Language Arts.
This week
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Monday Apr 28 |
Parent University 5:00 - 6:30pm, hosted by school staff |
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Thursday May 1 |
Restaurant Night at District Taco Use code "OHES" all day, a portion of proceeds will be donated to OHES PTA |
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Saturday May 3 |
Bike Safety and Obstacles event Registration is closed. 9-11am |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events:
May
May 16 - Spring Festival
May 21 - PTA meeting and elections
May 30 - Variety Show
Announcements
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This Thursday, grab dinner at District Taco! Have dinner at District Taco (8423 Old Keene Mill Rd) this Thu, May 1 ALL DAY and the restaurant will donate a portion of their sales to the OHES PTA. Use code "OHES" online and in store. |
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Bike Safety & Obstacles Event Check your email to complete waivers. For our event to be successful, we need volunteers (Adult/Parent or Scout/Teen) to support the various stations for our participants. Volunteer Sign-up Here |
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Spring Festival Get Ready for the Spring Festival and International Children’s Day! Our annual Spring Festival is coming soon and will be filled with authentic live German music and tasty treats! Come celebrate with a spin around the Maypole! We will also celebrate cultures from all over the globe, represented by our Orange Hunt Families. We welcome families to create displays representing their culture and language. See more details here
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Variety Show Fri, May 30, 6pm Sign-ups for the Variety Show are now closed. Learn more about the Variety Show here |
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Computer & Coding Club registration is still open! This spring STEM exCEL is offering two classes for grades 1-6: Roblox Game Design and Intro to CS and Coding. Visit the Computer & Coding Club page to learn more and register. |
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Volunteer needed to plan clubs for next year The person in this role would be responsible for high-level coordination with sponsors, ensuring administrative forms are submitted, scheduling the facility use, and advocating for announcements in the newsletter and PTA website. Week-to-week management of the clubs is handled by the clubs and parent leads for each club. Without a volunteer in this role, clubs may need to be limited next year. If you are interested in volunteering for this role, please contact Eli at president@orangehuntpta.org. |
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PTA Board Nominations are OPEN Elections for the PTA Board will be held in May. Learn more about the open positions here. You can nominate yourself or someone else. In order for the PTA to continue, these positions must be filled. Please contact NominatingCommittee@ |
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Still looking for summer camps? ♟️ Chess Camp at OHES June 23 - 27 U.S. Chess Center, the organization that runs our weekly chess club, will host a Chess Camp at our school this summer. For students rising into grades 2-7 at all levels of play. Students will play chess but also enjoy other activities. For information about the camp see: Orange Hunt Chess Day Camp 🥋 Incourage Martial Arts Summer Camp Discount Incourage Martials Arts is offering a $25 discount per week using code ohpta. The PTA will earn $25 for every registered week using that code. For more information about summer camp see: Incourage Summer Camp 2025 |
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Plastic Recycling is back! Girl Scouts are sponsoring a bench for Orange Hunt, so we are back to collecting plastic. Deposit clean and dry plastic wrap in the designated bins outside of the Cafeteria, outside Door 1 (main entrance), and Door 6 (near the playground). Only certain items are eligible, such as: grocery bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic mailers, bubble wrap, and dry cleaning bags, etc. See acceptable plastic bag items |
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New Spirit Wear items added! You can still order calendars, stickers, and magnets along with t-shirts and hoodies directly from the PTA. Sign in to order here |
Latest PTA News
4/7/2025 12:00 pm
This week we are celebrating ALL of the staff at Orange Hunt with our Wizard of Oz theme 🌈👠🌪️🪄🫧, special treats, and daily giveaways! Many thanks to all of the teachers, instructional assistants, monitors, specialists and student support staff, principals, office staff, transportation staff, food services staff, custodial staff, and more who support our students!
This week OHES is also honoring and celebrating the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. Show your support with these special spirit days:
This week
This week we're celebrating Staff Appreciation Week and Month of the Military Child Spirit Week!
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Monday Apr 7 |
Wear something Superhero! You are our Heroes |
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Tuesday Apr 8 |
Wear red, white, and blue! We Salute You |
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Wednesday Apr 9 |
Wear something purple! Purple Up Day ...also Restaurant night at Five Guys! 4-8pm, 5761 Burke Centre Pkwy |
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Thursday Apr 10 |
Hat Day! Hats off to you and those who serve our country |
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Friday Apr 11 |
Pajama Day! OH Students sleep safe and sound |
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Saturday Apr 12 |
Deadline to register for Bike Event |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events (PTA events are in bold):
April
April 14-18: Happy Spring Break! (No school)
April 21: Early release for students
April 28: Parent University
May
May 1 - Restaurant Night @ District Taco
May 3 - Bike Safety & Obstacles event
May 16 -& Spring Festival
May 21 - PTA meeting and elections
May 30 - Variety Show
Announcements
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This Wed, grab dinner at Five Guys! Have dinner at Five Guys (5761 Burke Centre Pkwy) this Wed, April 9, from 4pm to 8pm and the restaurant will donate a portion of their sales to the OHES PTA.
Then, mark your calendars for the next Restaurant Night on May 1 at District Taco (8423 Old Keene Mill Rd) - Use code "OHES" all day |
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Computer & Coding Club registration is still open! This spring STEM exCEL is offering two classes for grades 1-6: Roblox Game Design and Intro to CS and Coding. Visit the Computer & Coding Club page to learn more and register. |
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Volunteer needed to plan clubs for next year The person in this role would be responsible for high-level coordination with sponsors, ensuring administrative forms are submitted, scheduling the facility use, and advocating for announcements in the newsletter and PTA website. Week-to-week management of the clubs is handled by the clubs and parent leads for each club. Without a volunteer in this role, clubs may need to be limited next year. If you are interested in volunteering for this role, please contact Eli at president@orangehuntpta.org. |
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Bike Safety & Obstacles Event May 3, 9am - 11am | Last day to register is this Sat., Apr. 12 Bring your bike and helmet to the OHES Parking Lot to learn about bike safety and test out your skills on our obstacle course. This is a FREE event for students in grades K-6. Registration is required. Register here |
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Variety Show May 30, 6pm Sign-ups for the Variety Show are now closed. Learn more about the Variety Show here |
| PTA Board Nominations are OPEN Elections for the PTA Board will be held in May. Learn more about the open positions here. To date we have not received any nominations. You can nominate yourself or someone else. In order for the PTA to continue, these positions must be filled. Please contact NominatingCommittee@ |
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Still looking for summer camps? ♟️ Chess Camp at OHES June 23 - 27 U.S. Chess Center, the organization that runs our weekly chess club, will host a Chess Camp at our school this summer. For students rising into grades 2-7 at all levels of play. Students will play chess but also enjoy other activities. For information about the camp see: Orange Hunt Chess Day Camp 🥋 Incourage Martial Arts Summer Camp Discount Incourage Martials Arts is offering a $25 discount per week using code ohpta. The PTA will earn $25 for every registered week using that code. For more information about summer camp see: Incourage Summer Camp 2025 |
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Plastic Recycling is back! Girl Scouts are sponsoring a bench for Orange Hunt, so we are back to collecting plastic. Deposit clean and dry plastic wrap in the designated bins outside of the Cafeteria, outside Door 1 (main entrance), and Door 6 (near the playground). Only certain items are eligible, such as: grocery bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic mailers, bubble wrap, and dry cleaning bags, etc. See acceptable plastic bag items |
Latest PTA News
3/31/2025 3:00 pm
Special thanks for Kate Johnson for advocating for and organizing last week's assembly: Drawing with Steve Harpster.
We were also blown away by the spectacular performances last weekend of students in the Drama Club! We'd like to thank all of the parents who helped out with the club and performance and to Brianne Russell-Morris for organizing the club. Special thanks Mike Sullivan and& Alexandra Ruperti for all of their hard work leading this club for our students!
REMINDER: No school for students Monday and Tuesday this week!
We hope to see you at the Science Fair on Thursday!
This week
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Monday Mar 31 |
Eid Mubarak! Holiday - no school |
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Tuesday Apr 1 |
Teacher work day No school for students |
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Wednesday Apr 2 |
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Thursday Apr 3 |
Science Fair
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Friday Apr 4 |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events (PTA events are in bold):
April
April 7-11: Staff Appreciation Week
April 9: Restaurant Night @ Five Guys
April 12: Deadline to register for Bike Event (Learn more)
April 14-18: Spring Break (No school)
April 21: Early release for students
April 28: Parent University
May
May 2 - Restaurant Night @ District Taco
May 3 - Bike Safety & Obstacles event
May 16 - Spring Festival
May 30 - Variety Show
Announcements
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Computer & Coding Club registration is still open for grades 1-6 Roblox Game Design Register here Mondays, 3:35-4:35pm April 28 - June 2 (no class 4/21, 5/12, 5/26) $80 for 4 sessions Intro to CS & Coding Register here Tuesdays, 3:35-4:35pm April 8 - May 27 (no class 4/15) $140 for 7 sessions |
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Planning for clubs next year Now is the time we start planning and organizing clubs for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for a volunteer to help with this role. You would be responsible for high-level coordination with sponsors, ensuring administrative forms are submitted, scheduling the facility use, and advocating for announcements in the newsletter and PTA website. Week to week management of the clubs is handled by the clubs and parent leads for each club. Without a volunteer in this role, clubs may need to be limited next year. If you are interested in volunteering for this role, please contact Eli at president@orangehuntpta.org. |
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Science Fair Join us for the Science Fair on Thursday from 6-8:15pm. Our 1st-3rd graders will be presenting their discoveries from 6-7. Our 4th-6th graders will have their display boards up from 7:15-8:15pm. Additional info can be found here or reach out to sciencefair@orangehuntpta.org. |
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Restaurant Nights Mark Your Calendars for TWO upcoming restaurant nights. Each restaurant will donate a portion of their sales to the OHES PTA. Five Guys - April 9, 4pm-8pm (5761 Burke Centre Pkwy) District Taco - May 1, Use code "OHES" all day (8423 Old Keene Mill Rd) |
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Staff Appreciation Week April 7-11 OHES celebrates staff appreciation week right before spring break. We are planning some really amazing things for OHES staff. If you are interested in helping out, please reach out to staffappreciation@orangehuntpta.org. |
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Bike Safety & Obstacles May 3, 9:00 - 11:00 am Orange Hunt is on a Roll... Bring your bike and helmet to the OHES Parking Lot to learn about bike safety and test out your skills on our obstacle course. This is a FREE event for students in grades K-6. Registration is required. Registration is now open |
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Variety Show May 30, 6pm Sign-ups for the Variety Show are now closed. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays in April and May from 3:30 - 4:45 pm. If you are interested in helping out please contact Anna Boomer at VarietyShow@orangehuntpta.org |
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Plastic Recycling is back! Girl Scouts are sponsoring a bench for Orange Hunt, so we are back to collecting plastic. Deposit clean and dry plastic wrap in the designated bins outside of the Cafeteria, outside Door 1 (main entrance), and Door 6 (near the playground). Only certain items are eligible, such as: grocery bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic mailers, bubble wrap, and dry cleaning bags, etc. See acceptable plastic bag items |
Latest PTA News
3/24/2025 3:00 pm
At this month's PTA meeting, we voted to amend the budget and increase dues. Information about both is included below. This Friday the PTA has funded a school assembly for the students. We hope they have a great time on Friday!
This week
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Friday Mar 28 |
Drawing with Steve Harpster School assembly
OHES Drama Club presents "Light the Way" 6:30pm |
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Saturday Mar 29 |
OHES Drama Club presents "Light the Way" 6:30pm |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events (PTA events are in bold):
March
March 28: School assembly: Drawing with Steve Harpster (Learn more)
March 28-29: OHES Drama Club performance (Reserve free tickets here)
March 31: No school
April
April 1: Teacher Work Day (No school for students)
April 3: Science Fair (Register here)
April 7-11: Staff Appreciation Week
April 12: Deadline to register for Bike Event (Learn more)
April 14-18: Spring Break (No school)
April 21: Early release for students
April 28: Parent University
May
May 3 - Bike Safety & Obstacles event
May 16 - Spring Festival
May 30 - Variety Show (Sign Up here)
PTA Administrative Updates
PTA Dues Increase Approved
Due to increases in National PTA dues along with increasing overhead expense for OHES PTA, the PTA approved the following dues changes for next year: $10 for staff, $25 for a single membership, and $35 for a family membership.
PTA Budget Amendment
Thanks to a very successful Boosterthon the PTA voted to adjust this year's budget to further support the school. The PTA will support a new Hoot mascot costume for the school, purchase of books from the upcoming assembly for the library, increased allocation for mini-grants, funding for staff appreciation week, increased support for the Spring Festival and for Bike Event. See our website for the Budget Amendment.
If you have suggestions for future budget items, please email the PTA board at ptaexecs@orangehuntpta.org.
Elections Announcement
Elections for the PTA Board will be held in May. The following positions are open for nomination:
- President
- VP1
- VP2
- Corresponding Secretary
- Treasurer
- Recording Secretary
Information about the positions can be found here.
To date we have received no nominations. In order for the PTA to continue, these positions must be filled. Please contact NominatingCommittee@orangehuntpta.org if you are interested.
Announcements
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School Assembly Drawing with Steve Harpster March 28 Students will enjoy a school assembly, Drawing with Steve Harpster, sponsored by the PTA. Check out Steve's drawing videos here. You can also check out Steve's "How to Draw" books. Enter coupon code: HARPART for a 20% discount. (The PTA does NOT receive any portion of the sales). |
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Drama Club presents: "Light the Way" March 28-29, 6:30pm The Drama Club will be hosting two performances of "Light the Way" on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 6:30pm. We have limited tickets (families get them first) but we wanted everyone to know about this exciting event! Tickets are FREE and can be reserved here. |
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Staff Appreciation Week April 7-11 OHES celebrates staff appreciation week right before spring break. We are planning some really amazing things for OHES staff. If you are interested in helping out, please reach out to staffappreciation@orangehuntpta.org. |
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Bike Safety & Obstacles May 3, 9:00 - 11:00 am Orange Hunt is on a Roll... Bring your bike and helmet to the OHES Parking Lot to learn about bike safety and test out your skills on our obstacle course. This is a FREE event for students in grades K-6. Registration is required. More info is coming soon |
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Variety Show May 30, 6pm Secure your spot to be a part of this amazing showcase of talent at OHES! Sign up for the Variety Show here. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays in April and May from 3:30 - 4:45 pm. If you are interested in helping out please contact Anna Boomer at VarietyShow@orangehuntpta.org |
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Science Fair April 3 The Science Fair will be held on April 3rd. There will be two sessions: 6-7pm: preference for 1st-3rd graders 7:15-8:15pm: preference for 4th-6th graders Registration is required to participate. Sessions will be limited to 50 students each. Sign Up Here. Additional info can be found here or reach out to sciencefair@orangehuntpta.org. |
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Plastic Recycling is back! Girl Scouts are sponsoring a bench for Orange Hunt, so we are back to collecting plastic. Deposit clean and dry plastic wrap in the designated bins outside of the Cafeteria, outside Door 1 (main entrance), and Door 6 (near the playground). Only certain items are eligible, such as: grocery bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, cereal box liners, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, plastic mailers, bubble wrap, and dry cleaning bags, etc. See acceptable plastic bag items |
| Spring Club Registration is Open Several of our clubs offer different sessions throughout the year. Signs up are available here: Art Club spring classes will begin in March and are open for registration. Computer and Coding Club has sessions on Mondays (Roblox Game Design) and Tuesdays (Intro to CS & Coding) from 3:35-4:35. Girls on the Run is back! GOTR will hold sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30-5 beginning in March for girls in grades 3-6. RunFit Kidz registration is now open. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in March for students in grades 1-6. (NEW!) Sports Spectacular - Sessions will be held on Mondays from 3/17 - 5/9 for students in grades K-3. They will learn to play a variety of traditional sports and games. Lacrosse - **Has been cancelled due to not meeting the minimum requirement. Families who have registered will be refunded.** Sessions will be held on Fridays from 3/21- 5/16 for students in grades 4-6. They will learn the basics of Lacrosse. Sticks will be provided. |
Latest PTA News
3/17/2025 4:00 pm
This week
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Wednesday March 19 |
PTA Meeting, 7:00 - 8:00pm Join us in the school library or online (via Zoom) See the meeting agenda and budget reports |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events (PTA events are in bold):
March
March 28 - School assembly: Drawing with Steve Harpster
March 28-29 - OHES Drama Club performance
March 31 - No school
April
April 1 - Teacher Work Day (Student holiday)
April 3 - Science Fair (Register here)
April 7-11 - Staff Appreciation Week (Donate here)
April 12 - Deadline to register for Bike Event
May
May 3 - Bike Safety & Obstacles event
May 16 - Spring Festival
May 30 - Variety Show (Sign Up here)
Announcements
PTA Dues Increase Vote and Elections Announcement
March 19, 7:00 - 8:00pm
At the March PTA meeting on Wednesday, we will discuss dues increase for next school year. National PTAs dues have increased. We are proposing to change dues: $15 for staff, $25 for a single membership, and $35 for a family membership. Discussion and feedback is welcome.
Additionally, elections for the PTA Board will be held in May. Nominations will be announced starting at the March PTA meeting. Information about the positions can be found here.
Please contact NominatingCommittee@
School Assembly Drawing with Steve Harpster
March 28
Students will enjoy a school assembly, Drawing with Steve Harpster, sponsored by the PTA.
Check out Steve's drawing videos here. You can also check out Steve's "How to Draw" books.
Enter coupon code: HARPART for a 20% discount. (The PTA does NOT receive any portion of the sales).
Drama Club presents: "Light the Way"
March 28-29, 6:30pm
The Drama Club will be hosting two performances of "Light the Way" on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 6:30pm.
We have limited tickets (families get them first) but we wanted everyone to know about this exciting event!
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved here.
Staff Appreciation Week
April 7-11
OHES celebrates staff appreciation week right before spring break.
We are planning some really amazing things for OHES staff. If you are interested in helping out, please reach out to staffappreciation@
Bike Safety & Obstacles
May 3, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Orange Hunt is on a Roll....
Bring your bike and helmet to the OHES Parking Lot to learn about bike safety and test out your skills on our obstacle course.
This is a FREE even for students in grades K-6. Registration is required.
Variety Show
May 30, 6pm
Secure your spot to be a part of this amazing showcase of talent at OHES!
Sign up for the Variety Show here.
Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays in April and May from 3:30 - 4:45 pm.
If you are interested in helping out please contact Anna Boomer at VarietyShow@orangehuntpta.org
Spring Club Registration is Open
Several of our clubs offer different sessions throughout the year. Signs up are available here:
Art Club spring classes will begin in March and are open for registration.
Computer and Coding Club has sessions on Mondays (Roblox Game Design) and Tuesdays (Intro to CS & Coding) from 3:35-4:35.
Girls on the Run is back! GOTR will hold sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30-5 beginning in March for girls in grades 3-6.
RunFit Kidz registration is now open. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in March for students in grades 1-6.
(NEW!) Sports Spectacular - Sessions will be held on Mondays from 3/17 - 5/9 for students in grades K-3. They will learn to play a variety of traditional sports and games.
Lacrosse - **Has been cancelled due to not meeting the minimum requirement. Families who have registered will be refunded.** Sessions will be held on Fridays from 3/21- 5/16 for students in grades 4-6. They will learn the basics of Lacrosse. Sticks will be provided.
Latest PTA News
3/10/2025 12:00 pm
This week
We can't wait to hit the field on Friday for the Fun Run! Reach out to friends and family for donations that will help the school directly and through the PTA.
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Monday March 10 |
Early release at 12:30pm |
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Thursday March 13 |
Parent University, 5:00-6:30pm |
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Friday March 14 |
Boosterthon Fun Run
Kids will run on the field at the following times: 9:00-10:00 am: Grades K-2 |
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You can sign up to volunteer here or just join us to cheer on the runners! |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events (PTA events are in bold):
March
March 19 - PTA monthly meeting
March 28 - School assembly: Drawing with Steve Harpster
March 28-29 - OHES Drama Club performance
March 31 - No school
April
April 3 - Science Fair (Register here)
April 7-11 - Staff Appreciation Week (Donate here)
Announcements
PTA Dues Increase Vote and Elections Announcement
At the March meeting we will discuss dues increase for next school year. National PTAs dues have increased. We are proposing to change dues: $15 for staff, $25 for a single membership, and $35 for a family membership. Discussion and feedback is welcome.
Additionally, elections for the PTA Board will be held in May. Nominations will be announced starting at the March PTA meeting. Information about the positions can be found here.
Please contact NominatingCommittee@
School Assembly Drawing with Steve Harpster
On March 28th students will enjoy a school assembly, Drawing with Steve Harpster, sponsored by the PTA.
Check out Steve's drawing videos here. You can also check out Steve's "How to Draw" books.
Enter coupon code: HARPART for a 20% discount. (The PTA does NOT receive any portion of the sales).
Drama Club presents: "Light the Way"
The Drama Club will be hosting two performances of "Light the Way" on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 6:30pm.
We have limited tickets (families get them first) but we wanted everyone to know about this exciting event!
Tickets are FREE and can be reserved here.
Variety Show: May 30, 6pm
Secure your spot to be a part of this amazing showcase of talent at OHES!
Sign up for the Variety Show here.
Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays in April and May from 3:30 - 4:45 pm.
If you are interested in helping out please contact Anna Boomer at VarietyShow@orangehuntpta.org
Spring Club Registration is Open
Several of our clubs offer different sessions throughout the year. Signs up are available here:
Art Club spring classes will begin in March and are open for registration.
Computer and Coding Club has sessions on Mondays (Roblox Game Design) and Tuesdays (Intro to CS & Coding) from 3:35-4:35.
Girls on the Run is back! GOTR will hold sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30-5 beginning in March for girls in grades 3-6.
RunFit Kidz registration is now open. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in March for students in grades 1-6.
Drawing with Steve Harpster
3/10/2025 10:00 am
Have a student who enjoys art?
On March 28, students will enjoy a school assembly, Drawing with Steve Harpster, sponsored by the PTA.
Check out Steve's drawing videos here.
You can also check out Steve's "How to Draw" books.
Enter coupon code HARPART for a 20% discount. (The PTA does NOT receive any portion of the sales).
Latest PTA News
3/4/2025 9:30 am
This week
It's Reading Spirit Week and this year we are celebrating Read Across America week and National Social Emotional Learning week with combined spirit days at Orange Hunt!
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Monday March 3 |
Dress up as a vocabulary word |
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Tuesday March 4 |
Think Positive Tuesday |
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Wednesday March 5 |
Dress up as a book character |
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Thursday March 6 |
Reading COLORS our world! |
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Friday March 7 |
Furry Friend Day |
Looking ahead
Plan ahead for these upcoming events (PTA events are in bold):
March
March 10 - Early Release at 12:30pm
March 14 - Boosterthon Fun Run (Register here)
March 19 - PTA monthly meeting
March 28 - School assembly: Drawing with Steve Harpster
March 31 - No school
April
April 3 - Science Fair (Register here)
April 7-11 - Staff Appreciation Week (Donate here)
Announcements
Boosterthon kicks off this week!
Orange Hunt and the PTA will be hosting a Fun Run this spring to raise money for our school. Students will run laps on the field and ask for donations from friends and family for each lap they complete. The fundraiser kicks off on Thursday, March 6. Learn more
Classroom Supply Reimbursement
Don't forget to turn in receipts for reimbursement for general classroom needs! Requests can be sent to treasurer@orangehuntpta.org.
Spring Club Registration is Open
Several of our clubs offer different sessions throughout the year. Signs up are available here:
Art Club spring classes will begin in March and are open for registration.
Girls on the Run is back! GOTR will hold sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30-5 beginning in March for girls in grades 3-6.
RunFit Kidz registration is now open. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in March for students in grades 1-6.
Spelling Bee Results
Congratulations to Sophia Abraham, the winner of Orange Hunt's 3rd annual spelling bee! Her champion word was “hurricane.” Sophia will now continue on to represent OHES at the Fairfax County spelling bee!
Lilia Knap and Giovanna Steele took 2nd place and 3rd place respectively.
Congratulations to all our participants for their hard work preparing for the bee. We hope to see many of you back for next year's bee!
Thank you so much to all the volunteers and sponsors who made this event successful.
Latest PTA News
2/24/2025 9:26 am
In an effort to keep the Orange Hunt community better apprised of our events on a regularly, we're going to start publishing these event round-ups at the start of the week. Please let us know if these are helpful or if there's another way we can make this helpful for you all!
This week
Monday, Feb. 24
Spelling Bee (tonight!) - 6pm
The rescheduled Orange Hunt Spelling Bee will be held tonight at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Spellers should arrive by 5:45 p.m.
Please contact LeAnn Bartenhagen with any questions at beescanspell@gmail.com.
Looking ahead
March 14
Boosterthon - Sign-up is Open!
Orange Hunt and the PTA will be hosting a Fun Run this spring to raise money for our school. Students will run laps on the field and ask for donations from friends and family for each lap they complete.
The website is now open to register your student and start thinking about asking friends and family to donate on your student’s donation page at MyBooster.com. The best part is, you can still support our school just by SHARING about the fundraiser!
Students will also experience an amazing character enrichment program called “Castle Quest,” teaching students about how to be brave and live with character.
March 6, 2025 - Fundraiser Kickoff in school
March 14, 2025 - Event Day! 🏃
March 19
PTA meeting
7:00 - 8:00pm, in person and online
March 28
School assembly
Drawing with Steve Harpster (sponsored by the PTA)
March
Spring Club Registration
Several of our clubs offer different sessions throughout the year. Sign ups are available here:
Art Club spring classes will begin in March and are open for registration.
Girls on the Run is back! GOTR will hold sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30-5pm beginning in March for girls in grades 3-6.
RunFit Kidz registration is now open. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in March for students in grades 1-6.
April 3
Science Fair - Registration is Open!
The Science Fair will be held on April 3rd. There will be two sessions:
6-7pm: preference for 1st-3rd graders
7:15-8:15pm: preference for 4th-6th graders
Sessions will be limited to 50 students each.
April 7-11
Staff Appreciation Week: Donate Now
OHES celebrates staff appreciation week April 7-11 (right before spring break).
Your donations determine what types of events and goodies we can provide to the staff. In the past we have had lunches, ice cream trucks, t-shirts, and more!
Knowing how much money we have to spend helps us plan, so please consider donating now. Any amount is welcome!
To date, 28 families have donated.
May 3
Orange Hunt on a Roll
Bike Safety and Obstacles
FREE Event
6th Grade Party
6th grade parents and guardians will host a celebration for the 6th grade students at the end of the school year.
While this is not a PTA event, the PTA is helping to coordinate volunteers. If you can help out please sign up on the volunteer sheet.
Volunteer Opportunities
The PTA is gearing up for spring events. We are especially looking for help with:
- Spring Fest
- Variety Show
- Nominating Committee
We have a lead for the SpringFest, but need a committee to support Robin getting things ready.
Anna Boomer has also graciously offered to head up the Variety Show! The committee is forming now, please sign up to help.
Are you looking for the easiest volunteer job around with very little time commitment? Volunteer for the PTA Nominating Committee! Collect nominations via email for upcoming elections.
If you don't see a role that fits for you, please email us and we can help you find something.
Sign up here or email us at info@orangehuntpta.org
Spelling Bee Rescheduled
2/17/2025 11:13 am
The Spelling Bee has been rescheduled to Monday, February 24th at 6pm
