Laternenfest - November 10th

10/22/2022 9:17 pm

Please join us for Laternenfest on November 10th starting at 6:30 pm. The German tradition of Laternenfest honors the soldier Martin, who is remembered for his good deeds and compassion towards others. We will gather at school to hear the story of Martin, sing traditional songs and walk with our lanterns through the neighborhood. We will reassemble back at OHES for warm refreshments and treats! Click here for flyer.

Please RSVP by October 31st to ensure lantern supplies can be provided to children in advance and that refreshments are available for all.

Signup to volunteer and donate snacks.

Questions? Please email laternenfest@orangehuntpta.org

Pyramid Challenge - November 12th

10/7/2022 8:10 pm

Join us for the Pyramid Challenge on Saturday, November 12 at Washington Irving Middle School. This is a fun race that includes students from all elementary schools in the West Springfield pyramid. Grades K-3 will run a 1/2 mile and grade 4-6 will run 1 mile. Registration deadline is October 21. Click here for more information and to register and here to volunteer (parents and teens ages 12+).

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat

10/1/2022 9:50 pm

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat will be held Friday, October 28 from 6:00-8:00. Click here to pre-order admissions, booth tickets, and food. See flyer for details.

Reflections Art Contest

9/29/2022 7:34 pm

We are excited to announce the 2022-2023 PTA Reflections Program and invite all OHES students to create a piece of original artwork based on this year’s Reflections theme: Show Your Voice

The PTA Reflections program aims to help all students explore their thoughts, feelings and ideas while developing their artistic literacy and increasing their confidence. Students create original artwork inspired by their reflections on this year’s theme. Students may submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Participating in Reflections is easy and all students are encouraged to think about this year’s theme and use their imagination to create artwork to share with the Orange Hunt Elementary School community. Students’ artwork will be judged by a panel of volunteer judges and winning submissions for each category will be sent to the Fairfax County Council PTA to compete against students from throughout the county.

Student entries are due on October 30th. Click here for additional information and here for entry form.

Chess Club Registration

9/26/2022 9:00 pm

It's not too late to register for Chess Club. The club meets Fridays after school from 3:45 to 5:00 and is open to grades 2 - 6. Register at: https://chessctr.org/orangehunt/

Pyramid Challenge is Back!

9/24/2022 9:42 pm

The Pyramid Challenge is a free fun run with the goal of making fitness fun while also fostering school spirit amongst the 7 elementary schools of the West Springfield Pyramid. The event will take place on Saturday, November 12 from 10am-12pm at Irving Middle School - registration information will follow soon! A HUGE thanks to David Hughes Orthodontics for making this event possible with their sponsorship!

Kinderchor Registration

9/20/2022 9:34 pm

Have fun singing in German. The Kinderchor (children's choir) is open to students in the 2nd - 6th grades. See flyer for more information and register here.

Fall Festival - October 28

9/9/2022 10:26 am

Fall Festival is back and we need your help to make this great event a success. We have signups for the following:

Parent volunteers and donations

Silent auction basket donations

High school volunteers

Trunk or Treat

For details, see flyer.

Taco Bamba Restaurant Night - September 27

9/9/2022 10:24 am

PTA Draft Budget

9/6/2022 4:19 pm

Stop by the PTA table by door 7 during Orange Hunt’s back to school night to vote on the 2022-2023 PTA budget. All current members are encouraged to cast their vote.