Orchard Hills Elementary School
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- 1130 W. North Ave Norwalk, IA 50211
- (515) 981-1855
- Classes: Doors Open at 7:30 AM; day begins at 7:55 AM; 3:00 PM dismissal; 1:25 PM Dismissal on Wednesday
- Principal Sheila Taylor
Latest News
2022 Open House Reminders
2022 Open house events are just around the corner! This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers and see their classrooms before the first day of school!…
Join Us! NCSD Superintendent Listening Sessions
NCSD Superintendent Listening Sessions – Summer 2022 Please stop by and see Superintendent D.T. Magee at one of the following listening sessions. The first 100 attendees will be…
School Registration and Transportation Deadline
Norwalk’s 2022-2023 school year registration is still open! Don’t forget that all transportation registrations and requests are due Aug 1st to guarantee busing on the first day of school! For…
Para Interview Day is August 5th!
When: Friday, August 5th 9 AM – 4 PM. Please RSVP for an appointment, but walk-ins are accepted. Where: Orchard Hills Elementary School, 1130 W. North Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211 Pay…
A message from our Principal
Orchard Hills serves second & third grade students for the Norwalk School District. We love our new building, new mix of staff, and our 2nd/3rd families in each hall. Our focus and purpose is growing learners and leaders with all students and staff. Welcome to Orchard Hills Elementary! – Sheila Taylor
Norwalk Warriors
Orchard Hills’ families:
For the past two years the federal government has provided free meals for all students. The incoming 2nd grade students have not had to pay for breakfast & lunch. Well, this year we are going back to pre-COVID times where you will pay for your child’s meals. Here is information from the nutrition department: Norwalk Nutrition Dept FAQs:
(docs.google.com/document/d/1ioyzhVgFb8tLqeNcYNYK48Gj38hEihISGeb_6WKBkIo/edit)
If you would like to apply for meal assistance, go to the district site on the nutrition department page:(www.norwalkschools.org/news/2022/07/meal-assistance-application-available-on-july-15/)
Thanks,
Sheila Taylor, OH principal
Meal Assistance Application Available on July 15 – Norwalk Community School District
www.norwalkschools.org
President Biden recently signed the “Keep Kids Fed Act” into law. However, eligible students who are not directly certified through DHS for free or reduced priced meals, MUST complete an income ap...Welcoming a few new faces to OH:
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OH want to say Happy Birthday to Principal Taylor. Hope you have a special day!
Happy birthday day to one of the best!
Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day!🎈🍰
Happy happy birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday Sheila! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating you.
Happy Birthday Principal Taylor!!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!!🎈🎉🎈
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Happy Birthday, Sheila! 🎉🎂
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Happy Birthday Mrs. Taylor!
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This Friday you will be able to get on parent portal to find out your child’s teacher for this year, and then you can sign up to visit during open house, which is on the 19th:
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OH Open House- Fri., Aug. 19 2022
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Orchard Hills (2nd-3rd) Orchard Hills Open House,4 (20 min) time slots per classroom Bring your child's school supplies! Friday, August 19, 2022 Mrs. Taylor,...Tomorrow is the day, come and interview to help students in the Norwalk School District. Reach out to Mr. Martinez with questions (rmartinez@norwalk.k12.ia.us - 515-981-1855)
Come work for Norwalk!! OH looking for great paraeducators! Contact Mr. Martinez (rmartinez@norwalk.k12.ia.us or 515-981-1855) with questions.
Come work for Norwalk!! OH looking for great paraeducators! Contact Mr. Martinez (rmartinez@norwalk.k12.ia.us) with questions.
2022-2023 School supply lists are now available online. ✂️ ✏️ 📐
www.norwalkschools.org/news/2022/06/2022-2023-school-supply-lists/
Brianne Bethards Katie Sue
Perfect weather day and fun way to say goodbye. Have a great summer!
It was such a great way to say goodbye and to have a great summer! I loved being a part of it!
So many tears on the way home of two sad girls. Thank you for a great year!!!
Wonderful! Enjoy the Summer Days! (: ♡
Looks like a fun way to end the year!
By the time they got over to us at the buses, most of them were bawling ❤ 😭
So fun! Loved seeing all the smiles (even the tears) - what a great year! Thanks OH!
Amazing teachers ❤️ Mrs feerksen is the best though 😉
Leilah was bawling for a long time after school. She will miss her Orchard Hills family next year. ❤️ How sweet it is to have a school that makes saying goodbye so hard.
Thank you for everything!
I was sad to miss this…
Celebrating Mrs. Hildreth's 37 years in the district! We are going to miss you!
Congratulations Aggie!! Thank you for being a fabulous teacher and influence to so many kids!! 🚌🖍✂️✏️📚🍎💜💛 Enjoy this next chapter !! 🎉
Congratulations, Aggie! What a wonderful career you’ve had! Enjoy retirement!
Congratulations, you have shared your life and love for learning with so many little ones. Thank you for your service.
Congrats, Aggie! The school and kids will sure miss you, but you deserve to enjoy your retirement! You are an amazing teacher and person!
Such an amazing and fabulous educator!! Congrats on retirement!! Enjoy your next chapter!!
Congrats on your Retirement,what a Great career you gave to so many kids Aggie🥰👍
Congratulations Aggie. You are an incredible teacher and have touched so many lives. I'm blessed that a couple of my kiddos got to learn from you. You are going to be missed.
Congratulations to Mrs. Hildreth - thank you for your many years of teaching! 👏
Such a great retirement party! Congrats, Aggie. More fun times to come! Enjoy retirement!
Congratulations Aggie!!!!
You’ll love retirement. Congratulations!
I had Mrs Hildreth when I was in 2nd grade and it was a great experience! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Aggie!!
What an amazing teacher an mentor to so many! Enjoy your retirement!
Congratulations Aggie! 😍😍😍
Congratulations Aggie!! Enjoy retirement!! 🎉
Congratulations Aggie!
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Congratulations Aggie!
Congratulations, Aggie!!
Thank you for caring for our kids!!!!
Congratulations Aggie!!
Congratulations, Aggie!
Congratulations Aggie.
Congratulations Aggie 🎉🎉
Huge thank you to Emily Blom for creating this great photo booth! Making great memories.
Great picture!!!!! Love it!!
Love these people!! Emily is awesome!!