Orchard Elementary School "Busy Being The Best"

09/03/2026

Snow Cones will be on sale tomorrow for $2.00

09/03/2026

COME PREPARED TO RELAX!!!!

For a more comfortable and enjoyable experience, we suggest bringing:

🪭 Hand-held fans
🧺 Blankets
🪑 Lawn chairs
⛺ Small pop-up tent
💕 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL GRANDPARENTS!

Let’s make this a Grandparents Day to remember!

09/02/2026

Good Morning, There is a wreck on Howell’s Ferry Rd. near the school that is causing traffic to be backed up both ways. Buses maybe running late due to this incident. We are asking everyone to be patient and safe. See you soon!

09/02/2026

Our September Attendance Challenge officially started TODAY!

Parents, we need your help! Make school attendance a priority and help your Busy Bee SHOW UP, BE ON TIME, and BE READY TO LEARN!

Remember, classrooms are working toward 10 days of 100% student attendance to earn an invitation to the Atten-Dance!

Let’s make September our BEST attendance month yet!

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

MCPSS, United Way of Southwest Alabama and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library have teamed up to offer one free book each month for all children ages 0-5. This is a great opportunity to prepare younger siblings of current students for pre-k and kindergarten. The program is completely free and books are sent to children through the U.S. Mail.

08/27/2026

September Breakfast and Lunch Menu

08/27/2026

Thank You American Legion Post 76!!
Orchard Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to American Legion Post 76 for your generous donation of school supplies to our Busy Bees!

Your kindness and support help ensure that our students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We are truly grateful to have wonderful community partners who believe in supporting our students and our school.

Thank you, American Legion Post 76, for investing in our Busy Bees and helping us start the school year strong!

08/27/2026

Parents please review the attached flyer for vacation planning purposes. The flyer lists the dates that school will not be in session.

08/26/2026

Parents, we have some exciting news for Grandparents’ Day!

We have secured a food truck to provide the meals for our event! Instead of the previously planned sandwich option, all meal options will be provided by our food truck vendor.

Already paid for a meal ticket?
No worries! On the day of the event, you will be able to choose from any of the $10 menu options. If you would like to select an item that costs more than $10, you will simply have the option to pay the difference.

Opted out of the meal ticket?
You still have the option to bring your own lunch and enjoy the day with your grandbaby!

If you have any questions or need clarification about the meal options, please contact the school. We are happy to help!

Thank you so much for your continued support of Orchard Elementary School! 💙💛 We can’t wait to see all of our grandparents and families soon!