Orchard Valley Middle School recently selected eighth-grader Miguel Munoz Sebastian’s design for the annual Grade 8 T-shirt. The PTO will provide every eighth-grade student with a shirt featuring his artwork on the front, while designs by Evelyn Belsito and Ashlyn Tomasso will appear on the back. The project gives students a creative way to mark the end of middle school, celebrate class identity, and recognize student artists before they move into the high school stage.

Q1. What type of school culture does Orchard Valley MS foster?

Ans. Orchard Valley Middle School celebrates Panther Pride, positive behavior, student involvement and connection through school traditions and expectations every day.

Q2. What activities are available for students at Orchard Valley Middle School?

Ans. Orchard Valley Middle School offers clubs, activities, counseling resources and student events to enable students to connect outside of regular classroom work.

Q3. How does Orchard Valley Middle School assist students with transition?

Ans. Orchard Valley Middle School helps students in transition with grade-level information, counseling support, family resources, and predictable middle school routines.

Q4. Does Orchard Valley Middle School have a pathway to the district?

Ans. Orchard Valley Middle School is part of Washington Township Public Schools. This provides a clear path for students to the district’s high school program.

Q5. What information should families have about the name of Orchard Valley Middle School?

Ans. Orchard Valley Middle School uses its Panther mascot and red and black school colors to build school spirit, pride and belonging.