Dear Orchard Hills Families,
Welcome back, Eagles! I hope your summer has been restful, joyful, and full of meaningful memories with family and friends.
As we get ready to launch another school year, I am filled with enthusiasm for all that lies ahead. Our incredible staff has been preparing with great care—setting up classrooms, refining instruction, and building opportunities to support every child’s academic, social, and emotional development. At Orchard Hills, we remain committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged.
We are proud to partner with families to help our students thrive. I encourage you to stay connected through our weekly family updates, school website, social media, and by attending our school events throughout the year. Your engagement makes a powerful difference.
Please know that my door is always open. If you have questions, ideas, or simply want to connect, I welcome your voice and value your partnership. It is a privilege to serve this incredible community, and I am confident that, together, we will make the 2025–26 school year one of growth, joy, and success.
With gratitude,
Mrs. Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary
Important Back-to-School Information
You will receive a mailing that includes a YELLOW Dismissal Form. This form is extremely important, as it tells the teacher how your child will be dismissed on the first day and beyond, as well as who is authorized to pick up your child. This form must be completed and returned on the first day of school. This mailing also includes arrival/dismissal information.
Orchard Hills hours are from 8:40am to 3:25pm. Additional Back-to-School information can be found on the district website at www.milforded.org.
The majority of our communications from both the school and the district will be electronic. If you have encountered difficulty, please contact the Instructional Technology (IT) department through computerhelpdesk@milforded.org or 203-783-3446.
The Parent Portal in PowerSchool is open for annual notifications and sign-offs only. Be on the lookout for the district's" Upcoming News email with additional directions and timelines for accessing Powerschool for sign offs and teacher assignments. Copies of the "Upcoming News" emails can also be found at https://www.milforded.org/news" Once available (8/19), you will be able to login to view teacher assignments if you have reviewed and confirmed contact information and signed off on forms. *The first time you access your Parent Portal Account it is important to use your computer or phone browser (not the PowerSchool Mobile App) with the following link https://gradebook.milforded.org/public/. If you have trouble getting into PowerSchool or have questions, please contact our IT department via email at computerhelpdesk@milforded.org or by calling (203) 783-3446. Teacher Assignments- Power School will be open on August 19th for Elementary classroom teacher assignments.
Kindergarten Orientations are scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th, and will begin at 2:00 pm. There will be an optional bus ride at 2:45pm. Families, please be on the lookout for specific information in a separate email.
Arrival and Dismissal Information - will be attached and a separate mailing will be sent home to all families in the coming week.
ID Badges for new OHS students: Student ID badges will be issued to students during the first week of school. These badges will be used for student lunches, bus transportation, and signing out library books. (It is very important for students to bring their ID Badge to & from school each day). ID Badges for returning OHS students: Please send your child in with their ID badges that were issued to them last year. Please reach out to our Secretary, Mrs. Fitzsimmons, if your child has misplaced their ID badge. Mrs. Fitzsimmons can be reached at vfitzsimmons@milforded.org or 203-783-3566.
