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Welcome to Orchard Hill Elementary School —

About Us

Together at Orchard Hill we…DREAM big without limits, ACHIEVE our personal best, and INSPIRE others.

Mission Statement

Orchard Hill School consists of a partnership among the school staff, students, parents and community members. We believe that each has a responsibility to the others to foster and maintain a caring environment that is based on high standards, respect and good will. This educational community sets the foundation for life-long learning and future success.

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 		     Orchard Hill Elementary School
380 Foster Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone:  (860) 648-5015
Fax:  (860) 648-5013
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Michael Tortora
Principal
Phone: (860) 648-5015

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Allen Perry
Associate Principal
Phone: (860) 648-5020

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Julie Leech
School Administrative Secretary
Phone: (860) 648-5015

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Patti Pelletier
School Office Clerk
Phone: (860) 648-5015

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Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

  • Engaging and Dynamic Learning Culture

  • Emotionally Safe Environment

  • Development of Critical and Creative Thinking

  • Global Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Vision Statement

The South Windsor Public Schools promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster students’ academic, social and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner’s mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

–Adopted by the South Windsor Board of Education June 14, 2022