The Orchard Hill Apple Core - Friday, October 9th, 2026

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (03:35 PM)

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The Orchard Hill Apple Core

October 9, 2026

From Mr. Tortora

Dear Orchard Hill Families,

As a reminder there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Also, our PTO FUN Run is next Friday, October 16th. Please register your child - it's totally free to register. See more Fun Run information below.

Have a wonderful weekend!

- Mike

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

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A smiling person wearing glasses and a blue t-shirt stands inside a brightly lit room with a map on the wall.

Collin Couillard - Night Custodian

# of years at Orchard Hill and # of years in education? I have been at Orchard Hill for less than a year, but have served in South Windsor for 5 years.
What do you enjoy most about working at our school? The staff are very friendly and welcoming!
Where did you grow up? South Windsor
What college did you graduate from? I haven’t graduated (yet), currently attending CT State Community College for my AS in Engineering Science
What was your favorite sport/activity growing up? Ice Hockey
Do you have any siblings? Two (I am a triplet)
Do you have any pets? I have three Labrador Retrievers (one yellow, one black and one silver)
What do you like to do outside of school? Watching hockey, cooking
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Maybe Japan or England
If you weren't in education, what would you want to do? Civil Engineering or maybe become an executive chef

Upcoming Events

A colorful graphic design banner reads 'INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY' with traditional geometric patterns.

Monday, October 12th

NO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Tuesday, October 13th

Girls on the Run - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 14th

Early Release - 12:45 p.m. dismissal

The text "Student Council" is written in colorful, bold letters on a white background.

Student Council Meeting - 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (media center)

PTO Mad Science Club - 12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. (STEM Room)

Thursday, October 15th

Girls on the Run - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Friday, October 16th

PTO FUN RUN

A flyer announces the Fun Run schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026, featuring a cartoon eagle mascot.

STEM/Math Night Save the Date

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TRUNK OR TREAT and BOOS

Flyer for Orchard Hill School Trunk or Treat on October 30, 2026, featuring details on hosting, trick-or-treating, donations, and schedule.

Boo-Grams

Preschool Outreach Program (POP)

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27-28 Peer Role Model Application for Preschool Outreach Program (POP)

South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2027-2028 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Inquiry Form. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2027. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.