Orenda Elementary
- Interested in becoming a bus driver? Come and Test Drive a School Bus! – Friday, June 7, 2024 (click for more info)
- Orenda 4th grade teachers kick off the next Wit & Wisdom unit of study based on the American revolution in style, and implement taxes on the Patriots and Loyalist.
- Shen Physical Education teachers had the privilege of teaching at a P.E. Conference for the local Capital Zone NYS AHPERD conference.
- Join us for SCIENCE & HEALTH DISCOVERY NIGHT on Friday, April 19th at High School East from 6 to 8:30pm (click for more).
- Congratulations to the Orenda Odyssey of the Mind team that came in first place at the 2024 Regional Tournament! The team succeeded at creatively solving a very challenging problem that impressed the judges and entertained the audience.
- Families from Orenda and Karigon celebrated the diverse cultural background in our schools with food, table displays, traditional clothes and dancing at our Third Annual Multicultural Potluck Dinner.
- Ms. Rezny’s 2nd grade class participated in STEAM activities to coincide with Groundhog’s day!
- 27 elementary teams participated in our 3rd annual FLL Explore Festival.
- Orenda students read the book “Build a Log Cabin” (Geodes) and ended the week building with Lincoln Logs!
- The students of Orenda were given the opportunity to name our new mascot! The eagle now has a name and home – Please welcome – Sunny the Orenda Eagle!
Announcements:
Shenendehowa 2024-25 Budget Vote Results
NOTICE: 2 seats on Shenendehowa’s Board of Education are up for election on May 21, 2024 each carry a three-year term. The deadline for petitions is April 22nd at 5 pm (click to learn more).
Shenendehowa Community Education – Spring 2024 Registration is currently open for the spring program! Many new classes as well as old favorites, are available (click to learn more and register)..
NOTICE TO PARENTS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Parents of students living in the Shenendehowa Central School District seeking transportation for their children who will attend a non-public school next year must submit a written request by April 1 2024 (click for more)..
Welcome to Orenda Elementary School
Orenda is one of four elementary schools located on the main campus. It is connected to Karigon Elementary School sharing a cafeteria/auditorium. It opened in 1968.
Mission:
With Great Spirit and Heart, We Learn, We Laugh, We Lead.
Start & Dismissal Times:
School starts at 8:05 a.m.
AM Kindergarten dismissed at 10:40 a.m.
PM Kindergarten starts at 11:40 a.m.
School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Half day dismissal at 11:15 a.m.