Faculty member Kelly Bull is Orme’s Director of Sustainability Studies. She also coaches our student Eco Team and oversees the school’s new student Thrift Store, which is located in Commons. Kelly stated that, “One of Orme’s sustainability missions is to value our resources and use them wisely. Two weekends ago, students harvested prickly pears from […]
Read MoreWarriors Swim Team Brings Home Latest Awards
The Orme Swim Team had its first meet last week at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek. Fourteen schools and over 150 swimmers participated in 34 events. Orme’s team is coached by faculty member Landy Douglass, and assisted by Team Manager and Orme student Biruk. The swimming Warriors did quite well in their first meet. […]
Read MoreOpening Convocation 2019
The 2019-2020 academic year officially kicked off with Orme’s annual Opening Convocation on Thursday evening, September 5th in the Morton Vrang Orme Memorial Chapel. Students, faculty and staff were greeted by Head of School Bruce Sanborn, who spoke about the early days of The Orme School, a reference to Alexis de Tocqueville’s notion of “habits […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Orme’s Horsemanship Team
Orme’s team attended their first large barrel racing competition of the year and had much success. The NBHA High Country event in the Buckle Series was held at Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona. Eco won the 4D Youth Class. Riley came in 4th in the 4D Open, and Peyton took 5th place in the […]
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