While it may be winter, even here in beautiful Arizona, students in Orme’s gardening chore are still hard at work. Raised growing beds in our Burpee Garden are being protected from the cold, while tomato and other seedlings are being started, a crop of peas planted, and radishes and sweet potatoes harvested. In addition to […]
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What’s the latest news ‘buzz’ on campus? Three students in our Sustainability Studies Program are playing an important part in a new Bee Project here at The Orme School. This opportunity came about through a grant from The Whole Kids Foundation, for which Orme is very thankful. Director of Sustainability Services Patti Marrs, Director of […]
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Under the supervision of Director of Sustainability Casey Jones, Orme had a bumper crop of squash this fall from our Burpee Garden, and all of it was put to very good use. Director of Food Services Patti Marrs has been able to deliver some wonderful squash-inspired salads and casseroles for students and faculty to enjoy. […]
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The fall harvest season is in full swing. Orme’s garden and orchard have grown substantially over the last several months. Students in Sustainability classes during the day, and after school Gardening Activity are bringing in a bounty of food for Founders dining hall. Students are harvesting Goliath and cherry tomatoes, colorful peppers, zucchini, Big Jim […]
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Although students may be away enjoying their vacation time, much important work continues during the summer months in the School’s Burpee Garden, Orchard and Vineyard. Recent harvests from the Garden include the very first tomatoes of the season, beets, carrots and kale. The tops of onions, which students planted last March, are just starting to […]
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The Orme School is delighted to have its Farm-to-Table Program featured in the Summer 2016 issue of Edible Phoenix. You can read the article by clicking on the flipbook link below. The story by Molly Beverly, “Changing the Food Culture at Orme: Challenges, Persistence and Passion,” begins on page 17. Edible Phoenix Magazine – Summer […]
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Under the guidance and instruction of Director of Sustainability Casey Jones, Orme students have been preparing the soil and planting seeds in the Burpee Garden as we plan for an abundance of spring crops. In the Burpee Orchard, the fruit trees are already in full bloom, and students have started pruning them. When harvested, these […]
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The Orme School was just notified that our Founders Hall Food Service was selected to receive a 2015 Golden Plate Award. The award went to only 204 restaurants and food service establishments in all of Yavapai County for 2015. This award and recognition means that Yavapai County Community Health Services recognizes the phenomenal job and […]
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In their Green Kids feature, the June 2015 issue of Green Living magazine contains an article by journalist Revathi Batola on Orme’s Sustainability Program. “With a mission to develop sound character, scholastic growth and an intellectual society for its students, The Orme School not only provides traditional classroom instruction, but also generates environmental awareness in […]
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We’re so excited to announce that The Orme School has been ranked 17th in the nation by The Best Schools! The Orme School is one of the most unique boarding schools in the country. Set on a 26,000 acre cattle ranch in the high desert, our rigorous college preparatory curriculum challenges our students to reach […]
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