The Principal's Page

Why Otis?

As the proud principal of Otis Orchards Elementary for the last 13 years, I want to share with you some of our school practices and events which help to make Otis Orchards a great place for students to attend. For each event, please know that this work is planned and often held outside of the staff workday.

• Greetings & Goodbyes-
  • Students are greeted by at least four adults prior to school starting each day and before each specialist class with a high five, fist bump, or hug.
• WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)- 

 an initiative to provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important and to provide an extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.

• Prime Time Mentoring
  • community members committed to mentoring a child one hour a week at our selected school.
• Literacy Night- 
  • an evening event in January with more than 20 staff volunteering to make it a lot of fun for students and their parents.
• Science Extravaganza Night-
  •  an opportunity in February for hands-on learning presented by scientists throughout the area. Students complete science projects that are scored by EVHS students.
• Art Night-
  • offered to 1st - 6th grade students twice a year.
• Library Reading Buddies-
  • partnership with the Otis Orchards' staff and the Public Library to instill the love of reading.
• STEM Club- 
  • a learning opportunity that concludes with a competition for 5th & 6th graders.
• Marimba Band-
  • unique to our school. 4th, 5th, & 6th graders practice all year during recesses, and before and after school to perform at schools and community events.  They will be performing at Bloomsday this year.  Walk/run by and say hi if you are running the course!  
• PACE Ambassadors and Kind Kids Club- 
  • offered to 1st - 6th graders- created to build character and create  relationships between all levels of students.
• KNIGHT Homework Club- 
  • gives students the opportunity to complete homework before they go home, allowing more family time in the evening.
• PACE Student of the Month Assembly- 
  • recognition and a free pizza lunch for students in 1st - 6th grade who demonstrate the character trait of the month.
•  Spelling Bee-
  • 1st thru 6th grade
• Annual Otis Days Parade-
  • June 1st 
• Otis School-Wide BBQ-
  •  June 7th. 5:30- 7:30

If you or your child would like to be involved with any of the above activities or events, please don't hesitate to contact the office for details.