First Day of School
2024-08-15 | Orton Academy, 3115 Larkspur Drive, Colorado Springs, 80907, United States
Welcome Orton Academy Students to your first day of the 2024/2025 school year!

Middle School Running Club
2025-01-14 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Denver)
Middle School Running Club Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 pm
Students should bring athletic wear to change into, running shoes, and a water bottle.
Email Ms. Sedoryk if you would like your student to join.

Elementary School Running Club
2025-01-16 15:45 - 16:45
Elementary School Running Club Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm
Students should bring athletic wear to change into, running shoes, and a water bottle.
Email Ms. Sedoryk if you would like your student to join.

Early Release Friday January17th, 2025
2025-01-17 13:45 - 14:00
Reminder: Friday, January 17th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:45. Please let the office know if you cannot pick up your child by 2:00. Thank you!

MLK Day, No School January 20th
2025-01-20
The school will not be in session on Monday, January 20th, due to MLK Day.

Dress Like a Teacher Day January 24th
2025-01-24
Get ready for some fun and creativity because Friday, January 24th is Dress Like an Orton Teacher Spirit Day! 🎉
Here’s the plan:
Students are encouraged to pick a teacher they admire and dress up as them. From stylish scarves to signature ties, this is the day to celebrate our incredible staff in the most creative way possible!
✨ Bonus: The student who best captures the essence of one of our fantastic Orton Academy teachers will win a fabulous prize! 🏆
Let’s see those creative outfits and celebrate the wonderful teachers who inspire our students daily. We can’t wait to see the halls filled with mini versions of our amazing staff!
Dress Like a Teacher Day

Talent Show January 30th
2025-01-30 17:30 - 18:30
We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Talent Show on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 5:30 PM, and we can’t wait to see your talented students shine! 🌟
Here’s how your child can participate:
Email Ms. Sedoryk with the following details:
Student’s Name
Talent
Length of Performance
Performers should provide all necessary supplies for their act.
A microphone will be available for use.
Even if your child isn’t performing, we’d love to see your family there to cheer on their classmates for an evening of fun and amazing talent! 🎶✨
We can’t wait to see what incredible talents our Orton Owls bring to the stage! 🦉🎤
Orton Academy Talent Show

School Information Night
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00
This is for families interested in learning more about Orton Academy.
This is a Google Meet – Not in Person information night
Information Night In Person
Tuesday, June 24 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Denver
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cvs-hmrk-bhu
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-497-4229‬ PIN: ‪827 371 764‬#

Back to School Picnic
2025-07-19 11:00 - 14:00
PLEASE JOIN US!
We will be hosting an Orton Owls back-to-school picnic. We will supply the fun! All you need to bring is a sack lunch. There will be games and music, and an opportunity to meet and greet your other Owl friends and teachers.

Orton Garage Sale
2025-07-25 09:00 - 15:00
We will be hosting an Orton-Orange Fox garage sale. If you would like to donate your hidden treasures, please bring them to the school by Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to be included.
Garage Sale Details

July 25, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Back to School Night!
2025-08-13 17:00 - 18:00
Don’t forget to bring your parents!
New students will be able to meet your teachers.

First Day of School
2025-08-14 08:00 - 15:45

Back-to-School Ice Cream with Josh and Johns!
2025-08-14 15:00 - 16:00
Celebrate your first day!!
Orton is bringing Josh and John’s to our first day of school! Choose from 11 different flavors… and yes, there are gluten and dairy-free options as well.
Cost per cup $5.00

Early Release
2025-08-29 13:45, 2025-09-12 13:45, 2025-09-26 13:45

Popcorn Sales - Music Fundraiser
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-22
Let’s help Orton raise money by selling as much popcorn as possible to support Mr. Price and the music department!
Orton ID 124871

Orton Picture Day
2025-09-16

Orton Academy - Skate City Glow Party
2025-09-22 17:30 - 19:30

SPIRIT WEEK
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-03

SQUASH the Competition - Pumpkin Carving Contest
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-30
Contest Guidelines & Important Dates

The Mission: Decorate a pumpkin to look like a completely different object, animal, or character!
No Carving, Please! To ensure everyone’s masterpiece lasts until the judging day, we strongly encourage students not to cut into or carve their pumpkins. Decoration should be done on the surface with paint, glue, markers, accessories, etc.
Submission Deadline: The last day to bring in a decorated pumpkin is Thursday, October 30th.
Display Location: All the amazing creations will be proudly displayed in front of the office for everyone to admire.

Judging & Prize

Voting Day: On Friday, October 31st, students will get to vote for the “Coolest Pumpkin” in a student-only poll.
The Prize: The student with the most votes will win a special prize on Halloween!

A Note on Pickup: All pumpkins must be taken home at the end of the school day on Friday, October 31st. Please make arrangements to have your student collect their artwork that day.
We can’t wait to see the incredible, “un-pumpkin-like” creations! This is a wonderful family project to get everyone in the festive spirit.

End of the 1st Quarter
2025-10-10
Classes are in session

Early Release
2025-10-21 13:45 - 15:45, 2025-11-21 13:45 - 15:45, 2025-12-05 13:45 - 15:45
Students are dismissed at 1:45pm

Parent-Teacher Conferences - No Students
2025-10-23
Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences are by appointment. Please reach out to your student’s teacher for scheduling options.

NO SCHOOL
2025-10-24
No school for students or staff.
Enjoy the long FALL weekend!

Early Release
2025-11-07 13:45 - 15:45
School is dismissed at 1:45pm

Thanksgiving Break - No students/Administration
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-28
Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday, November 24 – 28, 2025. Don’t forget Friday, November 21st is an Early Release day…
Have a great Thanksgiving!

End of Q2
2025-12-19
