Orton Academy

First Day of School
2025-08-14 08:00 - 15:45 (America/Denver)

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

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-07
Winter Break will be Monday, December 22, 2025 – Wednesday, January 7, 2026
ALL students back in the classroom on Thursday, January 8, 2026, @ 8:00 am.
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!

Early Release at 1:45pm
2026-04-10 08:00 - 13:45, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 13:45, 2026-05-08 08:00 - 13:45

8th Grade Graduation
2026-05-15 18:00 - 19:00

Join Us for the Orton Academy School Picnic!
2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00
Get ready to kick off the new school year with fun, friendship, and fresh air at our Orton Academy School Picnic!
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Orton Academy2015 Wickes Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
This is the perfect opportunity for students and families to meet teachers, reconnect with friends, and meet new classmates. Come check out our new outdoor playground and field while enjoying games, music, and activities for all ages!
We’ll provide the fun—you just bring a picnic lunch and your excitement for the year ahead.
Whether you’re new to Orton Academy or returning for another great year, we can’t wait to welcome you and celebrate our amazing school community together.
Bring your blanket, pack your lunch, and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of laughter, connection, and Owl pride!
🦉 We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💚
