Mission Statement

Mission: Orangethorpe Elementary is a creative community that nurtures and challenges our diverse next generation innovators. We engage our students as civic leaders through Project Curiosity to make a powerful impact on our Earth. ORCAS think Outside the box while being Respectful and responsible through Collaborative opportunities to promote  Academic success.

Vision: At Orangethorpe we believe that every student can achieve personal success through multiple creative outlets that foster students’ talents, while meeting the needs of the whole child. We promote family partnerships that provide a strong foundation to help develop well-rounded students who are ready to pursue their passions. Project Curiosity blends art and science to give students the ability to become stewards of the environment by exploring, collaborating, innovating, and creating.