1. Strong Partnerships with Families

We believe that the key to student success lies in the collaboration between home and school. That’s why we offer Parent Universities to help families understand current educational practices and learn how they can support their children at home. Our Parent Book Clubs foster shared learning, focusing on child development and strategies for supporting emotional well-being.

2. The Only German Immersion Program in Fairfax County

Orange Hunt is proud to offer the only German Immersion program in Fairfax County Public Schools! Our students not only gain proficiency in a second language but also immerse themselves in German culture through community engagement, cultural events, and cross-curricular connections.

3. A Purple Star School for Military-Connected Families

As a Purple Star School, we are deeply committed to supporting military-connected families. We provide specialized support for students as they arrive or depart from our school, and we have a dedicated Military Family Life counselor who offers valuable resources for these families to ensure a smooth transition and emotional support.

4. Staff Who Embody Lifelong Learning

At Orange Hunt, we are proud of our staff's commitment to professional growth and development. We are early adopters of research-backed strategies that enhance student achievement and well-being, including UFLI for phonics instruction and Kimochis and MindUp programs to foster social-emotional learning.

5. A Thriving PTA with Engaging Events

Our PTA is incredibly active and hosts a wide variety of engaging events throughout the year. These events include:

• Lanternfest
• Fall Festival
• Spelling Bee
• Science Fair
• Maifest
• Variety Show
• KinderChor
• Chess Club
• Art Club
• Run Fit Kids
• Drama Club
• Robotics

These activities provide students with opportunities to explore new interests, showcase their talents, and connect with their school community.

6. Social-Emotional Learning for Every Student

At Orange Hunt, every student has access to social-emotional learning (SEL) through the Kimochi and MindUp curricula. These programs teach valuable skills for emotional regulation, relationship-building, and resilience, equipping students to navigate their personal and social challenges with confidence.

7. Cutting-Edge Computer Science Opportunities

Thanks to funding through a DoDEA grant, Orange Hunt offers unique opportunities for students to engage in computer science through KEVA engineering tasks and microbit programming. These hands-on activities introduce students to the world of technology and innovation, sparking curiosity and problem-solving skills.

8. Leadership for All Students

At Orange Hunt, leadership opportunities are available to all students in grades 4-6 through our Student Leadership Team. Unlike traditional student government, this inclusive approach ensures that every student has a voice and a chance to contribute to making our school a better place for everyone.

9. Excellence in Math Education

We are proud to be an AVMR Network School, a distinction that allows our teachers to receive continuous professional development focused on the assessment, analysis, and monitoring of student math learning. This ensures that our students develop strong mathematical skills and a love for learning math in a supportive and engaging environment.

10. Future Problem Solvers State Champions

Orange Hunt students excel not only in academics but also in creative problem-solving. A team of our students won the 2024 Future Problem Solvers VA State Championship, and they had the opportunity to compete in the international competition. This achievement highlights our students' critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation skills.