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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Orion Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below. 

Specials

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PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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PE
Visual Arts

*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Orion Academy also offers other in-school program activities.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Boy Scouts
Garden Club
Girl Scouts
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3rd - 5th Grade

Boy Scouts
Garden Club
Girl Power (4-5)
Girl Scouts
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6th - 8th Grade

Garden Club
​Girl Power
 
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"The principal clearly communicates his expectations of the students and makes it a point to let the students know he wants the best for them everyday."

- Orion Academy Parent

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Events

Orion Academy hosts a variety of events each year.

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Field trips vary each year.
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3rd - 5th Grade

Field trips vary each year.
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6th - 8th Grade

Field trips vary each year.
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

Learn More About Stanford's Study