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Dear Owl Families,

As the winter break has arrived, we wanted to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We hope this upcoming break brings you moments of joy, relaxation, and connection with those who matter most.

Whether your plans involve traveling to new destinations or enjoying the comfort of home, we wish you safe journeys and a peaceful, rejuvenating time.

From our Orange Hunt family to yours, we send our heartfelt wishes for a joyous break and a prosperous New Year ahead. We can't wait to welcome everyone back in 2025 for another amazing year of learning and growth.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Your support and partnership mean the world to us. Here's to a new calendar year filled with kindness, learning, and shared successes.

Warm regards,

Karen Tuttle, Kate Austin, and Heather Mathews

Your Orange Hunt Principals


The Main Office will be closed during Winter Break.

Our staff will be taking time to be with their families over the break.  The main office will be closed during Winter Break, December 21- January 3.  The office will open on January 6, 2025.  Staff will also not be available via email and will return your message when they come back in the new year.  We hope that you enjoy the time with your families over the break.


Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Registration for the countywide lottery for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and the DLI Program Registration webpage.


Upcoming Events

December 21-January 5 - Winter Break office will be closed

January 20 - Holiday

January 29 - Teacher Work Day Student Holiday


FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Orange Hunt ES. We love our OHES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!


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Your Partners In Education

We are in this together!!  We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team!

Your Partner Principals,

Karen Tuttle                     kmtuttle@fcps.edu

Kate Austin                      kbaustin@fcps.edu

Heather Mathews            HMMathews@fcps.edu

Want To Be Involved?

Visit the Orange Hunt PTA website for all sponsored events and activities.