Orion Academy

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures across the National Heritage Academies community, along with the teachers and staff members who support and inspire students each day! 💐

Thank you for the care, encouragement, and dedication you bring to our schools and communities. Today, we celebrate the many ways you make a lasting impact both in and out of the classroom. 💚

This week, we proudly honored Orion Academy's outstanding teachers—celebrated by NHA, colleagues, students, and families! From a delicious Panera breakfast courtesy of an Orion grandmother to a fantastic drink station from Ms. Dooley, and special appreciation gifts from Principal Bronston, our gratitude knows no bounds.

At Orion Academy, our educators set the standard with their unwavering commitment, passion, and dedication. Your incredible impact shapes the future of our scholars and families every day. Thank you for everything you do—you are truly exceptional! 💙 💚 🧡🍎✨

Integrity is shaped through daily actions and consistent choices. At National Heritage Academies, students learn the value of honesty, responsibility, and doing what is right even when it is challenging, and these lessons are strengthened with support at home.

Families can help build integrity by modeling accountability, talking openly about choices, and following through on commitments.

Explore a few simple ways to support your child in developing integrity: https://nhal.ink/4tdyH5P

Mental health matters this month and every month. 💙

At National Heritage Academies (NHA®), we believe students do their best when they feel safe, supported, and understood. That means caring for their mental and emotional well-being just as much as their academic growth.

Families play an important role, and we are here to partner with you every step of the way. Visit the link to explore helpful resources for supporting your child and family.
https://nhal.ink/3OZqzIe

Earth Day is a great reminder that some of the most meaningful lessons happen beyond the classroom. Across National Heritage Academies®, students are building respect, responsibility, and compassion through hands-on outdoor learning experiences that help bring Moral Focus™ virtues to life.

Discover how these real-world moments are helping shape students in ways that last far beyond the school day. 🌎
https://nhal.ink/4coIMrE

Every child can grow into a confident reader with the right support, practice, and encouragement. Reading can become something they enjoy and feel proud of. Even small moments each day can make a big difference.

Looking for simple ways to support your child’s reading journey? Explore these helpful tips and discover how to make reading fun and rewarding.
https://nhal.ink/41yK2SQ

Compassion is at the heart of what we do at National Heritage Academies®. This April, we are focusing on this important Moral Focus™ virtue across our schools.

By encouraging empathy, respect, and kindness each day, we help our scholars make a positive impact in their classrooms and communities.

Looking for simple ways to encourage compassion at home? Explore how you can help your child lead with kindness and make a difference.
https://nhal.ink/4tt02S1

Today we’re celebrating the incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference in our schools every single day. From supporting our teachers to uplifting our students, your patience, dedication, and heart do not go unnoticed. 💙

You help create safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments, and we’re so grateful for all that you do.

Join us in showing your appreciation by giving a shoutout to a paraprofessional who has made an impact.