LIMITED SPIRIT WEAR
We have a very limited number of spirit wear shirts remaining from Meet the Teacher - now available for purchase online!
Available Designs – $15 Each:
β€οΈ Maroon Tie-Dye
π Pastel Tie-Dye
π¦ Eagle Head Graphic Tee
-Orders will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.
-Inventory is first come, first served, once these are gone, we won’t be restocking!
Thank you for supporting OPES and showing your school spirit!
AUGUST SPIRIT NIGHT
Join us for our FIRST Spirit Night of the school year at TCBY in Baxter Village @tcbybaxtervillage on Thursday, August 14 from 3–9 PM!
Enjoy a sweet treat and support Orchard Park Elementary. Just mention OPES at checkout and a percentage of sales will be donated back to our school! Let’s kick off the school year with fro-yo and school spirit! ππ¦π¦
π 940 Market St, Fort Mill, SC 29708
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Thursday, August 14
π 3–9 PM
FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS
OPES families, we’re excited to invite you to be part of this year’s Family Sponsorship program! Your $150 donation directly supports our students, staff, and school community.
Thanks to last year’s family sponsors, we were able to:
- Fund the IXL program for student learning
- Give every teacher classroom funds for books & supplies
- Support related arts, counseling & new art room stools
- Stock the teacher pantry + provide monthly lunches
- Fund special projects like author visits
- Add new playground equipment for every class!
This year’s $150 sponsorship includes:
- Yearbook recognition
- Social media shout-out
- 100% tax deductible
Deadline: Friday, Sept. 5
Click the link in our bio or visit the PTO website to become a sponsor today! π¦
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SPIRIT ROCK RESERVATIONS
2025-2026
SPIRIT ROCK RESERVATIONS ARE LIVE!
Click the link below to purchase your Spirit Rock reservation:
πͺ¨OPES SPIRIT ROCK RESERVATIONS OPEN JULY 21 @ 9AM! πͺ¨
Ready to celebrate birthdays, milestones, or send well-wishes? Spirit Rock reservations will go live July 21 at 9:00 AM on our website!
IMPORTANT – READ THIS TO AVOID ERRORS:
-You MUST have an account AND be logged in to reserve a rock.
-Make sure to update your profile info before you try to check out - now is a good time to do it!
-If you are not logged in, you will NOT be able to see or purchase the rock — the system will give you an error.
To log in + reserve:
1οΈβ£ Go to our website homepage
2οΈβ£ Click the Spirit Rock picture icon on the right sidebar
3οΈβ£ Follow the steps to reserve your date
$20 per reservation | Painting is up to you (DIY or hire one of our local painters!)
Thank you for supporting OPES — we can’t wait to see your amazing designs this year! π¦
Questions? Drop us an email at opespto@gmail.
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, August 14
- Friday, August 15
- Saturday, September 6
- Thursday, September 25
- Friday, September 26
- Saturday, September 27
- Sunday, September 28
PTO Meetings and Events for 2025-2026
2025-2026 PTO General Meetings
August 15 - Back to School Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
November 7 - General Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
March 13 - General Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
May 8 - End of School Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
2025-2026 Family Events
July 17 - PTO Table at K Welcome Event
- 4 to 5 p.m. @ OPES K Playground
August 14 - Spirit Night
- 3-9PM @ TCBY Baxter
- a portion of all sales go to OPES
- mention OPES when checking out
September 6 - Dads & Caretakers Party
September - Spirit Night
September 25 - October 3 - Boosterthon Week & Fun Run (Oct 3 - Fun Run)
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- parents welcome to attend Fun Run (information will be sent home from school)
October - Spirit Night
November - Spirit Night
December - Spirit Night
December 8 -12 - Holiday Shoppe (Dec 13 - Shopping Night w/ Santa)
- fundraiser for students to buy gifts for family & friends
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
January - Spirit Night
February 7 - Winter Dance
- time TBD @ OPES Cafeteria
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
February - Spirit Night
March - Spirit Night
March - Teacher Appreciation Week
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
April - Book Fair
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
April - Moms & Caretakers Garden Party
April - Spirit Night
April or May - End of Year Party
April - Graduation Signs Available for Purchase
- date and time TBD
May - PTO Table at K Open House
- date and time TBD
May - School Kitz Available for Purchase
- date and time TBD
May - Spirit Night