ADMINISTRATION

WELCOME TO THE ORONDO SCHOOL DISTRICT!

The Elementary and Middle School staff and administration are committed to provide each child with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to be productive and responsible citizens. We ensure our students have a safe environment where they are valued and we ignite their passion for learning.

Meet Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Andler

Dear Orondo Families & Community,

I am honored to welcome you to the Orondo School District where I have had the honor and privilege to serve as your Superintendent. In July of 2022, I took an oath of office, promising to uphold and serve the community of Orondo to the best of my ability, and I want you to know that it is such a privilege to be able to do so. Elementary and Middle School is an exciting time in the eyes of our youth and for our staff. It’s a time to dream big and hope for the bright future ahead, and all the learning that will take place. It’s also a time to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go. Here at Orondo School District, our staff inspires and challenges our students to grow and achieve all they can and gives them the tools to chase their dreams.

I invite you to dream big with me as we continue to build a bright future for Orondo’s youth and provide opportunities that allow them to rise to new heights. That’s what eagles do, we rise.

The community of Orondo is such a strong support to our local schools.The surrounding beauty of this region, coupled with the amazing people, make this an exceptional place to be. I am so excited and honored to serve the Orondo Community and to partner with surrounding communities. Together, we can provide an integrated and supportive approach that ultimately allows every student to chase after their own dreams for high school and beyond. I look forward to partnering with you and serving the community to make our dreams a reality.

Here at Orondo School District, we are Eager to Learn and Empowered for Success as we strive to ensure this is true for each and every student who enters our doors.

Orondo Core Beliefs:

We believe students are at the heart of our work, therefore we base our decisions on what is best for our students

We believe family, community, and staff engagement is key to school and student success

We value diversity and treat everyone with dignity and respect
We commit to bringing joy and curiosity to our learning

We strive for academic excellence in all we do

As your Superintendent, I hope to lead our organization to ensure each student has:

Success in the early years

Mastery of all core academic subjects

Successful transitions to high school and beyond

Continuous growth for every student

Feeling healthy, safe, challenged and supported

When students leave Orondo they will:

Excel academically

Embrace diversity

Cultivate Leadership

Demonstrate Confidence

Solve Problems

Persevere

Together, we can provide an integrated and supportive approach that ultimately allows every student to chase after their own dreams for high school and beyond. I look forward to partnering with you and serving the community to make our dreams a reality. We hope you enjoy this fall’s newsletter that highlights some of the work we are doing to complete this mission.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Andler Ed.D.

Meet Principal Alicia Lopez

Dear Eagle Families,

As we embark on the 2025-2026 school year, I am excited and grateful to return for my 18th year in Orondo. Our commitment remains steadfast in doing what is best for our kids, and we warmly embrace and encourage our families to engage with us and be our partners in this journey.

We focus on providing a supportive and enriching environment where every student can thrive. Together, we can help our students fulfill their highest potential, starting with the importance of regular school attendance. Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to support each child's academic growth and develop the social and emotional skills necessary to become kind, productive, and contributing citizens in our school community.

As a school administrator and educator, positive student development and academic outcomes occur in strong, spirited, school-wide communities. This requires enforcing a bully-free environment, student-focused instruction, and effective stakeholder communication. Moreover, an overarching goal of all my work in education has been supporting both the academic and social-emotional development of my students, families, and staff. I hope my strong values around helping the “whole child” shine through in all I do as the principal. I have been proud of the hands-on learning, conceptual understanding, and family atmosphere that is evident in the building. Excited for another fun-filled year.

Sincerely,

Alicia Lopez

INTERLOCAL AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Orondo School District participates in interlocal cooperative agreements to provide for many of the materials and/or services we use.

North Central Educational Service District 171

Support services for Student and Fiscal Records, Media and Communication Services, NCW Workers' Compensation Trust Cooperative, School Nurses Coop, Teaching and Learning Cooperative, School Safety Cooperative and Technology services, visit the NCESD website for more information.

Educational Service District 112

ESD 112 provides Special Education Services and Support for our district. Visit the ESD 112 website for more information.

Puget Sound Joint Purchasing Cooperative Agreement

Puget Sound Joint Purchasing processes bids through KCDA for food products, supplies, services and equipment, commodity processing, storage and food transportation services.

US Communities

Learn more on the US Communities website or the purchasing agreement.