The Orchard School serves families from a wide area in New Hampshire and Vermont. Currently, it is the only center providing a full range of early childhood education and family services in a 20 mile radius. The Orchard School provides a focus and a gathering place for this rural area. Members of the community actively give of their time and energy through volunteer work, teaching, and involvement in events and festivals. Their vital and valued contributions allows the school to flourish. The Orchard School also serves as a community center, with space available for adult education classes, festivals, arts events, as well as 4H meetings and workshops.

Orchard School student giving out valentines at the Friendly Meals a community program for senior citizens .