Orient School District
 | This article only references primary sources.(January 2026) |
| Orient School District No. 65 | |
|---|---|
 Orient School | |
| Address | |
374 4th Avenue Orient , Washington, 99160United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Established | 1910 |
| Superintendent | Sherry Cowbrough |
| NCES District ID | 5306360[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 34 |
| Teachers | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Principal | Gretchen Cruden |
Orient School District No. 65 is a public school district in Ferry County, Washington and serves the town of Orient. The district operates a single school which serves students from kindergarten to grade 8.
As of 2024, the district has an enrollment of 34.
History
Orient School was built in Summer 1910 at a cost of $7,195.[2] The school opened in October 1910. The Orient School building is one of the oldest continuously used schoolhouses in Washington state.
Academics
Reading, writing, and spelling are taught using the Spalding Method. Math is taught using a Saxon Publishers curriculum following Common Core standards. Orient School uses a Core Knowledge approach, integrating science, social studies, literature, music and art into all content areas.[3]
References
- ^"Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Orient School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^Hussey, Jen (2010). "School History". Orient School District. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015.
- ^"Curriculum". Orient School District. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
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