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 | 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
[edit]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
[edit]Reading, writing, and spelling are taught using the Spalding Method. Math is taught using Zearn and i-Ready curriculum following Common Core standards. Orient School uses Washington state standards, integrating science, social studies, literature, music and art into all content areas.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "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.