Principal's Message

Principal: Mr. Josh White

Orchard Park Families,

At Orchard Park Academy, a Competency-Based School (CBS), students progress by demonstrating mastery of skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Through the PersonBrain Model, we focus on Safety, Significance, Respect, and Relationships to support each student’s social and emotional growth. Our XCAL (eXperiential Competency-Based Active Learning) program connects academics to real-world problem-solving, while our Intro to Aerospace Engineering class gives students the opportunity to design, build, and fly drones.

Students also develop creativity and confidence through our band program, where teamwork and expression come together in harmony.

At OPA, we are proud to be a community where belonging meets high expectations—helping every student grow, lead, and flourish.

With appreciation,
Josh White
Principal
jwhite@wps.org
303-428-2300