School Service Groups
Music Boosters
The Orchard Park Music Boosters promote music programs in our schools. Money generated by the Music Boosters and their Music School is donated, after expenses, to the Orchard Park Central Schools.
Before/After School Care
The Southtowns YMCA, in cooperation with the District’s elementary schools, provides before and after school care for children in grades K-5. Activities include physical education, arts and crafts, cooperative games, self-esteem builders, homework time and a snack. There will be a minimum of one staff person for every 10 children. All child care staff are certified in CPR, and attend specialized training programs at least once a month. For more information, contact the YMCA at 674-9622. Financial assistance is available.
Community Education
Our Community Education program is open to district and non-district residents. Look for our brochure mailings in the May, Back-to-School and December/January editions of the Community Report for Fall, Winter and Spring and Summer sessions. For more information, call 209-6295.
Gold Cards
Gold Cards entitle district residents age 60 and over to half-price admission to district-sponsored events such as plays, musicals, operettas and home games. To obtain a card, please call 209-6222.
AFS (American Field Service)
The Orchard Park Adult Chapter of AFS provides full-year and summer international exchange programs and scholarships. There are many volunteer positions available. It is not necessary to be a host family to assist in this international endeavor for world peace. The Student Chapter of AFS offers activities for OPHS students and our exchange students to meet and share cultures, experiences and friendships. For information, contact Jennifer Francavilla, 209-6242.
PTO Project Know/Growth and Development Program
The PTO Project Know Program offers preadolescents and their parents information and insights into human sexuality, with topics such as puberty, relating to other people, self-concept, and communicating with the opposite sex and with parents. The program is held in the evening, usually in March, with separate sessions for boys and for girls. The program is officially for 5th grade students, but 6th graders are welcome to attend any session. Additional information may be obtained from the Curriculum Office 209-6236.
Quaker Athletic Booster Club
The QA Booster Club is an all-sport booster club which promotes the Orchard Park Central School District’s Interscholastic Athletic program. The club helps plan for special athletic functions, capital improvements and multi-team needs, as well as providing refreshment services at various events during the school year. Meetings are held monthly. Various levels of involvement are possible. Those interested in joining may call 209-6208 or send a note to Quaker Athletics Booster Club, 2240 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca, NY 14224. Mr. David Hack, Director of Athletics, is the district liaison.
QMB Boosters, Inc.
The Quaker Marching Band (QMB) Boosters is comprised of individuals committed to the fostering of excellence within the Quaker Marching Band. The Boosters consist of parents and supporters of the musicians and color guard. Each year, the Boosters’ involvement with the band grows as our organization matures.
Boosters fundraise to support the purchase and maintenance of show enhancements and props, uniform maintenance, scholarships and out of town performances. We transport the band instruments and props, prepare and serve meals and supply countless volunteer labor hours in support of our students and staff.
The Boosters welcome everyone, and invite all parents and supporters to join with us and march in unison into the 2007 - 2008 Quaker Marching Band season. For more information please call 209-6321.
High School STAP-Comm
STAP Comm is Orchard Park High School’s special forum of student government, and one of the shared decision making units at the high school. STAP Comm is a group of students, teachers, administrators and parents, who address student issues, serve as a forum for discussion, develop leadership skills and promote school spirit.