Principals Message

Hello Orchard Ranch families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! We’re thrilled to welcome back our amazing Broncos and their families and look forward to building strong, lasting relationships with everyone in our school community. We believe that when students are truly known, genuinely valued, and deeply connected, they are empowered to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Fun facts about me: 

• My Birthday is May 8th ~ I was born on Mother’s Day   :)
• I have 1 sibling: Grant, who is an architect and lives in Vancouver, Canada
• My wife’s name is Theresa and we have 2 children, Keilah and Luke.
• I went to college in South Africa and Sacramento State where I got my Masters degree in Educational Leadership.
• We have a Golden Retriever whose name is Maddie.
• My family are huge New England Patriots and University of Michigan football supporters.
• Tottenham Hotspurs is my favorite English Premier soccer team! 
• I grew up near the beach and love to surf. I surfed the North shore in Hawaii!
• Lasagna is my favorite food and cheesecake is my favorite dessert.
• My favorite place to visit is any tropical beach and I love visiting new places.
   

The staff at Orchard Ranch are passionate educators who love what we do. It’s an honor to be part of a team so dedicated to supporting and inspiring our students. Together, we work to create a positive, inclusive, and enriching environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

At Orchard Ranch, we believe learning should be engaging and fun. At the heart of our school culture is the belief that Responsible Broncos always do our best, nurture respect, and choose safety. Creating a safe, supportive campus built on open communication and mutual trust remains one of our highest priorities.

I am truly honored to work alongside such committed parents, talented teachers, and an incredible support staff. Together, we will make this a meaningful, successful, and memorable school year.

If you ever have questions or need support during the year, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Here’s to an outstanding year ahead!

Kind regards,
Richard Prestedge