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Principal's Corner
![Duy Nguyen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723044493/madisonk12wius/niba03zmej9cfralksrq/DuyNguyen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723044493/madisonk12wius/niba03zmej9cfralksrq/DuyNguyen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723044493/madisonk12wius/niba03zmej9cfralksrq/DuyNguyen.jpg","width":700}])
Dear Orchard Ridge Staff and Families,
My name is Duy Nguyen and I am honored to be the principal at Orchard Ridge! What an incredible opportunity to come back to the Madison Metropolitan School District to lead in a school and community that values all learners in their brilliance! I look forward to getting to know each of your children and building on their strengths in order for them to reach their full potential.
About MMSD
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin and serves over 27,000 students in 52 schools. The district covers approximately 74 square miles including all or part of the cities of Madison and Fitchburg.