Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat.

The 100-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. In recent years, islanders have enjoyed classic apple pies. This fall, the school is selling organic apple crisps under the direction of professional baker Heidi Hudlet.

Like the hot lunches served at the school, the apple crisps contain all organic ingredients, from the butter and oats to the sugar and cinnamon.

In this lean apple year, the school required help from friends to gather the necessary apples. Maureen Hannan, Stephen Guy and Butch Reifert, Keri and Ed Lago, and the community of Sea Acres donated additional apples.

Proceeds from the sale go to the school’s Appleseed Fund. The funds will be used to match donations made by community members to support students needing financial aid. With a record number of families needing help to keep their children in school, this year’s sale is vital, say school staff members.

The crisps are sold frozen, ready-to-bake for $16 each. They can be purchased directly from the school by calling 376-5350. They also will be available on Nov. 24, the day before Thanksgiving, at the school’s Island Market bake sale.

Orcas Montessori School, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, provides a dynamic three-year educational program for two and half to six-year-olds. The school was founded in 1988 and is dedicated to helping children develop self-motivation and independent thinking skills.