Orangefield ISD will be performing safety lockdown drills this morning, September 6, 2023 at all campuses. These are practice drills.
Mrs. Spears Principles of Education and Training classes are studying Employability Skills. They have been covering communication skills, identifying and implementing problem-solving techniques, identifying conflict-management skills, describing productive work habits such as being organized, managing time, taking initiative, demonstrating professionalism, including appropriate attire expected of professionals in educational settings, and identifying effective work ethic practices. Additionally, Mr. Austin Brinkley from Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas came to share Interview Tips and Best Practices.
As part of a Matter unit, students from Mrs. Angelle's and Mrs. Best's 3rd grade Science classes participated in a science experiment. As scientists conducting an experiment, they followed the steps of the scientific method. During the experiment they combined vinegar (a liquid) and baking soda (a solid) to create a gas which resulted in their balloons inflating.
Bobcat Varsity Football's first home game is tonight! Gates open at 6:30pm and kick-off is at 7:30pm.
Tickets sold online and at the gate.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/Orangefield-Athletics/753
The elementary supported one of their staff members today by wearing pink!
Stronger Together, We Believe!
OJH & OHS - Due to a grass fire near these streets, S. Terry, E. Claire, W. Claire, and Pipeline Rd, bus 193 will be unable drop both elementary and secondary students off. These students will need to be picked up at their campuses.
OES - Due to a grass fire near these streets, S. Terry, E. Claire, W. Claire, and Pipeline Rd, bus 193 will be unable drop elementary students off. These students will need to be picked up at the Orangefield Elementary campus.
It's Game Day! Bridge City does not accept cash at the gate. All tickets are sold online only!
https://bridgecityisdnet.ticketleap.com/football-vs-orangefield/
OJH Parents:
The Ice Cream Truck will be at OJH tomorrow! See the attached graphic for more information!
Orange Out Fridays at OJH!
Starting on Friday, August 25th, and for every home Varsity football game, OJH will have an Orange Out day! The dress code will still apply, however, students may wear hats, face paint, and glitter. Please see the attached graphic for Orange Out dates.
OHS has two 2023 College Board National Recognition Program Awardees! Santiago Baca and Gracie Bickham are each recipients of the National Rural and Small Town Award. Congratulations!
The criteria for eligible students include:
-GPA of 3.5 or higher
-PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams in 9th and 10th grade.
-Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/Native.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Oliver's 6th grade Science classes completed a Foil Boat Experiment. Students followed the steps of the scientific method and furthered their understanding of different types of variables. They created a hypothesis and plan, then put it to the test with their foil boats.
Mrs. Garrett’s 2nd grade class enjoyed checking out books from the library yesterday!
Orangefield Junior High Parents: Please see the attached map with important pick-up and drop-off information!
Kindergarteners celebrated Lemonade day to end their study on the letter Ll!
Mrs. A. King and Ms. S. King's 5th grade reading classes worked on problem solving and rationale thinking while learning to work together for a STEM activity known as Save Fred. They did great and really enjoyed the challenge!
Orangefield ISD School Board calls bond election focused on school safety and adding classrooms for students. Read more here!
https://www.orangefieldisd.net/o/oisd/article/1210595
Orangefield High School 'Ready, Set, Teach!' students are ready to get started! They will be interns at the other campuses. Interns will demonstrate professional standards/employability skills, explore the teaching and training profession, understand the learner and the learning process, interact effectively in the role of an educator, plan and develop effective instruction, and have the opportunity to earn an Educational Aide I Certification upon successful completion of the program.
Front L-R:
Wynter Wedgeworth, Kinslei Carter, Winnie Ou, Makenna Meads, Natalie Romero
Back L-R:
Lili Sanford, Madison KC, Greenlea Oldham, Haven Nowlin, Maddy Wernig
RST Coordinator: Kimberly Spears
OES - Today is the last day to order a Bleacher Creature shirt! Order yours by visiting: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Orangefield-Athletics/753
OISD parents can find the updated medication forms at https://www.orangefieldisd.net/page/health-and-wellness
