OHS announces the 2026 Blizzard Bash Court.
Dance will be held on Saturday, January 31st in the practice gym.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Dance will be held on Saturday, January 31st in the practice gym.
Doors open at 7:30 pm.
The OHS district round of the Stark Reading Contest took place on Monday 1/12.
In Interpretive Reading, the second place winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship is junior Tessa Bailey. Taking first place, earning $2,500 and advancing to the county round is senior Brynlee South.
In Declamation, the second place winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship is sophomore Carter Munson-Appleby. Taking first place, earning $2,500 and advancing to the county round is senior Devan Eason.
The first place competitors from each category will advance to the county round on Tuesday, February 3rd where they will compete for 1st and 2nd place scholarships of up to an additional $6,500.
Congratulations to these advancing students. Pictured with winning students is the OHS Sponsor - Ron Chevalier.
In Interpretive Reading, the second place winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship is junior Tessa Bailey. Taking first place, earning $2,500 and advancing to the county round is senior Brynlee South.
In Declamation, the second place winner, earning a $2,000 scholarship is sophomore Carter Munson-Appleby. Taking first place, earning $2,500 and advancing to the county round is senior Devan Eason.
The first place competitors from each category will advance to the county round on Tuesday, February 3rd where they will compete for 1st and 2nd place scholarships of up to an additional $6,500.
Congratulations to these advancing students. Pictured with winning students is the OHS Sponsor - Ron Chevalier.
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NFHS Network will provide live webcasts of the 2026 UIL Spirit State Championships on January 15-17 from the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Fans, family, and alumni unable to attend the UIL Spirit State Championships can watch live online with a subscription on https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/uil/spirit. Subscribers can also watch on the go by downloading the NFHS Network app for iPhone and Android Devices.
Dow Representatives Visit Orangefield High School to Announce 2026 Dow Apprenticeship Opportunities
Orangefield High School was honored to welcome Mr. Milton Briggs and Mr. Larry Spears from DOW as they visited Orangefield High School to introduce students to the 2026 Dow Apprenticeship application, which is now open.
During their visit, Mr. Briggs and Mr. Spears provided students with valuable insight into the Dow Apprenticeship program, outlining the application process, eligibility requirements, and the long term career pathways available through Dow. They highlighted how the apprenticeship offers students the opportunity to earn, learn, and build industry recognized skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a world class industrial environment.
In addition to discussing the apprenticeship program, the Dow representatives shared information about the wide range of opportunities Dow provides for its employees, including career advancement, professional training, competitive benefits, and a strong commitment to workplace safety and innovation.
Mr. Briggs and Mr. Spears also emphasized Dow’s ongoing support of the local community. Dow’s investment in education, workforce development, and community partnerships plays a vital role in strengthening the region and preparing the next generation for successful careers in industry.
Orangefield High School extends its sincere appreciation to Dow, Mr. Milton Briggs, and Mr. Larry Spears for taking the time to engage with students and for their continued commitment to education, career readiness, and community support.
Orangefield High School was honored to welcome Mr. Milton Briggs and Mr. Larry Spears from DOW as they visited Orangefield High School to introduce students to the 2026 Dow Apprenticeship application, which is now open.
During their visit, Mr. Briggs and Mr. Spears provided students with valuable insight into the Dow Apprenticeship program, outlining the application process, eligibility requirements, and the long term career pathways available through Dow. They highlighted how the apprenticeship offers students the opportunity to earn, learn, and build industry recognized skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a world class industrial environment.
In addition to discussing the apprenticeship program, the Dow representatives shared information about the wide range of opportunities Dow provides for its employees, including career advancement, professional training, competitive benefits, and a strong commitment to workplace safety and innovation.
Mr. Briggs and Mr. Spears also emphasized Dow’s ongoing support of the local community. Dow’s investment in education, workforce development, and community partnerships plays a vital role in strengthening the region and preparing the next generation for successful careers in industry.
Orangefield High School extends its sincere appreciation to Dow, Mr. Milton Briggs, and Mr. Larry Spears for taking the time to engage with students and for their continued commitment to education, career readiness, and community support.
Congratulations to Evan Pinkston on earning a chair in the 3A All State Concert Band on Alto Saxophone!
High school students selected to perform in All-State concerts have competed through auditions to qualify at the state level. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can achieve. Students are selected through a multi-level adjudication process that begins with about 60,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 18 ensembles.
Texas Music Educators Association sponsors the Texas All-State competition. This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 33 TMEA Regions. Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their Region to compete against musicians from other areas in five ATSSB Area competitions. The highest-ranking musicians judged at the ATSSB Area competitions qualify to perform in a ATSSB All-State music group. Only the top 3% of musicians who initially audition become All-State musicians.
Directed by nationally recognized conductors, All-State students participate in four days of rehearsals during the TMEA Clinic/Convention. Their performances for thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close. Evan and the ATSSB Concert Band will perform in the Lila Cockrell Theatre at 8:30am on Saturday February 14th.
High school students selected to perform in All-State concerts have competed through auditions to qualify at the state level. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can achieve. Students are selected through a multi-level adjudication process that begins with about 60,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 18 ensembles.
Texas Music Educators Association sponsors the Texas All-State competition. This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 33 TMEA Regions. Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their Region to compete against musicians from other areas in five ATSSB Area competitions. The highest-ranking musicians judged at the ATSSB Area competitions qualify to perform in a ATSSB All-State music group. Only the top 3% of musicians who initially audition become All-State musicians.
Directed by nationally recognized conductors, All-State students participate in four days of rehearsals during the TMEA Clinic/Convention. Their performances for thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close. Evan and the ATSSB Concert Band will perform in the Lila Cockrell Theatre at 8:30am on Saturday February 14th.
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Juniors (pictured left to right) Aiden Barnett, Ella Sanders, Johanna Lieby, Emma Marshall, Tyia McKnight, and Presleigh Doyle attended RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) this past weekend. RYLA is a challenging leadership development program organized by local Rotary Clubs to build character, teamwork, communication, and service ethics through workshops, outdoor challenges, and motivational speakers.
Our students had a great time and are ready to showcase their new leadership skills!
Orangefield High School
2026 Blizzard Bash
Saturday, January 31st
7:30- 11:00
2026 Blizzard Bash
Saturday, January 31st
7:30- 11:00
Congratulations to Kate Edgerton for being selected as Counselor's Corner Student of the Month for December!
Thank you to Orangefield PTO for supplying the gift card and certificate .
Thank you to Orangefield PTO for supplying the gift card and certificate .
🧡 Y-LSET Service Project 🧡
Orangefield students representing the Young Leaders of Southeast Texas, traveled to Orange Christian Services to help provide food and clothing to families in need. Students assisted with organizing and distributing essential items while giving back to our community through service and leadership.
Pictured: Ella Sanders, Lexi Baggett, Kayla Silvia, and Caroline Braneff.
Simon Dotson is a member of the group but was unable to attend.
We’re proud of our students for serving others and making a difference!
#webelieve
Orangefield students representing the Young Leaders of Southeast Texas, traveled to Orange Christian Services to help provide food and clothing to families in need. Students assisted with organizing and distributing essential items while giving back to our community through service and leadership.
Pictured: Ella Sanders, Lexi Baggett, Kayla Silvia, and Caroline Braneff.
Simon Dotson is a member of the group but was unable to attend.
We’re proud of our students for serving others and making a difference!
#webelieve
Algebra 2’s 4th Annual Catapult Competition was a blast! Students applied kinematic equations and quadratic models to calculate launch points, velocities, and projectile paths.
🏆 Longest & Highest Launch:
Mason Menard, Ava Stephenson, and Brynna Newman — 48.85 feet (past half court!) and 32.69 feet high
⚡ Fastest Launch:
Aiden Barnett, Layton Williams, and LeeAllen Perry — 31.97 ft/s
📸 Class winners are pictured below—awesome work, everyone!
Four students in Mrs. Bellard's Business Communication and Technology class earned their Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Associate certification today. Congratulations to Jocelyn Droddy, Andrew Blackwell, Ty Barber, and David Morgan.
Orangefield FFA Booster Club is selling Cow Pie Bingo parcels for $10/ each in this udderly amazing take on bingo! The person with the winning parcel will win 50% of the total land parcel sales and the other 50% will go to the Orangefield FFA Booster Club who support our amazing FFA kiddos. There are only 100 parcels being sold, so get moo-vin and grab yours now- you need not be present to win!
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Also, join us for Christmas on the Farm, immediately following the Christmas in Orangefield parade. Face painting, auction items, and train rides- oh my!
OHS students in the Child Development and Patient Care Technician courses traveled to LSCO for some hands-on learning. Students were able to participate in the simulation of a delivery and infant care after birth, as well as pediatric and adult simulation scenarios. The students greatly enjoyed the opportunity to put some of their classroom learning to the test. Thank you to the LSCO Nursing Department for welcoming us and investing in our students!
On Monday, December 8, several members of Orangefield's Uprising Club spent the day sorting toys to help the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. The students enjoy participating in this activity every year during Toy Week. It is a great opportunity for them to serve in their community.
The Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance is a non-profit, faith-based organization that has been serving our local communities since 1998. It is a collaboration of 17 local churches. They are funded by the support of these member churches, amazing school & community support, & by grants. Each Christmas Season, the Ministerial Alliance provides clothing and shoes for children 0-12th Grade, and toys for Newborn - 5th Grade. Occasionally, they will also have items on-hand that will be gifted if a family experiences an emergency. The toys and gifts are received from member churches, Christmas in July through those churches, float entry “fees” from the Bridge City Christmas Parade, the Orangefield Secret Santa Program, local businesses, various community organizations and individuals, and fundraisers held throughout the year. Shoes for the high school-aged children are generally provided by the Ministerial Alliance, or donors on their behalf. Clothing (for all ages) and shoes for the younger children (0-5th Grade) are provided by the churches/church members who participate in their annual Angel Tree Program. The Ministerial Alliance credits the success of this program to the amazing support & hard work that they receive from the generous support listed above, their toy chairmen and their teams, and the involvement from our local churches and schools. Toy Week simply would not be possible without all of these working parts.
The Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance is a non-profit, faith-based organization that has been serving our local communities since 1998. It is a collaboration of 17 local churches. They are funded by the support of these member churches, amazing school & community support, & by grants. Each Christmas Season, the Ministerial Alliance provides clothing and shoes for children 0-12th Grade, and toys for Newborn - 5th Grade. Occasionally, they will also have items on-hand that will be gifted if a family experiences an emergency. The toys and gifts are received from member churches, Christmas in July through those churches, float entry “fees” from the Bridge City Christmas Parade, the Orangefield Secret Santa Program, local businesses, various community organizations and individuals, and fundraisers held throughout the year. Shoes for the high school-aged children are generally provided by the Ministerial Alliance, or donors on their behalf. Clothing (for all ages) and shoes for the younger children (0-5th Grade) are provided by the churches/church members who participate in their annual Angel Tree Program. The Ministerial Alliance credits the success of this program to the amazing support & hard work that they receive from the generous support listed above, their toy chairmen and their teams, and the involvement from our local churches and schools. Toy Week simply would not be possible without all of these working parts.
Community Spotlight: JT Prejean Inspires the Next Generation
This past Saturday, local community leader Mr. JT Prejean devoted his time and expertise to the welding students at Orangefield High School. Students had the unique opportunity to learn new skills on the TIG welder, gaining hands-on experience from a true professional.
Mr. Prejean’s dedication not only strengthens the students’ technical abilities but also inspires them to pursue excellence in their craft. Thank you, Mr. Prejean, for investing in our future leaders.
This past Saturday, local community leader Mr. JT Prejean devoted his time and expertise to the welding students at Orangefield High School. Students had the unique opportunity to learn new skills on the TIG welder, gaining hands-on experience from a true professional.
Mr. Prejean’s dedication not only strengthens the students’ technical abilities but also inspires them to pursue excellence in their craft. Thank you, Mr. Prejean, for investing in our future leaders.
Congratulations Kaleb!
Orangefield High School FCCLA teamed up with Interact for a joint community service project. They spent the first Thursday of December volunteering. They started the morning at the annual Granger Food Drive, loading and unloading cans to stock the pantries at The Salvation Army and Orange Christian Services. After spending the morning at Granger Chevrolet, they moved over to The Salvation Army and unloaded and sorted all of the donations. From there they went on into LCM to donate the new, unwrapped toys they had collected for the 69th Annual Orange Service League Toy Coffee. Thank you to all that assisted and donated!
Today, Mason Manning signed his letter of intent to continue his football career with Lamar University. Congratulations to Mason and we wish him continued success! Pictured standing with Mason are coaches Beasley, Pachuca, James, Reed, and Breaux.
Orangefield High School students had an exciting and eye-opening experience at the Junior Achievement Finance Park program. This interactive, real world financial education initiative helps high school students build essential money management skills through both classroom learning and a hands-on budgeting simulation.
During the simulation, students were assigned a career, income level, family scenario, and monthly expenses. They were then challenged to create and balance a realistic budget while making real life financial decisions related to housing, transportation, groceries, education, childcare, healthcare, and savings. Students navigated various stages of life, from their teenage years through young adulthood, working adulthood, and nearing retirement. Many quickly discovered how easy it is to underestimate expenses and how fast a paycheck can be spent.
The Orangefield High School Senior students would like to thank Mrs. Jennifer Womack from Junior Achievement for sponsoring Finance Park and to the local businesses that supported our students throughout this valuable learning experience: Stellar Bank, Capital One Bank, and Entergy. Your partnership helps prepare us for a successful financial future.
During the simulation, students were assigned a career, income level, family scenario, and monthly expenses. They were then challenged to create and balance a realistic budget while making real life financial decisions related to housing, transportation, groceries, education, childcare, healthcare, and savings. Students navigated various stages of life, from their teenage years through young adulthood, working adulthood, and nearing retirement. Many quickly discovered how easy it is to underestimate expenses and how fast a paycheck can be spent.
The Orangefield High School Senior students would like to thank Mrs. Jennifer Womack from Junior Achievement for sponsoring Finance Park and to the local businesses that supported our students throughout this valuable learning experience: Stellar Bank, Capital One Bank, and Entergy. Your partnership helps prepare us for a successful financial future.
