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International Paper has also generously donated funds to various Career and Technical programs at Orangefield High School. Family Consumer Science, Health Science, and the Agriculture Departments will all benefit from this donation. OHS thanks International Paper for their continued support of the students and staff. Pictured are CTE Coordinator, Tim Tremont, Principal, Rea Wrinkle, and representatives from International Paper....
International Paper has generously donated funds to be used for the Bill Tennison Basketball Tournament for the 2023 year. OHS Basketball thanks IP for the generosity and support in making this tournament a success. Pictured are Coaches Erick Girola and Bryan Whitmire with representatives from International Paper....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is announced that the October Student of the Month for Orangefield is Marilyn Nguyen-Phan. Marilyn is ranked 7 of 116 with a GPA of 4.64....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is has announced the October Student of the Month for Bridge City is Caitlyn Yost. Caitlyn is ranked 100 of 199 with a GPA of 3.8...
The Daughters of the American Revolution William Diamond Chapter of Orange County meets Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City. The program will be "The Kishi Colony in Orange County" by Becky Hirasaki. DAR promotes community service, education, historical preservation, and patriotism. To become a member, a women must prove blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence. For more information contact...
OFHS choir students attended the TMEA all region competition on September 23. Five students qualified for 2 different choirs. Congrats to Tessa Bailey and Jayde Baggett who made the treble choir and Katelynn Copeland, Landon Dickens and Dalyn Miller who all made the mixed choir. Katelynn, Landon and Dalyn also qualified to compete at pre-area in November....
Orangefield High School students in Mrs. Bellard's BIM 2 class passed the MOS Excel Associate Certification Exam recently. Congratulations to these students....
Recently the Health Science Technology Department welcomed two guest speakers, Britney Kilgore, CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) and 2023 OHS graduate, and Jerri Kirchhoff, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC. Ms. Kilgore spoke with the Intro to Pharmacy Science and Pharmacology classes about her experience in the Pharmacy Technician program here at OHS and her new role and job duties as a CPhT in retail pharmacy. She also spoke about balancing work and college as she pursues a degree in...
Mrs. Spears' Principles of Education and Training classes hand wrote and illustrated children's books. Each book had to contain a moral and a rhyme scheme. Apple Tree graciously allowed the students to go over and read their books to the kids. While there, they toured the facility and learned about the possible career opportunities within child care....
Friends of the Orange Public Library will be holding a meeting of general membership and visitors on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson meeting room of Orange Public Library at 220 5th St. The morning agenda will include a short business meeting of reports from FOPL and the Library staff including activities, recent and upcoming. A recognition by the American Association of University Women of the year’s Library Family of the Year will be made a...
Friends of the Orange Public Library will be holding a meeting of general membership and visitors on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ira Williamson meeting room of Orange Public Library at 220 5th St. The morning agenda will include a short business meeting of reports from FOPL and the Library staff including activities, recent and upcoming. A recognition by the American Association of University Women of the year’s Library Family of the Year will be made a...
First Saturday of First Baptist Church is having another give-away. Diapers and wipes will be dispensed Saturday, Oct. 7th from 10 o'clock to noon. Cars are to line up at the carport beside the church sanctuary in the parking lot. Along with diapers and wipes, prayer will be offered for those who request it and free Bibles. Another exciting event at the same time and place will be the Pumpkin Patch where all sizes and colors of pumpkins can be bought. Children can play and...
Bridge City High School Class of 1988 has set October 13th & 14th for their 35 year class reunion. On Friday night we will go to the football game, be recognized, and meet up at the Rustic Saloon to visit. Then, on Saturday night is the main event at 7:00 pm, we will be at “The Hole”. It’s a Crawfish restaurant next to the Little League in BC that is a venue when it’s off season. It’s $25 per person. BYOB. Catered by Miss B’s, 80’s music, dancing, photo booth and more. We...
Are you a crafty and creative person? Do you like to cook good food for lots of people? Do you have a “fine ride” that you would like to show off to the community? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then this year’s HOLIDAY IN THE PARK is the place for you. The City is proud to host this year’s 22nd annual event on Saturday, November 4, 2023, providing a venue for vendors of all types – crafts, gift items, home décor and of course, great food. This will be the second yea...
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Olson Engineering, Inc. was named Business of the Month for September 2023. They were presented an award at the September Networking Coffee hosted by COS Printing....
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced that Shelly Wheatley with John Dubose CPA Office has been named September Employee of the Month....
Orangefield High School debaters competed at the West Hardin High School debate clinic on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Winners are: Chamber C: Novice division - 5th place: Adam Meyers, freshman; Varsity division - 3rd place: Calvin Kelly, senior; Chamber B: Novice division - 3rd place: Sidney Holderman, senior; Chamber A: Novice division - 6th place: Kimber Carpenter, senior; Varsity division - 3rd place: Colton Myers, senior. Other debaters include: Cooper Dorman, Emmanuel...
Attention All Cardinals! The YMCA After School Program is being held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W Roundbunch in Bridge City. Elementary and Middle school hours are after school until 6 pm. The Y's after school child care program provides peace of mind knowing your child is cared for in a safe, nurturing and structured environment. Financial aid is available. To register or for more information, visit the Y's website at ymcasetx.org/childcare or call at...
Students from Bridge City High School paid tribute to their local first responders Monday on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by taking snacks and drinks to the Bridge City Fire and Rescue Department and the Bridge City Police Department....
The next board meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held at 5:30 pm on Thusday, September 14 at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue. Exciting fall and winter projects will be discussed. Next year's Depot Day will be expanded, with more rides, music, celebrities and fun for all as we celebrate our tenth anniversary. As usual anyone who would like to volunteer is welcome at the meeting. Refreshments will be served starting at 5:00pm. Questions or...
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club named Ashley Hale as their Bridge City Student of the Month. Ashley ranks 41 out of 199 students with a GPA of 4.3. She plans to attend A&M University to obtain a degree in Business. Pictured are Charlee Chelette-Rotary Vice-President, Dr. Amanda James -BCHS Principal, Ashley- Student and her parents - Amanda and Ryan Hale....
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club named Mason Houghton as their Orangefield September Student of the Month. Mason is ranked 12th out of 116 Seniors and has a 4.44 GPA. He plans to attend LSUA for a degree in Sports Medicine. Pictured are Rotary Vice-President Charlee Chelette, OFHS Principal-Rye Wrinkle, Grandparents- Norma Osborne, Kyle and Connie Bland, and Sonny and Fran Smith, Mason-Student, Parents-Kelli and Daniel Houghton, Mrs. Briggs-OFHS Counselor and Dr. Shaun...
The Orangefield High School FCCLA named its officers for the 2023-2024 school year. They are as follows; President-Maddie Wernig; Vice President-Greenlea Oldham; Secretary-Phuong Tsan; Historian- Lanie Rush; Public Relations- Gracie Luker; Membership Chair- Ruthie Landry and Event Chair- Madison KC....
City of Orange Mayor Larry Spears Jr. recognized a group of outstanding students as “Hometown Heroes” at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Pep Rally recently. After the Orange Bowl football game played between the WOS Mustangs and LCM Battlin’ Bears, a handful of LCM students stayed behind to pick up any trash on the visiting side, exemplifying what it means to “Be a Bear”. To acknowledge the level of class and character of these students, Mayor Spears recognize...
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Orangefield Elementary $3000.00 to purchase literacy curriculum. We are very grateful for Dollar General's support and contribution to our students' education....
