On Thursday, the Orangefield Junior High Symphonic Band attended the UIL Region 10 Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation at Silsbee High School. The band earned Superior Ratings on Stage and in Sight Reading to bring home a Sweepstakes Trophy for the first time since 2008. The directors are extremely proud of these students and their hard work!
On Monday, March 4th, the OJH Boys hosted a track meet at home. Click the link below to view the meet results.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/184WEQmrgaaov8EK7AfqyE7AbATXoNFJh/view?usp=sharing
On Monday, March 4th, the OJH girls hosted a track meet at home. Click the link below to view the meet results.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/181ZWeJJg1k_mkTTOvK-W5rwaitMWt4eg/view?usp=sharing
Orangefield Junior High is home to the hardest-working staff in Texas! Our faculty work tirelessly to provide a safe, effective learning environment for each and every student. We want to take the time to highlight one of our hardest workers: Coach Nash. Coach has found unique ways to get her students to create and read in P.E., she has gone out of her way to show her appreciation for our cafeteria team, and she consistently lifts up her students with positive compliments. Thank you Coach for your hard work for our kids and our community!
Congratulations to the 4th Six Weeks Orangefield Junior High Brightest Bobcats! These students are selected on two criteria: they give great effort in all that they do, and they have a fantastic attitude each day. 6th Grade: Paisley Cobb, 7th Grade: Major Butler, 8th Grade: Dacius Lytle
On Monday, February 26th, the OJH girls attended the Kirbyville track meet. Click the link below to view the results.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17mynL7KAr1chYWJ3c7wgwQzkj4q1pvvb/view?usp=sharing
🚨Meeting Date Change🚨
Attention Parents of OJH 8th Graders: Please join us on Thursday, February 29th at 6 PM in the Junior High Cafeteria to learn about the courses your student will be offered at OHS along with graduation requirements and much more! This meeting was rescheduled from Tuesday due to the HS basketball playoff game.
The 2023-2024 OJH Yearbook is on sale! The price of the yearbook will be $40 until March 17th! Prices will increase to $45 on March 18th. Click the link below to view the ordering instructions!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UJqZyICmqJnYjDmOPCxl8spL4jyu9l-/view?usp=drive_link
The OJH One Act Play Troupe would like to invite friends and family to a performance of their 2023 competition play "10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse" on Tuesday, February 13th at the Elementary Gym-Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the play will begin at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see everyone there! Thank you for supporting OJH Theater.
OJH Presents $2 PJs and Pages to benefit OJH STUCO activities. Students are encouraged to bring a book, wear their favorite school appropriate PJs, and enjoy a day focused on reading.
February 5-9th is National School Counseling Week! Join us in celebrating our great campus counselors!
Parents and Guardians of 8th grade students at OJH, please see the attached graphic detailing the "Meet the Programs" night hosted by the high school on February 5th from 5-7.
Monday night, the OJH Lady Bobcats took on Hardin at home for their last games of the season.
The B-teams competed in an inter-squad game to close out their season. The White Team pulled away in the 4th quarter to win, 9-8. Millie Amy hit a three-pointer, and Addison Leblanc added 3 points to lead the Orange team. Brantlee Thomas also contributed 2 points for the Orange team. Raleigh Forse led the White team with 5 points, followed by Melissa Saucedo who had 4 points. Sarah McFatter also contributed 1 point for the White team.
The 7th grade A-team finished their season defeating the Hardin Hornets, 35-12. The game was a full team effort with a total of 20 rebounds and 15 steals. Lakynn Granger had 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and a block. Brooklyn Bishop added 6 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal. Jordan Leibold put up 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and an assist. Piper Pollet had 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Ainsley McAlpin also added 4 points, a block, and a steal. Zoe Carroll put up 2 points, a block, and a steal. Karah Spain grabbed 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Ariana Wolf added 2 points and 2 steals, and Maizey Jaynes grabbed 2 rebounds. The Lady Bobcats ended the season as District Champs!
The 8th grade A-team finished the sweep with a 29-23 win over the Lady Hornets. Leading the Bobcats in steals, with 7, was the powerhouse duo of Teal Kibodeaux and Ava Josephson. Ava led in scoring with 15 points. Hannah Bisson, Aspen Babin, Paxton Oldham, Karlie Traxler, and Teal Kibodeaux all added a basket to keep the lead from a physical Hornet squad. With this win, the Lady Bobcats are undefeated District Champions!
Monday night the OJH Bobcats traveled to Hardin to play their last game of the season.
Unfortunately, Hardin only had 3 teams, so the 8th grade B-team was unable to compete. This group finished the season as undefeated District Champions with a 7-0 record.
The 7th grade B-team took on the Hornets first. The Cats started slow, but Coach Coulter made some offensive adjustments which allowed the Bobcats to cruise to a 15-3 victory. Andrew Bland scored 6 points followed by Logan Merriman with 4. This group finished 5-2 on the season and showed a lot of improvement.
The 7th grade A-team wanted to finish the district slate undefeated and clinch another District Championship. The Cats jumped out to an early 16-0 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. The final score was, 46-11. JC Doucet led the way with 9 points, along with Easton Locke who had 7 points. Keaton Leonard, Andrew Burt, and Austin Erickson each had 6 points, and Kaysen Click had 4 points and 8 rebounds. This talented group finished 9-5 on the year.
The 8th grade A-team wanted to clinch back-to-back district titles, as well as finish off their undefeated season. They came out of the gate on fire, scoring 30 in the first quarter. The Bobcats strolled to a 59-17 win over Hardin and finished with a record of 15-0. Every player scored, but leading the way were Gage Lucas and Kyran Morrow who each had 9 points. Logan Anderson dropped 7, while Will Rutledge and Jaxon Agerton each had 6. This group has only lost one game in two years of play.
Congratulations to all the District Champions and the success they have had this year.!
Reminder: Friday is the last day to order Valentines boxes in support of Project Graduation. Boxes will include a drink and a variety of snacks. The boxes are decorated with Bobcat pride, and they will be delivered to your Bobcat’s campus. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RiIHFrlcYDgquSvBKz6lymBdiueS0Fei/view?usp=drive_link
On January 27th, the OJH Choir went to Groves Middle School to compete in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. 11 students sang solos for a judge. La’Nya Mayfield and Natalie Bickham both received Excellent ratings. Abby Bryant, Emma Fisette, Jaci Waldrep, Ayden Dickey, Trista Gray, Hope Samms, Olivia Shearer, Alexis Sonnier, and Katy West all received Superior ratings. Congratulations to all who participated!
Last night, the OJH Lady Cats traveled to East Chambers to take on the Lady Bucs.
The 7th grade B-team finished their season with a shutout win, 7-0, over the Lady Bucs. Hadley O’Quinn led the way with 3 points and 2 steals. Brynlee Baggett had 2 points and a block. Shianne Savant added 2 points, while Audrey Broussard added 1 point and a steal. Sarah McFatter was a huge defensive force with 3 steals and 1 rebound. Kailynn McKay swiped 2 steals and 1 rebound, while Brylee Reynolds pulled down 2 rebounds.
Next, the 7th grade A team took on the aggressive and undefeated Lady Buccaneers. The game was a nail-biter, with the lead changing back and forth between the two teams. Lakynn Granger kept the team on track, putting up 11 points, 5 steals, and 2 rebounds. Jordan Leibold added 10 points, with two game-changing three-pointers to give the Bobcats a good lead. Brooklyn Bishop stayed strong in the paint with 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. The Lady Bobcats stayed focused and worked as a team to defeat the Buccaneers, 29-28.
The 8th grade A-team continued their undefeated season taking down the Lady Bucs, 47-25. Leading in scoring was Ava Josephson with 14 points, 3 assists, 5 rebounds, and 7 steals. Paxton Oldham had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Laila Agerton led with 9 rebounds and put away 7 points. Teal Kibodeaux handled the ball well and controlled tempo, contributing 4 assists and 6 points. Arianna Collazo was perfect from the field, adding 4 points to the total. The Lady Cats are 6-0 heading into the last game of the season against Hardin, at home on Monday!
The 7th grade A-team will start at 5 PM with the 8th grade A-team to follow. Come out and support the Lady Bobcats!
Last night, the Bobcats hosted East Chambers for their last home game of the season. Coach Whitmire, Connell, and Shores brought the varsity squad to support the 7th and 8th graders, which was greatly appreciated.
The 7th grade B-team took the floor first and were looking to continue their success. Unfortunately, the Bobcats came up short, 15-22, as they struggled to knock down shots towards the end of the game. Logan Merriman led the way with 7 points. Dawsen Revia, Mark Golemon, Colt Guidroz, and Brennon Moore contributed 2 points each.
The 8th grade B-team was trying to stay undefeated on the season. They came out slowly, only scoring 4 points in the first quarter. Jesse Welch and Kase White gave the Cats the spark they needed in the second, and they cruised to a 24-16 victory. Koa Sides and Welch led the team in scoring with 4 points each. Kaine Kendrick, Dacius Lytle, Anthony Thomas, and White each scored 3 points.
The 7th grade A-team was on the hunt for the District Championship. Kaysen Click led this group with 9 points, along with Lexon Detwiler and Easton Locke, who each had 7. JC Doucet hit two three-pointers to help keep the Buccaneers at bay. The Cats claimed a 37-26 win and stayed undefeated in District!
The 8th grade A-team jumped out to a huge lead early and set the tone for the rest of the game. Several Bobcats contributed to the 63-27 victory over East Chambers. Kyran Morrow led the charge with 12 points and consistent guard play; managing the offense and spearheading the defense. Jaxon Agerton scored 10 points and also had several rebounds and steals throughout the game. Logan Anderson, Devin Cook, and Butter Smith each contributed 7 points toward the win. Luke Erickson got the start and went to work underneath the goal; grabbing rebounds and scoring 6.
The Bobcats will travel to Hardin on Monday for their last game of the season.
Please see the attached image regarding the dress up day next Wednesday, January 31st at Orangefield Junior High! https://drive.google.com/file/d/13EBLO4AiwgQHrjPZJSKo3J9srJZcI7DZ/view?usp=drive_link
Please see the attached graphic for information about the upcoming dance at OJH!
