Don't Forget! Friday, October 27th is the 2nd Six Weeks Fun Day FUNdraiser at OJH! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMTtJXhvFBxb7yr5P2M9AkufObZ1a3gK/view?usp=drive_link
OISD Community Bond Election Meeting
District Holiday Reminder!
On Wednesday, students in Ms. Oliver's 6th grade Science classes completed a Thermal Energy Lab. Students discussed heat energy transferring through convection, conduction, and radiation. These processes were explained by making hot chocolate, and students got to warm up while learning about thermal energy transfers.
Last week, the OJH Bobcats took on the Hardin Hornets for Homecoming.
The 7th grade team started the night off with a 48-14 victory over the Hornets. The offense had several standouts including Kaysen Click, Major Butler, Lawrence Steiner, Kolston Robinson, Mark Golemon, and Lexon Detwiler. Click led the pack, scoring two touchdowns and converting two two-point conversions. Steiner ran for one score and also returned a kick for a touchdown. Butler scored a touchdown on a fifty-plus yard pass from Click. Robinson took a toss around the edge and ran through two would-be tacklers on his way into the end zone. Golemon took his first-ever handoff to the house, scoring from 65 yards out in an amazing display of speed. Detwiler converted his two-point conversion on a pass from Click from 21 yards out. Defensively, Zachary Ellis had an interception and several knockdowns. For the third consecutive week, Andrew Burt led the team in tackles, tallying 11 this week.
The 8th grade group had quite a show to follow but stepped up to the challenge, winning 35-0. This game turned out to be a special teams showcase as Dacius Lytle started things off by returning a punt for 34 yards and his first touchdown of the season. Gage Lucas immediately took the ball around the edge and converted the two-point conversion, going in untouched. Hunter Block would show off his great vision, weaving in and out of traffic and then cutting back to score from 57 yards out. Roc Slaughter would come on to convert the extra point attempt. Lucas scored his weekly touchdown blazing down the sideline on a jet sweep that left no defender close to him. Andrew Rutledge entered the game and converted the extra point attempt. Korbyn “Butter” Smith made a trip to the end zone by barreling his way through would-be tacklers. Kyran Morrow then entered and converted the extra point attempt. Hunter Reeves would not be denied on an impressive run, as he went around the edge and scored the final touchdown of the game from 42 yards out. A special shout-out goes to Coach Wilbur and Coach Coulter for prepping the three kickers as each of them converted their extra points. On defense, Luke Erickson showed off his ball-hawking skills intercepting a pass and nearly returning it all the way. Case Comeaux, Kipp Watkins, and John Royer were in the Hornet backfield all night long with several sacks and tackles for loss.
The proposed bond will improve Orangefield Junior High School with
safety and security improvements along with new classrooms.
Last week, students in Ms. Oliver's 6th grade Science classes researched and built their own catapults. They used their knowledge of force and motion to perfect their build. On Friday, they put their catapults to the test. There were so many awesome catapults and every single one was successful at launching!
OJH would like to congratulate our principal, Dr. Richardson, on the completion of his doctoral program! We are proud of you!
For those wanting to participate in the Bobcat Bites program: These forms must be submitted by October 18th. You may fill out the form through the following google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN44Vt_u-jWxPDTDx4AgZGXglYfdZWNNEqqrqZAuyAiOsk-A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-27. Please see the attached graphic for more information about Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days at OJH!
Parents and Guardians: Please see the attached graphic illustrating Friday's Junior High Schedule adjusted for the Pep Rally. Note that lunch times have been adjusted. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17COkBEso2IkFqf6DFWjoiy7zpfVJ53aa/view?usp=drive_link
On Monday, the OJH Lady Cats hosted the Kirbyville Wildcats.
The 7th grade B-team had a rocky start but fought hard to finish the first set. Molly Cheek led the team in serves with six aces and an assist. Paisley Stelly added two aces and a kill. The Lady Bobcats fell to Kirbyville in three sets.
The 7th grade A-team came out ready to play! The top servers were Ariana Wolf with seven serves and one ace, and Maizey Jaynes with eight serves and three aces. Defensive leaders on the back row were Rylee Ramierez and Zoe Carroll. Leading the front row was Lalynn Granger with three attacks and one kill, and Presley Gilbeaux with three attacks. The Cats won both sets, (25-11) (25-19).
The 8th grade B-team completely dominated the Wildcats, winning the first set 15-3. Melissa Saucedo-Mendoza and Aspen Babin teamed up for the onslaught attack in serves. Addison LeBlanc started and finished the second set to serve a COMPLETE GAME! Leblanc's consistency gave the Bobcats a 15-0 win over the Wildcats in the second set!
The 8th grade A-team closed the night with a great win over the Wildcats. The Cats lost the first set (16-25), but it set the stage for a glorious comeback! The Cats took the second set (25-9). Leaders for the second set were Jocelynn Droddy in serves, Laila Agerton in kills, and Ava Josephson in attacks, with a Happy Birthday to boot! Karlie Traxler was the great defender of the net with three Happy Birthdays, as well! In the third set, the Bobcats never let the Wildcats gain their footing. Avery Seals used her captain's voice to make smart decisions that allowed the Cats to keep possession. The Bobcats won the third set, (15-6).
The final away game for the season will be at Buna next Monday.
Congratulations to the OJH Girls' Cross Country team on finishing 3rd ! 🏃♀️🥉🏃♀️
Congratulations to the OJH Boys' Cross Country team on winning the district team title! 🏃🥇🏃
October is National Principal's Month! We appreciate our hard working campus principal and assistant principal! Thank you for all you do for our students and our school! We Believe!
Tomorrow, October 10th, is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election.
Register here - https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp
For more information on the OISD Bond, visit https://orangefieldisd.net/bond2023.
Making Homecoming mums and garters is an important part of the floral design industry, so Mrs. Looney's 8th grade Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources classes got to demonstrate their abilities by making a 10-foot tall Homecoming Mum! The "Mega Mum" was made using cardboard, butcher paper, and coffee filters and took over 11 hours to complete!
It's Homecoming Week!
Please see the attached image regarding a new OISD initiative: Bobcat Bites. This program is a result of partnerships with various organizations. It is designed to help families in need with food over the weekends when school is not in session. These forms may be printed out and returned to campus counselors or families may fill out the following google survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN44Vt_u-jWxPDTDx4AgZGXglYfdZWNNEqqrqZAuyAiOsk-A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Last night, the OJH Bobcats made the trip to Tarkington to take on the Longhorns.
The 7th grade took the field first, and they came out on fire! The offense was led by Kaysen Click, who scored a pair of rushing touchdowns and converted a two-point conversion. Click also made a beautiful 35-yard pass that was caught by Major Butler to give the Bobcats fantastic field position. Andrew Burt shrugged off one tackler and took it to the house for a 41-yard touchdown. The defense was led by Lawrence Steiner and Dawsen Revia who each led the way with a handful of tackles. The Cats took the win, 20-6!
The 8th grade game was cut short due to an unfortunate injury of a Tarkington Longhorn player. The game ended with the Bobcats leading 15-0. In the short time the Bobcats were on the field, Hunter Reeves showed off his arm, airing it out for over 100 yards. Reeves connected with Logan Anderson for 36 yards and Jaxon Agerton for a 44-yard touchdown. Gage Lucas strolled around the end for another touchdown and immediately converted the two-point conversion. Kyran Morrow lined up the first kick of his career and split the uprights down the middle for the extra point. The defense pressured the quarterback all night long, with Kip Watkins forcing bad snap after bad snap. Grayson Rickenbrode recovered one of those fumbled snaps and had several sacks on the night. Case Comeaux also made his presence felt with a huge sack that stalled the defense on one of the opening drives.
Next week, the Bobcats will be hosting the Hardin Hornets for Homecoming.