Orange County Public Schools Gallery Archive
Future Orange County High School Graduates Take the Senior Walk
Orange County High School seniors had the opportunity to walk the halls of their elementary school on Friday, May 17th. They were greeted and congratulated by “little soon to be Hornets” teachers and staff.
Locust Grove Primary Art Students Turn Blacktop into Fun Game Zone
Locust Grove Elementary art students have been working on turning the large blacktop areas around the school into a fun game zone... a place where the children can play peacefully together and also learn some things as well. They started last spring with supplies...
Middle School Students Vote on 2019 Virginia Readers Choice Books
Students at Prospect Heights Middle School and Locust Grove Middle School voted on their favorite 2018-2019 Virginia Readers Choice books. All ten books were very interesting but the students voted for the following: Locust Grove Middle School First Place: Wolf Hollow...
PHMS National Junior Honor Society Donates $1,000 to the STEM Bus Project
The National Junior Honor Society at Prospect Heights Middle School used money they raised this year to make a $1,000 donation to the Orange County Public School STEM Bus Project. This donation will be matched by the Lake of the Woods Lions Club, so the $1,000 these...
FFA Students Complete the Scholastic Circle
Orange County Future Farmers of America (FFA) President Cole Ryder recently visited with the kindergarten classes at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School. Each year, some of the seniors in the agriculture classes return to their elementary schools to visit with...
UES Students Participate in Community Helpers Day
Kindergarten students participated in a Community Helpers Day at Unionville Elementary School. They enjoyed learning about Community Helpers and their very important jobs!
Art Speaks: The Anti-Bullying Tower
You may have seen Locust Grove Primary School's "Anti-Bullying Tower" on display here and there around the district. It is presently at Locust Grove Middle School for its last stop this year after touring all of our schools and TEAC as well. What is it? Well...after...
Orange County High School Decision Day 2019
May 1, Orange County High School seniors celebrated and shared their post-secondary plans. Students plans include attending 2-and 4-year colleges, joining the military, and entering the workforce.
Brittany Shifflett Named OCPS Teacher of the Year for 2019
Mrs. Brittany Shifflett, a third grade teacher at Orange Elementary School (OES), has been named the 2019 Orange County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Shifflett, who earned her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, is in her 9th year with Orange...
Orange County High FFA Members Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Unionville Elementary
Future Farmers of America members from the agriculture classes at Orange County High School visited Unionville Elementary School to hide more than a thousand eggs for the kindergarten students. This project has become an annual tradition for the FFA for more than a...
OCHS Freshman Academy Students Traveled to the Edge at GMU
On April 16th, the Orange County High School Freshman Academy students traveled to the Edge at George Mason University to use experiential learning to build trust, improve teamwork, shape leadership, and cultivate communication skills.
Orange County Hosts STEM Invitational
On April 11th, 77 students from Orange County High School, Prospect Heights Middle School, The Oaks Academy, and Riverbend High School participated in the 2nd Annual OC STEM Invitational. The event, created by OCHS science teachers Anna Burkett and Emily Dwight, was...
LGES Students Take Field Trip with Friends of the Rappahannock
Locust Grove Elementary students visited the Rappahannock River to learn about watersheds, pollution, and erosion with the Friends of the Rappahannock.
Orange County High School Students Participate in the Tom Tom Youth Summit
On Tuesday, April 9, students from Orange County High School participated in the Tom Tom Youth Summit, a day-long celebration of student innovation and creativity in Charlottesville, Virginia. As part of this conference, area high schools may send one team to...
Professional Narrator Bill Lord Visits Locust Grove Elementary
Voice actor and professional narrator Bill Lord visited Locust Grove Elementary School to read to Mrs. Phillips' fifth grade class.
Orange County High School Hosts STEAM/Fine Arts Festival
In celebration of Youth Art Month, Orange County High School hosted the STEAM/Fine Arts Festival on March 22-24. The festival featured three days of musical performances and a showcase of student artwork from all grade levels. Younger children were invited to create...
Combined High School and Middle School Bands and Choirs Perform at Fine Arts Festival
The combined bands and choirs of Locust Grove Middle School, Prospect Heights Middle School, and Orange County High School under the direction of Cetch Waters (band) and Mary Sommar (choir) performed at the Fine Arts Festival held on March 25, 2019.
OCHS Student Council Association Members Attend School Climate Conference
The Orange County High School Student Council Association members attended a conference on School Climate and Culture at Robinson Secondary School. They are kicking off plans for their "20-20 Focus".
Sizemore Fitness Center Dedication
On Sunday, March 17 a Dedication Ceremony was held for The Sizemore Fitness Center at Orange County High School (OCHS). School Board members were joined by former OCHS coaches and students as well as members of the community to celebrate the opening of the fitness...
Orange County Public Schools Math Staff Present at GMU Conference
Mrs. Shipes’ Class Claims Redskins Read Trophy Again at LES
Mrs. Shipes' class at Lightfoot Elementary School won back the Redskins Read (football) trophy by exceeding the goal and earning all the Reading Counts points they need to attend the end of year Reading Celebration! The Redskins Read Charitable Foundation donated...
OCHS Art Club Students Visit Art Students at OES
On March 5th, Ms. Yurasits' OCHS Art Club students paid a visit to Ms. McGinnis' Art students at Orange Elementary School. The high school Art Club members worked creatively together with Mrs. McGinnis' budding artists to complete art projects inspired by African art...
American Woodmark Foundation Donates $1000 to Cafeteria Emergency Fund at UES
The American Woodmark Foundation made a donation of $1,000 to the Cafeteria Emergency Fund at Unionville Elementary School. This donation ensures all students will have the opportunity to eat a hot lunch. We are amazed and overwhelmed by their generosity and concern...
Orange County Public Schools Division Spelling Bee Winners
The division spelling bee was held at Orange County High School on February 5, 2019. The division winners were:1st Place - Kaitlyn Shackleton - PHMS2nd Place - Emma Olson - LGMS3rd Place - Jackson Hamilton - PHMS
Locust Grove Elementary School Teachers Present at Virginia Children’s Engineering Convention
Locust Grove Elementary School teachers Heidi Pettyjohn and Melina Downs presented at the Virginia Children's Engineering Convention in Roanoke on February 7th. Their presentation was about using Ozobots and Virtual Reality in the classroom.
OCHS Advanced Placement Government Class Excels at We the People State Competition
Beth Herndon's Advanced Placement Government Class competed at the We the People State Competition at the University of Virginia on Friday, February 1st. They researched, formed arguments, and answered questions in front of judges, experts, professors, lawyers,...
Lake of the Woods Lions Club Makes $10,000 Donation to STEM Bus Project
The Lake of the Woods Lions Club presented Dr. Snead and the School Board with a $10,000 donation for the STEM Bus Project at the February 4th School Board meeting at Prospect Heights Middle School. On top of this donation, the LOW Lions Club is also offering to match...
Orange County High School Robotics Team Excels at State Championship Competition
Congratulations to the Orange County High School Robotics Team for winning the Award for Industrial Design at its best at the State Championships on Saturday, February 2, 2019. OCHS won this award over 55 other teams, most of which are corporate sponsored. This judged...
OCHS Saxophone Quartet Performs at the US Navy International Symposium
The Orange County High School Saxophone Quartet was selected to perform at the United States Navy International Symposium. The group was featured in the high school honors portion of the event. The group consists of Dykeem and Travon Cervantes, Cash Deane, and Callie...
OCHS Student Council Association Officers Attend VaSCL Conference
Orange County High School Student Council Association executive officers along with Assistant Principal Mr. Daniel and faculty adviser Laurie Jamerson participated in the annual Virginia School Consortium for Learning (VaSCL) Student Leaders Conference in...
Locust Grove Primary School Kindergarten Students Celebrate 100th Day of School
Locust Grove Primary School Kindergarten students recently celebrated the 100th Day of school. Students celebrated by participating in short rotations between classrooms and had fun counting to and breaking apart 100.
Orange County High School Students Visit UVA
A group of 16 Orange County High School students went to the University of Virginia to see the campus, eat in a dining hall, and watch a documentary about the college admission process.
Lightfoot Elementary School Holds Spelling and Geography Bees
Lightfoot Elementary School held its school Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Congratulations to Alyssa Miller, Bonnie Delgado (1st Place), Kaydence Pina, and Natalie Hillegass, the top four spellers, who will represent LES at the District Bee.Lightfoot...
Virginia School Boards Association Art Contest
Art work by students of Orange County Schools is on display at the Taylor Education Administration Complex. Based on the votes of Taylor Education Administration Complex staff, winning entries will be submitted to the Virginia School Board Association Art Contest.
Locust Grove Middle School Spelling Bee Winners
Locust Grove Middle School held its school Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 9th. Congratulations to Emma Olson, Timothy Rivera, Liam Rice and Noah Harlan the top four spellers from who will represent LGMS at the District Bee.
Orange Elementary School Students Visit Habitats Around the World Through Virtual Reality Goggles
Unionville Elementary School Vocabulary Parade
Reading Specialist Mrs. Aleo and Mrs. Holsinger organized the 2nd Annual UES Vocabulary Parade. Students and faculty celebrated the "wonder of words" as classes marched the hallways in a school wide Vocabulary Parade. Each child chose a word to define and illustrate...
TEAC Students Create Pollinator Friendly Garden
Students from Mr. Bryant, Ms. Haley, and Ms. Ford's classes at the Taylor Educational Administration Complex spent this summer and fall working to clean up the courtyard at TEAC to make it into a pollinator-friendly garden. With the guidance of Richard...
Locust Grove Primary Students Participate in Winter Musical Program
Second grade students at Locust Grove Primary participated in a winter musical program “Flakes”. Directed by music teacher, Mrs. Jenny Davis, students performed several wintry songs with simple choreography in front of family and friends.
Locust Grove Elementary Holds Geography Bee on December 17th
Ten students participated in the Locust Grove Elementary's School Level Geography Bee held on December 17th.
Orange County High School Art Student Hensley Dwight Created a Mural for Local Business
Orange County High School’s Got Talent! Senior Art student Hensley Dwight was selected to create a winter mural for local business, Darnell’s Garden Patch, in a partnership to bring art awareness to the community. Hensley is a student of Ms. Jamie...
Locust Grove Primary Teachers Honored by LOW Lions Club
Three members of the Locust Grove Primary School faculty recently received the LIFE award. LIFE stands for Lead, Inspire, Focus, and Excellence. Pictured with Principal Lee Finger are recipients Shelley Gillum, Ginny Dulin, and John Lentine. Both Mrs....
Locust Grove Middle School Band Holds Winter Concert
The Locust Grove Middle School Band performed its winter concert on Wednesday, December 12th. Attendees were treated to a magical evening of music and a special reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by Dr. Snead.
Orange County High School Library and Athletic Department Collaborate on Reading Project
The OCHS Library used a reading project to collaborate with the Orange County High School's athletic department. The book by Eugene Holloman, "The Athlete Student:Freshman Year" was given to selected students, staff, faculty and administration of the...
Locust Grove Middle School Robotics Team Advances in Competition
Congratulations to the Locust Grove Middle School robotics team for their performance in Chesterfield on Saturday, December 1st. The team performed very well in the competitions qualifying rounds and managed to come in 4th, which gave them an...
Orange County High School Percussion Ensemble Finishes First in Indianapolis Competition
The Orange County High school Percussion Ensemble recorded a first place finish at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) competition held in Indianapolis on November 15, 2018. Under the direction of Tommie Doss, the ensemble...
Orange Elementary 5th Graders Present Musical ‘Annie’
Under the direction of Sharon Mohrmann, the 5th graders of Orange Elementary School gave critically acclaimed performances of the musical "Annie" on Friday, November 16, 2018.Pictures courtesy of Katie Barfield.
Orange County School Board Designated as VSGA Board Of Distinction
At an awards luncheon during last week’s Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Annual Convention, the Orange County School Board was designated as a VSBA Board of Distinction. Boards receiving this award must apply for it and meet specific requirements...
Beth Raust Accepts Teacher Innovative Grant Awarded by LOW Lions Club
Locust Grove Primary School Kindergarten teacher Beth Raust accepts one of many Teacher Innovative Grants awarded by the Lake of the Woods Lions Club. The LOW Lions Club hosted a dinner on the evening of Thursday, November 15 at the Lake of the Woods...
Locust Grove Primary School Teachers Meet for Training Workshops
Locust Grove Primary School teachers meet early in the morning for continued growth and learning a number of times a month. In this photo K-2 classroom teachers work with division level reading specialist, Wilma Brookman.