Orange County Public Schools Gallery Archive
Orange County High School Students Honored at DECA State Conference
Michael Wandel, Manager, (11th Grade) and Cohen Turner, Cashier, (9th Grade) were named "2020 Best Student Employees" in a national contest for high school stores and restaurants all around the country. This duo also won 3rd place for School Based Enterprises (SBE) at...
Teacher Parade Held in Locust Grove Community
On May 21, a teacher processional was held throughout some of the local communities in Locust Grove. Locust Grove Primary and Locust Grove Elementary staff members drove through local communities to celebrate with our school community for their support, partnership,...
Class of 2020 Recognized on Orange County High School Facebook Page
Over the course of the May 2020 we are going to post photos to honor every student in our senior class.
Lightfoot Elementary Staff Shows Their Love of Learning and Reading
Art Projects Created by OCHS Students Using Household Items
Mrs. Howie's Art students have not let the quarantine stop them from finding inspiration to make beautiful artwork! Challenged to be creative and use household items, students have created a variety of at-home art projects. Some of these assignments include paintings...
Lightfoot Student Isabelle Harris Places 1st in Regional PTA Reflections Contest
Lightfoot Elementary School student Isabelle Harris places 1st in Regional Parent Teacher Association Reflections Contest. She will compete in the upcoming State Contest.
OCHS Agriculture Students Visit American Color Greenhouses
Students from the Orange County High School Agriculture Program visited American Color, Inc. to hear from the head grower about the processes involved in greenhouse production. Students also heard from the head of maintenance about the mechanical systems involved in...
Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni Visits Orange Elementary School
Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni visited Orange Elementary School on Thursday morning, March 5, to join in OCPS' School Breakfast Week celebrations. The School Breakfast Program is dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation's children and the...
Orange County High School DECA Students Compete in State Leadership Conference
From February 28th through March 1st, OCHS DECA competed at the DECA State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, VA. The following students placed and advanced to International competition in Nashville, TN at the end of April: Sade Robinson placed 6th overall in...
Guest Speakers from Hair Cuttery in Charlottesville Meet with Cosmetology Class
Three guest speakers from Hair Cuttery of the Charlottesville area spoke to the Orange County High School cosmetology class on March 4th. During their visit they demonstrated cutting and discussed industry practices with the students.
Orange County Public Schools Celebrates National School Breakfast Week
OCHS Wrestlers Take Second Place at Region 4B Tournament
The Orange County High School Wrestling Team took 2nd place in the Region 4B tournament held on February 15, 2020.
OCHS Robotics Team Makes Presentation to Aerojet Rocketdyne Staff
Orange County High School Technology Student Association's Robotics Team gave a presentation to the staff of Aerojet Rocketdyne on February 19, 2020. The team demonstrated both FTC and VEX robotics.
Orange County High School Students Attend Job Fair at University of Virginia
Students from Orange County High School attend a Job Fair at the University of Virginia on February 12, 2020. Students met representatives from the University of Virginia Apprenticeship Program as well as other area Construction Trades Employers.
Orange County High School Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
Five Orange County High School students signed letters of intent on National Signing Day (February 5, 2020). National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for a collegiate sport with a...
Locust Grove Elementary School Celebrates World Read Aloud Day
Locust Grove Elementary School celebrated World Read Aloud Day on February 5th. The students were invited to come to the library throughout the day to hear various books read aloud. Whole classes came and students who had received tickets from their classroom teachers...
Orange County High School Student Bobby Shiner Working as Intern at Comfort Inn of Orange
Bobby Shiner meets with the Management Team at Comfort Inn of Orange. He will be doing an Internship there through his Hospitality and Tourism class.
Orange County Public School Holds District Spelling Bee on February 5th
Orange County Public Schools held the District Spelling Bee at OCHS on Wednesday, February 5. Representatives from all 3-8 schools competed for the title of OCPS District Spelling Bee Champion. Jackson Hamilton, a PHMS 8th grader, won the bee and will compete in the...
OCHS Student Hannah Howard Recognized by Abigail Spanberger in US House of Representatives
Orange County High School student Hannah Howard was recognized by United States Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger in the United States House of Representatives on February 6, 2020. Hannah, a resident of Gordonsville who lost her her older brother to a heroin overdose,...
Locust Grove Middle School Field STEM Students Work as Forensic Anthropologists at Smithsonian
On January 22, Locust Grove Middle School Field STEM students went on a field trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. During the trip, the students attended a lab session at the museum’s new Q?rius hands-on learning facility. In 2009, erosion along...
Orange County High School Students Intern at Unique to Chic Galleria
OCHS students Lilly McDaniel and Rachel Valdes meet with Troy Ayers owner of Unique to Chic Galleria and Tammy Collins, a marketing consultant for the store. Lilly and Rachel will be participating in a Marketing Internship at the store located in Orange. These DECA...
OCHS Carpentry Class Partners with Orange County Airport
Buzz Jarrell drops off materials for a project for the Orange County Airport. Mr. Johnson’s Orange County High School carpentry class will be making 50 sets of wheel chocks during the carpentry class.
Hair-Raising Educational Experience: OCHS Students Pleased with New Cosmetology Program
Pictures and text courtesy of the Orange Review. Orange County High School's new two year cosmetology program has been a great success. The school division’s facilities and maintenance crew went into overdrive and outfitted a large room (formerly occupied by the child...
Orange County Running Back Jaylen Alexander Commits to Georgetown
Photo and text courtesy of Charlottesville Daily Progress Jaylen Alexander was instant offense for the Orange County football team during his three years as a varsity performer. The Hornets’ all-time leading rusher hopes to make a similar impact at the next level...
Orange County Public Schools Approve Solar Contract
Over the next 25 years, Orange County Schools expect to generate approximately half the electricity used on a number of school buildings with rooftop solar panels.
Orange County High School Students Win Medals at We the People Competition at UVA
On Friday, January 24th, 26 OCHS students competed in the State We the People Competition at the University of Virginia. Mrs. Herndon's Advanced Placement Government class divided into six teams/units and each group had to answer questions one and two of their unit....
Orange County High School Marketing Students Participate in Shark Tank Competition
Every year OCHS Marketing students compete in a Shark Tank competition where they pitch their business/product idea to a panel of "sharks" for the opportunity to win scholarship or seed money for their business. This Fall, finalists pitched their products to sharks...
Unionville Elementary Students Celebrate the 100th Day of the School Year
Our Kinder Dolphins are 100 Days Smarter! UES Kindergarten students celebrated the 100th Day of School with a fashion show of t-shirts they designed with 100 items.
Locust Grove Middle Schools Holds 2020 Spelling Bee
Congratulations to the following Spelling Bee School Level winners who placed in the top four:1st - Emma Olson, (seventh grade)2nd - Conner Mortensen, (eighth grade)3rd - Rowan Turner, (sixth grade)4th - Abigail Medas, (seventh grade)These students will compete at the...
OCHS FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team Advances to State Championship Round
OCHS FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team Advances to State Championship Round.
WRIC-TV Meteorologist Visits Lightfoot Elementary
The Lightfoot Elementary 5th grade enjoyed a visit from WRIC-TV Richmond meteorologist Matt DiNardo.
Orange County High School Jazz Band Plays at Orange Downtown Alliance Event
The Orange County High School Jazz Band played in Orange on Sunday, December 8th as part of the “Music and Merriment on Main Street” event sponsored by the Orange Downtown Alliance.
Orange County Public Schools Staff Members Present at VSTE Conference
Katrina Stafford, Orange County High School TTRT, and Heather Smith, Unionville Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher, presented at the 2019 Virginia Society for Technology in Education.
OCHS Saxophone Ensemble Performs at 2019 Virginia Music Educators Association Conference
The Orange County High School Saxophone Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2019 Virginia Music Educators Association annual conference.
Locust Grove Elementary Participates in Girls on the Run 5K Race in Charlottesville
Thirteen third, fourth, and fifth grade girls from Locust Grove Elementary participated in the Girls on the Run 5k in Charlottesville on Novemeber 17, 2019.
Orange County High School Orchestra Musicians Perform with Senior Regional Orchestra
Congratulations to Emma Stewart, Ally Novogradac, and Jake Manglicmot for an outstanding performance with the Senior Regional Orchestra at E. C. Glass High School in Lynchburg.
Orange County High School Library Broadcast Students Visit Channel 19 News Station
The Orange County High School Library Broadcast students took a field trip to the Channel 19 News station. They were given a chance to see what they are currently learning in the library about broadcasting as applied to a career.
An Active October for OCHS Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
The Orange County High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America have been very active in the past month.
Orange County Head Start and Pre-K Program Halloween Parade
Orange County Head Start and Pre-K Program students and staff participated in a Halloween Parade.
AXA Financial Advisor Visits OCHS Economics and Personal Finance Class
AXA Financial Advisor Kyle Morgan visited the Orange County High School Economics and Personal Finance Class and talked about retirement strategies and concepts to students.
Orange County High School Theatre Places Second at VHSL Theatre Festival
Orange County High School Theatre placed second at the Region 4B North Virginia High School League Theatre Festival.
OCHS Carpentry Students Win Awards in Lake of the Woods Woodworkers Club Competition
During the first semester OCHS Carpentry I students were involved in a competition that was sponsored by the Lake of The Woods Woodworkers Club.
Orange County High School eSports
Orange County High School will be participating in the Virginia High School League eSports competition.
Orange County High School Raiders Excel in JROTC Competition
The OCHS JROTC Raiders excelled at the competition held at Harrisonburg High School against Bedford High School and Fishburne Military Academy on October 19, 2019.
Orange County Gifted Specialists Attend Virginia Gifted Association Conference
The Orange County Gifted Specialists attended the Virginia Gifted Association Conference.
Orange County High School Art Club Partners with Orange Downtown Alliance to Create Art Installation
Mrs. Howie’s OCHS Art Club students partnered with the Orange Downtown Alliance this autumn season to create an art installation in Downtown Orange.
STEAM Museum Visits Unionville Elementary
Students and teachers at Unionville Elementary School enjoyed visiting an on-site STEAM Museum.
Artwork from Orange County Public School Students Featured at LOW Visual Arts Council Show
Orange County Public School students created artwork which was features at the Lake of the Woods Visual Arts Council Show held on the weekend of September 28-30th.
World School Milk Day Celebrated in OCPS Cafeterias
World School milk day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday in September. The cafeteria staff of Orange County Public Schools joined in the festivities.
Unionville Elementary School Butterfly Release
Unionville Elementary School kindergarten classes have been learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.