Orangefield Junior High School

Congratulations to the 5th 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: Avery Ford
7th Grade: Cord Banken
8th Grade: Makenna Wiley

Orangefield Junior High is home to the hardest-working staff in Texas! Our faculty works tirelessly to provide a safe, effective learning environment for each and every student. Many of our faculty members received nominations for this spotlight, but we want to take a moment to specifically highlight one of our hardest workers: Jessica Vincent. For the past five years, Mrs. Vincent has served as an educational aide, making a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Whether stepping in to support struggling learners or confidently leading instruction herself, she consistently goes above and beyond. More than that, Jessica brings genuine care and passion to her role—she has been an inspiring mentor and a steady, positive influence for so many young people. Thank you, Mrs. Vincent, for your unwavering dedication and the heart you bring to our school every single day. We are truly grateful!

OJH Boys Athletes wrapped up their track season on Tuesday. The results are below.
Go Bobcats!

Spinal Screenings will be held at Orangefield JH for the '25 - '26 school year. Please see the following dates below.

8th grade boys - Monday, April 6th.
7th grade girls - Thursday, April 9th.

Please make sure your child wears the appropriate garments. Girls need to wear hair up in a ponytail. Please contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

Yesterday our Junior High Symphonic Band performed at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. This group, comprised primarily of 7th graders, has been working since January to put together a stellar concert! It is with great pleasure that we announce our students earned an EXCELLENT rating on stage and a SUPERIOR rating in sight-reading! We are so proud of these students for all of their hard work and a special shoutout to all of the parents, friends, and family that came and supported our group as well! We believe!

OJH Girls Track Meet at East Chambers Results.

OJH Boys Track Meet at East Chambers results.

On Friday and Saturday, Orangefield Junior High had 5 students participate in the 2026 ATSSB All-Region Clinics and Concert that they auditioned for in November. These students worked very hard and represented our school district very well! The directors are very proud of their accomplishments! Please join us in congratulating these students!

Levi Broom - 8th grade Trombone
Reid Wilson - 8th grade Tenor Saxophone
Jayden Theriot - 8th grade Alto Saxophone
Rachael McKee - 7th grade Bb Clarinet
Sophia Prouse - 7th grade Percussion

Congratulations!

OJH Boys Track Meet at LCM Results.

Another fantastic showing for our OJH Bobcats as our 8th grade girls took a 3rd place finish with our 7th grade girls locking down another 1st place finish. Results are attached.

OJH CDE/LDE Club is hosting a pajama day! For $2 students can wear their pj’s to OJH on Thursday, March 12. Keep in mind blankets will not be allowed and dress code still applies.

Last weekend, OJH Student Council had a small group participate in the 31st Annual Shangri-La Community Trash-Off. They cleaned up a mile's worth of road in downtown Orange over a four-hour period.

This weekend the OJH Jr. Sophisticats Drill Team competed in the American Dance and Drill Team Galveston Regional Competition. They received Double Division 1 ratings for their Kick and Novelty routines. They also received a Best in Class Overall and a Bronze Team Overall. The girls were also awarded with a Best Spirit Award that was voted on by other teams competing.

Students trying out for Jr. High Drill Team please note these changes to tryout week: To accommodate the playoff basketball schedule, we will be adding 30 minutes to each practice to make up the time. The new schedule is as follows: Monday: practice 4-5:30 in the OJH Gym. Parent Meeting at 5:30 in the cafeteria Tuesday: practice 4-5:30 in the OJH Gym Wednesday: practice 4-5 in the OJH Gym, Mock Tryout 5-5:30 Tryouts will be held during the school day on Thursday. Results will be posted on the school district social media between 4-4:30 Thursday afternoon.

Congratulations OJH Cheer!

The OJH 7/8th grade choir traveled to First United Methodist Church in Beaumont to compete in the UIL Concert competition. These students took the stage and performed their contest music for judges and received an Excellent rating. Congratulations to all for their hard work and dedication.