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SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH: January is School Board Recognition Month and Orangefield ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. Join us in recognizing each of our members throughout the month of January!
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🎄🎅🏼
![Holiday Reminder December 23-Jan 3 District Holiday and Jan 6-7 Student Holiday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12164103/large_HOLIDAY_REMINDER_Dec__Instagram_Post_.png)
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Early Release
![Early Release Dec 20th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12157259/large_Early_Release___1_.png)
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Congratulations to our Orangefield ISD Christmas Card Contest Winners! Each student received a gift card, their framed design, and the overall winner's was used for our district Christmas card this year.
Orangefield ISD District Overall Winner - Haylee Spears(OHS)
Orangefield Junior High Winner - Madeline Breaux (OJH)
Orangefield Elementary Winner - Scarlett Root (OES)
![Christmas Card Winners](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12542945/large_District_Christmas_Card_Contest.png)
![Haylee Spears](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12542941/large_Spears_CC.jpg)
![Madeline Breaux](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12542942/large_Breaux_CC.jpg)
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Tonight at the December board meeting, Dr. McAlpin and the board recognized our December retirees. Ella Bland, our OJH Cafeteria Manager is retiring from OISD after 36 years of service. Wayne LaVergne is retiring after working in our maintenance department for24 years. Both Mrs. Ella and Mr. Wayne will be greatly missed and we are so excited for them and this next chapter!
![Ella Bland](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12542810/large_Bland.jpg)
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Monday, at the December Board Meeting, Dr. McAlpin and the Board of Trustees presented Bravo awards to the Academic All State Volleyball and Football recipients, the OHS Varsity Football team for winning the district championship, and to Denise Batchelor for having the Highest STAAR/EOC passing rate in Region 5. Bravo awards are presented to those that consistently choose the quest for excellence!
Academic All State Volleyball:
Hannah Block - 2nd Team
Addisyn Moore - Honorable Mention
Academic All State Football:
Sawyer Alfaro - Honorable Mention
Ethan Brown - Honorable Mention
Ty Butler - Honorable Mention
Caden Knott - Honorable Mention
Zachary Morrow - Honorable Mention
Fernando Sandoval-Rodriguez - Honorable Mention
Steyle Spurlock - Honorable Mention
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Tonight, at the December board meeting, the board and Dr. McAlpin recognized our December Students and Teacher of the Month.
Ayden Broussard - 2nd Grade
Margeaux Bonnin - 5th Grade
Audrey Greenfield - Orangefield Junior High
Sarah Beasley - Orangefield High School
Carey West - OISD Teacher of the Month
Thank you to @HeavenSentFlorist for the beautiful plant donation!
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![Carey West](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/12542643/large_West.jpg)
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The OHS FFA Booster Club will once again host a Cow Pie Bingo along with our Christmas on the Farm events. This year, they will all take place Saturday, December 21st in conjunction with Christmas in Orangefield.
Here is the link to the Google Form to purchase land parcels. The form also includes a link to official rules. Need NOT be present to win.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAMoRyNnFu8AszpowsT5zkmNEoHxE-XYWC7R7TlaMaRyrSPw/viewform
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🦃🍁🦃
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🦃🍁Thanksgiving Holidays 🦃🍁
![District Holiday Nov 25-29th. School resumes Monday Dec 2nd](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/10837184/large_HOLIDAY_REMINDER_Thank__Instagram_Post_.png)
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Today is Substitute Educators Day!
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Early Release
![Early Release Friday November 22nd OES 1:00pm, OJH 1:50pm, OHS - 2:00pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/10836976/large_Early_Release_.png)
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The OHS Lady Bobcats and OJH Girls' Athletics are selling the t-shirts below. All orders must be submitted by Sunday, November 17th. Scroll to the goods section to find both options.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/Orangefield-Athletics/753
![Lady Bobcat Season Shirts](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/11747030/large_Orangefield_GBasketball_Season_Shirts.jpg)
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Calendar Change: Friday, November 15, 2024.
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Student Holiday Reminder!
![Holiday Reminder - Staff Development/Student Holiday - Nov 4th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/10836339/large_StudentHOLIDAY_REMINDER.png)
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Orangefield ISD's Bond Groundbreaking Ceremony
![The Orangefield ISD Board of Trustees and administration held a groundbreaking ceremony for the bond construction that will be started soon. On October 31st, the OISD Board of Trustees, administration, and project stakeholders gathered at Orangefield High School to officially kick off the district’s bond construction project.We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this ceremony a success and to all community members who have supported this initiative.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/11402544/large_Groundbreaking__4_.png)
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Location Change for the Bond Groundbreaking Ceremony.
![Orangefield ISD Bond Groundbreaking Ceremony Location CHange: Due to the potential of inclement weather, the bond groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, October 31st, has been moved to the OHS Competition Gym at 10:30 a. m.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/11349205/large_GroundBreakingCeremony__2_.png)
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Hackers use convincing bait to try to get you hooked. Don’t fall for it! Learn how to recognize a phish and what to do with it: https://staysafeonline.org/theft-fraud-cybercrime/phishing/ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld
![Recognize and Report Phishing Keep an eye out for phishing and other scam attempts in your emails, texts, direct messages or phone calls. Always verify the sender before clicking links or downloading attachments. If you spot a scam, report it!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/10647075/large_4.png)
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October is Fentanyl Awareness Month, and we're joining the fight to spread knowledge and protect our communities. Fentanyl is a powerful and dangerous drug, and awareness is key in preventing its devastating consequences.
Learn more: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
#OnePillKills
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Fall Break!🍁🍂
![Holiday Reminder District Holiday October 25-28th school resumes on Oct 29th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/orangefield_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/10835176/large_HOLIDAY_REMINDER_FB.png)