OHS PTA

ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL PTA

Working To Make Every Child's Potential A Reality

The Orange High School Parent Teacher Association ("OHS PTA") provides communication and fosters a closer relationship between Orange High School and the families of our students. We provide many services to the schools, promote the welfare of students, and work with the schools to provide quality education for all young people in the Orange School District. This webpage provides basic information about our activities. If you have any questions, please contact any Board member. We appreciate your support as a member, as a volunteer, and of our fundraisers.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Principal’s Updates, Executive Board Meetings & Committee Reports:

OHS PTA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month. Meetings begin with an update from School Principal, Dr. Paul M. Lucas, and an Orange School Board Member, either Melanie Weltman or Jeffrey Leikin. A general monthly meeting follows with updates from our OHS PTA Executive Board Committee Chairs. Meetings are open and all are welcome. Minutes from the meetings are available on the OHS PTA website for your review following each meeting.

Meetings for the 2018 - 2019 School Year

Morning Meetings in the OHS Media Center:

September 5 – 9 am
October 3 – 9 am
December 5 – 9 am
January 9 – 9 am
March 6 – 9 am
April 3 – 9 am
May 1 – 9 am

Evening Meetings at the Orange Public Library:

November 7 – 7 pm
February 6 – 7 pm

Year in Review

The PTA contributes countless volunteer hours and financial support to many programs, clubs and activities directly benefiting OHS students, including:

Providing start up funds to student clubs or activities, ranging from Academic Challenge to Unity & Diversity and everything in between, including the Asian Culture Club, the Environmental Club, Mock Trial and Spirit Club.
Funding and presentation of Health & Safety programs, both to our students during the school day and to our parents in the evenings, including: Hidden in Plain Sight, Robbie’s Voice, Binge to Blackout, Actively Caring For People, and ”What Makes You Tic?” educational programs.
Granting $5,477 in Educational Grants to Orange teachers for special programs or equipment to be used in classrooms
Along with the Elementary PTA, granting $2,250 in scholarships to graduating OHS Seniors based on community service.
Granting $2,500 in teacher scholarships for continuing education courses.
The After Prom Committee of 11^th grade parent volunteers worked the entire year to raise funds for, create decorations and otherwise plan for a spectacular After Prom, a safe night of fun for our 11^th & 12^th grade students to follow their Prom.
Sponsoring the PTA Reflections Arts Awards contest at the High School.
Co-sponsoring an evening joint PTA meeting with the Elementary PTA on “Next Generation Learning”, the “State of the District”, and “Sexting, Cyberbullying and Social Networking”
Countless volunteer hours selling tickets; staffing the Senior Project Committee, both to help evaluate projects and handle supervisory visits; manning concession stands for volleyball and boys basketball games, the proceeds from the latter benefitting the 9^th and 10^th grade class funds; supporting class activities such as the 13-Year Club, the Senior Song, bake sales, Winter Formal, Senior Lunch, and Senior Awards Night.

Show off your Orange Lions Pride !

Welcome to THE LION LOCKER,
your source for Orange spirit wear apparel & accessories

The Lion Locker has teamed up with the high school PTA for spirit wear this year. Visit our online store to purchase all your spirit wear items.
www.orangelionlocker.com

PTA PROGRAMS !

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS:

The Orange Schools strongly encourage its students, faculty, staff and their families to volunteer in the community. The OHS PTA supports the OHS Guidance Office by creating and maintaining the information on the District website regarding Community Service Opportunities for Students.