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Posted Date: 04/30/26 (02:44 PM)

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April 30, 2026

Orange High School Students: 13 Years Together!

A diverse group of young adults poses for a photo, many wearing college-themed apparel.

Orange High School seniors last day before beginning Senior Project was marked by a signing ceremony, a final art show, saying farewell to staff and younger friends, and hanging out with many of the 65 classmates out of 125 in the class that they have been with for 13 years. Pictured here, surrounding their kindergarten photos are some of those students who have attended the Orange Schools for 13 years (K-12).

A diverse group of young musicians in black attire stand on risers, holding various instruments including a guitar, trumpets, a clarinet, and a drum.

DAZZLE Awards: Best Student Orchestra Nomination

The Orange High School Pit Orchestra was nominated once again for the Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards. This marks the orchestra's eighth nomination for "Best Student Orchestra". Only 11 school programs were selected as nominees in this category. The orchestra performed in the OHS production of Disney's "High School Musical".

Seven students stand in a line, wearing sashes, for the National Technical Honors Society at Orange High School.

Ten OHS Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

Ten Orange High School students were inducted into the Excel TECC: National Technical Honor Society on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This recognition reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. NTHS Students

OHS Music Earns State Superior Ratings

The Orange City School District is proud to announce outstanding achievements by the Orange High School music program at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Large Group State Performance held last month. The OHS Wind Ensemble earned a Superior rating in Class A competition for the 5th consecutive year. The OHS Symphonic Band received a Superior rating in Class C competition for the 2nd consecutive year. They join the OHS Orchestra who earlier this year earned a Superior rating at the state level for the 2nd consecutive year.

In addition, OHS director of bands Brandon DuVall was recently elected to statewide leadership within the OMEA. Beginning July 1, 2026, he will serve as President-Elect for two years, followed by a two-year term as President and a subsequent two-year term as Past President.