Panther News
2025-2026
ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL
Email: OrangeHSPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangehighschool.org/
Location: 525 North Shaffer Street, Orange, CA, USA
Phone: 714-997-6211
Twitter: @OrangePanthers
Orange High School Mission
“Orange High School is committed to the continual improvement of academic achievement by providing open access to rigorous curricula in a supportive learning environment. All students will have the opportunity to complete college entrance requirements and explore career pathways in preparation for a global economy.”
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ONCE A PANTHER, ALWAYS A PANTHER!
June 16 - August 20
Tuesday, June 17 - Summer School Starts
GRADUATION 2025
Check it out here:
Anaheim Flag Day Celebration
On Sunday, 8 June 2025, an Orange High School Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard led the 30th Annual City of Anaheim Flag Day Parade. The parade included the First Marine Division Band, numerous civics organizations and floats, and the Anaheim Ducks mascot.
Camp Pendleton Mud Race
June 7, 2025, 25 JROTC cadets braved an early start time and a 7-kilometer/4.2 mile course laced with obstacles, exercise requirements, foul water and…mud. All 25 completed the grueling race!
OUSD Art Expo Awards Winners from OHS
The 2025 OUSD Exposition of the Arts was held this past week.
OHS had two students selected for OUTSTANDING Awards:
Ruby Vasquez—High School Principals' Award
Reyna Orellana Lara—Da Vinci Award
CONGRATULATIONS and check out their work below.
ORDER for the Class of 2025
The Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation is once again hosting the Graduation Store at Fred Kelly for graduation. You just place your order online and pick up your products right outside the gates to Fred Kelly on graduation day. All profits come back to OUPSF, which benefits our schools. It is convenient for our families and supports our students! I have attached the flyer and the link to order is below:
SENIOR Calendar
Class of 2025 Information
Dear Guardians/Parents of Senior Students,
The final week of school for our seniors is rapidly approaching and we know many of you have questions about Graduation and Senior Week activities. We hope that this letter provides you with most of the information you will need. Should you need further assistance, please contact the office at 714-997-6211.
SENIOR WEEK: Please review the attached Senior Week Schedule with your senior. We encourage all seniors to participate and share these “once in a lifetime” activities with their classmates. Prior to senior week there are no senior ditch days. If seniors participate in one, they risk losing senior week activities including Graduation. Senior finals will be completed on Friday, June 6th. All fines must be cleared and items must be turned in to the library before 4:00 pm on this date. Not taking care of these issues before Graduation Practice on Tuesday will delay ticket distribution. Click on the link below for Senior Information:
Important INFO for Senior Week
The link is also available on the Senior Google Classroom.
SENIOR GRAD WALK: Must Sign-Up by Friday, May 23rd if interested SENIOR GRAD WALK SIGN-UP
The link is also available on the Senior Google Classroom.
CAP & GOWN DISTRIBUTION: This Friday May 23rd, Seniors will pick up their Cap & Gowns at the end of the day. First they must complete the Senior Survey. Completion of the survey is required before they can pick up their cap and gown and counselors will be checking completion and assisting in distribution.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/UvyuswpcqughW87K9
The link is also available on the Senior Google Classroom.
If your student is still in need of a cap & gown, you can contact Melissa Hatch at 714-997-6248. Students can purchase on Friday for $40 plus tax and will receive the same day.
GRADUATION CEREMONY: The graduation ceremony begins promptly at 3:00 pm at Fred Kelly Stadium on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. This traditional graduation ceremony is held to honor and award students who have completed the required course of study. To ensure that graduates and their families enjoy the ceremony, we request your cooperation as follows:
Please allow enough time for freeway construction, traffic congestion and seating.
Seating is on a “first come, first served” basis beginning at 2:15 pm. Each guest needs a ticket. Please do not “hold” seats for groups. All seating must be made available at 2:45 pm to guests already on hand.
Please do not disrupt the flow of the Senior Roll Call with excessive displays of recognition, so that every senior’s name can be heard.
Please do not interfere with others' views with open umbrellas, taking photos or using video cameras. Remember that a video of the entire ceremony will be available and streamed on the OUSD You Tube Channel and a professional photographer will photograph each graduate immediately upon receiving their diploma.
Please do not bring any balloons, air-horns, etc…they will be confiscated.
It is a good idea to have a location pre-selected for you to meet your senior and guests following the ceremony.
NOTE: Please consider that the ceremony is approximately 1 hour long. Usually on a warm day this may be difficult for young children and/or the elderly. Umbrellas are not appropriate, for they block the view of others. There will be a nurse on hand. Water bottle filling stations are available at Fred Kelly Stadium.
STUDENT CONDUCT: WALKING ACROSS THE STAGE IS A PRIVILEGE. Any individual senior who displays inappropriate conduct can be removed from the ceremony. Any senior who appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted to take part in the Graduation Ceremony. We have always been proud of the conduct our seniors display and support their desire to have a Graduation Ceremony they can remember with pride.
CAP & GOWN: All Seniors participating in Graduation Ceremonies are required to wear the cap and gown, without exception. For those that have purchased already, Friday, May 23rd is the date to pick up at OHS. For late purchases or any questions, please contact the Activities Office at (714) 997-6248. It is highly encouraged to dress business casual to Graduation. No flip flops or tennis shoes allowed. Heels must be at least the size of a quarter and no stilettos. Graduation gowns must be zipped up once the student begins to walk. Any student who arrives dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. No alterations or decorations of any kind are to be made on the graduation gown. Any alteration made to the cap, must be approved by administration at check-in on the day of the event. If not appropriate, students may not participate or must change the cap immediately.
Students are not permitted to have cell phones at the ceremony; these will be confiscated at check in. Please leave these items at home or with family. In addition, noise makers, balloons, bubbles, and other distractors will also be confiscated. Food and drinks are not permitted past senior check in for line-up.
REGALIA: Only school approved regalia listed in the Graduation Program are permitted. All gifts which may include candy, flower, kukui, or money lei’s are not permitted on students prior to the ceremony. These items may be worn once the ceremony concludes and students reunite with family and supporters.
TICKETS: Admission to Graduation is by ticket only. Each senior will receive eight (8) tickets on Tuesday, June 10th during graduation practice. We will make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests for extra tickets, but cannot guarantee additional tickets. The request for additional tickets is due by Friday, June 6th by completing the following: 2025 Request for Additional Graduation Tickets Contact Mr. Roman in room 307 at 714-628-5662 if you need support.
PARKING: Parking is available in Fred Kelly Stadium parking lot. We strongly encourage you to allow sufficient time for traffic congestion around the stadium. Directions and a map will be included at a later date. Please obey all traffic laws and parking codes.
DIPLOMA PICK UP: Diplomas will be available for pick up from 8:30 – 10:30 am on Friday, June 13, 2025. Your student must be present with ID to sign and receive their Diploma, no exceptions. Diplomas picked up after June 13th will be located with Mrs. Perez. If not picked up by 6/18, they will be available after 7/31. No exceptions.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Grad Images will mail proofs home 7 to 10 days after the ceremony for purchase. Since Grad Images is an outside company, info about photographs taken at Graduation will be given to students during practice.
More details to follow in the weeks ahead as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2025. Reach out to the Activities Office with any questions at 714-997-6248 or the Curiculum Office at 714-628-5662.
Go PANTHERS!
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Estimados Tutores/Padres de Estudiantes del 12,
La última semana de clases para nuestros estudiantes de último año se acerca rápidamente y sabemos que muchos de ustedes tienen preguntas sobre las actividades de la Semana de Graduación y Senior. Esperamos que esta carta le proporcione la mayor parte de la información que necesitará. Si necesita más ayuda, comuníquese con la oficina al 714-997-6211.
SEMANA DE ESTUDIANTE DE ULTIMO AÑO: Revise el horario adjunto de la semana con su estudiante. Animamos a todos los estudiantes del 12 a participar y compartir estas actividades "únicas en la vida" con sus compañeros de clase. Antes de la semana de último año, no hay días de falta para estudiantes del 12. Si los estudiantes de último año participan en uno, corren el riesgo de perder las actividades de la semana de último año, incluida la graduación. Los exámenes finales se completarán el viernes 6 de junio. Todas las multas deben ser liquidadas y los artículos deben ser entregados a la biblioteca antes de las 4:00 pm en esta fecha. Si no se encarga de estos problemas antes de la práctica de graduación el martes retrasará la distribución de boletos a su estudiante. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información para estudiantes del 12:
El enlace también está disponible en el Google Classroom para Estudiantes del 12.
CAMINATA DE GRADUADOS: Debe inscribirse antes del viernes 23 de mayo si está interesado en INSCRIPCIÓN A LA CAMINATA DE GRADUADOS
El enlace también está disponible en el Google Classroom para estudiantes del 12.
DISTRIBUCIÓN DE TOGAS Y GORROS: Este viernes 23 de mayo, los estudiantes de último año recogerán sus togas y gorros al final del día. Primero deben completar la Encuesta para Estudiantes del 12. Se requiere completar la encuesta antes de que puedan recoger su toga y gorro y los consejeros verificarán la finalización y ayudarán en la distribución.
Enlace a la encuesta:
https://forms.gle/UvyuswpcqughW87K9
El enlace también está disponible en el Google Classroom para estudiantes del 12.
Si su estudiante todavía necesita una toga y gorro, puede comunicarse con Melissa Hatch al 714-997-6248. Los estudiantes pueden comprar el viernes por $40 más impuestos y recibirán el mismo día.
CEREMONIA DE GRADUACIÓN: La ceremonia de graduación comienza puntualmente a las 3:00 pm en el Estadio Fred Kelly el miércoles 11 de junio de 2025. Esta ceremonia de graduación tradicional se lleva a cabo para honrar y premiar a los estudiantes que han completado el curso de estudio requerido. Para garantizar que los graduados y sus familias disfruten de la ceremonia, solicitamos su cooperación de la siguiente manera:
Por favor, permita suficiente tiempo para la construcción de la autopista, la congestión del tráfico y la búsqueda de asientos.
Los asientos son por orden de llegada a partir de las 2:15 pm. Cada invitado necesita un boleto. Por favor, no "reserve" asientos para grupos. Todos los asientos deben estar disponibles a las 2:45 pm para los invitados que ya estén disponibles.
Por favor, no interrumpa el flujo del Pase de Lista de Graduados con muestras excesivas de reconocimiento, para que se pueda escuchar el nombre de cada estudiante.
Por favor, no interfiera con las vistas de los demás con sombrillas abiertas, tomando fotos o usando cámaras de video. Recuerde que un video de toda la ceremonia estará disponible y transmitido en el canal de You Tube de OUSD y un fotógrafo profesional fotografiará a cada graduado inmediatamente después de recibir su diploma.
Por favor, no traiga globos, bocinas de aire, etc... serán confiscados.
Es una buena idea tener un lugar preseleccionado para que se reúna con su graduado/a e invitados después de la ceremonia.
NOTA: Tenga en cuenta que la ceremonia dura aproximadamente 1 hora. Por lo general, en un día cálido, esto puede ser difícil para los niños pequeños y/o los ancianos. Los paraguas no son apropiados, ya que bloquean la vista de los demás. Habrá una enfermera disponible. Las estaciones de llenado de botellas de agua están disponibles en el estadio Fred Kelly.
CONDUCTA DE LOS ESTUDIANTES: CAMINAR POR EL ESCENARIO ES UN PRIVILEGIO. Cualquier estudiante que muestre una conducta inapropiada puede ser expulsada de la ceremonia. Cualquier estudiante de último año que parezca estar bajo la influencia de drogas y / o alcohol no se le permitirá participar en la Ceremonia de Graduación. Siempre hemos estado orgullosos de la conducta que muestran nuestros estudiantes de último año y apoyamos su deseo de tener una Ceremonia de Graduación que puedan recordar con orgullo.
TOGA Y GORRO: Todos los estudiantes de último año que participan en las ceremonias de graduación deben usar la toga y gorro, sin excepción. Para aquellos que ya lo han comprado, el viernes 23 de mayo es la fecha para recoger en OHS. Para compras tardes o cualquier pregunta, comuníquese con la Oficina de Actividades al (714) 997-6248. Se recomienda vestirse de manera “negocio informal” para la graduación. No se permiten chanclas ni tenis. Los tacones deben ser al menos del tamaño de una moneda de veinticinco centavos y no deben ser tacones de aguja. Las togas de graduación deben cerrarse con cierre una vez que el estudiante comience a caminar. Cualquier estudiante que llegue vestido de manera inapropiada no podrá participar en la ceremonia. No se deben hacer alteraciones ni decoraciones de ningún tipo en el vestido de graduación. Cualquier alteración realizada en la gorra, debe ser aprobada por la administración en la entrada el día del evento. Si no es apropiado, los estudiantes no pueden participar o deben cambiar el gorro de inmediato.
A los estudiantes no se les permite tener teléfonos celulares en la ceremonia; Estos serán confiscados en el momento de la entrada. Por favor, deje estos artículos en casa o con la familia. Además, también se confiscarán los generadores de ruido, globos, burbujas y otros distractores. No se permiten alimentos ni bebidas después del registro del estudiante para la fila.
REGALÍA: Solo se permiten insignias aprobadas por la escuela que figuran en el Programa de Graduación. Todos los regalos que pueden incluir dulces, flores, kukui o lei de dinero no están permitidos para los estudiantes antes de la ceremonia. Estos artículos se pueden usar una vez que concluya la ceremonia y los estudiantes se reúnan con familiares y seguidores.
ENTRADAS: La entrada a la Graduación es solo con boleto. Cada estudiante de último año recibirá ocho (8) boletos el martes 10 de junio durante la práctica de graduación. Haremos todo lo posible para satisfacer las solicitudes razonables de boletos adicionales, pero no podemos garantizar boletos adicionales. La solicitud de boletos adicionales vence el viernes 6 de junio completando lo siguiente: Solicitud de boletos de graduación adicionales 2025 Comuníquese con el Sr. Román en la sala 307 al 714-628-5662 si necesita ayuda.
ESTACIONAMIENTO: El estacionamiento está disponible en el estacionamiento del estadio Fred Kelly. Le recomendamos que deje tiempo suficiente para la congestión del tráfico alrededor del estadio. Las direcciones y un mapa se enviaran mas cercas a la fecha de graduación. Por favor, obedezca todas las leyes de tráfico y códigos de estacionamiento.
RECOGIDA DE DIPLOMAS: Los diplomas estarán disponibles para recoger de 8:30 a 10:30am el viernes 13 de junio de 2025. Su estudiante debe estar presente con una identificación para firmar y recibir su diploma, sin excepciones. Los diplomas que se recojan después del 13 de junio se ubicarán con la Sra. Pérez. Si no se recogen antes del 18 de junio, estarán disponibles después del 31 de julio. Sin excepciones.
FOTOGRAFÍAS: Grad Images enviará las pruebas a casa de 7 a 10 días después de la ceremonia para su compra. Dado que Grad Images es una empresa externa, la información sobre las fotografías tomadas en la graduación se proporcionará a los estudiantes durante la práctica.
Más detalles serán disponibles en las próximas semanas mientras nos preparamos para celebrar la Clase de 2025. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Oficina de Actividades al 714-997-6248 o con la Oficina de Curículo al 714-628-5662.
¡Vamos PANTERAS!
2025 REGISTRATION
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thank you to our AMAZING parent volunteers who hosted an AWESOME lunch for the entire staff. We appreciate the support and the fun raffle gifts to our staff.
PROM at The Grand Californian at Disneyland
Congratulations to Ms. Kim for earning OUSD Classified Employee of the Month!
SENIORS....ARE YOU IN NEED OF EXTRA TICKETS FOR GRADUATION
All graduating Seniors will receive 6 tickets. You may request four more. Check out the details below.
If you are in need of additional tickets for Graduation, please fill out this form:
SCC Transfer Essentials for Families
Medical Core Jeopardy
Penny Drive SUCCESS
Our students and staff raised over $5000 to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The Friendly Center of Orange.
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown Production
OHS Parent University
Meet our Community School LEAD - Christina Reveles
My name is Christina Reveles, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the Community School Site Lead at Orange High School. Orange High is proud to be the first high school in Orange Unified to join the California Community School Partnership Program—an initiative that reflects our collective commitment to student success.
A Community School is more than a place of learning—it’s a hub of support designed to educate and empower the whole child. Our goal is to make Orange High School a one-stop shop for students and families, providing essential resources to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
SCC Summer Dual Enrollment Courses
Virtual Tutoring AVAILABLE for ALL Students
Students can click on the link below on their OUSD Dashboard to access the tutoring when needed.
Message from the Superintendent
JROTC Cyber-Patriot Award
Orange OPEN HOUSE Showcase - Wednesday, January 22nd
UCI Camp Med Student work with OHS Medical Classes
Backhaus Dance Company with OHS Dance Program
Chapman University Service Clubs support OHS Health Office
Vital Link Conference
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Community Open House
College Application Day
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
TARGETED TUTORING SCHEDULE
Check out the schedule for targeted tutoring and additional support before school, lunch, and after school. This is the current schedule that will be in place until the end of the 1st Semester.
Click on the link below for a full list of support:
https://www.orangehighschool.org/academics/tutoring-opportunities
Parents Right to Know
Panthers in the COMMUNITY
SENIOR Class of 2025
Josten's ORDER Information
Check out Senior Class of 2025 Info and order a yearbook:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1005881/ORANGE-HIGH-SCHOOL/
Student AM Drop-Off and PM Pick-Up
Remember to drop off or pick-up on Walnut Avenue, Shaffer Street, or in the student parking lot. Please do not use the staff lot.
Main Office
Pardon our dust and thank you for your patience! The Attendance Office is located in the front of the school and windows are available for student check-out each day. If your student is tardy to school, they will check-in at the attendance window and then enter the main building to show security their pass.
Call the main line at 714-997-6211 for any help needed.
MINGA Digital Hall Pass
We are using the digital hall pass. The students will use their student ID and will need it in their possession each day. There is a digital ID option to download, however this is not required of ANY student. If your student needs to pick up their photo ID, they will go to room 602 at nutrition or lunch.
SCHOOL PICTURE ORDER DISCOUNT
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
ENJOY 10% OFF
your order!
CODE: F202410OFF
EXPIRES: July 31, 2025
ORANGE TREE DONATION
The Class of 1973 gifted us two orange trees this past weekend and they are currently located in our Agriculture area and in front of the Little Theater. We are excited for this partnership and look forward to more projects ahead. See the pictures below.
PARENT UNIVERSITY
PARENT UNIVERSITY
We will be hosting grade level meetings with our parents in the months ahead. Here are the dates:
September 24 - FRESHMAN - Grade 9 (COMPLETE)
October 29 - SENIOR - Grade 12
November 12 - JUNIOR - Grade 11
December 10 - SOPHOMORE - Grade 10
DISTRICT DEVICE REPAIR POLICY
DISTRICT DEVICE REPAIR POLICY
This fee structure will go into place starting November 1st. Also, we won't be charging for things that are not the student's fault, like battery going out or other things that are not the fault of the student.
- Lost Charger - $35.00
- Missing Keys (any number of keys) - $41.00 + $40.00 for labor = $81.00
- Damaged USB, audio, or network ports - $54.00 + $40.00 for labor = $94.00
- Cracked or broken display - $107.00 + $40.00 for labor = $147.00
- Lost Device, major vandalism or Damages beyond reasonable repair - $350.00
SPORTSMANSHIP at ALL OHS Events on and off campus
SPORTSMANSHIP at ALL OHS Events on and off campus
REMINDER - NO FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
REMINDER - NO FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
Please note that food delivery services are not permitted to drop food at the campus entrance per District guidelines. Our Nutrition Services Team provides free breakfast, snack, and lunch to all students. We respectfully ask you to work with your student(s) to be prepared and arrive to school on time with all items needed for school each day. Parents or guardians may only drop food deliveries as a check-in through the attendance office. The individual dropping food off must be on the emergency contact screen in Aeries. Food deliveries of any kind are not permitted on campus, both during school hours (i.e. pizza delivery, Uber Eats, etc.). Please help us promote personal responsibility as well as preserve valuable learning time. Thank you for your cooperation.