About OCHS

OCHS Mission:

At Orange County High School, our mission is to provide every student with the very best educational experience. We strive to deliver high-quality instruction, create meaningful and engaging opportunities, and lead with love in all we do. Students are at the heart of every decision we make, and we are committed to building a school environment where they feel supported, challenged, and valued each day. Our ultimate goal is to prepare them for success in the real world and to become active, engaged citizens.

OCHS Vision:

Orange County High School is a place where every student is known, challenged, and prepared; where rigorous instruction, meaningful relationships, and real-world opportunity converge to make college, career, and civic readiness a reality for all.

OCHS Letter to Families 10-4-26

Greetings Hornet Families!

As we enter the final week of the first quarter, I want to share several important reminders and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students and maintaining a productive learning environment.

Schoolwide Expectations - Please speak with your student about the following areas, which will remain a focus moving forward:

• Dress Code: Please review the school dress code with your student and help ensure that their clothing meets school expectations.  More information about the school dress code can be found here.   Students who repeatedly fail to adhere to the dress code may be assigned consequences.

• Cell Phones: Cell phone use is not permitted during the instructional day. Students are expected to keep their phones put away and remain focused on learning.

• Attendance: Students need to be in school and in class, on time, all day and every day. Regular attendance is essential to academic success, as is limiting time in hallways.

Important Dates

• Thursday, October 8: End of the first nine weeks

• Friday, October 9: No school for students/Teacher Workday

• Monday, October 12: No school for students/Teacher Professional Development Day

• Thursday, October 15: Report cards issued

Senior Opportunities

• Monday: FAFSA ID Workshop at 9:00 a.m.

• Wednesday: FAFSA Completion Night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Academics and Student Activities

• Tuesday: ASI Student Meeting and AP/DE English Research Session at UVA

• Wednesday: Cancer Research Fundraiser Walk during OC Block

• Thursday: WorkKeys testing and BRVGS tenth-grade trip to the U.S. Botanic Garden

• Thursday: Choir Concert at 6:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Marching Band Competition

Athletics

• Monday: Field Hockey hosts Kettle Run; Volleyball travels to Madison County

• Tuesday: Volleyball travels to Monticello

• Wednesday: JV Football hosts Albemarle

• Thursday: Field Hockey and Volleyball travel to Albemarle

• Friday: Varsity Football travels to Albemarle

• Saturday: Varsity Cross Country travels to Jefferson Forest

Celebrations

Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community members who helped make Homecoming Week a success. From Spirit Week through Saturday’s dance, it was wonderful to see our community come together and celebrate Hornet pride. 

Congratulations to the OCHS Marching Band for placing second in its class at this weekend’s competition and earning first place in General Effect Music. This is a tremendous accomplishment for our students and for the band under the first-year direction of Mr. Austin Dettor!

Here’s to a great week ahead!

Nick

OCHS Letter to Families Archive