We are one week away from getting Fall Sports underway!! Next Friday, August 14th will be the OHS Fall Sports Preview. The Athletic Booster Club will be providing food and they are in NEED of a few VOLUNTEERS to help with grilling and in the concession stand. Listed below is a link to sign up and help that evening. Any community help is greatly appreciated! Come join us next Friday, August 14th and show your support for this years OHS Fall Sports!
https://signup.com/go/OEMWogi
https://signup.com/go/OEMWogi
Exclusive IHSA 20% OFF DICK’S Shop Event – Mark Your Calendar!
20% IHSA Discount at DICK'S Sporting Goods
IHSA partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods continues into the Fall season and our exclusive sales event is coming up starting Friday, August 7th.
See info below for event info and the flyer for in-store use.
IHSA 20% OFF SHOP EVENT AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
FRIDAY, 8/07 – MONDAY, 8/10
OFFER AVAILABLE IN-STORE AT ALL ILLINOIS LOCATIONS
Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the Spring season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout.
Enjoy and we will see you soon!
CLICK HERE FOR COUPON
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On Monday, August 10th, OHS is excited to host its first ever Orion-tation Night. This event is designed for all students and their parents to become Orion-ted with the building, meet our staff, and learn about our expectations before the first day of school. Students will be able to move into their lockers, visit classrooms and get settled in to avoid the Wednesday-morning jitters! Freshmen will have their own time so they can feel confident from the get-go and know what to expect at OHS!
Those interested and planning to running Cross Country this year at OHS, Coach Schroeder will be at the Track tonight at 7pm for some summer running! Hope to see you all there!
Tackle Cancer Night is just around the corner. Order your shirt by August 1st and support a great cause!
https://stores.inksoft.com/tackle_cancer_2026/shop/home
Season is right around the corner! Check out the store link and stock up on this years Football spirit wear #All In
https://stores.inksoft.com/ohs_football_2026/shop/home
There has been a CHANGE to Homecoming at OHS this Fall. To benefit everyone and minimize conflicts, we have decided to flip the Homecoming date for this Fall. Homecoming will now be on the Week of Sept. 28th. The Parade/Dinner/Pep Assembly will be on Thursday Oct. 1st starting at 5pm. Football game will be on Friday night at 7pm vs. Rockridge and then the dance will be held on Saturday Oct. 3rd here in the OHS commons starting at 7pm!
Congratulations to the OHS Baseball team on their 2026 TRAC West All-Conference Selections!
OHS is now taking orders for memorial pavers to be installed in August before the fall sports season starts. Orders must be placed by June 30th. Use the order forms provided or visit https://www.orionschools.us/o/ohs/page/brick-fundraising
KWQC honored one of OHS's own this afternoon with their Hometown Hero award. Mrs. Nightingale received the award for the work she has done in organizing and supporting the Charger Closet which provides clothing, toiletries and personal products for infants through adults. You can catch the news segment honoring her on Monday during the 6 am and 6 pm broadcasts. Thank you for all that you do for the Charger Closet and for OHS, Mrs. Night! We appreciate you!
Good luck to our three track athletes who left this afternoon for the IHSA Boys State Track meet! All three will participate in prelims tomorrow morning. Go Big Red!
The members of the boys track team competed in their final meet together last Wednesday, returning to Erie for the sectional championship meet with one clear objective in mind—earning a trip to the IHSA State Finals in Charleston. The field event group rose to the challenge in a big way, producing three individual state qualifiers in their respective jumping events. Senior Wyatt Steen qualified in the high jump, senior Brody Ossian punched his ticket in the triple jump, and sophomore Will Maher advanced in the long jump. Each athlete overcame adversity, pressure, and months of preparation to deliver when it mattered most. Here’s a closer look at the performances that earned the Chargers a place on the state stage.
Wyatt Steen:
Wyatt entered the sectional meet carrying the pressure and expectations that come with being one of the team’s most experienced postseason athletes, already owning multiple state appearances between indoor and outdoor track. With his season hanging in the balance, Wyatt showed tremendous composure and mental toughness as the competition came down to his final attempt at the state qualifying height of 6’1”. He rose to the moment and cleared the bar, securing one more trip to the state finals and continuing an already impressive championship résumé.
Brody Ossian:
Senior Brody Ossian secured his first trip to Charleston with a breakthrough performance in the triple jump. Throughout the season, Brody has worked tirelessly to improve the consistency of his approach and maximize the efficiency of his second phase. Everything came together at exactly the right time, as he launched a massive jump of 12.67m (41’7”)—surpassing his previous personal best by nearly a full foot. Achieving a lifetime best at the sectional meet is something many athletes chase but few accomplish, and Brody delivered under the highest pressure to earn his spot at state.
Will Maher:
Sophomore Will Maher left absolutely no margin for error in the long jump, hitting the state qualifying standard of 20’10” exactly to secure his place in Charleston. Will has spent the season steadily improving his speed, explosiveness, and consistency on the runway, and those efforts paid off when it mattered most. Despite only scratching the surface of his potential in the sport, Will has already established himself among the area’s top jumpers. We look forward to watching him compete against the best in Illinois as he represents the Chargers at the state finals this Thursday.
Wyatt Steen:
Wyatt entered the sectional meet carrying the pressure and expectations that come with being one of the team’s most experienced postseason athletes, already owning multiple state appearances between indoor and outdoor track. With his season hanging in the balance, Wyatt showed tremendous composure and mental toughness as the competition came down to his final attempt at the state qualifying height of 6’1”. He rose to the moment and cleared the bar, securing one more trip to the state finals and continuing an already impressive championship résumé.
Brody Ossian:
Senior Brody Ossian secured his first trip to Charleston with a breakthrough performance in the triple jump. Throughout the season, Brody has worked tirelessly to improve the consistency of his approach and maximize the efficiency of his second phase. Everything came together at exactly the right time, as he launched a massive jump of 12.67m (41’7”)—surpassing his previous personal best by nearly a full foot. Achieving a lifetime best at the sectional meet is something many athletes chase but few accomplish, and Brody delivered under the highest pressure to earn his spot at state.
Will Maher:
Sophomore Will Maher left absolutely no margin for error in the long jump, hitting the state qualifying standard of 20’10” exactly to secure his place in Charleston. Will has spent the season steadily improving his speed, explosiveness, and consistency on the runway, and those efforts paid off when it mattered most. Despite only scratching the surface of his potential in the sport, Will has already established himself among the area’s top jumpers. We look forward to watching him compete against the best in Illinois as he represents the Chargers at the state finals this Thursday.
We have a State Runner-Up!! Congratulations to Savannah Streeter on placing 2nd in the High Jump with a jump of 1.67m (5'5"). Nice job Savannah!
OHS wants to send a big "thank you" to Auggie, Munchie, Savvy, and Sully (and their owners) along with Gray Matters founder Haley DeGreve for their visit this morning.
Congratulations to Thea Seys! After school today, she signed her letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Carl Sandburg College this fall.
State Bound! Congratulations to our 3 State Qualifiers in Boys Track! Sophomore Will Maher in Long Jump with a jump tonight of 6.35m (20' 10"), Senior Brody Ossian in Triple Jump with a jump tonight of 12.67m (41' 7"), and Senior Wyatt Steen in High Jump with a jump tonight of 1.85m (6'0). They will compete starting next Thursday in the IHSA Prelims and Finals will be on Saturday. IHSA State will be held at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. Good luck next week boys!
Congrats to Kallen, our OHS Student of the Month for May! Get to know a little bit about this great student.
And they're off! Good luck to our State qualifiers Savannah and Mallory in Girls Track. Prelims are tomorrow morning and finals will be on Saturday! Bring home some hardware girls!
Friday night, the boys track team competed at the Conference Championship meet in Erie. While the final team outcome was not what we had hoped for, the meet still produced several outstanding performances and memorable moments. After a difficult start in the field events and a few untimely injuries, the Chargers lost momentum and ultimately finished 4th behind conference champion Riverdale. Despite the setback, the season is far from over. The team returns to Erie this Wednesday for the sectional championships—the penultimate meet of the season—with several athletes already having surpassed state qualifying standards throughout the spring. With the right preparation and execution, the Chargers are in position to send athletes to the state championships in Charleston. Before turning the page, however, we want to recognize some of the incredible performances from Friday night—and to say there were surprises would be an understatement.
Chance Reid
The first recognition undoubtedly goes to junior thrower Chance Reid. Chance has spent the season refining the technical details of his spin in the discus, and on Friday night everything came together at exactly the right time. He exploded for a massive personal best throw of 146’4”—a mark that not only shattered his previous best by 23 feet, but also surpassed the state qualifying standard. Improvements of that magnitude are rare, but Chance erased any doubt by consistently hitting comparable distances throughout the competition. Chance also added another personal best in the shot put with a throw of 42’3.5”. His efforts earned 2nd place in the discus and 8th in the shot put, providing critical points that helped keep the Chargers competitive throughout the meet.
Max Hessler
Few freshmen are asked to compete in high-pressure varsity situations where major team outcomes hang in the balance, but Max Hessler has consistently risen to the occasion this season. The hurdle events are among the most demanding races in track and field, requiring precision, rhythm, and composure, especially against older and more experienced competition. Max delivered in a big way at the conference meet, setting personal records in both hurdle events while also surpassing the state qualifying standard in the 110m high hurdles. He earned a 3rd place finish in the highs with a time of 16.20 before following it up with a 5th place finish in the 300m hurdles in 44.48. Competing at this level as a freshman is no easy task, but Max has handled the transition to varsity competition with maturity and confidence well beyond his years.
Owen Voorhees
Our final recognition goes to senior sprinter Owen Voorhees, the cornerstone of the Chargers’ sprint squad this season. Owen secured the Chargers’ lone gold medal of the night with a winning time of 11.16 in the 100m dash. He also anchored the 4x100 relay alongside teammates Will Maher, Wyatt Steen, and Kaden Cirks, tracking down the competition and helping move the Chargers into 2nd place with one of the relay’s fastest times of the season at 44.40. Owen’s sprint performances this year have been exceptional, especially considering his relatively limited experience in the sport. His athleticism, competitiveness, and rapid development have made him one of the team’s most impactful athletes this season.
Chance Reid
The first recognition undoubtedly goes to junior thrower Chance Reid. Chance has spent the season refining the technical details of his spin in the discus, and on Friday night everything came together at exactly the right time. He exploded for a massive personal best throw of 146’4”—a mark that not only shattered his previous best by 23 feet, but also surpassed the state qualifying standard. Improvements of that magnitude are rare, but Chance erased any doubt by consistently hitting comparable distances throughout the competition. Chance also added another personal best in the shot put with a throw of 42’3.5”. His efforts earned 2nd place in the discus and 8th in the shot put, providing critical points that helped keep the Chargers competitive throughout the meet.
Max Hessler
Few freshmen are asked to compete in high-pressure varsity situations where major team outcomes hang in the balance, but Max Hessler has consistently risen to the occasion this season. The hurdle events are among the most demanding races in track and field, requiring precision, rhythm, and composure, especially against older and more experienced competition. Max delivered in a big way at the conference meet, setting personal records in both hurdle events while also surpassing the state qualifying standard in the 110m high hurdles. He earned a 3rd place finish in the highs with a time of 16.20 before following it up with a 5th place finish in the 300m hurdles in 44.48. Competing at this level as a freshman is no easy task, but Max has handled the transition to varsity competition with maturity and confidence well beyond his years.
Owen Voorhees
Our final recognition goes to senior sprinter Owen Voorhees, the cornerstone of the Chargers’ sprint squad this season. Owen secured the Chargers’ lone gold medal of the night with a winning time of 11.16 in the 100m dash. He also anchored the 4x100 relay alongside teammates Will Maher, Wyatt Steen, and Kaden Cirks, tracking down the competition and helping move the Chargers into 2nd place with one of the relay’s fastest times of the season at 44.40. Owen’s sprint performances this year have been exceptional, especially considering his relatively limited experience in the sport. His athleticism, competitiveness, and rapid development have made him one of the team’s most impactful athletes this season.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Go be great!
