On Wednesday, OHS Student Council hosted “Anything But A Backpack” for all Seniors! On their last day at OHS, Seniors were asked to find a creative way to take all their personal items home. So many fun entries it was hard to pick a winner! Here are just a few!
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Kyler Owens signed his letter of intent to play for Carl Sandburg College next season after a record-breaking season with the Chargers. We wish him the best as he begins this exciting new chapter in his basketball career.
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
3 months ago, Ashlee Amador
Beautiful day for some ball games! Have nothing better to do tonight come out and support Softball and Baseball. Softball takes on Monmouth-Roseville for a Varsity only game and their last regular season game as Regionals start next week! Baseball has a tough match up with Rockridge for their last Conference game. 4:30pm first pitch for both! Hope to see some packed diamonds later today!
3 months ago, Ashlee Amador
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
The boys track team had another memorable performance at the Sherrard Relays, as the Chargers claimed yet another team title—this time in a much different format. Competing against tough conference-level competition, the boys came out on top in the Sherrard Relays’ “Top Individual” format, where each school is limited to one entry per event. That structure removed the advantage of depth and placed the spotlight squarely on each team’s top athletes. The Chargers answered with 115.5 points, edging out Sherrard (107) and Kewanee (102) to secure the championship. Five gold medals and a long list of runner-up finishes powered the effort in a meet that demanded consistency, versatility, and poise. Here is our top performance.
4x400 Relay:
With the team title once again hanging in the balance, the Chargers turned to the 4x400 relay to close the door. Carter Sersland, Owen Voorhees, Wyatt Steen, and Charley Arnold answered the call, putting together one of their strongest races of the season to win gold in a season-best 3:36.62. Each leg delivered under pressure, but senior Wyatt Steen came up with one of the biggest moments of the race, breaking into the 52-second range for the first time. Owen Voorhees also deserves special recognition after another remarkable night, contributing to four gold medal finishes and 32 team points while running 10.98 in the 100m and helping lead both the 4x100 and 4x200 relays to victory.
Also, special shoutouts to Cameron Engstrom, Haylee Downing, Morgan Schroeder, and Derek Engstrom for taking first place in the always entertaining Banana Coaches Relay!
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
OHS music students treated an audience to a wonderful evening of jazz tonight.
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Shout out and a BIG thank you to the Orion Athletic Booster Club for the help of purchasing a Pitching mound and Home Plate covers for the OHS Baseball team. No more need to use bricks to keep it held down!
3 months ago, Ashlee Amador
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Wonderful job by our OHS students at the Fine Arts Festival this evening. The evening included individual group performances by our concert band, concert choir and jazz choir as well as a combined band/choir performance. And the student artwork was amazing! Congrats to Alli (1st), Ellah (2nd), and Mylie(3rd) on their Top Three Art Awards!
3 months ago, Nathan DeBaillie
Not quite the temps we expect on May 6th but that didn't stop our 5 seniors from pulling out a victory vs. Galva on their Senior Night! Great game tonight ladies! The Orion Softball diamond will miss you all!
3 months ago, Ashlee Amador
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Planter boxes made by our Intro to Ag students will be available to purchase for $25 at the FFA Plant Sale, which opens Friday afternoon from 2-5 at the high school greenhouse and continues on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
OHS held its annual Academic Awards Night this evening. The ceremony recognized NHS members, the academic top 10% in the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes, the senior Illinois State scholars, GRIT award winners,and students with exemplary attendance. Following these recognitions, over $70,000 in awards and scholarships were presented to hardworking and deserving senior students. Congratulations to all that were recognized tonight.
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Senior Spotlight of the Day
3 months ago, Sara Kershaw
Vote for OHS student Tegen Butler for the KWQC Spotlight Athlete of the Week! Go to
www.kwqc.com and then scroll down the page a little in order to vote. Vote for T. Su-Yin Butler - United!
3 months ago, Nathan DeBaillie
Beautiful day at the ball park as we honor our colors for today's Military Day at OHS baseball doubleheader vs. East Dubuque. Thank you to our American Legion Post 255 for being here and honoring the flag during the National Anthem. Today's ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Senior Max Larson. Max has enlisted in the U.S. Navy and will be leaving in July for basic training. Thank you to all that have served and are currently serving!
3 months ago, Ashlee Amador
