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Lamar State College Orange’s Spring 2024 commencement breaks more records; see the names
Lamar State College Orange hosted another record-breaking commencement. The event Friday celebrated 438 certificates and degrees awarded to 349 graduates. This represents a 46 percent increase in the number of graduates over last year’s Spring commencement in May of 2023. The Spring class of 2024 carried an average GPA of 3.36 with 70 percent reporting […] The post Lamar State College Orange’s Spring 2024 commencement breaks more records; see the names appeared first on Orange Leader.
Enhance Your Career: LIT's New ESL Course for Local Professionals Starts June 3
Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) is introducing a new ESL course named 'English Improvement I' for professionals. This course, lasting eight weeks from June 3 to August 1, 2024, is designed to improve English language skills in professional settings. Ana Pereda, the Director of Workforce and Continuing Education at LIT, stated that effective communication is crucial in both educational and professional areas.
Local senior Camila Barragan recognized for service
Club president Dana Espinal and Port Arthur Rotary recently recognized Interact Student of the Month from Bob Hope High School Camila Barragan. She is a senior and a four-year Interact Club member. She participated in the Thanksgiving Basket project last year. This year she helped with Taste of Gumbo. Following graduation, she is applying for […] The post Local senior Camila Barragan recognized for service appeared first on Port Arthur News.
All clear given at Orangefield High School following threat that placed campuses on lockdown
BEAUMONT, Texas — The all-clear has been given following a possible threat in the Orangefield ISD. The all-clear was announced by 2:15 pm. by the district's superintendent. Deputies in Orange County as well as Vidor Police Officers had responded to the Orangefield ISD due to a report of an active shooter.
Taft school demolished, officials talk about land’s future use
The remains of Taft Elementary School are slowly disappearing with each blow from heavy equipment. Located at 2500 Taft Avenue in Port Arthur, the school was part of the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District from 1965 until it was closed in 2023, when the district opened new schools. The school district deeded the land in […] The post Taft school demolished, officials talk about land’s future use appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Bridge City High School's new CTE building expected to be finished by January 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas — Thanks to a 2022 bond, Bridge City High School is working to bridge the gap between graduation and entering the workforce. Back in 2022 voters in the district passed a school bond that included a $14.7 million career and technology education building. "It's just a real...
West Orange-Cove CISD prepares for districtwide upgrades following $72 million bond
ORANGE, Texas — West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District administrators are moving forward after voters passed a $72 million bond earlier this month. The bond will allow for upgrades including a new North Early Learning Center to be built behind West Orange-Stark Elementary. "Building a new North is going...
PHOTO FEATURE — Water safety message delivered to pre-k, kindergarten students
The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club recently presented Josh the Otter Water Safety Program to Orangefield prekindergarten and kindergarten students. Each child also received a Josh the Otter Water Safety Booklet to take home to share with their families. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Water safety message delivered to pre-k, kindergarten students appeared first on Orange Leader.
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