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Wilson Early College hosting inaugural chess tournament
This Saturday at 11:30 a.m., the chess enthusiasts of Wilson Early College High School are gathering in the school cafeteria for the highly anticipated inaugural Chess Club Tournament. Chess, often heralded as the game of kings (and queens), is proving to be more than just a pastime for students at Wilson ECHS. Beyond the thrill […] The post Wilson Early College hosting inaugural chess tournament appeared first on Port Arthur News.
BOB HOPE SCHOOL — Expanding Excellence effort delivers education to communities in needed
Since the fall of 2010, when the first Bob Hope School opened in Port Arthur, our charter school system has grown exponentially, from one campus serving 250 students to five campuses with 2,500 enrolled. Consistent with our mission, our schools are located in high-needs communities with a dire need for better public school options. Given […] The post BOB HOPE SCHOOL — Expanding Excellence effort delivers education to communities in needed appeared first on Port Arthur News.
TEACHER OF THE MONTH — Carrie Guarnere using physics, roller coasters and passion to inspire students
PORT NECHES — Carrie Guarnere didn’t choose physics as the subject she would teach, physics chose her, she says. The Port Neches-Groves High School physics teacher worked a number of careers in her life, but when her husband decided to retire, she wasn’t ready to settle down. She had degrees and mulled the idea of […] The post TEACHER OF THE MONTH — Carrie Guarnere using physics, roller coasters and passion to inspire students appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Orangefield High competes at Region UIL, 2 advance to State
ORANGEFIELD — 16 Orangefield High School students traveled to Blinn College – Brenham to compete at the Region 3-3A UIL Academic meet. Three students earned medals, and two will be competing at State meet in May. “Congratulations to the Computer Applications medalist: Kaitlyn Jenkins-1st Place and Brianna Moore-4th Place (sponsor Mrs. Bellard) and Informative Speaking medalist: Sidney […] The post Orangefield High competes at Region UIL, 2 advance to State appeared first on Orange Leader.
Miss Port Neches Sophia Lewis looks to be inspiration for others, make a difference
PORT NECHES — Being crowned Miss Port Neches means much more than a title for Sophia Lewis. “It’s a position to be inspirational and really make a difference. It’s an opportunity to take action, and that’s exactly what I plan on doing,” the 18-year-old Port Neches-Groves High School senior said. Lewis realizes as queen she […] The post Miss Port Neches Sophia Lewis looks to be inspiration for others, make a difference appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Go inside with Community Christian School’s first ever Texas track title
The Community Christian School track team competed in many public school meets this season. In fact, the student athletes had a meet almost every week in preparation for the state meet in Houston on April 20. The hard work paid off, as — for the first time in school history — Community Christian School won […] The post Go inside with Community Christian School’s first ever Texas track title appeared first on Orange Leader.
Local SUNY Orange Student on Autism Spectrum Achieves Dean’s List in Innovative BRIDGES Program
Adam Gerard, a student at SUNY Orange, has been named to the College’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List with a 3.92 GPA. Gerard, who is on the autism spectrum, aims to become a writer and start his own company, AZG Independent Media Company. He is part of the BRIDGES Hybrid Pathway program, designed for students with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who seek a degree with additional support.
Here are the examples of positive education growth in Port Arthur, local leaders detail
Local leaders shared educational successes from the classroom and beyond during the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon. Port Arthur Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie shined a light on Lincoln Middle School’s robotics teams that went to Lubbock for competition. “Our first team came in fifth out of 24 areas across […] The post Here are the examples of positive education growth in Port Arthur, local leaders detail appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Local students get to work with pipe spreader they built
ORANGEFIELD — Donovan Weldon, former Orangefield Independent School District school board member, special-ordered a pipe spreader for his excavator from the Orangefield High School Welding Shop. According to district officials, Weldon felt you can’t sell something that has not been tested. Students Ethan Welch and Brayden McGee, who built the spreader, had the opportunity to […] The post Local students get to work with pipe spreader they built appeared first on Orange Leader.
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