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Jason Johnson Named Wells Fargo 2025 NC Principal of the Year
Congratulations to Principal Jason Johnson of Orange High School, this year's North Carolina Principal of the Year. We are so proud!
OCS 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to our 13 Teacher of the Year nominees, and to Mr. José Hidalgo of A.L. Stanback Middle School, our OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
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![Orange Middle School Battle of the Books Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747255643/orangecountyfirstcom/qxs4hdaly3wonftyo5x1/Untitleddesign1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747255643/orangecountyfirstcom/qxs4hdaly3wonftyo5x1/Untitleddesign1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747255643/orangecountyfirstcom/qxs4hdaly3wonftyo5x1/Untitleddesign1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747255643/orangecountyfirstcom/qxs4hdaly3wonftyo5x1/Untitleddesign1.png","width":880}])
Going head-to-head with regional winners from across North Carolina, the Orange Middle School Battle of the Books team claimed the top spot in the state-level competition on May 1, 2025, making them State Champions!
The team of 12 OMS Chargers traveled to the Unity Center in Statesville (contest hosted by Iredell-Statesville Schools) and earned a perfect score in four out of eight rounds, finishing the competition with 155 overall points.
![Cybersecurity Update Orange County Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":1080}])
New information was shared with OCS by the NC Department of Public Instruction on May 7, 2025, concerning the data breach at PowerSchool reported in January of 2025.
![Selena Masse, Orange Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":1080}])
Selena Masse has been named the first-ever Outstanding Holocaust Educator of the Year, by the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education of North Carolina
![New Principals Named for Grady A. Brown Elementary - Kimberly Griffis - and A.L. Stanback Middle - Austin Morris]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":1080}])
Two new principals have been named to lead A.L. Stanback Middle School and Grady A. Brown Elementary School.
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Students from A.L. Stanback, Gravelly Hill and Orange Middle School went head to head in the Battle of the Books Competition!
![OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year José Hidalgo and Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":631}])
Known for his 'unconditional' support of students and staff, Mr. José Hidalgo has been named OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
From Our School Community
![OHS Spring Art Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747052359/orangecountyfirstcom/rmiji6tiudmtmxl0p3ot/image5_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747052359/orangecountyfirstcom/rmiji6tiudmtmxl0p3ot/image5_1.png","width":477}])
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![OHS Youth Summer Athletic Camps logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746807996/orangecountyfirstcom/xa7eel3fnyp8yrk9zdwd/OrangeHigh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746807996/orangecountyfirstcom/xa7eel3fnyp8yrk9zdwd/OrangeHigh.jpg","width":500}])
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![Alexis Cates is the NCCAT CTE TOY]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744298820/orangecountyfirstcom/cdhdqfw7volk9zr2st8m/OHSPromTicketSaleApril7th-17th2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744298820/orangecountyfirstcom/cdhdqfw7volk9zr2st8m/OHSPromTicketSaleApril7th-17th2.jpg","width":500}])
![Teachers wearing Spirit Week garb at Hillsborough Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736436836/orangecountyfirstcom/ueh7xobp9qydpdwob7li/IMG_2357.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736436836/orangecountyfirstcom/ueh7xobp9qydpdwob7li/IMG_2357.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736436836/orangecountyfirstcom/ueh7xobp9qydpdwob7li/IMG_2357.jpg","width":767}])
See staff enjoying Spirit Week at HES and more on our Instagram!
![Rising 6th grade parent night presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745411293/orangecountyfirstcom/dzjqbnaq1dyglzhcmspt/IMG_6317.jpg","width":227}])
Rising 6th grade parent night presentation and resources
![Tour of GHMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":1290}])
Elementary students from all over Orange County Schools got to tour Gravelly Hill MS today!
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Parents, staff, and community stakeholders came out to GHMS Wednesday for our 2nd Annual Student Showcase.
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The GHMS band hosted a fundraiser at Moe’s in Mebane last night and it was a great success!
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Congratulations, Battle of the Books team!
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Teachers receive pins for consecutive years of service to Gravelly Hill
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Congratulations to Team Garrett Sawyer for defying the odds and pulling off some major upsets! Entering as the lowest seed, they battled their way to victory in the single-elimination bracket to claim the title of this year’s Yuletide Wiffle Ball Tournament Champions!
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Congratulations to Baily Ritter and Sloane McDaniels for winning the "Sub Above" Student Athlete of the Week award!
![Kelly Parks and two custodial workers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727984963/orangecountyfirstcom/qkymulzrpinflsx2ev3h/Custodians.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727984963/orangecountyfirstcom/qkymulzrpinflsx2ev3h/Custodians.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727984963/orangecountyfirstcom/qkymulzrpinflsx2ev3h/Custodians.png","width":800}])
Our phenomenal custodial crew, Mr. Rose and Ms. Ana are integral in our day to day success. They can always be counted on for a helping hand and a warm smile. Thank you for all you do on National Custodian Day and everyday!
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Project based, cross curricular learning is happening with our 5th grade team in tandem with our media coordinator, Mrs. Carson, ESL and EC! We are utilizing research and design processes + our Makers Space to build and test the perfect insulated cup that holds the most heat!
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Community Schools Coordinator, Cherokee McAdoo, organized a 2nd year of our newly expanded, incredible mentoring program w/students from UNC + NCCU!
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Family dinner for our Hispanic/Latinx families with students in tutoring, to build community and discuss their students academic success!
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“The RCW has helped me determine my future career path because it opened my eyes to the opportunities I can access through agriculture extension and education.”
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On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Board of Education approved Jangi Hamby, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones, as Assistant Principal for Pathways Elementary School, effective September 26, 2024.
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We are back to school and working hard at Partnership Academy High School, teachers and students learning together side by side every day.
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Students in Honors Chemistry are already putting their minds to work on scientific notation, preparing for a successful semester!
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"The generosity poured into our school from our community never ceases to amaze me."
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Our OMS Chargers are all smiles coming Back To School!
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We'd like to welcome our new assistant principal, Mr. John V. Wood, into the Grizzly family! Mr. Wood has a background in ELA, social studies, and digital media/fine arts, and lives in Durham with his wife, a Wake Co. science teacher.
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As we start the 2024-25 school year, Central Elementary School welcomes new and familiar faces as beginning teachers! Year one, day one!
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Always a great time welcoming our new staff to our community! We are so glad you chose to be a Bulldog!
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Every CHAMP is a leader and every CHAMP is a learner! The #1 had 13 teachers share many areas of their expertise during one of the many sessions during the #OCSStars2024 Conference!
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We are so excited for the 24-25 school year!!! We are ready to “Dive into learning” We cant wait to have all our Star(fish) back into the building!!!!
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Our NHE School Bus Tour has been been amazing! So good to see our amazing families! Big shout out to Chick-fil-a from Carraway for providing the fun with their cow mascot and free goodies!
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It takes everyone from bus drivers, cafeteria staff, maintenance and custodians to our classroom teachers, support staff, and administrators to make Back To School successful.
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On Monday, August 19, 2024, the Board of Education approved Chris Palmer, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones, as Assistant Principal for Central Elementary School. His appointment is already in effect, and he is helping to prepare CES for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Via NEWS OF ORANGE, Dale Edwards | It turns out, these two really can stand the heat, and could some day find careers in the finest kitchens in the nation.Earlier this month, Orange High School students Kayla McMann and Sofia Deloera made the trip to Seattle to compete and participate in the National FCCLA Leadership Conference and earned silver medals!
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Graduation, Senior Spotlights, Sports Physicals... and the 2025 NC Principal of the Year Announcement. See all this and more in tonight's updates!
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Share the good news about teacher leadership in Orange County Schools as we celebrate National Teacher Day!
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on May 5, 2025.
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Our updates for May 5 are short in words, but full of joy and appreciation. Please read, share, and participate in whatever way you can!
Latest news and highlights from Orange County Schools, including state champions from OMS in Middle School Battle of the Books!
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