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Orange County Schools reaches historic academic milestone with no low performing schools!
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Congratulations to Nicole Lee, head custodian at Gravelly Hill Middle School (GHMS) for being named the October Classified Employee of the Month!
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Orange County Schools announces Abigail Paquin as the 2026 Beginning Teacher of the Year.
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For Kelly Parks, being named the 2026 Orange County Schools Principal of the Year is more than a recognition. It is a full-circle moment in a 13-year OCS journey that began at the very school she now leads.
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OCS celebrates districtwide achievement and builds on consecutive years of academic progress
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During the June 15, 2026 Board of Education meeting, new leaders were approved for OCS department and school roles in the 2026-2027 school year.
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During the May 18, 2026 Board of Education meeting, new leaders were approved for OCS department and school roles in the 2026-2027 school year.
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The Orange County Board of Education held the last regular business meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on June 15, 2026.
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Greetings and congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones to the OCS community on successfully completing the 2025-2026 school year! See our students and teachers, and read a message by Dr. Jones for seniors and all our students.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on May 18, 2026.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting and public budget hearing on April 20, 2026.
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on September 14, 2026.
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