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Known for his 'unconditional' support of students and staff, Mr. José Hidalgo has been named OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Sheldon Lanier, Chief Equity and Student Achievement Officer, recently completed the NCSSA Aspiring Superintendents Program.
On four full days between April 8 and April 15, the community is welcome to share feedback on curriculum resources to help shape the future of math instruction in Orange County Schools. Read on to learn how you can participate.
Orange High School Agriculture Teacher Alexis Cates has been named North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year for Orange County Schools!
Spring is here! With warmer weather, it's a great time to enjoy the outdoors and refresh our minds and bodies. Your school nurses are excited to share health tips to keep our students happy and healthy this season!
The results are! We are very pleased to announce our Orange County Schools 2025-26 Teacher of the Year nominees!
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View updated family resources. Share input on math curriculum. Join us Thursday for OCS Night of Poetry!
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting and annual budget public hearing on April 7, 2025.
Review our latest news and see updated resources added to our page for Parents and Students at orangecountyfirst.com!
Read on for school calendar reminders, bond input sessions with a guided "gallery walk," our Spring 2025 Job Fair, and opportunities to share input on future math curriculum resources for Orange County Schools!
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on March 24, 2025.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on March 10, 2025.