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The Results Are In!
Orange County Schools students and schools far exceeded
the state average for achievement and growth in the 2023-2024 school year.
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OCS Students and Schools Excel
State testing results for the 2023-2024 school year
show our successes and point to our focus areas.
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Engage, Challenge, Inspire!
Reach your maximum potential! Follow our news and events to learn what's happening and how you play a part in the success of every student and member of the Orange County Schools learning community.
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Ten out of 13 schools in Orange County Schools earned a school performance grade of C or higher for the 2023-2024 school year, and 12 out of 13 schools met or exceeded growth targets, well above the state averages for both achievement and growth.
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The second day of school for traditional calendar students was just as exciting as the first! For many kindergarten students, this was also their very first day in the classroom. We are on our way into this new school year -- filling classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, buses, gymnasiums, and every learning space in our schools with the sounds of learning.
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As first announced for Graduation 2024, for the safety of all our students, staff, volunteers, and guests, Orange County Schools will follow a Clear Bag Policy for all athletic and public events starting with the 2024-2025 school year. All guests will be permitted to carry ONLY CLEAR BAGS into the stadium or venue. Bags must be no longer than 12 inches and made of clear plastic. Bags which do not comply will NOT be allowed under any circumstances.
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The doors were wide open for students and families to kick off the school year on August 22 with Open House at traditional calendar schools. Thank you to parent groups for helping to support our educators and staff, as these events make a huge difference for the first day of school, and all year long!
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on August 19, 2024. View all the business items below here.
The Board posts all meeting materials to Simbli, and also displays a calendar of Board and committee meetings. Visit the Board’s page on Simbli for agendas and minutes. Minutes are attached to each meeting, after approval by the Board at a future meeting.
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The Second Annual “OCS Stars of Education” Conference took place on August 15, 2024, a teacher workday for all staff on the year-round and traditional academic calendars. Nearly 200 Orange County Schools staff gathered at Orange High School to attend a day of professional learning for educators, by educators.
From Our School Community
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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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Every day is exciting for lifelong learners at Hillsborough Elementary School, and staff have been posting new stories about our joy for learning every day on our school's Instagram page. #makeasplash!
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"The generosity poured into our school from our community never ceases to amaze me."
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Congratulations to Cedar Ridge High Woodworking Teacher, Avery Pipkin, for being named as a 23-24 Orange County CTE Credential Champion. 85% of Mr. Pipkin's Woodworking students earned an industry recognized credential in OSHA.
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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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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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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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Want to learn more so you can support your child in school? Look at the topics coming up in our first Family Academy session at New Hope ES on Thursday, September 12!
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on August 19, 2024. View all the business items below here.
The Board posts all meeting materials to Simbli, and also displays a calendar of Board and committee meetings. Visit the Board’s page on Simbli for agendas and minutes. Minutes are attached to each meeting, after approval by the Board at a future meeting.
August 5, 2024 was the first regular business meeting for Orange County Board of Education following the installation of newly-elected Board members on July 15, 2024.
The Board posts all meeting materials to Simbli, and also displays a calendar of Board and committee meetings. Visit the Board’s page on Simbli for agendas and minutes. Minutes are attached to each meeting, after approval by the Board at a future meeting.
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As we approach the beginning of the traditional calendar for the 2024-25 School Year, new Campus Student and Campus Parent portals will help everyone get more insight and information on the go. We also hope you will stay tuned to our new website, your school's new website, and especially our Back To School hub with links to important information.
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New this year! Students who attend an approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) do not need to fill out an application as they are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more and view the application for Free and Reduced Price Meals!
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300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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New Hope Elementary School, 1900 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
