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K-5 Math and Science Night

Fun, hands-on activities bring concepts to life for you and your child. Learn how you can support your child's educational journey while sparking curiosity and excitement for math and science! December 10 at Cedar Ridge High School, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Learn more about OCS Family Academy

K-5 Math and Science Night

Fun, hands-on activities bring concepts to life for you and your child. Learn how you can support your child's educational journey while sparking curiosity and excitement for math and science! December 10 at Cedar Ridge High School, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Learn more about OCS Family Academy

New Hope Elementary Recognized as NC ESEA Distinguished School Top 10 in Closing Achievement Gaps
NHE Closing Achievement Gaps

New Hope Elementary was recognized among North Carolina's Top 10 federally-funded schools for closing achievement gaps.

Learn more about this award

Jason Johnson standing with Dr. Danielle Jones and his administration
Jason Johnson, OCS Principal of the Year

Congratulations to Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson
on being named the Orange County Schools 2024-25 Principal of the Year!

Learn more here

Students and teacher posing in a classroom
NC Elementary Honors Chorus

Congratulations to Amarah White and Christian Adkins for being to selected to join the NCMEA NC Elementary Honors Chorus in
Winston-Salem this November!

learn more here

Caroline Welty, a girl standing in front of a brick wall
NC High School Honors Chorus

Congratulations to Cedar Ridge High School senior Caroline 
Welty for being selected to perform in the NC High School Honors Chorus in November!  

Layla Allen, Beginning Teacher of the Year poses with Dr. Danielle Jones and Dr. Anna Hipps
Layla Allen named OCS Beginning Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Ms. Layla Allen, CRHS Earth Science Teacher on being named
Orange County Schools 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year!

hear her story

CRHS 2024 Graduation
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.

See detailed results!

2024-25 Teachers of the Year
OCS 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year
Teacher and student talking
OCS Students and Schools Excel

State testing results for the 2023-2024 school year
show our successes and point to our focus areas.

See our priorities for 2024-2025

Welcome to Orange County Schools!

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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Jason Johnson Principal of the Year with Superintendent Dr Danielle Jones

There must be something special about a school that makes you want to return, after a five-year absence, to a place everyone knows as your “happy place.”  

For Jason Johnson, that happy place is Orange High School.

His experience and leadership in that place have led to his being named Orange County Schools Principal of the Year for the second time, to serve during the 2024-2025 school year.

Learn More about Jason Johnson Named Principal of the Year for Orange County Schools

From Our School Community

Kelly Parks and two custodial workers

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!

UNC & NCCU Student Mentor Program

Community Schools Coordinator, Cherokee McAdoo, organized a 2nd year of our newly expanded, incredible mentoring program w/students from UNC + NCCU!

NHE Family Dinner

Family dinner for our Hispanic/Latinx families with students in tutoring, to build community and discuss their students academic success!

Jangi Hamby PES Assistant Principal

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.

OHS Honors Chem

Students in Honors Chemistry are already putting their minds to work on scientific notation, preparing for a successful semester!

Dress up as your favorite historical figure day! HES students and staff dressed up for learning and fun.

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!

Avery Pipkin, CRHS Woodworking Teacher Credential Champion

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.

Assistant Principal John Wood

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.

Bus Tour for New Hope Elementary, thanks to Chick Fil A

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!

Back To School 2024 RPES

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.

Chris Palmer Central Elementary School

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.

McMann Deloera Bus Seattle

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!

News & Events

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Orange County Board of Education

The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on October 7, 2024, the first of two meetings scheduled for this month. 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.

Read More about Board Notes - Regular Meeting for October 7, 2024