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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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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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Take this brief survey to help us understand how your student uses technology at home, and help OCS provide high-quality digital learning opportunities.
View updated family resources. Share input on math curriculum. Join us Thursday for OCS Night of Poetry!
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!
Your voice matters! Share input on school bond priorities, and check your calendar for exciting events coming up soon.
OCS shared words from our Board and a community update on January 29, 2025 after recent changes in law and policies concerning immigration.
Short updates for Disability Awareness Week March 17-21 and the OCS Job Fair April 9 and April 12!
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Due to black ice on secondary roads, OCS will have a third Remote Learning Day on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Due to snow and ice, OCS will have a second Remote Learning Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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Due to snow and ice, OCS will have a Remote Learning Day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.