Employee Discounts
Community businesses participating in the Orange County Schools Employee Discount Program offer their services at a discount to all OCS employees.
Employees are responsible for contacting businesses directly with any questions, concerns, comments, and/or complaints. Orange County Schools is not responsible for precise details of any vendor offer. Unless otherwise noted, OCS employees must show official identification badge for discounts.
If you are an Orange County area company and would like to participate in this program, complete our OCS Business Discount Application form and submit it to Human Resources.
Questions about the program should be directed to the Human Resources Department of Orange County Schools at 919-732-8126.
DISCLAIMER: The listing of any business in the Employee Discount Program does not imply that the business or the goods and services they offer have been endorsed by Orange County Schools.
Current OCS Employee Discounts
| Category | Company/Business | Discounts and Contact Information |
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| Car Service and Repair | Capital Ford |
Save time and money with FREE pick-up and return to an OCS property. Get your car serviced while you're at work! $25.00 off any service. To arrange your pick-up and return, email: freepickup@capitalfordhillsborough.com |
| Andrew's Automotive |
Discount: 10% off Parts and Labor, All Repair Work |
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| Braxton Tire Company | $5 coupon for oil change. 110 S John Earl St., Hillsborough. Contact (919) 732-7993 |
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| Tech Check Mobile Automotive Inspections | For $89.95, you save 10% | |
| The Service Department | Free shuttle services and 10% off all services. 1801 NC Hwy 86 South. Contact 919-732-4792, Patrick Horton |
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| Car Rentals | BUDGET Car Rental | Employees can save up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Budget. Click here or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900. |
| HERTZ Car Rental | Employees can save up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz. Click here or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729. |
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| Enterprise Car Rental |
Employees can save 5% OFF at Enterprise. |
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| Number 1 Auto Transport | Number 1 Auto Transport offers a 10% discount on all car shipping reservation nationwide. Please click here to get a discounted rate. Please use promo code OC10 when booking a reservation to ship a car. Point of Contac: Rob Taylor, 855-422-4141, info@number1autotransport.com |
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| Rental Car Perks | Car rental discounts of up to 25% off, plus bonus coupons in addition to discounts including dollars off, free days, free upgrades, and more. Participating companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty. Offer is valid at participating city and airport locations in Orange County and nationwide. Click here. |
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| Food and Dining | Saratoga Grill | Discount: 10% off, 108 S. Churton Street |
| Ticket Opportunities | Carolina Hurricanes | Click here for 2025-2026 Educator Appreciation Night Offer |
| Travel and Hotels | Hotels.com | Employees can save up to 10% OFF select hotels at Hotels.com. Offer: 10% OFF Code: See site for discount code |
| Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC |
Orange County School employees can save up to 20% a night off the Best Available Rate at over 7,000 Wyndham Hotel Group Hotels around the world, including:
Codes: 10000 or 10476. (800) 364-6176, call and mention discount. See website. |
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| Affordable Travel of Orlando, Inc. | Click here. | |
| Cruise One | Discounts on cruises, airfares and all inclusive packages. We work with all major cruise lines. Visit Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and more. Click here. | |
| Phone Services | AT&T | Savings of 25% on the monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans for educators and family members. AT&T Mobile Share Value® Plans offer unlimited talk and text with shared data on up to 10 devices. Plus, with Rollover Data (SM), the data you don't use this month rolls over to next month. Contact: Josh Dailey, JD293A@att.com *If you visit a local AT&T store, please have proof of eligibility. |
| Verizon | Contact: Mobile - 919.280.8888, Michael McCown | Technology, Solutions Manager | |
| Banking/Financial/Mortgage | Bank of America |
Pre-approval “No Money Down” home loan for certified employees for purchase up to $417,000 (no income limit); Teacher Flex home loan for certified employees for purchase up to $417,000 (3% down plus $500); Mortgage rate reduction of ½ point for home purchase if total income does not exceed $ |
| Century 21 Four-Star Services | OCS employees receive substantial savings for buying and selling a home. Contact 919-816-8770 |
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| Caldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston |
1 year Home Warranty on a Sale or Purchased Home. |
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| NC SECU | New employees (one year or less) of the Orange County School System are eligible 100% financing to purchase a home, plus up to $1,500 for closing c year Adjustable Rate Mortgage for up to 30 years at 5.25%; Interest paid on escrow accounts; No private mortgage insurance required; Flood determination waived; Origination fee of ¾% of the loan amount, up to a maximum of $750; Available at any of the SECU branches statewide. | |
| Sierra Pacific Mortgage | A first time buyer or military veteran, also may be eligible for 100% financing or low down payment to increase buying power even more! | |
| Community Home Trust | Quality homes at an affordable price! Benefit from FREE homebuyer education and the aid of licensed Realtors to purchase homes priced for low to mo?? income households. Must qualify for the program, be able to secure a first mortgage, and apply a minimum of $1000 down for affordable homeownership in the County. | |
| Hometown Heroes | Hometown Heroes program can minimize the cost of buying, selling or refinancing a home by providing real benefits to our hometown heroes at no cost. Click here. | |
| Housing | Orange County Habitat for Humanity | Click here to see opportunities for affordable housing. See the Fall 2025 application link for more information. |
| Point at Chapel Hill | Call to get discount information. | |
| Southern Village Apartments | Discounts: $75 off monthly rent. Each month there is a raffle to receive $250 off of next months rent. |
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| Heritage Apartments | Discount: $25 off the monthly rent fee | |
| Computing/Electronics | Protected PC, Inc | 50% Discount may be applied to service charges, computer instruction, and other "time" based charges. Discount is not valid on hardware, upgrades, or equipment. Call (919) 741-5060 for an appointment. Click here. |
| Cartridge World - Durham | 20% off for all schools and staff. | |
| HP Academy | This program provides discounts on HP desktop and laptop computers, monitors, printers, cameras and other products. Eligible participants include students, educators, alumni, and even parents. Customers verify their eligibility during the signup process. Click here. | |
| Health/Fitness | Triangle Vision |
Offer discount to employees with no insurance (only). |
| Acupuncture Health Company |
New patient acupuncture special - $15 off of your first acupuncture treatment. |
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| Hillsborough Medical Group | $50 NC Required Health Exam | |
| Hillsborough Yoga and Healing Arts LLC |
$12 Drop In Class ($3 savings); $118 - 10 Class Pass ($7 savings per passcard); $170 - 15 Class Pass ($15 savings per passcard) - this passcard includes 50% off a massage or acupuncture treatment at Becketts Ridge location; $10 drop in lunchtime classes at downtown location Monday - Friday. 10% off Wellness Workshops and Classes; $15 off new patient Acupuncture and $10 off new patient Massage with Stacy Hewitt. 1812 Becketts Ridge Dr. (919) 502-0108 |
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| Triangle Sportsplex |
Triangle SportsPlex is offering an amazing deal to Orange County Schools employees! SportsPlex is a 90,000 square foot facility that offers an ice rink, an aquatic center, and a fitness center all under one roof. Now, OCS employees can receive a 40% discounted membership rate to join and be regular users of the facility! OCS ID is required to take advantage of this offer. Contact: (919) 644-0339 |
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| Home Maintenance | Mai Home Helper | OCS Employees still receive 10% off services! Multiple Services Available Cleaning Organizing, House/Pets/Elderly Sitting. |
| Dr. Drain Plumbing, Inc. | 10% discount to all OCS Employees. 5209 Woods End Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Contact: (919) 969-9999 |
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| Hughes Masonry Corporation |
15% off all brick, block, stone and concrete work. |
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| Orange Painting & Decoration |
10% off. |
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| First Security and Service | 15% off the equipment price of the new installation of a residential security system. Must show a valid OCS ID. Contact: (919) 383-7610 |
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| LawnStarters |
LawnStarter lawn care is offering teachers & staff of Orange County Schools $20 off from the first service. LawnStarter offers professional lawn mowing landscaping services at the touch a bottom. Visit our website and use promo code: edu20 upon sign up. If you have any questions please contact jeshue@lawnstarter.com. |
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| Retail Goods/Services | Meble Furniture | Use OCS10 during checkout at meblefurniture.com |
| Barnes & Noble Educator |
Discount Program: 20% off the list price of books, educational toys, games, art supplies and classroom decorations in-store and online. Contact: (919) 419-8290 |
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| C&R Sportswear | 10% discount on purchases. 401 Village St., Hillsborough, NC 27278. Contact: (919) 732-9712 |
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| My Secret Closet | Discount: 10% off. 107 John Earl St., Hillsborough, NC 27278. Contact: (919) 732-1254 |
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| Westway Electric Supply | Westway Electric Supply is an online wholesaler of electric tools, accessories, and supplies, including light bulbs, supplies for home improvement projects, and more. Westway Electric Supply offers a 10% discount to Orange County Schools faculty and staff, using the discount code 'WWSDISC10' on our website. This code does not have an expiration date or minimum purchase amount and can be used again and again. | |
| Flower Patch | 10% Discount on $25 and over, cash and carry only. No Delivery or in House Accounts. 640 N Churton Street Contact: (919) 732-3928 |
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| ProFlowers | ProFlowers offers a wide assortment of floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for any occasion. Receive 15% off your order using the discount code, Click here. | |
| Personal Services | Michael Parker, Attorney at Law | 25% discount on closing costs for homebuyers |
| Paws and Claws Pet Inn | 10% Discount 5725 Normans Rd. Rougemont, NC 27572. Contact: (919) 732-2979 |
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| The Herald Sun | Complimentary 1-month free subscription (along with other discounts sponsored by the newspaper); Free and reduced coupons for admission to area performances and other events; Complimentary teaching materials from Newspapers-in-Education Program. | |
| Trust & Will | Any US-Based teacher can receive a FREE Will-Based Estate Plan through Trust & Will. Click here. | |
| Shining Starz Academy |
Offers employees of Orange County Schools 50% off enrollment fee $50 savings); $10 discount on weekly full time tuition ($5 for siblings); priority waiting list and more. Tiny Tots, 317 Crawford Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278, 919-732-3102. |
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| Miscellaneous | WeSave | Click here to visit the website |
| Tickets at Work |
Through TicketsatWork, access to discounts on winter essentials, hotels and rental cars, resorts, electronics, and more. See www.ticketsatwork.com/tickets and use our company code OrangeCountyNC to start saving on:
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