OCS announces new (and familiar) employees serving in new roles

The Orange County School Board recently approved these administrative changes.

Michelle Fournier is named Principal of the OCS Online Academy

Ms. Michelle Fournier has been named Principal of the new OCS Online Academy, effective immediately.

Kelly Parks is named Principal of Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary School

Orange County Schools would like to announce that Mrs. Kelly H. Parks will become the new principal of Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary School next month.

OPPORTUNITY: Sign up for an account with the Orange County Public Library

Driver's Education Registration for 2021-2022

Enrollment & Registration for the online class portion of Driver's Ed will begin on Monday, September 13, 2021...

2020-2021 State Testing Data Overview for OCS

Read more about our performance in 2020-2021.

IMPORTANT! Attention Parents and Guardians

There is a glitch in the K12 Payment Center activity at this time, and we want to keep you informed about this important matter.

UPDATE: Virtual Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year

The OCS Online Academy has reached its full capacity. At this time, the only option for parents is to sign up for the waitlist.

Dates for Open Houses for 2021-2022

Orange County Families can find the date and time for your school’s Open House(s) as well as any other events, convenings, orientations, etc. that will occur for students and/or families before the first day of school.

Rotary Club donates pancake proceeds to Orange County Schools!

The Rotary Club of Hillsborough’s annual pancake sale fundraiser for 2021 yielded more than $10,000. This year, the Rotary Club of Hillsborough made sure every school in Orange County Schools got a piece of the “pancake.” Principals from every school received a check to be used for their respective school in whatever way(s) deemed best to benefit their staff and students.

Fall Sports Update

We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait for the new school year and for fall sports!

Summer Scholars Academy Week 5 Featured Site: Gravelly Hill Middle

At the Gravelly Hill site, students from all the OCS middle schools have come together in one location, in turn helping students to feel a sense of community and camaraderie.

Summer Scholars Academy Week 4 Featured Site: Pathways Elementary

Ms. Karessa Lattimore is the site director for the Summer Scholars Academy site at Pathways Elementary.

Meet "Blocky!"

Students at the elementary level in the OCS Summer Scholars Academy are really enjoying their STEAM enrichment activities, which are held during the two afternoon blocks at each site daily.

Hillsborough Elementary to Welcome Students Back July 15!

Be sure to review the Health and Safety Guidelines found here, as you prepare to come back to school!

OCS Online Academy to Open August 23rd!

OCS names leaders for the new, 100% online, virtual school!

Summer Scholars Academy Week 3 Featured Site: New Hope Elementary

Austin Morris is a former North Carolina Teaching Fellow, lawyer, and high school English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. He is currently preparing for a career in school leadership. Leading the New Hope Summer Scholars team is a challenge that will help prepare him for a future role as a school administrator.

OCS names new leader for Central Elementary School!

Congratulations to our very own Kandis Sauls! She has been named the new principal of Central Elementary School for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

Important Update on Summer Meals!

Orange County Schools will continue to provide FREE meals throughout the summer!

OCS Welcomes new Chief of Human Capital & Organizational Development Officer

Join us in welcoming Ms. Joyce Hatcher as the new OCS Chief of Human Capital & Organizational Development Officer!