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  • OCS Board Extends Remote Learning to the First Nine Weeks

    This week the Board of Education approved a recommendation to start the new school year under Plan C - fully remote for nine weeks. All of our students will start the year fully remote and will receive all instruction online for the first nine weeks. This includes students enrolled in the Virtual Academy and those who will eventually return to school for in-person instruction when it is safe to do so.

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  • Superintendent Recommends Starting Remotely & Virtual Academy Info Sessions

    “In order to take every precaution for our students and staff, I will recommend to the Board of Education that we reopen under Plan C (closed with remote learning) for the first four weeks of school. After that, we will look at the data, and in partnership with the Orange County Department of Health and Human Services and our community, we will reassess our plans,” said Dr. Monique Felder, OCS Superintendent.

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  • OCS Athletics Postponed - COVID-19 July 3, 2020

    Due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina, the Orange County Schools’ (OCS) Athletics Committee, consisting of principals, athletic directors, athletic trainers, and district leaders, have made the difficult decision to postpone the start of voluntary athletic summer workouts.

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  • Summer Learning Opportunities

    The district’s Remote Learning website contains numerous opportunities to keep students learning all summer. Students can access content at any grade level or content that is of interest to them. The website will remain open and active all summer and can be accessed at https://www.orangecountyfirst.com/Page/796

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  • New Information on Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders

    North Carolina Immunization law requires all children in the state to receive certain immunizations. The following vaccine is now required for 12th grade entry.

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  • Comidas Para el Fin de Semana Disponibles Para los Estudiantes de OCS

    A partir del 19 de junio, OCS proveerá cajas de comida para el fin de semana a cualquier estudiante/niño que esté presente en nuestros sitios de recogida y entrega de comida de los viernes. No se requiere reserva o registro.

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  • Weekend Meals Available for OCS Students

    Beginning June 19, OCS will provide weekend meal boxes to any students/children who are present at our Friday meal pick-up or drop-off sites. No reservation or registration is required.

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  • Orange High School Graduation Live Event

    Join us today as we celebrate our Orange High School graduates! Watch Live!

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  • Aprendizaje de verano y el año escolar 2020-2021

    Hoy comenzamos nuestra última semana del año escolar 2019-2020... ¡y qué año ha sido! Gracias por su apoyo, paciencia y gracia este año, tanto antes como durante la pandemia COVID-19.

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  • Summer Learning and the 2020 - 2021 School Year

    Today we begin our last week of the 2019-2020 school year--and what a year it’s been! Thank you for your support, patience and grace this year, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • COVID-19 testing event this FRIDAY in Northern Orange County

    The Orange County Health Department is working with UNC to host a mass mobile testing event. Pre-Registration strongly encouraged. State’s latest guidance about testing applies which means symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals will be tested. We will test from 1-6pm or until supplies run out. At this time we have capacity to test ~200 individuals.

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  • Declaración de la Superintendente del Condado de Orange, Dra. Monique Felder: Compromiso con la Equidad, la Excelencia y el Acceso

    Cuando me uní a la familia de las Escuelas del Condado de Orange, me comprometí con nuestro distrito escolar: nos centraríamos en la equidad, la excelencia y el acceso para todos los estudiantes. Nuestro trabajo es esencial para crear ambientes seguros, acogedores, inclusivos y de apoyo donde todos los niños puedan alcanzar su máximo potencial.

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  • Statement from Orange County Superintendent, Dr. Monique Felder: Commitment to Equity, Excellence and Access

    When I first joined the Orange County Schools family, I made a commitment to our school district: we would focus on equity, excellence and access for all students. Our work is essential for creating safe, welcoming, inclusive and supportive environments where all children can reach their full potential.

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  • Un mensaje de la Dra. Monique Felder

    Al completar las últimas semanas del año escolar, debemos mantenernos firmes en nuestro apoyo al aprendizaje a distancia. ¡Nuestros estudiantes son estrellas de rock! Durante este tiempo único, nuestros estudiantes están manejando su trabajo escolar, mientras aprenden sobre la resistencia y la perseverancia.

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  • A Message from Dr. Monique Felder

    As we round out the last few weeks of the school year, we must stay strong in our support for remote learning. Our scholars are rockstars! During this unique time, our students are handling their schoolwork, while also learning about resilience and perseverance.

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  • Poner Orange County en azul

    Para mí, Memorial Day (Día de la Recordación) siempre ha señalado el comienzo del verano... un momento para trabajar, porque la educación nunca se detiene, pero también un momento para disfrutar de la temporada de reuniones en el patio trasero, la jardinería y el sol. Este año, significa que nos estamos enfocando activamente en el final del año escolar y en encontrar maneras creativas de celebrar el trabajo duro de nuestros estudiantes, especialmente el de nuestros graduados.

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  • Turn Orange County Blue

    As we prepare for these final few weeks, I'd like to share one of the ways we plan to celebrate our seniors. We will “Turn Hillsborough Blue” for our seniors! We’re planning to use blue light bulbs to celebrate our seniors’ hard work and accomplishments. During each of our graduation ceremonies on June 11, 12, and 13, we’re asking families, staff, and community members to turn on blue bulbs to shine a light on our seniors’ accomplishments.

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  • Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios en caso de Pandemia (P-EBT)

    Carolina del Norte ha aprobado para el nuevo programa de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios en caso de Pandemia (P-EBT). Este programa proporcionará ayuda extra para la compra de alimentos para las familias de los más de 800.000 niños que normalmente reciben almuerzo gratis y reducido en la escuela en el estado.

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  • Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program

    North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. This program will provide extra help buying groceries for the families of the more than 800,000 children who normally receive free and reduced lunch at school in the state.

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  • Un mensaje a nuestras familias

    Casi dos meses de aprendizaje a distancia, me han demostrado que nuestra comunidad de escuelas del condado de Orange está totalmente comprometida con la excelencia, la equidad y el acceso.

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