OHS Student named Semifinalist in 2021 National Merit® Scholarship Program

OCS Board Approves October Return for Preschool and Exceptional Children 

The Orange County Board of Education approved the return to school for preschool and exceptional children on October 27. After a series of motions, it was decided at the September 29 meeting for all Exceptional Children (EC) self-contained students and preschool students to return for the start of the second nine weeks (October 27); small groups of students in all remaining grades will return Under Plan B with the start of the second semester (in January 2021).

Board Meeting Update - September 28

The Board of Education unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included: minutes from the September 14, 2020 Special Called Meeting; the personnel report and recommendations; gifts and bequests; and the Code of Conduct Letter.

Statement from OCS Board of Education

Yesterday afternoon, Governor Cooper made a surprise announcement that public school districts across North Carolina can consider reopening schools under Plan A for all K-5 students effective October 5th. We appreciate that the Governor has given local school districts additional flexibility with this latest Executive Order, which allows local Boards to decide to operate under Plans A, B, or C.

September 18 is the Deadline for the First Student SEL Survey

The last day for students to complete the first of three SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) surveys is Friday, September 18. The purpose of this SEL survey is to collect baseline data that will inform each school’s and the district’s work as we continue to support students’ SEL growth and development.

Please Return School Lunch Forms

You will receive a free and/or reduced meal form for the 2020-2021 school year in the mail. While we are currently not in our school buildings, it is extremely important that this form is filled out and returned to us.

Board Approves Next Steps Towards Equity Resolution

At the September 14 Board of Education meeting, the OCS Board approved the Resolution for the Board’s Next Steps towards Equity in Education in OCS as acknowledgement of persistent racial intolerance, inequities and academic disparities in our district as defined by OCS Policy 1030.

Superintendent's Message for Families

As we enter Labor Day weekend, I’m sharing another update on what’s happening in and around Orange County Schools. We are making progress on our remote learning. I’ve seen so many families coming together to help each other.

Child Supervision Resources

As we work to meet the needs of our OCS families, we have pulled together multiple resources to share for supervision options and other family resources. This includes a program with the YMCA and Supervised Learning Labs.

Superintendent's Welcome Back Message

I’m so excited to welcome your students to the 2020–2021 school year. Your support for your students and our schools has been nothing short of amazing.

Resources for Families

To best support our families, we developed a Family Resources Guide. This is an online resource for families that we will continue to add resources to as we navigate the first few weeks of school.

Meals for Students

OCS is prepared to provide meals to students on the first day of school at eleven sites.

Supervised Learning Labs

These options are meant to safely support students’ educational and academic success, while also supporting our families’ financial security by going to work. We are working with the Orange County Health Department to launch our Supervised Learning Labs to accomplish these goals.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.