Message from OCS Superintendent, Dr. Monique Felder

Last year, one of the things I missed most during the holidays was my favorite tradition: going around the table and taking turns sharing one thing we are thankful for...

OCS Exceptional Children Staff represent well at state EC conference

OCS would like to congratulate Joy Alvis, our 2021 EC Teacher of Excellence!

Orange County Board of Commissioners adopts a Resolution in Support Students, Staff, and the OCS Board of Education

On November 4, 2021, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the attached resolution in support of the students, staff, and Board of Education of Orange County Schools whose school climate has been adversely affected by protestors.

Inclement Weather Message for Families

Despite some unseasonably warm weeks, it appears the cooler temperatures are here—and as we know, winter weather is likely to cause a disruption to our school days for our students. While certainly not something we wish for, winter weather is something we all need to be prepared for.

ESL and Family Engagement Departments team up to host "Newcomer Night" family event!

This one-of-a-kind, in-person event was the first one held here since 2013.

River Park Elementary Principal named OCS Principal of the Year!

We are pleased to announce that Tony Widder, of River Park Elementary School, is our OCS Principal of the Year and Wells Fargo P.O.Y. nominee for 2021-2022!

Health & Safety Updates for OCS High School Students and Staff When Outdoors

Yesterday, the OCS Board of Education approved a district recommendation to ‘relax’ some COVID-19 mask restrictions for high school students and staff ONLY when outdoors and for outdoor athletic events and extracurricular performances at middle and high schools.

OCS earns 'Excellence in Financial Reporting Award' for the 6th year in a row

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Orange County Board of Education for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

Food Supply Shortages

As we continue to address the many ways the pandemic is affecting our communities and our everyday lives, we want you to be well informed that some key items needed for our school nutrition program are in short supply and we are not the only district experiencing this.

Instructional Materials Selection Process

Orange County Schools’ instructional materials should always be representative of the rich diversity of our nation and appropriate for the maturity levels and abilities of students.

Resolution Urging the State to Fulfill its Constitutional Duty to Provide Every Child Access to a Sound Basic Education

The school board adopted this resolution at its September 27 meeting.

October 25 & 26 are Teacher Workdays (Hillsborough Elementary is ONLY October 25)

The OCS Board approved an additional teacher workday on Tuesday, October 26 ... Hillsborough Elementary School will have a teacher workday on Monday, October 25.

New process coming soon to sign up to Volunteer at schools!

OCS is looking for volunteers from our community to help with specific responsibilities at schools such as support with arrivals/dismissals, breakfast/lunch, recess and front office support! But the process to sign up looks much different, due to the pandemic.

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.