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We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
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New leaders and leadership roles have recently been announced for central services in Orange County Schools.
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Mr. Jason Johnson of Orange High School was named a 2025 Regional Principal of the Year in a surprise assembly on January 15, 2025.
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On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool became aware of a cybersecurity incident that began on December 19, 2024, involving unauthorized access to student and teacher data. This is the first update from OCS.
![OCS Family Academy Preparing for High School January 2025 - Principals Jason Johnson, Dr. Anna Hipps, and Stan Farrington of Orange County Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":1080}])
Our next OCS Family Academy event supports all middle school students and families looking ahead to high school!
![Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Event Announcement for Orange County Schools with backpack and other school supplies to help a child succeed in the first year of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Kindergarten registration opens January 6 for the 2025-2026 school year. We are here to support you and your child with an exciting new event January 23, 2025 at the OC Sportsplex!
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We had an incredible time at the Hillsborough Holiday Parade last night! It was wonderful to see so many OCS staff, students, and families come out to celebrate and show their support.
From Our School Community
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Congratulations to Baily Ritter and Sloane McDaniels for winning the "Sub Above" Student Athlete of the Week award!
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Always a great time welcoming our new staff to our community! We are so glad you chose to be a Bulldog!
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As we approach the beginning of the traditional calendar for the 2024-25 School Year, new Campus Student and Campus Parent portals will help everyone get more insight and information on the go. We also hope you will stay tuned to our new website, your school's new website, and especially our Back To School hub with links to important information.
![A.L. Stanback Cafeteria Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":800}])
New this year! Students who attend an approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) do not need to fill out an application as they are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more and view the application for Free and Reduced Price Meals!
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Hillsborough Elementary School, 402 N Nash St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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200 E King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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Orange County SportsPlex, 101 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA