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Join us on Monday, December 2 at 1:00 p.m. for the Grand Opening of the new Adaptive Playground!
Engage, Challenge, Inspire!
Follow our news and events to learn what's happening and how you play a part in the success of every student and member of the Orange County Schools learning community. Reach your maximum potential!
We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
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Discover what students are learning during a fun-filled evening with hands-on activities that bring math and science concepts to life for families!
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Caroline Welty has a passion for music and education, here's how she uses her voice for both.
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Thanks to the shared efforts of students, staff, families, and community partners, New Hope Elementary has been recognized for closing achievement gaps and is now in the running for a state award and national recognition among schools that qualify for federal funding.
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OHS has been recognized for student success in Advanced Placement program while broadening access. Principal Jason Johnson said:
"We have a strong AP culture here, in a way that allows our students to be well-rounded and fully engaged."
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There must be something special about a school that makes you want to return, after a five-year absence, to a place everyone knows as your “happy place.”
For Jason Johnson, that happy place is Orange High School.
His experience and leadership in that place have led to his being named Orange County Schools Principal of the Year for the second time, to serve during the 2024-2025 school year.
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Two students from Efland-Cheeks Elementary have been selected to participate in the NC Elementary Honors Chorus in Winston-Salem this November.
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.
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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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