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Orange Public Schools

Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Registration Requirements Overview

Registration Requirements Overview

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Only a PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN may register a student within Orange Public School District.

Registration appointments can be scheduled for students who meet the requirements for proof of residency and guardianship as outlined in the registration packet. You can make an appointment by calling 973-677-4000, ext. 50400. Appointments times are Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

The following items must be provided to process a student’s registration packet.  Registration packets are available by clicking on the link provided here. At the time of registration, please present ALL of the following items:

 

STUDENT’S INFORMATION

  • Birth Certificate (must be copied and kept in DR file)
  • New Jersey State ID (in-state transfers)
  • Immunization Records
  • Physical Examination dated with a year (not mandatory for enrollment)
  • A Transfer Card
  • Recent Report card and Test Scores
  • Complete Transcript (high school students)
  • Individual Educational Program (IEP) (if applicable)

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN PROOF OF IDENTITY

  • Current Government Issued Photo ID, State ID, or Passport

 

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

At the time of registration, you must present ONE of the following primary documents PLUS TWO of the following secondary documents. All documents must be originals dated within the last thirty (30) days:

 

Acceptable Primary Documents

  • Contract of Purchase or Sale
  • Tax bill
  • Mortgage statement
  • Current Lease
  • Property Deed
  • Water bill

 

Acceptable Secondary Documents

  • Utility bill (must be in your legal name)
  • Credit Card statement (must be current)
  • Current Driver’s license or Current Vehicle Insurance or Registration Card
  • Current Paycheck stub
  • State Benefit Statements or Public Assistance Documents
  • Medical insurance bill
  • Bank Statement
  • Cable/Satellite bill

 

The City of Orange Township offers a tuition-free, public school education to children legally domiciled within the approximate 2.2 square mile municipality. Our school district currently services over 5,800 students from grade levels Pre-k through 12.  

Meet the District Registration Department Staff

Mrs. Lisa Spottswood-Brown

Manager of Data and Student Pupil Services

 

Mr. Walter Howell

Assistant District Registrar

 

Ms. Pia Frazier

Secondary Truancy and Attendance Interventionist

 

Ms. Yinettee Munoz

District Attendance Officer

Parent/guardian(s) seeking enrollment at the Pre-Kindergarten grade levels (3F and 4F) should contact the:

Orange Early Childhood Center

397 Park Avenue

Orange, New Jersey 07050

(973) 677-4000, Ext. 52700

Or, visit the website by clicking below:

Parent/guardian(s) seeking enrollment within grade levels Kindergarten to 12 should contact the:

Central Registration Department

Located at the Orange Board of Education

451 Lincoln Avenue

Orange, New Jersey 07050

(973) 677-4000, Ext. 50400