Dr. Fitzhugh's NJQSAC Announcement
"We Did It TEAM!"
This is how we are MOVING FROM "GOOD TO GREAT"

I am pleased to announce that the Orange Public School District obtained a score of 83% in Curriculum and Instruction in the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) report for the school year 2019-2020. NJQSAC is the Department of Education's monitoring and district self-evaluation system for public school districts. In SY 2018-2019 and as reported to the Board of Education earlier in SY 19-20, our score in Curriculum and Instruction was 74%. Throughout the school year, the Curriculum Directors, Supervisors, teachers, and I embarked on a revision process of all district curriculums. In that particular area of the report, we received a perfect score of 40 out of 40. Per the New Jersey Department of Education, the district has satisfied at least 80% of the weighted indicators in each of the five areas of the NJQSAC review process (Instruction and Programs, Operations, Personnel, Governance, and Fiscal) and has been designated as "high performing. The Commissioner will recommend to the State Board of Education that the Orange Township Public School District be certified as providing a thorough and efficient system of education for three years or until the next NJQSAC review. Congratulations on this accomplishment.

Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Email Contact for Technology and Instructional Concerns

Good Day Families,

In the effort of assisting you during the distance learning period, as you know, contacting your child's teacher as well as principal/assistant principal is ideal. If any additional supports are needed, you are encouraged to email distancelearningplanquestions@orange.k12.nj.us for technology and/or instructional related concerns. We are in this together.

Thank you,

Dr. Fitzhugh, II

Superintendent of Schools.

District News and Information

A Message from the Superintendent of Schools and Staff and Family Surveys

Thank you, staff, families, and our Board of Education members for being a part of the first Reopening of School Committee Meeting. This resulting plan will have the voices of stakeholders present from cover to cover. Please find the links regarding the Return to School and the Distance Learning Surveys.

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Return to School Plan: A Collaborative Conversation

The Superintendent of School's presentation, "Return to School - A Collaborative Conversation," for the Re-Opening of Schools Committee roundtable discussion conducted on July 9 and streamed on Facebook Live.

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Update from the Superintendent of Schools Concerning the Re-Opening of Schools in September 2020 (in English, en Español, an Kreyòl Ayisyen)

The Return to School Plan will incorporate the voices of staff, Board of Education Members, health officials, and families. These representatives will evaluate the state guidelines and requirements to provide input and recommendations into the district’s reopening plan.

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The City of Orange Township Board of Education (BOE) November 3, 2020 Election

Currently, there are 9 (nine) BOE members as a Type II district, of the nine members 3 (three) member’s seats are due for election/re-election on November 3, 2020.

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Summer Assignments for Mathematics and Science

Beginning the week of July 13th through the end of August, students will receive Mathematics and Science assignments virtually and weekly. These assignments are mandatory and will be considered for grading in Marking Period 1 upon our return in the new school year.

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Summer Assignments for English Language Arts

This year, students who are not participating in summer district-sponsored activities and academic work have prescribed assignments to help mitigate learning loss during these months.

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A Tribute to the Orange Board of Education Retirees

Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Superintendent of Schools, and Shebra Jones Dismuke, Executive Director of Human Resources, shares a tribute congratulating the 2019-2020 retirees, on behalf of the Board of Education, the administration, and staff.

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The 2020 Orange High School Graduation Ceremony

The Orange Township Public School District will celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 PM. The program will air on Orange’s Comcast Channel 35 and the district’s YouTube Channel via the link https://youtu.be/Bhsh2uG-DJs.

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Letter to the School Community - Ending School Year 2019-2020.

The continued health, safety, and well being of our school community are the top priorities of the Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff within the Orange Township Public School District. I want to take this moment to thank all of our stakeholders during these times.

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The Orange Township Public School District Summer Meal Program

The Orange Township Public School District Summer Meal Program will operate from June 29, 2020 – August 20, 2020, Monday – Friday, from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at seven district schools. On Thursdays, at Lincoln Avenue School, from July 2, 2020 - August 13, 2020, bagged groceries will be available for pick-up.

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Orange Township Public School District Kindergarten-Grade 12 Virtual Registration, July 1 - 23, 2020

The Orange Township Public School District announces Virtual Registration for the 2020-2021 school year, July 1 - July 23, 2020. The registration process is outlined in the "Orange Township Public School Online K-12 Registration Process Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year."

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Essex County COVID-19 Updates and Governor's Order on Mall Openings

The Superintendent of School shares the current Situational Awareness Report from The Essex County Sheriff’s Office – Office of Emergency Management (ECSO OEM). Also shared are updates regarding Administrative Order No. 2020-16.

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Master List of COVID-19 Resources - June 19 Update

Members of our school social workers team have provided an update to the COVID-19 Master List of Resources for children and families shared on the Covid-19 Resources page.

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Orange Preparatory Academy Social Studies Teacher Speaks in a Forum for Juneteenth

Mr. Michael Esquerre, Orange Preparatory Academy social studies teacher, will speak in a forum with faculty and alumni from the Departments of African American and African Studies and History at Rutgers University Newark, for Juneteenth, June 19, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Join the dialogue, co-sponsored by the Newark Public Library.

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ESSEX COUNTY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF CORONAVIRUS TESTING TO INCLUDE SATELLITE SITES

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County is expanding its COVID-19 testing initiative to include satellite testing sites throughout the County in addition to continuing to operate its drive through testing center in Weequahic Park.

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A Letter from Orange High School Principal Mr. Jason Belton Regarding Orange High School Graduation 2020

The 2020 Orange High School Graduation Ceremony will take place virtually this year and streamed on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. via the Orange Township Public School District’s social media platforms and broadcast on Comcast Channel 35 in Orange.

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Message from the Superintendent of Schools: Working Papers for High School Students

Attention High School Students: In case you need working papers, we have provided the link as well as the PDF version for you. Should you have any questions, you are encouraged to reach out to your guidance counselor. Remember, you have to be 16 years of age.

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The Orange Public Schools Virtual Instruction Program - End of Year/Summer Edition

The final At Home Instructional Plan (End of Year/Summer Edition) was board approved on June 9, 2020 by the Orange Board of Education under the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

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Letter from the Superintendent - End of School Year Update, June 11th, 2020 (in English, en Español, an Kreyòl Ayisyen)

As shared on May 4th, school buildings will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Further, We will use the last emergency day on Thursday, June 25th, which means that the last day of school for students and 10-month employees will be on Wednesday, June 24th.

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The Orange Township Public School District Announces Virtual Summer Programs

The Orange Township Public School District is announcing several summer programs that will take place virtually, and feature academic, social-emotional, as well as physical components. We want to provide virtual experiences that will, in fact, prepare students for SY 2020-2021 and beyond.

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