Orange Public Schools

451 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050

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	The Orange Public School District 2017-2018 Assessment Calendar The Department of Curriculum and Testing has prepared the testing schedule for all required standardized tests and end of year exams for the upcoming school year. Please click here for the 2017-2018 Assessment Calendar Bulletin.
	Orange Public Schools Recognized as a Common Sense Certified District: Digital Citizenship Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized the Orange Public School District as a Common Sense Certified District: Digital Citizenship . . . More
	Orange Township Public Schools 2017-2018 Summer Student Registration K-12 Summer Registration: July 5 - August 31, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. by appointment only, Central Registration Office, 451 Lincoln Avenue. Click here for K-12 Registration flyer. Preschool Registration: July 18-20 and July 25-27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue. Click here for Preschool Registration flyer in English. Click here for Preschool Registration flyer in Spanish.
	District Calendar 2017-2018 Click here for the Orange Public Schools 2017-2018 District Calendar.
	Parent Letter Regarding Netflix Series - "13 Reasons Why" Dear Parents and Guardians of Orange Students: A new Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why," debuted on March 31, 2017. It has been trending both nationally and in our school community. The show is comprised of 13 episodes depicting strong and graphic themes of suicide, bullying, . . . More Please click here for Websites providing more information and resources.
	The STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges to Open September 2017 The Orange Public School District is pleased to announce the opening of the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges in September 2017. . .More Click here Frequently Asked Questions. Click here for STEM Academy Application.
	The Orange Page Turners *Reading Challenge - Update* WOO-HOO! WE DID IT! Orange Township read over one million pages. Pat yourselves on the back! Orange Township read over 1 million pages from Thanksgiving to May Day. To be exact, a total of 1,029,591 pages were logged by registered readers. That is AWESOME! Winners of the Orange Page Turners Reading Challenge will be announced at the Literacy Block Party on June 2 at Lincoln Avenue School. Be sure to attend and find out who will be crowned the "Most Well Read."
Past Events and Activities
	Sister Act -- The Musical Debuts at Orange Preparatory Academy It’s time to rejoice and join the very talented performers of the Orange Visual and Performing Arts Department, as they get ‘back in the habit’ for a joyous performance of Sister Act -- The Musical. . .More Click here for flyer.
	FilmBoot24 On Friday, March 17, students from Orange High School (OHS) will visit the campus of Drew University in Madison NJ, to kick-off FilmBoot24, a 24-hour filmmaking boot camp that is being presented by the non-profit organization, Cinema Ed. . . More Click here for flyer.

	The Orange Board of Education Special Election - March 15, 2017 Update The residents of Orange voted in the November 2016 election that the Board of Education( BOE) members would be elected by the citizens of Orange, and not appointed by the Mayor. Currently there are seven BOE members, however, an elected Board requires nine members by State Statute. . . More The March 14 Special Election, to elect two additional members for the City of Orange Board of Education, has been rescheduled for March 28, 2017. All timing, polling places, voting district assignments and other logistical items are identical to those scheduled for March 14. What You Need to Know Click here for Nominating Petition.
HTML marquee Tag	The Orange Page Turners *Reading Challenge* The Orange Board of Education is partnering with the City of Orange Township to promote reading and will launch The Orange Page Turners Reading Challenge on Thursday, November 17, 5:00 p.m., at the Orange Public Library. Click here for flyer in English. Click here for flyer in Spanish. Click here for Page Turners Reading Challenge details. Orange Page Turners' R eading Challenge Sign-up Click here for Reading Challenge Tracker.
	Parental Notification of Standardized Assessment Calendar The Orange Public School District has established its testing calendar for the 2016-2017 school year. Click here for the Parent Assessment Bulletin. Click here for additional information.
	Revised 2016-2017 District Calendar The Orange Public School District's calendar has been revised to reflect a 2:30 p.m. dismissal for students on October 10, 2016. Click here for the revised calendar.
	Orange Public School District School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) Click here to download the District Self-Assessment Grade Report under ABR.
	Superintendent's Forum Presentation for the 2016-2017 Opening of Schools Superintendent Ronald C. Lee presented district goals, objectives and achievements, for the past school year, including staff recognition and awards. Click here for presentation.
	Orange Public Schools Earn Middle States Accreditation PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools announced today that the Orange Public School District in Orange N.J., earned accreditation, the gold standard for measuring and evaluating school performance. . More
	Orange Board of Education Strategic Plan 2014-2021 The Orange Board of Education has approved the district's Strategic Plan 2014-2021. This document was a collaborative effort between Orange Public Schools administrators, Board of Education members, staff, parents, community members and students. Click here for the Strategic Plan 2014-2021.
	New Jersey Health Initiatives Announce $2 Million in Grants to Ten Community Coalitions Across the State Four-Year Initiative Will Help Build a Culture of Health in New Jersey Orange, NJ (July 14, 2015) - New Jersey Health Initiative (NJHI), a statewide grantmaking program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), today announced . . . *More*
Congratulations to Orange High School for the District's AP Honor Roll Status Orange Township Public School District is one of 547 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board . . More
	Reminder to Families from the Central Registration Department Have you changed any of the following information: Address, Apartment number, Contact phone numbers (home, cell, work or emergency contact)? If yes, please contact the Central Registration Department at (973) 677-4000, Ext. 6044 to update your information.
	Orange Public Schools Required Dress The Orange Township Public School District adheres to a dress code policy. Please click the link below for required dress by grade level and school. Click here for "Orange Public Schools Required Dress"