Reopening of Schools - We're Back!

The Orange Township Public School District shares highlights of the reopening of schools as students were welcomed back to in-person instruction on Monday, April 19, and Thursday, April 22.

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 on 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

Board of Education Letter of Commendation

Special Announcement from the Superintendent of Schools:

Orange School District Families,

Should you have any questions about returning to school, you are encouraged to send an email to reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us. You will receive an email response within 24 hours. Thank you for your continued support of the Orange Township Public School District.

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

Special Announcement from the Superintendent of Schools

Orange School District Families,

Thank you for submitting your requests for your children to return to Hybrid Learning on Monday, April 19, 2021, or the continuation of Remote Learning through Thursday, June 24, 2021. After extending our time frame for parents and guardians to respond, schedules are now complete for students returning to Hybrid Learning. Effective March 10, if you have not responded, it is assumed that your child will continue with remote learning.

We thank you for your continued support of the Orange Township School District.

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

Latest District News and Information

STAFF ONLY - Daily COVID-19 Employee Survey Form Link

Beginning April 12, as staff return to the district, a daily questionnaire in Google must be completed by 8:30 AM, at all district locations, by staff members reporting to the building. The information collected from the form will be maintained as confidential.

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Orange Public Schools Request for Proposals

The Orange Township Public School District has issued two Request for Proposals for Custodial and Grounds Operations Management Services and a Comprehensive Plan of Curriculum and Professional Development Support in Science Education.

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I Am Gifted - A Scholars Academy Presentation

During Gifted and Talented month, parents and students who participate in the district's Gifted and Talented program at Scholars Academy shared their thoughts, perspective, and ideas about gifted education.

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Scholars Academy Grade 1 - 2 Life Science Unit - The Life Cycle of Butterflies

Students in Grades 1-2 began their Lifecycle Science unit for the Scholars Academy Gifted/Talented program the week of April 12, when they picked up their caterpillar kits to study the life cycle of butterflies. Science teacher Ms. Dorman shared her interactive remote class lesson complete with observations under a microscope.

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Message form the Superintendent of Schools - The Reopening of Schools, April 19, 2021 (in English, en Español, ak Kreyòl Ayisyen)

The Superintendent of Schools shared important information for families returning to in-person instruction on April 19, 2021, in a phone message. Please review the detailed letter to all families.

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Town Hall Meeting Presentation - Return to School Plan: Welcome Back to Our Staff and Students

At the Virtual District Town Hall meeting on April 13, Superintendent of Schools, Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., and Director of Math and Science, Tina Powell, Ed.D. outlined guidelines for the Return to School Plan, welcoming back staff and students to in-person instruction.

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The Orange Public School District Is Looking For Substitute Teachers

The Orange Public Schools is looking for Substitute Teachers. We are offering a competitive salary and daily work. Rates of pay range from $110.00 - $135.00 per day.

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"TAP into East Orange/Orange" Online Newspaper Recognizes Award-Winning Student

"TAP into East Orange/Orange" online newspaper recognizes Heywood Avenue School and Scholars Academy Gifted/Talented program student, an award-winning author, Avien Abney. Avien is the Grades 3-5 winner of the New Jersey Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC) Distinguished Student Award for 2020-2021.

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Cleveland Street School Phase 4 Return to School Video

Cleveland Steet School prepared a welcome back video, brought to you by the Grade 6 and 7 students, demonstrating bus transportation, drop-off plans, and in-person learning procedures and practices for their K-7 students during the Phase IV Reopening of Schools Plan beginning Monday, April 19, 2021.

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COVID-19 Return to In-Person Guidelines (in English, en Español, ak Kreyòl Ayisyen)

COVID-19 symptoms range from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. According to CDC guidelines, symptomatic students may have COVID-19 and must stay home or be sent home for quarantine.

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Student Elle Scott from Oakwood Avenue Community School Appears on CBS Evening News

Student Elle Scott from Oakwood Avenue Community School is part of photographer Tricia Messeroux's coffee table book "Toddlewood Engineers of Equality," which recreates images of civil rights leaders alongside children "look-alike" models. CBS Evening News aired a report on Misseroux's work which featured Elle.

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4th Annual District Parent Conference YouTube Video

On March 27, the Orange Township Public Schools held its "4th Annual District Parent Conference." Those who missed the event or want to review the informative presentations can see the district's YouTube channel's for the recorded program.

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Return to In-Person Learning Presentation

Forest Steet Community School prepared a welcome back video demonstrating in-person learning procedures and practices for their Pre-K-7 students during the Phase IV Reopening of Schools Plan beginning Monday, April 19, 2021.

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Millburn Rolls, but Milestone Remains Hope for Orange Wrestling Standout (Article on nj.com)

Orange High School senior Merlin Senat is poised to achieve a "milestone no one in school history has yet achieved." On March 20 against Millburn, Senat "fought through injury as he shoots for a season goal of somehow achieving 100 career victories." See article/images on nj.com

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Special Services Request for Proposal (RFP)

The Orange Township Board of Education is soliciting proposals for a Comprehensive Web-Based Special Education Software Program. Download the specifications from the Special Services Department webpage (click title above). All proposals are due to the Board office by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

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