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

Latest District News and Information

The STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges Senior Capstone Project.

As approved by the Orange Board of Education, the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges, in collaboration with The College of New Jersey's Service Learning Department, will establish a consultation model that promotes support for the Senior Capstone Project.

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The Orange Public Schools - School Reopening Plan Superintendent's Update - January 12, 2021

Effective January 12, 2021, the Orange Township Public School District, after discussion with health officials, is extending Phase 2 Remote Synchronous of the Return to School Plan through Friday, February 26, 2021.

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Orange High School Athletic Department Announcement (in English, en Español, ak Kreyòl Ayisyen)

We have been closely following Governor Murphy's announcements and updates, the NJ Department of Health, and the NJSIAA. After speaking with stakeholders, local and County Health officials, and OHS Athletic department staff, Dr. Fitzhugh has approved Orange Athletic programs to begin next week, January 11, 2021.

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Peace Islands Institue's 10th Annual Art and Essay Contest Mention Award Winner

Congratulations to STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges 11th grader Ebony Nkrumah who won a "Mention Award" in the High School Essay Category of the Peace Islands Institute's (PII) 10th Annual Art and Essay Contest.

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Congratulations to the New Board of Education President, Vice President, and New Members

At the Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, new members took office, and the board held elections. Congratulations to the new Board President Shawneque Johnson and Vice President Jeffrey Wingfield, and welcome to two new members Samantha Crockett and Fatimah Turner.

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Healthy Living in Orange Video

Mr. Torres of the Healthy Living In Orange initiative presents a video regarding "The Importance of Staying Focused Despite The Pandemic - Eyes on the Educational Prize." Mr. Wallace, along with Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Miller, Orange school counselors and mentors, led the discussion. For more information about the Healthy Living In Orange Initiative, visit https://healthylivinginorange.com/.

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Join the Heywood Avenue School Virtual Book Club to Read "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," by Isabel Wilkerson

Join Heywood Avenue School and take a deep dive into this noted work by Isabel Wilkerson. You can also log this book as part of the Orange Page Turners initiative.

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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES FIRST MODERNA VACCINATIONS ARE GIVEN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th AT ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE IN NEWARK

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County has received its first shipment of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 and that the first vaccinations were given on Saturday, December 26th.

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The Orange Public Schools Celebrate Teacher Monique Walker

Congratulations to Forest Street Community School teacher Monique Walker on her book "It Is What It Is." We are so very proud of her. Go, Ms. Walker!

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The Orange Public Schools 2020-2021 District Operations Survey

To better understand how Orange Public Schools (OPS) can best serve its community, we are gathering feedback from students, their families, and staff members. The Orange Public Schools wants to hear from you. The survey is available through Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

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Orange High School Presents: “Strange Happenings at the School Library” (Now Playing)

"Strange Happenings at the School Library," written by Jenny Lyn Bader and Martine Sainvil, and directed by Michael Seidel, will be released on the district Website at 6:00 p.m. on December 18th and close on Sunday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. Read the press release and see an informative student interview with Mr. Seidel.

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Remembering Rosa: Stories and Songs of People’s Power

The University of Orange invites you to attend Remembering Rosa: Stories and Songs of People’s Power, Monday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. Ver una invitación en español. Gade yon envitasyon an kreyòl ayisyen.

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Superintendent of Schools Shares Remarks on "Navigating an Unchartered Transition to Remote Learning"

Superintendent of Schools Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D. was interviewed for the Seton Hall University Magazine Fall 2020 issue. Dr. Fitzhugh comments on leading in a pandemic on page 28 and adds, "I am humbled to have a platform to speak of the district and what we are doing to promote teaching and learning."

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Cleveland Street Presents Drama Scenes and Songs from The Wiz

Cleveland Street School students' performance of "The Wiz," under the direction of teacher Ms. Keshner, shows how our Visual and Performing Arts program excels in a remote learning environment. Congratulations, staff, and students!

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NJDOE Podcast: Gifted and Talented Education - Advancing Student Learning

Principal Karen Machuca from Scholars Academy and student Ymani Matthews were guests on the "DOE Digest," Episode 23 of the monthly podcast. They discussed "Gifted and Talented Education - Advancing Student Learning."

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