Orange Public Schools
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools - November 22, 2023
As stated in the 2023 back-to-school letter to families, the Superintendent's Weekly Update will continue this school year to keep our staff and families informed about everything happening in Orange Public Schools.
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Orange Staff Present at the NAEYC Annual Conference
Congratulatons to Shardea Brown (Preschool Instructional Coach) and Nicole O'Donnell (Preschool Teacher at John Robert Lewis) who presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.
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Three Orange Staff Members Receive Their Doctoral Degrees
Dr. Dion Patterson, Heywood Ave., Dr. Suzanne Maxwell, Central Elementary, and Dr. Dennis Peterson, OPA II receive their doctoral degrees in Education. Congratulations to these educators for a job well done!
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December 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus for Orange Preschools, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Families can view and download a copy of the December 2023 breakfast and lunch menus here. In addition, hard copies of the menus are available at each school.
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The Alibis: A One-Act Murder Mystery Play
We invite the Orange community to the Visual and Performing Arts Fall production of The Alibis: A One-Act Murder Mystery Play. Performances will be held on November 15, 16 and 17 at 6:30 pm and November 18, 1 pm and 5 pm. All performances will take place in the auditorium at Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry & Innovation. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
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Orange Public Schools' Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service – 10/30/2023 Update
In the event of a public emergency or a directive by the appropriate health agency to institute a health-related closure, the Superintendent of Schools will consult with the Board of Education before implementing the plan for virtual or remote instruction.
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Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
November 14 is celebrated as Ruby Bridges Walk to School day by organizations across the United States. Today, students, parents and staff members across the district joined together on a symbolic walk inspired by the historical experience of Ruby Bridges.
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City of Orange Honors Chief Thomas Sperduto and the OHS Naval JROTC Program
As we conclude this Veterans Day weekend, we salute our very own Chief Thomas Sperduto, OHS ROTC instructor.
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Veterans Day
On this day, a Veterans Day message shared by our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh, II. Today and beyond, we salute all veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) at Orange High School
Every month, our Career and Technical Education (CTE) newsletter will be published to provide greater awareness of programs offered, college & career readiness preparation, and acknowledgement of student achievements.
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FilmBoot 24 Virtual Screening and Awards
Now in its 7th season, FilmBoot 24 is a 24-hour filmmaking boot camp that teams Orange High School students with Drew University students and professional filmmaking mentors to create a short film in just over 24 hours.
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District 5th Graders Visit Junior Achievement of New Jersey's "BizTown"
5th Grade students engaged in real-world simulation of community, financial literacy, and civic engagement culminating in a whole day visit to Junior Achievement of New Jersey's "BizTown" in Edison, NJ.
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Orange HS Football Team Ends Fine 6 - 3 Season: QB Maurice Williams breaks school records
Orange HS Football Team Ends Fine 6 - 3 Season: QB Maurice Williams breaks school records. Please use the link to review the full article from Essex News Daily.
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Cancellation of Bid Opening: Bid Specifications & General Requirements Custodial and Grounds Operations Management Services
The Orange Board of Education hereby cancels the bid opening for competitive bid pricing in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-21(a) and (b) for Bid Specifications & General Requirements for Custodial and Grounds Operations Management Services.
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OHS Tornadoe Football Game - Homecoming - Senior Day - Pink Out, October 28, 2023
Tornadoe football season continues with a home game scheduled for this Saturday, October 28th. For more information, visit the link provided here.
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Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs - NJ Household Information Survey - Due September 20, 2023!
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Genesis Parent Portal Registration
Click the links below forGenesis registration forms: -
Breakfast in the Classroom - After the Bell 2023-2024
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Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)
P-EBT is a program to help you purchase food for your child(ren) who normally would get free or reduced-price meals at school but couldn't due to reduced school attendance or hours.New Jersey received P-EBT approval for children under age 6 enrolled in SNAP between September 2022-June 2023 and summer 2023. In addition, summer 2023 P-EBT is approved for students in grades K-12 in the 2022-2023 school year who were eligible for the National School Lunch Program.
For more information, visit www.NJSNAP.gov.
