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,

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

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

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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"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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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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Heywood Avenue School Staff Held a St. Patrick's Parade for Their Social & Emotional (SEL) Day

As part of Heywood Avenue School's Social & Emotional (SEL) Day on March 17, Heywood staff engaged in a St. Patrick's Day Parade through the neighborhood to see their students and parents.

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Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools Regarding Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - March 16, 2021

The Orange Township Public School District will continue to work closely with public health officials, assist in any manner possible, and keep our school community well-informed.

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Youth Symposium Draws 150 Participants on March 13

Thank you for a successful Youth Symposium event held on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The webinar was attended by over 150 participants, including panelists, students, and community members. The event was also Livestreamed on the District's Facebook Page and Channel 36.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges 2021-2022 School Year

The student sections of the application for the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges are due Friday, March 12, by 11:59 PM. However, the Teacher Recommendation Letter can be submitted after the due date.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for the Gifted and Talented Program at Scholars Academy for the 2021-2022 School Year

The Orange Public School District is pleased to announce that applications for the Gifted and Talented Program at Scholars Academy for the 2021-2022 school year are now available.

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Forest Street Community School Presents "Our Voices Matter" and "Art Inspired by Romare Bearden"

For Black History Month, Forest Street Community School prepared two videos, "Our Voices Matter" and "Art Inspired by Romare Bearden," honoring influential African Americans.

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The STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges Recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Education

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges students Ashley Clenord, Courtney Simpson, and Diana Mendoza were asked to represent the school and the district at the State Board of Education meeting for their senior Capstone Projects.

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