Orange Public Schools
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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It's gameday Tornado football fans!
The OHS Football team travels to Newark Schools Stadium tonight to play Barringer at 7 pm.
This looks to be a great Essex County & SFC matchup. Come out to support your Tornadoes!! See you at the game!! Go Tornadoes!!
Visit the OHS Athletics website for more info and schedules for all teams.
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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools - September 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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October 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus for Orange Preschools, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Families can view and download a copy of the October 2023 breakfast and lunch menus here. In addition, hard copies of the menus are available at each school.
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The Office of Bilingual/ESL & World Languages Virtual Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
The Office of Bilingual/ESL & World Languages will host a Virtual Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6 pm – 7 pm to give the Overview of the Bilingual/ESL Program 2023/2024. Please check your child's ClassDojo for the meeting information and link.
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SEPAG Back to School Meeting
Welcome to the first meeting of the Special Education Parents Advisory Group for the new school year. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6 PM. Please check your child's ClassDojo for the meeting link.
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October Preschool Registration Dates for School Year 2023-2024
Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue. Visit orange.k12.nj.us/domain/528 for more information, and email prekindergartenregistration@orange.k12.nj.us with any questions.
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Verizon Helps Close the Digital Divide for Orange Public School Students
On September 9, 2023, Orange Public Schools celebrated being selected to be part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative during a kickoff event at Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry and Innovation, in which students received their own devices. See the TAPintoEast Orange/Orange article highlighting the event.
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September 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus for Orange Preschools, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Families can view and download a copy of the September 2023 breakfast and lunch menus here. In addition, hard copies of the menus are available at each school.
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Welcome Back to School Letter to the School Community to Start the New School Year
In just a matter of weeks, the Orange Public School district will reopen to staff and students. Throughout the summer months, the Board of Education, district leaders, and curriculum writers embarked on a mission to work diligently to provide an intentional and smooth transition as we start SY 2023-2024.
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Right to Know Letter/Home School Compact
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), all schools receiving Title I funds must inform parents of their right to ask schools about the qualifications of their child’s teachers and paraprofessionals. Orange School District receives Title I funding and will happily share this information with our families.
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District Assessment Calendar for SY 2023-2024
The Orange Public Schools presents the Assessment Calendar for SY 2023-2024. The calendar complies with the NJDOE's statutory requirement (NJSA 18A: 7C-6.6) to notify parents or guardians annually by October 1 of any statewide student assessment or locally developed standardized assessment that will be administered during the school year
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Preschool Registration for School Year 2023-2024
Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on August 31, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, September 5, from 12:00 - 2:30 PM, and September 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue. Visit orange.k12.nj.us/domain/528 for more information.
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Back to School Night Schedule for Each District School
The first day of school is Thursday, September 7, 2023, and our schools have already scheduled a Back to School Night. Families are invited to save the date for meeting their child's teacher and seeing what their child will be learning during the school year.
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The City of Orange Township Board of Education (BOE) November 7, 2023, Election
The filing deadline for petitions is Monday, July 31, 2023. Petitions MUST be returned to the Office of the Essex County Clerk, 495 Martin Luther King Blvd Newark (As the former location of 465 Martin Luther King Blvd has changed to the building next door.) no later than Monday, July 31, 2023, by 4:00 P.M.
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Yearly Reflection from the Superintendent of Schools
Now that we have reached the end of another successful year, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you for a truly wonderful summer. This is a time to relax, rejuvenate, and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
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Orange Public Schools' Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service - 6/17/2023 Update
In the event of a declared public emergency or a directive by the appropriate health agency/officer to institute a health-related closure, the Superintendent of Schools will consult with the Board of Education, if practicable, before implementing the district's plan for virtual or remote instruction.
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Staff Development Day
Staff Development Day
Monday, October 9, 2023
All Schools will be Closed to Students! -
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
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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.
