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. Please be advised that we are still reviewing the survey results and will have a finalized plan very soon, per the guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Education. Additionally, be on the lookout for an upcoming survey in alignment with the Governor’s recent announcement regarding the digital option for returning to school.

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

Email Contact for Technology and Instructional Concerns

Good Day Families,

In the effort of assisting you during the distance learning period, as you know, contacting your child's teacher as well as principal/assistant principal is ideal. If any additional supports are needed, you are encouraged to email distancelearningplanquestions@orange.k12.nj.us for technology and/or instructional related concerns. We are in this together.

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

District News and Information

The Orange Public Schools - School Reopening Guidelines 2020-2021

The final Orange Public Schools Reopening Guidelines details the Reopening Plan B for SY 2020-2021 that was board approved on August 11, 2020, by the Orange Board of Education, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

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Aprendizaje remoto a tiempo completo de las escuelas públicas de Orange durante la reapertura y recuperación de Covid-19 para el ciclo escolar 2020-2021

Los padres/tutores pueden solicitar aprendizaje remoto de tiempo completo durante la reapertura y recuperación de Covid-19 para el año escolar 20-21. La fecha límite para enviar una solicitud de aprendizaje remoto a tiempo completo es el 17 de agosto de 2020.

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Aprantisaj Adistans/Vityèl A Plen Tan nan Lekòl Piblik Orange Pandan Reouvèti ak Rekiperasyon/Ralantisman Covid-19 la pou Ane Lekòl (SY) 2020-2021 an

Paran / Gadyen yo ka mande pou aprantisaj adistans/vityèl a plen tan pandan Reouvèti ak Rekiperasyon/Ralantisman Covid-19 la. Dat limit pou yon paran / gadyen soumèt yon demann pou aprantisaj a plen tan an se 17 Out 2020 an.

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Orange Public Schools Fulltime Remote Learning During the Covid-19 Reopening and Recovery for SY 2020-2021

Parents/guardians may request full-time remote learning during the Covid-19 Reopening and Recovery for School Year 2020-2021. All students are eligible for full-time remote learning. The deadline for a parent/guardian to submit a request for full-time remote learning is August 17, 2020.

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Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools Regarding the Genesis Parent Portal

In the effort of continuing in our quest to provide families with the most up to date information, we find it necessary to launch registration for the Genesis Parent Portal.

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Important Update - Comcast Service Availability in Orange

Orange Township Public School District is working with Comcast to ensure that all students are connected to the internet to satisfy distance learning requirements for the 2020-2021 school year. Email reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us with any questions or concerns.

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The Reopening of Schools Town Hall Meeting

Superintendent of Schools, Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., hosted the Orange Township Public School District Reopening of Schools Town Hall Meeting, via Facebook Live, on August 10, 2020. The meeting is presented in its entirety and begins at the time marker 3:16.

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The Reopening of Schools Considerations

On Monday, August 10, the Superintendent of Schools will host a Town Hall Meeting on Facebook Live, to unveil the Orange Public Schools' Reopening of Schools Considerations.

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Orange Township Public School District Kindergarten-Grade 12 Virtual Registration, August 3 - 31, 2020

The Orange Township Public School District announces Virtual Registration for the 2020-2021 school year, July 1 - July 23, 2020. The registration process is outlined in the "Orange Township Public School Online K-12 Registration Process Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year."

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The Superintendent of Schools Sends Congratulations to the Orange Public School District’s Newest Principals.

“This is great news for our district. I look forward to each of our principals leading the work at their respective buildings,” Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools.

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Board Member's Letter of Commendation

There is no doubt that Orange Public School’s leadership team emphasizes collaboration. We are incredibly proud of your work and elated to see the success you have achieved. The recent score on the “New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum” (NJQSAC) are clear proof of this.

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Master List of COVID-19 Resources - (in English, en Español, an Kreyòl Ayisyen)16 Update

Members of our school social workers team have provided an update to the COVID-19 Master List of Resources for children and families shared on the Covid-19 Resources page.

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Return to School Plan: A Collaborative Conversation

The Superintendent of School's presentation, "Return to School - A Collaborative Conversation," for the Re-Opening of Schools Committee roundtable discussion conducted on July 9 and streamed on Facebook Live.

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Update from the Superintendent of Schools Concerning the Re-Opening of Schools in September 2020 (in English, en Español, an Kreyòl Ayisyen)

The Return to School Plan will incorporate the voices of staff, Board of Education Members, health officials, and families. These representatives will evaluate the state guidelines and requirements to give input and recommendations to the district’s reopening plan.

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The City of Orange Township Board of Education (BOE) November 3, 2020 Election

Currently, there are 9 (nine) BOE members as a Type II district, of the nine members 3 (three) member’s seats are due for election/re-election on November 3, 2020.

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Summer Assignments for Mathematics and Science

Beginning the week of July 13th through the end of August, students will receive Mathematics and Science assignments virtually and weekly. These assignments are mandatory and will be considered for grading in Marking Period 1 upon our return in the new school year.

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Summer Assignments for English Language Arts

This year, students who are not participating in summer district-sponsored activities and academic work have prescribed assignments to help mitigate learning loss during these months.

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A Tribute to the Orange Board of Education Retirees

Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Superintendent of Schools, and Shebra Jones Dismuke, Executive Director of Human Resources, shares a tribute congratulating the 2019-2020 retirees, on behalf of the Board of Education, the administration, and staff.

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The 2020 Orange High School Graduation Ceremony

The Orange Township Public School District will celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 PM. The program will air on Orange’s Comcast Channel 35 and the district’s YouTube Channel via the link https://youtu.be/Bhsh2uG-DJs.

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Letter to the School Community - Ending School Year 2019-2020.

The continued health, safety, and well being of our school community are the top priorities of the Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff within the Orange Township Public School District. I want to take this moment to thank all of our stakeholders during these times.

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