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

Grandparents Day Tribute at Forest Street Community School

The Forest Street Community School paid homage to Grandparents on September 18. In the Orange Township Public School District and within our community, grandparents play an integral role in children's development. Thank you to all of our grandparents at Forest Street Community School and throughout our school district.

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A Message from the Superintendent of Schools: Congratulations to Dr. Jacquelyn Blanton on her Successful Doctoral Defense

Earlier today (September 20), Principal Blanton of the Orange Early Childhood Center successfully defended her dissertation. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Blanton.

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Park Avenue School at Eagle Rock Reservation and 911 Tribute

Under the direction of Principal Dr. Myron Hackett, Park Avenue staff presents a video capturing facets of balance during the pandemic and honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Thank you, Team Park Avenue, for sharing this short film with us.

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National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs - NJ Household Information Survey

The Orange Township Public Schools will continue to participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2020-2021 School Year. Ensure that your child(ren)’s school receives the applicable benefits by completing your Household Information Survey online.

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Welcome Back Letter From the Superintendent of Schools

We are about to begin a great school year filled with hope, vision, and excitement. This school year, as you know, will begin quite differently. Through remote means, we will continue to embrace the students as if they were in front of us in our respective buildings.

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Byenveni Lèt Retounen Sipèentandan Lekòl yo

Nou se sou yo kòmanse yon ane lekòl gwo plen ak espwa, vizyon, ak eksitasyon. Ane lekòl sa a, kòm ou konnen, ap kòmanse byen diferan. Atravè mwayen aleka, nou pral kontinye anbrase elèv yo tankou si yo te devan nou nan bilding respektif nou yo.

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Carta de bienvenida del superintendente de escuelas

Estamos a punto de comenzar un gran año escolar lleno de esperanza, visión y entusiasmo. Este año escolar, como saben, comenzará de manera muy diferente. A través de medios remotos, continuaremos abrazando a los estudiantes como si estuvieran frente a nosotros en nuestros respectivos edificios.

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Master List of COVID-19 Resources - September 1, 2020 Update

An update to the COVID-19 Master List of Resources for children and families, shared on the Covid-19 Resources page, has been provided with resources concerning schools' reopening.

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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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Lekòl Piblik Orange yo - Reouvèti Gid Lekòl 2020-2021

Direktiv final Lekòl Piblik Orange yo pou relouvri detay Plan reouvèti B pou SY 2020-2021 ki te apwouve nan 11 out 2020 pa Konsèy Administrasyon Orange, sou rekòmandasyon Sipèentandan Lekòl yo.

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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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Orange Township Public School District Kindergarten-Grade 12 Virtual Registration

The Orange Township Public School District will have ongoing Virtual Registration for the 2020-2021 school year. 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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Orange Public Schools Athletics Plan

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has developed guidelines for returning to high school sports in NJ, starting with the Summer Recess period. The NJSIAA summer recess period will run from July 13th through August 28th. Virtual Contact Period begins August 29th, through September 13th, FallL coaches may only have virtual contact with their student-athletes.

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Welcome Back Letter for Staff from the Superintendent of Schools

As we begin this school year in a virtual manner, I wish everyone the greatest success as we welcome over 5,500 students on their educational journey. Through remote means, we will continue to embrace the students as if they were in front of us in our respective buildings.

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NJ Department of Human Services Pandemic - Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)

The Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) is a program to help purchase food for your child(ren) who are eligible for free-or-reduced-price school meals but whose schools have closed due to COVID-19. Visit https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/pebt.shtml for answers to common questions.

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