Orange Public Schools
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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Orange Board of Education Candidate Petitions Now Available
Three Board of Education seats are up for election this November. Petitions for candidacy are now available through the Essex County Clerk’s Office. Learn how to get involved and make your voice heard in the future of Orange Public Schools.
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End of the Year Letter from the Superintendent
Read Dr. Fitzhugh's reflections on a year of achievement and resilience. Inside his message, he extends heartfelt gratitude to Orange Public Schools families, staff, and students for their partnership and perseverance throughout the 2024–2025 school year.
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Early Childhood Program Celebrates Milestone Year of Growth and Innovation
The OPS Early Childhood program flourished this school year! With the Creative Curriculum at the helm and a focus on voice, choice, and foundational skills, our scholars thrived. Read reflections from Dr. Blanton and Ms. Cattabiani in our very first Early Childhood newsletter!
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Watch LIVE: Orange High School Graduation!
Family and community members may view the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges graduation live. The ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM.
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Watch Live: STEM Academy Graduation!
Family and community members may view the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges graduation live. The ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM.
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2025 Graduation & Moving Up Ceremonies Announced
The Orange Public School district is thrilled to announce the dates for this year's Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies for Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 7, Grade 8, and High School.
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Orange Public Schools Releases 2025–2026 Professional Development Plan
Our newly released 2025–2026 Professional Development Plan outlines key priorities, training opportunities, and strategic goals that support instructional growth, equity in learning, and student achievement.
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2024 - 2025 CEP School Meals and EBT BenefitsGreetings Parents and Guardians:
Orange Public School is participating in a federal program available to select schools as part of the National School Lunch Program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Our participation means that all students attending the Orange Public Schools are eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no charge throughout the current school year. Yearly, your participation is essential in order for us to provide the Department of Education with the information it needs to ensure our school will continue to receive critical state funding.- Community Eligibility Provision - Parent Letter
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Summer EBT
Learn more about how Summer EBT benefits will be received at https://www.nj.gov/summerebt/recieve-benefits/
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At Orange Public Schools we're committed to providing students with enriching and impactful summer learning experiences. In Summer 2025, we will offer a variety of in-person programs designed to support remediation, enrichment, credit recovery, and extended learning opportunities.
LEARN MORE: https://sites.google.com/orange.k12.nj.us/summerprogramming2025/home-page
Our priority programs include:
- High School Credit Recovery – Helping students stay on track for graduation.
- Extended School Year (ESY) for Students with IEPs – Providing essential services to support continued progress.
These programs will begin in early July and will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
We are collaborating with district leaders, schools, Community-Based Organizations, colleges, and After School/Summer providers to offer well-rounded academic and enrichment opportunities that include:
- Structured instruction in reading, writing, and math
- Flexible intensity and duration—at least three hours per day, five days a week, for five to six weeks.
- Certified teachers delivering high-quality academic instruction
- Lower student-to-adult ratios for individualized learning
- Enrichment activities in music, art, sports, and community engagement
We will share more details about summer program offerings, so stay connected for updates on these exciting opportunities!
LEARN MORE: https://sites.google.com/orange.k12.nj.us/summerprogramming2025/home-page
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The Orange Public Schools is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024–2025 Parent University!
We invite parents, families, and the Orange Community interested in attending the workshops to apply. All applications will be reviewed upon submission with quick feedback on acceptance status.
To register, visit Parent University Website at: https://bit.ly/41vQBFn
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Marking period timelines are now avaialble fo the 2024-2025 school year! Learn more at orange.k12.nj.us/calendar.
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Genesis Parent Portal Registration
Click the links below forGenesis registration forms:
