Orange Preparatory Academy
400 Central Ave, Orange, NJ 07050
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Welcome to Orange Preparatory Academy
Ms. Carrie Halstead, Principal
Email me at halsteca@orange.k12.nj.us
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Assistant Principals
Mr. Tarrell Harp - Interim
Tel: 973-677-4135
Fax: 973-677-2439
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School Hours
Breakfast: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
School day: 8:20 am - 3:15 pm
After-School Programs: 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm
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School Resumes In-Person on January 18th, 2022
School is closed on Monday, January 17th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day. On January 18th, breakfast will be available at 7:35 am with masks and COVID protocols in place.
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Letter from Superintendent regarding Return to In-Person Learning on January 18th, 2022
The district is committed to the health and safety of all who enter our doors. Therefore, testing is available to all staff and students. Click on the letter to register and view testing locations and times.
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Letter for Parents about Remote Learning
Click on the title to view the letter from our Superintendent about Remote Learning and returning to in-person classes. Use this letter, if necessary, for your employers.
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Important Message from our Superintendent regarding Holiday Break to Return to In-Person Instruction
Students will return on January 18, 2022 for in-person instruction after the Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day. Synchronous instruction will resume on January 3, 2022 following the students' full schedule. Click the title to read the entire letter.
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Grab and Go Breakfasts and Lunch at Elementary School Locations
Pick up times are 7:00 am - 8:15 am; 11:00 am - 12:00 and 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm. Click the title to open the flyer.
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COVID 19 Vaccination Letter to Parents
In order for the school district to have a clear accounting of students that are vaccinated, we are requesting that you scan your child’s Covid-19 vaccination card to their school nurse no later than Monday, December 6, 2021. This is very important as we continue in our quest to keep all staff and students safe.
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Saturday Academy
The Saturday Academic Program will begin Saturday, November 20, 2021 for all students. Classes will be held between 9 am and 12:00 pm. Students will receive permissions slips indicating their mandatory attendance. Parents can also request that their child attend the program. Click the link above for the permission slip.
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For Parents - How to Support Your Child with Google Classroom
If you are unfamiliar with Google Classroom, the platform in which your child is receiving and posting assignments, please visit the link to view these helpful videos.
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Download the District APP
The new Orange Public Schools mobile app for both Apple and Android devices is ready for launch! We invite you to stay connected while you're on the go with this FREE mobile app that will bring you the latest news and information about our schools. Click on the title to view the flyer.
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Concentric Education Solutions Home Visits
The attendance team at Orange Preparatory Academy recognizes that regular attendance and arriving to school on time are vital to a student’s success, both in person and in a virtual environment. Please click the title for more information and to opt out.
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Free Internet from Comcast
Comcast is offering qualifying families, who are new customers, 60 days of free Internet Essentials service, usually available for $9.95/month.
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The Home - School Compact
School staff, parents/guardians and students must work together to ensure our students' success. Parents, we are requesting that you read the Home - School Compact with your child, then complete and submit to your school. Use the link above.
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Take Care of Yourself During this Public Health Emergency
Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful and worrisome. You may have to deal with uncertainty, concerns about your health and the health of your family and friends, a change in your routine, limited access to needed resources, and more.
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Important Announcements
Join us on Wednesday, January 19th @ 6 pm
Flyer in English, Spanish, Creole
Letter from the Superintendent
Students Return to In-Person on Jan 18th
Click here for Letter in English, Spanish & Creole
Orange Preparatory Academy
Full Bell Schedule 2021-22 SY
Period
Time Slot
Period 1
8:20 AM - 9:05 AM
Period 2
9:08 AM - 9:53 AM
Period 3
9:56 AM - 10:41 AM
Period 4
10:44 AM - 11:29 AM
Period 5B
11:32 AM - 12:17 PM
Lunch A
11:32 AM - 12:02 PM
Period 5A
12:02 PM - 12:47 PM
Lunch B
12:20 PM – 12:50 PM
Period 6A
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
Period 6B
12:20 PM - 1:08 PM
Lunch C
1:08 AM - 1:38 PM
Period 7
1:38 PM - 2:23 PM
Period 8
2:26 PM - 3:15 PM
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics
Click here to get more information
PCR Testing Dates: January 12th and 13th
District Notice from the Superintendent - Dec 21
Click here for English, Spanish, and Creole
COVID 19 Vaccination Letter
Click here for English, Spanish, Creole
Genesis Parent Portal Registration
click on the link above to register
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Video List Orange Prep Student Displays the Concept of Energy Conversion
We are extremely proud of you, Federico. This is what Good to Great looks like!!!"
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