Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools

The Superintendent's Weekly Update continues district-wide for 2022-2023. This update will give the school community a sense of the district's direction in content pedagogy and practice, wellness, and programming. Please take a moment to read the update accordingly.

Parent University

The Orange Public Schools is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022-2023 Parent University, our free and reduced-price workshops offering parents a range of experiences across various topics, with the first course beginning on January 28th.

Virtual Book Club - "Finding Me," by Viola Davis

In support of the Orange Page Turners Reading Challenge and celebration of Black History Month, the Orange Public Schools community is invited to participate in our districtwide "Virtual Book Club." The book selection is the inspiring life story of Viola Davis, "Finding Me." Register today!

Gifted & Talented 2023-2024 Applications Now Open!

Applications for the Orange Public School District's Gifted Education Program are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 school year for students currently enrolled in K-6th grade. Applications will be available from Monday, January 9, 2023- Friday, February 17, 2023.

Principal's Welcome Back Letter for SY 2022 - 2023

We are excited for the start of the 2022-2023 school year at Cleveland Street School! We are partners, jointly dedicated to helping your child grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. This school year will be filled with continued opportunities to stretch your child’s practice.

Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools - June 6, 2022

I write this letter to you today to alert you that the New Jersey Department of Education, in response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas gave the option to allow schools to go into virtual instruction mode.

Mask Mandate Letter from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools

School districts have been given the autonomy to continue with the current mask mandate, limit mask usage, or end mask usage. As we recognize that all voices are important, the district developed a survey to capture input.

Universal School Mask Mandate Survey Results Presentation

Thank you to all who completed the Mask Mandate Survey. Hearing from our stakeholders allows us to make sound decisions for all. Therefore, as of Monday, March 7, wearing masks will remain in effect in the Orange school district to maintain the health and safety of all who enter our doors.

School Year 2022 - 2023 District Calendar

At the February 8, 2022 Board of Education Meeting, the 2022-2023 District Calendar was approved.

Bilingual/ESL Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

The Bilingual/ESL Parent Advisory Committee will host a parent meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM, with English, Spanish and Haitian Creole presentations.

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Gifted and Talented Program at Scholars Academy for the 2022-2023 School Year

Applications for the Orange Public School District's Gifted Education Program are currently being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year for students currently enrolled in K-7th grade. Applications will be available from Thursday, January 6, 2022-February 11, 2022.

No-Cost Covid Testing for All New Jersey Residents

New Jersey and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost.

Teachers Interested in Grant Program to Teach STEM in Nonpublic Schools in the 2022-23 School Year Survey

The State has established a grant program that provides additional remuneration for public school teachers to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) classes in nonpublic schools.

Letter to the School Community Regarding Student Vaccination Cards

For the school district to have a clear accounting of vaccinated students, we request that you scan your child's vaccination card to their school nurse no later than Monday, December 6, 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

The Essex County Mobile Health Clinic will be onsite to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children age 5-11 years who are City of Orange residents at the following dates and locations. Select the header to learn more.

Upcoming Calendar Events

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Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Handbook

Flu Information for Schools & Childcare

Seasonal Influenza (FLU) CDC

Code of Student Conduct

NCLB - Title 1

Substance Abuse Procedural Guidelines 5530