Taking Care of Yourself During a 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. Thankfully there are steps you can take to care for yourself during difficult times.

Letter to Staff and Families Regarding COVID-19, in English, en español, an kreyòl ayisyen.

write this afternoon to address concerns and questions regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our school community. We have been informed that a member of our Orange School District community has tested positive for COVID-19.

New Jersey Cancels Statewide Student Assessments

Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the State of New Jersey is cancelling all statewide student assessments for the spring 2020 testing window.

Message from the Superintendent of Schools - March 23, 2020 Update

We have decided to continue our Orange Township Public School District emergency closure plan. During the emergency closure plan, distant learning as implemented on Tuesday, March 17, through the present, will continue through April 3, 2020.

Comcast Offers Free Internet

Comcast is offering qualifying families, who are new customers, 60 days of free Internet Essentials service, usually available for $9.95/month.

A Message from the Superintendent Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 12 Update

Please see the March 12 letter to families and staff from the Superintendent of Schools, Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Distribution of Grab and Go Meals

The Orange Township Public School District will provide packaged ‘Grab-and-Go’ breakfast and lunch, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at no cost to families, at multiple locations for pick up.

Letter From Superintendent Dr. Fitzhugh, II

2020-2021 Gifted/Talented Applications Now Open! Due May 1, 2020!

The New Jersey Association of Gifted Children (NJAGC) Award Winners 2020

Congratulations to the principal of Scholars Academy, Mrs. Karen Machuca, the NJAGC Administrator of the Year.

Orange School District Guidance and Resources on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

There are no cases of the Novel Coronavirus in New Jersey, and the risk to the general public remains low. There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended at this time.

Winter 2020 Newsletter

Welcome to the Winter Edition of the Gifted and Talented Newsletter! If you have been following us on Twitter @SAcademy268 #goodtogreat #goscholarsnj, you have seen the weekly pictures and videos of what Scholars Academy students are doing above and beyond the walls of Scholars Academy!

Orange Early Childhood Program VIP Registration Event

If you currently have a student enrolled in a disrict school verified in Genesis, this registration is for you. Children 3 years old on or before October 1, 2020 are eligible for enrollment.

Class Dojo

Parents need to sign up for ClassDojo as this will be the main communication tool for this year. See your child's teacher for details.

Nut Free School

What Are Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies? Peanuts are among the most common allergy-causing foods, and they often find their way into things you wouldn't expect. Take chili, for example: It may be thickened with ground peanuts.