Save the Dates: 2026 Graduation & Moving Up Ceremonies!
Dear Orange Public Schools Families,
We are excited to share that the official dates for our 2026 Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies have now been posted.
Our Superintendent remains committed to informing families as early as possible each year so you can plan ahead and fully celebrate these important milestones. We understand how meaningful these moments are for our students and their loved ones, and we want to ensure you have ample time to prepare.
Below is the full schedule by school:
Central School
June 18, 2026
• Kindergarten Moving Up – 9:00am
• 2nd Grade Moving Up – 11:00am
Cleveland School
• Kindergarten Moving Up – June 24, 2026 at 9:00am
• 7th Grade Moving Up – June 25, 2026 at 9:00am
Forest Street School
June 22, 2026
• Annex Kindergarten Moving Up – 10:00am
• Main Campus 7th Grade Moving Up – 1:00pm
Heywood Avenue School
• Preschool Moving Up – June 16, 2026 at 9:00am
• Kindergarten Moving Up – June 17, 2026 at 9:00am
• 7th Grade Moving Up – June 22, 2026 at 9:45am
JRLECC
June 17, 2026
• 9:30am Ceremony
• 10:30am Ceremony
Lincoln Avenue School
• Pre-K Moving Up – June 25, 2026 at 9:00am
• Kindergarten Moving Up – June 25, 2026 at 10:00am
• 7th Grade Moving Up – June 26, 2026 at 10:00am
Oakwood Avenue School
June 23, 2026
• Pre-K Moving Up – 9:00am
• Kindergarten Moving Up – 10:00am
• 7th Grade Moving Up – 11:00am
OECC
June 16, 2026
• Cohort 1 – 11:30am
• Cohort 2 – 12:30pm
Park Avenue School
June 22, 2026
• Kindergarten Moving Up – 9:00am
• 7th Grade Moving Up – 10:15am
• Pre-K Moving Up – 11:30am
Rosa Parks Community School
June 23, 2025 at 10:30 am
Grade 7 Moving On Ceremony
Scholars Academy
June 18, 2025 in the gym
9:00-9:30 PSD Class #1
9:40-10:10 PSD Class #2
10:20-10:50 Gen/Inclusion Class #1
11:00-11:30 Gen/Inclusion Class #2
11:40-12:10 Gen/Inclusion Class #3
Orange High School / Twilight
June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm
Location: Codey Arena
Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry & Innovation
June 23, 2026
• 9:30am Ceremony
• 12:00pm Ceremony
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm
Location: NJIT
We look forward to celebrating our students’ growth, achievement, and academic milestones with you.
Additional details regarding tickets, arrival times, attire, and logistics will be shared by each school as we approach the dates.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Warm regards,
Orange Public Schools