Orange Public Schools
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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Special Announcement from the Superintendent of Schools:
Orange School District Families,Should you have any questions about returning to school, you are encouraged to send an email to reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us. You will receive an email response within 24 hours. Thank you for your continued support of the Orange Township Public School District.
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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It's gameday Tornado football fans!
It's gameday, Tornado Football Fans!! Orange travels to Millburn for a Thursday night football game, 7 pm kickoff.
The 4-1 Tornadoes look to continue their winning ways with eyes on the playoffs.
Come out to support our student-athletes. Go Tornadoes!
Check the OHS Athletic website for game info, schedules, and updates on all OHS Athletic teams.
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Latest District News and Information
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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools - September 29, 2023
As stated in the 2023 back-to-school letter to families, the Superintendent's Weekly Update will continue this school year to keep our staff and families informed about everything happening in Orange Public Schools.
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Preschool Families Title 1 Information Session
All preschool families district-wide are invited to join the Office of Early Childhood for a Title 1 Information Session in collaboration with Executive Director Ms. Alcantara, the Office of Innovation, Community Engagement, Titles/Grants & Special Projects, on October 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be virtual, and the meeting link will be provided via ClassDojo.
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Maurice "Moe" Williams: The Orange High School Quarterback Making History
NJAthletics.net has good things to say about Orange High School Tornadoes senior QB and captain Maurice Williams in a September 20, 2023, blog by Rohan Pai. See the blog post, Maurice "Moe" Williams: The Orange High School Quarterback Making History, at njathletics.net.
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Lincoln Avenue School's "Stop and Shop" Dojo Store Commercial
It's that time of the year to open Lincoln Avenue School's "Stop and Shop." It's the school's Dojo store, which aims to motivate students with positive incentives earned via Dojo points. Students can exchange their points for prizes in the store. Look at Lincoln's awesome commercial!
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District Assessment Calendar for SY 2023-2024
The Orange Public Schools presents the Assessment Calendar for SY 2023-2024. The calendar complies with the NJDOE's statutory requirement (NJSA 18A: 7C-6.6) to notify parents or guardians annually by October 1 of any statewide student assessment or locally developed standardized assessment that will be administered during the school year
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October 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus for Orange Preschools, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Families can view and download a copy of the October 2023 breakfast and lunch menus here. In addition, hard copies of the menus are available at each school.
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The Office of Bilingual/ESL & World Languages Virtual Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
The Office of Bilingual/ESL & World Languages will host a Virtual Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 6 pm – 7 pm to give the Overview of the Bilingual/ESL Program 2023/2024. Please check your child's ClassDojo for the meeting information and link.
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SEPAG Back to School Meeting
Welcome to the first meeting of the Special Education Parents Advisory Group for the new school year. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6 PM. Please check your child's ClassDojo for the meeting link.
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October Preschool Registration Dates for School Year 2023-2024
Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue. Visit orange.k12.nj.us/domain/528 for more information, and email prekindergartenregistration@orange.k12.nj.us with any questions.
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Verizon Helps Close the Digital Divide for Orange Public School Students
On September 9, 2023, Orange Public Schools celebrated being selected to be part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative during a kickoff event at Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry and Innovation, in which students received their own devices. See the TAPintoEast Orange/Orange article highlighting the event.
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September 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus for Orange Preschools, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Families can view and download a copy of the September 2023 breakfast and lunch menus here. In addition, hard copies of the menus are available at each school.
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Welcome Back to School Letter to the School Community to Start the New School Year
In just a matter of weeks, the Orange Public School district will reopen to staff and students. Throughout the summer months, the Board of Education, district leaders, and curriculum writers embarked on a mission to work diligently to provide an intentional and smooth transition as we start SY 2023-2024.
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Right to Know Letter/Home School Compact
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), all schools receiving Title I funds must inform parents of their right to ask schools about the qualifications of their child’s teachers and paraprofessionals. Orange School District receives Title I funding and will happily share this information with our families.
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Preschool Registration for School Year 2023-2024
Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on August 31, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, September 5, from 12:00 - 2:30 PM, and September 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue. Visit orange.k12.nj.us/domain/528 for more information.
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Back to School Night Schedule for Each District School
The first day of school is Thursday, September 7, 2023, and our schools have already scheduled a Back to School Night. Families are invited to save the date for meeting their child's teacher and seeing what their child will be learning during the school year.
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Announcements
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Staff Development Day
Staff Development Day
Monday, October 9, 2023
All Schools will be Closed to Students! -
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs - NJ Household Information Survey - Due September 20, 2023!
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Genesis Parent Portal RegistrationClick the links below forGenesis registration forms:
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Breakfast in the Classroom - After the Bell 2023-2024
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Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)
P-EBT is a program to help you purchase food for your child(ren) who normally would get free or reduced-price meals at school but couldn't due to reduced school attendance or hours.
New Jersey received P-EBT approval for children under age 6 enrolled in SNAP between September 2022-June 2023 and summer 2023. In addition, summer 2023 P-EBT is approved for students in grades K-12 in the 2022-2023 school year who were eligible for the National School Lunch Program.
For more information, visit www.NJSNAP.gov.
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