Reopening of Schools - We're Back!

The Orange Township Public School District shares highlights of the reopening of schools as students were welcomed back to in-person instruction on Monday, April 19, and Thursday, April 22.

Dr. Fitzhugh's NJQSAC Announcement
"We Did It TEAM!"
This is how we are MOVING FROM "GOOD TO GREAT"

I am pleased to announce that the Orange Public School District obtained a score of 83% in Curriculum and Instruction on the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) report for the school year 2019-2020. NJQSAC is the Department of Education's monitoring and district self-evaluation system for public school districts. In SY 2018-2019 and as reported to the Board of Education earlier in SY 19-20, our score in Curriculum and Instruction was 74%. Throughout the school year, the Curriculum Directors, Supervisors, teachers, and I embarked on a revision process of all district curriculums. In that particular area of the report, we received a perfect score of 40 out of 40. Per the New Jersey Department of Education, the district has satisfied at least 80% of the weighted indicators in each of the five areas of the NJQSAC review process (Instruction and Programs, Operations, Personnel, Governance, and Fiscal) and has been designated as "high performing. The Commissioner will recommend to the State Board of Education that the Orange Township Public School District be certified as providing a thorough and efficient system of education for three years or until the next NJQSAC review. Congratulations on this accomplishment.

Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Board of Education Letter of Commendation

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

Latest District News and Information

STAFF ONLY - Daily COVID-19 Employee Survey Form Link

Beginning April 12, as staff return to the district, a daily questionnaire in Google must be completed by 8:30 AM, at all district locations, by staff members reporting to the building. The information collected from the form will be maintained as confidential.

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Orange HS Students Complete Program at Kean University

Three rising Orange High School Grade 9 students participated in a four-week summer orientation at Kean University. The Kean Scholar Academy was held virtually and on Kean University’s Union and Skylands campuses. The program offers students the opportunity to earn college credits and participate in pre-college mentorship, internships, and other enrichment activities. (By TAPINTO EAST ORANGE/ORANGE)

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Saint Matthew Church "Class of 2021 Community Graduation"

Saint Matthew AME Church, located at 336 Oakwood Avenue, will host a "Class of 2021 Community Graduation" event on Sunday, August 1, 2021, from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, celebrating graduates from all grade levels.

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Update from the Superintendent of Schools: New Administrative Appointments

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh, II, placed several administrative recommendations in front of the Board at the July 13 Board of Education Meeting and is pleased to report to the Orange school community that the Board approved the appointments.

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Moving into Greatness: Orange Public Schools 2021-2026 Strategic Plan

The plan includes our framework for student learning, the priorities and strategies on which we will focus, and indicators that will measure our progress.

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THE CITY OF ORANGE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE) NOVEMBER 2, 2021 ELECTION

The filing deadline for petitions is Monday, July 26, 2021. Petitions MUST be returned to the Office of the Essex County Clerk, 495 Martin Luther King Blvd Newark (As the former location of 465 Martin Luther King Blvd has changed to the building next door.) No later than Monday, July 26, 2021, by 4:00 P.M.

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Finance Committee Meeting Rescheduled for Monday, July 12, at 6:15 PM

The Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 8, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, July 12, at 6:15 PM. The meeting will be live-streamed on the district's Facebook page and Channel 36.

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Update from the Superintendent of Schools Regarding "The 2019-2020 New Jersey School Performance Reports" (in English, en Español, ak Kreyòl Ayisyen)

The 2019-2020 New Jersey School Performance Reports are available at www.njschooldata.org and reflect the NJDOE's commitment to providing parents, students, and school communities with a large variety of information about each school and district.

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The Orange Public Schools - School Reopening Plan Summer Edition - Summer 2021

The "School Reopening Plan - Summer Edition" for the Orange Public Schools outlines guidelines and details over 50 school, district, and partner-based programs for Summer 2021.

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Vacancy for a Board of Education Seat through January 2, 2022

The Board of Education for the township of Orange is accepting recommendations for qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education.

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Orange Public Schools Safe Reopening Plan

Over the past year, we have made the health of our students and school staff a top priority, and in September 2021, our students, educators, and parents can look forward to the full return to safe in-person instruction.

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Orange Preparatory Academy Instructor Presented With a Financial Literacy in Education Award

On June 24, Mr. Glenn Gamble, Orange Preparatory Academy business education/financial literacy teacher, was presented with a Financial Literacy in Education Award from the Circle of Rainbow Sisters Seeking Spiritual and Wellness Connection (CORESSWC) at the Board of Education Office.

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UPDATE: Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools Regarding a False Positive Case of COVID-19 - June 17, 2021

We informed you on June 15th that there was a COVID-19 positive case. Today, we received documentation that in fact the positive COVID-19 reading was a false positive. With that being said, there was not COVID-19 positive case in our school district.

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Orange Public Schools Request for Proposals

The Orange Township Public School District has issued a Request for Proposals for Custodial and Grounds Operations Management Services. The bid closes on June 30, 2021, with the public unveiling at 10:00 AM on the same day. For any inquires, contact Dr. Edward Izbicki, Interim Business Administrator.

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Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools Regarding a Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - June 15, 2021

The Orange Township Public School District will continue to work closely with public health officials, assist in any manner possible, and keep our school community well-informed.

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