Orange Public Schools
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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The STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges Senior Capstone Project.
As approved by the Orange Board of Education, the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges, in collaboration with The College of New Jersey's Service Learning Department, will establish a consultation model that promotes support for the Senior Capstone Project.
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The Orange Public Schools - School Reopening Plan Superintendent's Update - January 12, 2021
Effective January 12, 2021, the Orange Township Public School District, after discussion with health officials, is extending Phase 2 Remote Synchronous of the Return to School Plan through Friday, February 26, 2021.
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Orange High School Athletic Department Announcement (in English, en Español, ak Kreyòl Ayisyen)
We have been closely following Governor Murphy's announcements and updates, the NJ Department of Health, and the NJSIAA. After speaking with stakeholders, local and County Health officials, and OHS Athletic department staff, Dr. Fitzhugh has approved Orange Athletic programs to begin next week, January 11, 2021.
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Peace Islands Institue's 10th Annual Art and Essay Contest Mention Award Winner
Congratulations to STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges 11th grader Ebony Nkrumah who won a "Mention Award" in the High School Essay Category of the Peace Islands Institute's (PII) 10th Annual Art and Essay Contest.
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Congratulations to the New Board of Education President, Vice President, and New Members
At the Board of Education Reorganization Meeting, new members took office, and the board held elections. Congratulations to the new Board President Shawneque Johnson and Vice President Jeffrey Wingfield, and welcome to two new members Samantha Crockett and Fatimah Turner.
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Healthy Living in Orange Video
Mr. Torres of the Healthy Living In Orange initiative presents a video regarding "The Importance of Staying Focused Despite The Pandemic - Eyes on the Educational Prize." Mr. Wallace, along with Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Miller, Orange school counselors and mentors, led the discussion. For more information about the Healthy Living In Orange Initiative, visit https://healthylivinginorange.com/.
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Join the Heywood Avenue School Virtual Book Club to Read "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," by Isabel Wilkerson
Join Heywood Avenue School and take a deep dive into this noted work by Isabel Wilkerson. You can also log this book as part of the Orange Page Turners initiative.
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES FIRST MODERNA VACCINATIONS ARE GIVEN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th AT ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE IN NEWARK
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County has received its first shipment of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 and that the first vaccinations were given on Saturday, December 26th.
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The Orange Public Schools Celebrate Teacher Monique Walker
Congratulations to Forest Street Community School teacher Monique Walker on her book "It Is What It Is." We are so very proud of her. Go, Ms. Walker!
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The Orange Public Schools 2020-2021 District Operations Survey
To better understand how Orange Public Schools (OPS) can best serve its community, we are gathering feedback from students, their families, and staff members. The Orange Public Schools wants to hear from you. The survey is available through Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
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Orange High School Presents: “Strange Happenings at the School Library” (Now Playing)
"Strange Happenings at the School Library," written by Jenny Lyn Bader and Martine Sainvil, and directed by Michael Seidel, will be released on the district Website at 6:00 p.m. on December 18th and close on Sunday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. Read the press release and see an informative student interview with Mr. Seidel.
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Remembering Rosa: Stories and Songs of People’s Power
The University of Orange invites you to attend Remembering Rosa: Stories and Songs of People’s Power, Monday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. Ver una invitación en español. Gade yon envitasyon an kreyòl ayisyen.
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Superintendent of Schools Shares Remarks on "Navigating an Unchartered Transition to Remote Learning"
Superintendent of Schools Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D. was interviewed for the Seton Hall University Magazine Fall 2020 issue. Dr. Fitzhugh comments on leading in a pandemic on page 28 and adds, "I am humbled to have a platform to speak of the district and what we are doing to promote teaching and learning."
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Cleveland Street Presents Drama Scenes and Songs from The Wiz
Cleveland Street School students' performance of "The Wiz," under the direction of teacher Ms. Keshner, shows how our Visual and Performing Arts program excels in a remote learning environment. Congratulations, staff, and students!
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NJDOE Podcast: Gifted and Talented Education - Advancing Student Learning
Principal Karen Machuca from Scholars Academy and student Ymani Matthews were guests on the "DOE Digest," Episode 23 of the monthly podcast. They discussed "Gifted and Talented Education - Advancing Student Learning."
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Orange Education Association PRIDE Subcommittee Presents "COVID Happened, Now What"
Presented online by Ms. Griffin Francis on Thursday, December 17, from 5-6 p.m, the event will cover services offered in the community, resources to assist with job placement, self-care/mental health resources, and how to deal with food, job, and medical insecurities. Fill out a form, for food and a shirt, by Monday, December 14.
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Forest Street Community School Mathematics Teacher Selected for the New Jersey STEM Innovation Fellowship Program
Ms. Tyarra Hunter, is congratulated by the Math for America evaluation staff for her accomplishments in the first year of the New Jersey STEM Innovation Fellowship program.
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Heywood Avenue School Math and Science Teacher Selected for the New Jersey STEM Innovation Fellowship Program
Congratulations to Heywood Avenue School's Math and Science teacher, Mrs. Jamillah Rawls, for being recognized for outstanding mathematics teaching and leadership.
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Heywood Avenue School Virtual Awards Program (Remote Learning Recognition)
Heywood Avenue School's MP1 Awards Assembly took place on Monday, November 30, 2020. Dr. Fitzhugh congratulates all Marking Period One recipients. "We are so very proud of you."
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Orange High School Athletic Winter Sports Update (in English, en Español, ak Kreyòl Ayisyen)
On November 30, Governor Phil Murphy announced a temporary statewide suspension of indoor high school and youth sports to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Under NJSIAA guidelines, ice hockey is the only sport affected. Tentatively, Orange High School basketball and track will begin on January 11 and February 1, 2021.
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