-
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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!
No Headlines to display -
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
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
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.
No Headlines to display -
The City of Orange Township Board of Education (BOE) November 7, 2023, Election
The filing deadline for petitions is Monday, July 31, 2023. 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 31, 2023, by 4:00 P.M.
No Headlines to display -
Yearly Reflection from the Superintendent of Schools
Now that we have reached the end of another successful year, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you for a truly wonderful summer. This is a time to relax, rejuvenate, and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
No Headlines to display -
Orange Public Schools' Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service - 6/17/2023 Update
In the event of a declared public emergency or a directive by the appropriate health agency/officer to institute a health-related closure, the Superintendent of Schools will consult with the Board of Education, if practicable, before implementing the district's plan for virtual or remote instruction.
No Headlines to display -
District Professional Development Plan 2023-2024
The Orange Public School District, under New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6A: 9C-4.2(b)6), has certified to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) compliance with the state's requirements for the school district professional development plan (PDP). This plan was board approved in June 2023.
No Headlines to display -
Revised School Year 2023 - 2024 District Calendar
At the April 19, 2023, Board of Education Meeting, the 2023-2024 District Calendar was revised. The calendar can assist you by knowing all days in and off for the upcoming school year.
No Headlines to display
Select a School...
Select a School
- Central Elementary School
- Cleveland Street School
- Forest Street Community School
- Heywood Avenue School
- Lincoln Avenue School
- John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center
- Oakwood Avenue Community School
- Orange Early Childhood Center
- Orange High School
- Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry and Innovation
- Park Avenue School
- Rosa Parks Community School
- Scholars Academy
- STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
- Twilight Program
