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Orange Public Schools Chess Club

The Orange Public Schools is pleased to announce the introduction of the Orange Public Schools Chess Club for students in grades 3 - 12.
 
 
Orange Public Schools Chess Club
View the Chess Club flyer here.
 
This initiative is in partnership with The Newark Chess Club.  
 
Chess has proven benefits for younger students, adolescents, and teens including:
  • Develops perspective
  • Improves memory
  • Deepens focus
  • Elevates creativity
  • Boosts planning skills
  • Increases self-awareness
We are inviting staff members to participate in the training and potentially become a Chess Coach at one of our 11 sites.  The trainings are as follows:
  • Thursday, July 28, 2022 (1pm - 3pm) via Zoom
  • Thursday, August 18, 2022 (1pm - 3pm) in person
  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 (4pm - 6pm) in person