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Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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Students Achieve Degrees Through Early College Program
28 May 2024 · Office of Communications
Ten Orange High School students celebrated earning earning their associate degrees at Essex County College's commencement ceremony at Prudential Center.
ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, ten seniors from Orange High School earned an Associate of Arts degree through the Essex County Early College Scholar program. They are the second cohort of Orange High School students who have successfully completed their degree program while also earning their high school diploma.
Superintendent Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh II, Executive Director Ms. Faith Alcantara, Orange High School Principal Jason Belton, Supervisor of Guidance, Felecia Ware, and ECC Academic Success Coach/OHS Guidance Counselor, Maureen Stainfil were in attendance to celebrate this achievement with our scholars.
About Orange Public Schools
Orange Public Schools provide a diverse range of opportunities and programs to meet the needs of over 5,800 students supported by over 900 staff members in eight elementary schools, one middle school, one comprehensive high school, one alternative high school, one high school dedicated to advanced STEM studies, a gifted and talented academy, and a renowned preschool program for children ages three and four.