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We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
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We had an incredible time at the Hillsborough Holiday Parade last night! It was wonderful to see so many OCS staff, students, and families come out to celebrate and show their support.
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See how 8th grade students from all three middle schools got to gain experience of real world careers through virtual reality simulations!
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on November 4, 2024, the only full Board meeting this month. View all the business items below here.
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Caroline Welty has a passion for music and education, here's how she uses her voice for both.
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Thanks to the shared efforts of students, staff, families, and community partners, New Hope Elementary has been recognized for closing achievement gaps and is now in the running for a state award and national recognition among schools that qualify for federal funding.
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There must be something special about a school that makes you want to return, after a five-year absence, to a place everyone knows as your “happy place.”
For Jason Johnson, that happy place is Orange High School.
His experience and leadership in that place have led to his being named Orange County Schools Principal of the Year for the second time, to serve during the 2024-2025 school year.
From Our School Community
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Every CHAMP is a leader and every CHAMP is a learner! The #1 had 13 teachers share many areas of their expertise during one of the many sessions during the #OCSStars2024 Conference!
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Every CHAMP is a leader and every CHAMP is a learner! The #1 had 13 teachers share many areas of their expertise during one of the many sessions during the #OCSStars2024 Conference!
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As we approach the beginning of the traditional calendar for the 2024-25 School Year, new Campus Student and Campus Parent portals will help everyone get more insight and information on the go. We also hope you will stay tuned to our new website, your school's new website, and especially our Back To School hub with links to important information.
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New this year! Students who attend an approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) do not need to fill out an application as they are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more and view the application for Free and Reduced Price Meals!
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