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January 2025 Exam Schedule
Layla Allen named OCS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Ms. Layla Allen, CRHS Earth Science Teacher on being named
Orange County Schools 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year!
NC High School Honors Chorus
Congratulations to Cedar Ridge High School senior Caroline
Welty for being selected to perform in the NC High School Honors Chorus in November!
Engage, Challenge, Inspire!
Follow our news and events to learn what's happening and how you play a part in the success of every student and member of the Orange County Schools learning community. Reach your maximum potential!
We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
![OCS Family Academy Preparing for High School January 2025 - Principals Jason Johnson, Dr. Anna Hipps, and Stan Farrington of Orange County Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":1080}])
Our next OCS Family Academy event supports 8th graders and families preparing for high school in 2025-2026!
![Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Event Announcement for Orange County Schools with backpack and other school supplies to help a child succeed in the first year of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Kindergarten registration opens January 6 for the 2025-2026 school year. We are here to support you and your child with an exciting new event January 23, 2025 at the OC Sportsplex!
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Christian Adkins and Amarah White perform the National Anthem in honor of fallen veterans for the Wreaths Across America relay in Mebane.
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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.
![Student using a virtual reality welding simulation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733774593/orangecountyfirstcom/rakd7ugrzzmftwurjbam/Showcase3TemplateSixStory8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733774593/orangecountyfirstcom/rakd7ugrzzmftwurjbam/Showcase3TemplateSixStory8.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733774593/orangecountyfirstcom/rakd7ugrzzmftwurjbam/Showcase3TemplateSixStory8.png","width":800}])
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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Click here to learn more about the January 2025 exam schedule.
From Our School Community
![Coaches and student holding picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734619244/orangecountyfirstcom/qgyyei4rwnxy9tdvraoy/PierceCRHS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734619244/orangecountyfirstcom/qgyyei4rwnxy9tdvraoy/PierceCRHS.png","width":496}])
Congratulations to Pierce Prescod on achieving his 100th career PIN tonight! What an amazing feat. He now has 140 Career Wins at Cedar Ridge. Keep up the good work Pierce!
![Avery Pipkin, CRHS Woodworking Teacher Credential Champion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724977426/orangecountyfirstcom/yfc5xwrvw8dksjes23bg/Pipkin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724977426/orangecountyfirstcom/yfc5xwrvw8dksjes23bg/Pipkin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724977426/orangecountyfirstcom/yfc5xwrvw8dksjes23bg/Pipkin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724977426/orangecountyfirstcom/yfc5xwrvw8dksjes23bg/Pipkin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724977426/orangecountyfirstcom/yfc5xwrvw8dksjes23bg/Pipkin.jpg","width":1536}])
Congratulations to Cedar Ridge High Woodworking Teacher, Avery Pipkin, for being named as a 23-24 Orange County CTE Credential Champion. 85% of Mr. Pipkin's Woodworking students earned an industry recognized credential in OSHA.
News & Events
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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.
![A.L. Stanback Cafeteria Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":800}])
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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