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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!
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We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
![OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year José Hidalgo and Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":631}])
Known for his 'unconditional' support of students and staff, Mr. José Hidalgo has been named OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
![Dr. Sheldon Lanier, Orange County Schools and Mr. Jack Hoke, NC School Superintendents Association]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744059342/orangecountyfirstcom/ykeayr8fgphlvoqzs3nh/LanierandHokeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744059342/orangecountyfirstcom/ykeayr8fgphlvoqzs3nh/LanierandHokeThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744059342/orangecountyfirstcom/ykeayr8fgphlvoqzs3nh/LanierandHokeThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744059342/orangecountyfirstcom/ykeayr8fgphlvoqzs3nh/LanierandHokeThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Dr. Sheldon Lanier, Chief Equity and Student Achievement Officer, recently completed the NCSSA Aspiring Superintendents Program.
![What kind of math person are you? Question on the board at one of our Orange County Schools elementary schools, because everyone is a math person!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743705450/orangecountyfirstcom/lzmn3vvluqmvr8tvnzw7/IMG_1874Copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743705450/orangecountyfirstcom/lzmn3vvluqmvr8tvnzw7/IMG_1874Copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743705450/orangecountyfirstcom/lzmn3vvluqmvr8tvnzw7/IMG_1874Copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743705450/orangecountyfirstcom/lzmn3vvluqmvr8tvnzw7/IMG_1874Copy.jpg","width":952}])
On four full days between April 8 and April 15, the community is welcome to share feedback on curriculum resources to help shape the future of math instruction in Orange County Schools. Read on to learn how you can participate.
![Jason Johnson, Alexis Cates and Shannon Braxton posing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742906259/orangecountyfirstcom/ucda0qeds4tugg263dpu/Showcase3TemplateSixStory24.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742906259/orangecountyfirstcom/ucda0qeds4tugg263dpu/Showcase3TemplateSixStory24.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742906259/orangecountyfirstcom/ucda0qeds4tugg263dpu/Showcase3TemplateSixStory24.png","width":800}])
Orange High School Agriculture Teacher Alexis Cates has been named North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year for Orange County Schools!
![Collage of the Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year nominees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742305926/orangecountyfirstcom/n4kqcl0gbsqknuewk26y/Showcase3TemplateSixStory23.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742305926/orangecountyfirstcom/n4kqcl0gbsqknuewk26y/Showcase3TemplateSixStory23.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742305926/orangecountyfirstcom/n4kqcl0gbsqknuewk26y/Showcase3TemplateSixStory23.png","width":800}])
The results are! We are very pleased to announce our Orange County Schools 2025-26 Teacher of the Year nominees!
![Collage of three OCS middle school principals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741010882/orangecountyfirstcom/gokv8o5pbtqt9daeiouq/MSPrincipals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741010882/orangecountyfirstcom/gokv8o5pbtqt9daeiouq/MSPrincipals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741010882/orangecountyfirstcom/gokv8o5pbtqt9daeiouq/MSPrincipals.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741010882/orangecountyfirstcom/gokv8o5pbtqt9daeiouq/MSPrincipals.png","width":1080}])
For our elementary school students, the transition to middle school is steadily approaching and OCS is prepared to support families during this time. Click here to learn more!
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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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