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Jason Johnson named Regional Finalist for NC Principal of the Year
On Wednesday, January 15, Jason Johnson was named the
North Central Region Principal of the Year
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on February 10, 2025.
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As we celebrate Love the Bus Month, we take the time this week to give special attention to our Orange County Schools bus drivers during School Bus Driver Appreciation Week.
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PowerSchool has begun contacting individuals impacted by the recent data breach. Learn more here and find out how you can secure your personal information.
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Middle school families, the rising 9th grade transition is underway! Click here for more details.
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February is Career and Technical Education Month (CTE) and this month, we're here to celebrate the skills, innovation and opportunities that CTE brings to students and industries!
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Every February, we celebrate Black History Month — a month-long celebration and recognition of the contributions, achievements, and perseverance of Black individuals throughout history. We also take the time to reflect and pay tribute to those who paved the way for progression and fought for equality.
From Our School Community
![Men's Conference Swimmer of the Year: LUKE ROMAN!!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738685033/orangecountyfirstcom/kj8mqkrahlydd2huj3ch/_GameDayPostAnnoucement25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738685033/orangecountyfirstcom/kj8mqkrahlydd2huj3ch/_GameDayPostAnnoucement25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738685033/orangecountyfirstcom/kj8mqkrahlydd2huj3ch/_GameDayPostAnnoucement25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738685033/orangecountyfirstcom/kj8mqkrahlydd2huj3ch/_GameDayPostAnnoucement25.png","width":1080}])
Congratulations to the Men's Conference Swimmer of the Year, Luke Roman!
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![Senior Evelyn George for scoring her 1000th Career Point!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738683935/orangecountyfirstcom/dnbvmjbiqi0per5delm9/_GameDayPostAnnoucement8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738683935/orangecountyfirstcom/dnbvmjbiqi0per5delm9/_GameDayPostAnnoucement8.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738683935/orangecountyfirstcom/dnbvmjbiqi0per5delm9/_GameDayPostAnnoucement8.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738683935/orangecountyfirstcom/dnbvmjbiqi0per5delm9/_GameDayPostAnnoucement8.png","width":1080}])
![Team Garrett Sawyer claims the title of this year’s Yuletide Wiffle Ball Tournament Champions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734619881/orangecountyfirstcom/c5rejjpndbqrcsmgcuzs/teamgsawyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734619881/orangecountyfirstcom/c5rejjpndbqrcsmgcuzs/teamgsawyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734619881/orangecountyfirstcom/c5rejjpndbqrcsmgcuzs/teamgsawyer.png","width":800}])
Congratulations to Team Garrett Sawyer for defying the odds and pulling off some major upsets! Entering as the lowest seed, they battled their way to victory in the single-elimination bracket to claim the title of this year’s Yuletide Wiffle Ball Tournament Champions!
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“The RCW has helped me determine my future career path because it opened my eyes to the opportunities I can access through agriculture extension and education.”
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Students in Honors Chemistry are already putting their minds to work on scientific notation, preparing for a successful semester!
News & Events
Congratulations to the Men's Conference Swimmer of the Year, Luke Roman!
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about RECORD BREAKING SATURDAY
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about Senior Evelyn George for scoring her 1000th Career Point!
Congratulations to Team Garrett Sawyer for defying the odds and pulling off some major upsets! Entering as the lowest seed, they battled their way to victory in the single-elimination bracket to claim the title of this year’s Yuletide Wiffle Ball Tournament Champions!
“The RCW has helped me determine my future career path because it opened my eyes to the opportunities I can access through agriculture extension and education.”
Students in Honors Chemistry are already putting their minds to work on scientific notation, preparing for a successful semester!
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