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Jason Johnson named NC Principal of the Year
On Wednesday, January 15, Jason Johnson was named the
North Central Region Principal of the Year
Representative Price visits MAP
AG Day
AG Day Chainsaw Competetion
Pep Rally Cheerleaders
2025-2026 BETA Club Inductions
Robotics Team 587 Wins THOR and Doyenne Competitions
OHS CXC Win 2nd at States
2025 Big 7 Conference Champions
Mr. Johnson named national high school principal finalist
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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.
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about Ryan Sawyer signs to USC Sumter
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View our latest menus plus 2025-26 applications for Free and Reduced Price Meals! Students at approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more!
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Once again, Orange High had a successful AG Day! Events included pie eating contests, chainsaw competition, corn shucking, food, and club representation. Enjoy these photos, and we'll see you next year!
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Traditional calendar schools welcome students and families for Open House on August 21... Check out our 2025-26 Back To School Guide for the complete schedule, and much more!
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Don't miss your chance to be first in line for everything you need to succeed in 2025-26! Start the school year off right with Orange County Schools at the first-ever Back To School Fair August 9 at Orange High School from 12-4pm. Full details here on our website. Just be there!
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Visit our Back To School Guide filled with everything you need to succeed in 2025-26! Find school supply lists, bus requests, and much more at your fingertips.
From Our School Community
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about Student of the Day March 2nd-6th: Ben Barnes, Colton Lane, Yasmin Bravo Perez, Dante Ortiz
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about Staff of the Week: Adrienne Jordan
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about Panther Athletics For March 9th-14th
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about Prom Night Celebration April 25th from 6:00pm-10:00pm
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about Order a 2025-2026 Yearbook! Order by February 27th for a guaranteed copy!
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about OHS 2026 Graduation Information
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Cedar Ridge High School, 1125 New Grady Brown School Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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Oak Grove High School, 3507 Midway School Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA
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Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA