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Jenna Busam, Efland-Cheeks Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Jenna Busam, Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
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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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Next week, woodworking students Tyson Oswald and Josh Scism will enjoy a unique opportunity to showcase their work among the very best, representing Cedar Ridge High School as two of only 20 high schoolers in the US and Canada invited to compete at the 2025 Fresh Wood Competition!
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It may be summer in Orange County Schools, but the learning never stops! Two of our outstanding middle school science teachers, Jeff Faulkner of Orange Middle School and Kristie Mabry of A.L. Stanback Middle School, were selected to participate in the Outreach Design Education (ODE) Summer Design Camp with Duke University.
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Orange County Schools announces free summer meals for children available through OCS School Nutrition Services. Boxes with five days of meals are available from three locations, and individual child’s meals are available at convenient open sites across the community.
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Mr. Jason Johnson of Orange High School is the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year!
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New information was shared with OCS by the NC Department of Public Instruction on May 7, 2025, concerning the data breach at PowerSchool reported in January of 2025.
![Selena Masse, Orange Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":1080}])
Selena Masse has been named the first-ever Outstanding Holocaust Educator of the Year, by the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education of North Carolina
From Our School Community
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Our phenomenal custodial crew, Mr. Rose and Ms. Ana are integral in our day to day success. They can always be counted on for a helping hand and a warm smile. Thank you for all you do on National Custodian Day and everyday!
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"The generosity poured into our school from our community never ceases to amaze me."
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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Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA