Orange County Schools

Speaking of Schools: National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 4, 2026 | Speaking of Schools

Orange High School Principal and National Principal of the Year Jason Johnson joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Monday, August 3. He discussed his recollection of receiving the National Principal of the Year award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. He also recounted the work that has earned him accolades, including his decision to return to Orange High School after a prior stint leading that building, and more.

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Former Orange High School Counselor Charged Over Indecent Liberties With Students

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 2, 2026 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education

A former high school counselor, who recently resigned from Orange County Schools amid investigation into her conduct, turned herself into authorities on Thursday.

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Local Government Meetings: June 15-19, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 15, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: a proposed AI moratorium in Durham and a board appointment (maybe) in Chatham County.

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Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2026 Graduations

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 11, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools will celebrate its high school graduates across three days this weekend.

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Following Budget Talks, Orange County Commissioners Prepare to Raise Taxes for More School Funding

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 6, 2026 | Local Government

Voicing a desire to better fund its public school systems, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is poised to further raise taxes in FY27.

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Facing Pressures In All Directions, Orange County Commissioners Near Budget Decision

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 28, 2026 | Local Government

Orange County Commissioners are holding a public hearing on next year’s budget Thursday, May 28, with major decisions yet to be made.

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Orange County Government, Local School Districts Try to Do ‘More With Less’ Amid State Funding Uncertainty

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 12, 2026 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange County’s school districts will likely not get the full extent of their proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

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Orange High Math Teacher Justin Boggus Named Orange County Schools’ 2026-27 Teacher of the Year

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 7, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange County Schools leadership unveiled Justin Boggus as its Teacher of the Year award winner during a ceremony at the Colonial Inn.

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Orange County Recommends Tax Increases for FY27 Budget; Chatham County Could Keep Rate Flat

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 7, 2026 | Local Government

Both Orange County and Chatham County revealed their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year this week. Here are the highlights.

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Orange County Schools Board of Education Reviews Budget Requests for the Upcoming Academic Year

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 29, 2026 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Education recently presented its preferred budget for the upcoming school year.

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