Orange County Schools Archives

Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 26, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 27, discussing district news and events. She talked about highlights from the school year that just concluded, what she’s learned about Orange County Schools in her first year and a half as superintendent. She also talked about the budget, and summer capital projects for the district. She discussed summer activities, including an upcoming back to school event and more.

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Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2025 Graduations

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 13, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The local school districts are preparing to hold their graduations this weekend and have shared instructions for participants and visitors.

Speaking of Schools: Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 10, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. She discussed her Middle School Art classroom and how she approaches teaching art to that grade level. She discussed highlights from the year and some of what she loves about teaching. She also discussed her appointment to Governor Stein’s Teacher Advisory Committee, and more.

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Here Are Top Takeaways From The Chamber’s 2025 State of the Community Report

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2025 | Business, Local Government, Nonprofit

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its 18th State of the Community presentation for local leaders on May 7

Orange County Schools’ Selena Masse Named First-Ever Outstanding Holocaust Educator of the Year

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 14, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State

An Orange County Schools teacher was recently named the first-ever Outstanding Holocaust Educator of the Year.

Orange County Commissioners Consider School Budget Requests Alongside Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Tax Increases

Posted by Emma Cooke | May 7, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Commissioners recently met with the CHCCS and OCS boards to review proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

José Hidalgo Named Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year

Posted by Michael Koh | May 2, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

José Hidalgo, a seventh-grade science teacher at A.L. Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough, was...

Speaking of Schools: Daniel Kearns-Pickett on the OCS Health and Wellness Fair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 30, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Daniel Kearns-Pickett spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 30. He discussed the upcoming Second Annual Orange County Schools Health and Wellness Fair at Orange High School on Saturday, May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. He talked about what would be at the Health and Wellness Fair, what motivated its creation initially, and who it is aiming to serve. He also discussed his journey in education, the importance of student mental health, and more.