Orange County Schools Archives

Positively Mebane: New Elementary School, Last ‘Music on 4th’

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 17, 2026 | On Air Today, Positively Mebane

Kelly discusses a new Orange County elementary school, and an agreement allowing the city to use the space.

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Local Government Meetings: September 14-18, 2026

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 14, 2026 | Local Government

This week in local government: a greenway network in Chapel Hill, and busing concerns and elementary school redistricting for CHCCS.

The Morning News: Anti-AI Protest, Racial Incident at UNC, K-12 School Grades

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 3, 2026 | 6:00 News

In today’s news: this week’s G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn is met with a large protest on campus.

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Orange and Chatham County School Districts Celebrate Performance Milestones for 2025-26 Year

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 2, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County, Chatham County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school districts are celebrating...

Orange County Sheriff: Student Assaults Staff Members at Partnership Academy

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 25, 2026 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

A School Resource Officer from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office detained a student at...

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.