Orange County Schools Archives

Orange County, Chatham County Schools Cancel Monday Operations Based on Wintry Mix Forecast

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 7, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

The two public school districts in Orange County asked students and staff to stay home on Monday based on a winter weather forecast that could include snow.

Orange County Discusses Bond Projects and State Budget Delay With Local School Boards

Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 10, 2025 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently held a joint meeting with the local school boards to hear updates from each district.

Orange County, Chatham County School Districts Set Student Growth Records in 2024-25

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 5, 2025 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, State

In the student growth data recently released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, two out of the three districts that fully reached their growth goals are local: Orange County Schools and Chatham County Schools.

Orange County Schools Superintendent Jones Talks Back-to-School Tips, District Priorities for 2025-26

Posted by Staff | Aug 13, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell recently to discuss back to school preparation and district priorities.

Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 6, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Superintendent Danielle Jones speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 6.

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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.