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CHCCS on Remote Learning, Chatham and Orange County Schools Closed After Weekend Winter Storm

Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 1, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

After Winter Storm Gianna dumped several inches of snow across central North Carolina Saturday,...

Remote Learning Day 5 for Orange County Schools; 2-Hour Delay for CHCCS, Chatham County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 29, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Orange County Schools will hold its fifth and final available day of remote learning on Friday, while CHCCS and Chatham have two-hour delays.

Orange County Schools Continues Remote Learning, While Chatham County Cancels Class for Thursday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 28, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Orange County Schools students will see another day of remote learning on Thursday, Jan. 29, as the district said it would continue to prioritize caution as below-freezing temperatures led to lingering ice in the community.

CHCCS, Orange and Chatham County Schools Announce Remote-Learning Day Jan. 27 Due to Icy Conditions

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jan 26, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety, Weather

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools will each hold a remote-learning day on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as a result of icy conditions from Winter Storm Fern.

Sarah Smylie Details Bid for Reelection to Orange County Schools Board of Education

Posted by Victor Lewis | Jan 26, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

Incumbent board member and vice-chair Sarah Smylie is one of six candidates vying for four seats on the county school system’s Board of Education this spring, with early voting beginning on February 12 and Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3.

Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Instruction on Monday Over Icy Conditions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 25, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Amid precipitation on Sunday and freezing temperatures from Winter Storm Fern, Orange County Schools cancelled instruction for Monday.

Saru Salvi Points to Her Career of Public Service Amid Run for OCS Board of Education

Posted by Victor Lewis | Jan 25, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

Saru Salvi is one of six candidates vying for four seats on the county school system’s Board of Education this spring, with early voting beginning on February 12 and Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3.

Former Detention Corporal Brian Edwards Details Run for Orange County Schools Board

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jan 13, 2026 | Election, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Brian D. Edwards, a former detention corporal, is one of six candidates running for a seat on the Orange County School Board.

Speaking of Schools: Orange County School’s Superintendent Danielle Jones and Board Chair Will Atherton

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 5, 2026 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County School’s Superintendent Danielle Jones and Board Member Will Atherton spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 5. They discussed takeaways from the first half of the school year, what they are looking forward to in 2026, and more. They also discussed highlights from the district’s 2025 state accountability results and more.

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Orange County Schools Cancels Class for Tuesday; CHCCS Issues 2-Hour Delay, Sets Normal Operations For Wednesday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 8, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Orange County Schools will hold no instruction on Tuesday, Dec. 9, over concerns for road conditions, while CHCCS will operate on a delay.

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