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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.

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.