Orange County Schools Archives - Page 9 of 25

Families of Orange County Students Can Apply for Free or Reduced Meals

Posted by Madison Ward | Sep 3, 2022 | Pre-K - 12 Education

As children across Orange County returned to the classroom this week, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools alerted families and students about a policy change for meals. For the last two academic years, a...

Despite Familiar Challenges, CHCCS and OCS Excited for Start of New Year

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 29, 2022 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education

As there are each year, Orange County’s K-12 school districts each face exciting and...

Local Government Meeting Schedule: August 29-September 2

Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 29, 2022 | Local Government

This week, Chatham County Commissioners weigh in on VinFast plans, and the Orange County School Board considers raises for bus drivers.

Speaking of Schools: Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 15, 2022 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder visited with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, August 15. She discussed back to school preparations, the challenges facing the district and how the district is handling student safety.

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Orange County School Board Welcomes New Members, Elects Familiar Chair

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 13, 2022 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Orange County Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting on Monday night and swore in its newest board members.

Orange County Ordinance for a School Protest Buffer Could Face ‘Constitutional Problems’

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2022 | Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/July/06/OC%20Ordinance_WRAP.mp3 The June 21...

On Air Today: Mary-Rose Papandrea on OC’s Protest Ordinance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2022 | On Air Today (PM)

UNC professor Mary-Rose Papandrea of the School of Law joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, June 30. She shares perspective and thoughts on a proposed Orange County ordinance that would establish a buffer zone for picketing around Orange County School properties.

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Orange County: Passing the Budget, Tabling the Picketing Ordinance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 22, 2022 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price joined 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 22. She shares highlights from Tuesday’s board meeting, which included passing a new budget for the next fiscal year and discussions of protests near school property. Plus: Price shares highlights from a weekend full of ceremonies and events.

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Orange County Considering Ordinance to Push Protests Off School Property

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 13, 2022 | Instagram, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

At the Board of Orange County Commissioners’ recent business meeting, a draft ordinance was brought forth that would put regulations around where public protests could be staged near school grounds.

With COVID-19 Still on the Rise, Masks Are Back at Hillsborough Elementary

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 25, 2022 | COVID-19, Pre-K - 12 Education

As COVID-19 numbers rise across the state and Orange County goes back in the “yellow” zone, one school is reinstating its mask mandate.

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