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Chicken vs. Egg: Which came first?
Something exciting is hatching at Orange Elementary School. Students in Carolyn Herndon’s kindergarten class have welcomed 19 chicks in the last few weeks.
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Orange School Board reconciles budget, VRS requirements
Orange County School Board members approved an employee salary plan and reconciled their 2012-13 budget in a special work session last Thursday.
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Schools continue to struggle with costs
Orange County School Board members continue to struggle with reconciling their 2012-13 budget in light of statewide retirement system mandates.
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Foundation to hold event at Montpelier
The Orange County Education Foundation (OCEF) is planning for its first major event—the Celebration of Education, which will be held this fall at Montpelier.
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Third grade Ag. Day
Late last week, the Orange County Extension Office held its annual third grade Ag. Day, which enables third grade students throughout the county to travel to the Northern Piedmont Agricultural Research Station to learn about all things agriculture.
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Schools adjusting to fewer funds
The Orange County School Board won’t be approving its budget next week as originally anticipated.
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OCHS students get glimpse of what's in 'store'
On Thursday, April 12 Orange County High School partnered with the Virginia Cooperative Extension office to host the 2012 “Reality Store.”
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Activity plan outlook updated
Late last month, Orange County School Board members got an updated look at the schools’ pay-to-play activity plan and how various activities are faring financially.
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School opening reversed
August 9 will come and go and instead of signifying the first day of school, it will only serve as a reminder that the 2012-13 school year is still a month away. Monday night, the school board approved a plan that will reverse next year’s school start back to September—a move that serves as a direct response to the rejection of an important bill in the general assembly.
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Schools support consistent calendar
Orange County educators hope a key piece of legislation will be passed this week by a Senate committee. If not, they may have problems next summer.
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Schools looking at possible hike in state revenue
Last Tuesday, Orange County School Board members got a more complete look at the upcoming budget, viewing revenues and possible new expenses.
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Breakfast Buddies provide boost to elementary students
Some Orange County elementary school students are receiving extra help over their eggs and bacon.
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Schools set facility use fee schedule
After hours and on weekends, Orange County Schools host everything from youth league sports to parks and recreation programs to church services. But beginning in March, some of those groups likely will have to pay to use Orange County Public School facilities.
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Schools will look at salary steps
For the past several months, Orange County School Board members have been getting small glimpses at budget-related items, but it's still too soon to tell how Orange County schools will fare this time around.
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Schools assess safety
According to a report by the Virginia Department of Education, Orange County schools are fairly safe.
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OCHS might return to AA
After a tough beginning to their first season in the AAA Commonwealth District, Orange County High School may be moving back to the AA Jefferson District in the future.
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School board notebook
The following are notes from the Dec. 6 Orange County School Board meeting.
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Fall sports find revenue decline
With the switch to the AAA Commonwealth District, Orange County High School teams are struggling to compete, the pay-to-play activity plan is taking a financial hit.
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Good grad rate
According to Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) reports, more Orange County High School students are staying in school and earning their diplomas.
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School board notebook
The following are notes from the Nov. 1 Orange County School Board meeting.
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Hopkins, Carter return, welcome Page
After months of waiting, Orange County voters finally had their chance to hit the polls Tuesday.
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School CIP considers solutions for OCHS overcrowding
Last week, the Orange County School Board began discussing its capital improvement plan (CIP) list for the next five years.
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Area abduction attempts increase school, police vigilance
Recent abduction attempts in a neighboring county have officials in Orange taking extra precautions.
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Not closed for long?
With just one month of school under its belt, the new Locust Grove Middle School is already experiencing growing pains.
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New school dedicated
Tuesday night, the Orange County School Board dedicated its newest building.
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