The Orange Board of Education paid a heartfelt good-bye at its October meeting to three members who did not run for re-election in November’s race.  Both Kimberley Browe and Christian Young served two four-year terms that began in 2013 and Charles Flynn served one term. While recognizing the three for t...

Race Brook School was once again committed to preserving its cherished tradition of honoring veterans on November 11.  The special activities for the day were planned and organized by the staff Veterans Day Committee members.  The Committee followed COVID safe protocols while offering creative, fun, saf...

The Orange Public School District announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). For school year 2021-22, the Orange Public School District has opted to participate in the Seamless Summ...

Orange elementary school children aren’t the only ones who are constantly learning – their teachers are too.  Called professional development or professional learning, Orange teachers are regularly looking at new ways to approach student development. At a recent Professional Development Evaluation Commi...

Parents and administrators at Orange Elementary Schools are keeping a close eye on growing class sizes, particularly at Race Brook School, where as many as 24-25 students may occupy a classroom this fall.  In late June, there were four classes that administration was keeping an eye on and at that time,...