Class Sizes Cause Concern for Elementary School Families
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,...
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Student News – September 2021
Dean’s List Adelphi University Garden City, NY – Daejin Kim of Orange, CT, has been named to Adelphi University’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Kim was among a select group of outstanding students recognized by Adelphi’s deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and P...
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Three Retired Teachers Will Be Missed
When the new school year rolls around, three familiar faces will no longer be in the hallways at Amity Middle School in Orange. Ms. Emily McGalliard, Ms. Karen Steele, and Ms. Ellie Stephens retired this past June to spend more time with family and pursue other opportunities. Emily McGalliard began her...
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CT Braces Launches 2021 Scholarship Program
Local Orthodontist to Award $1,000 Scholarship to Student CT Braces, with 5 offices throughout Connecticut, has announced its 2021 Scholarship Contest for current and former patients of the practice. CT Braces will award a $1,000 scholarship to the student who submits the winning essay response to “How...
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Amity Middle School Orange Summer Intake
Families who are new to Orange and are planning to send their child to Amity Middle School Orange, should register at the Amity Region 5 District Office prior to August 10, 2021. Once registered, please call Amity Middle School in Orange to schedule an appointment for intake with the school counselor....
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Kaufman Receives the Raymond Heenie Award
Race Brook School wanted to remember our former student, Raymond Heenie. Raymond attended RBS and graduated in 2019; and passed away March 5, 2021. The Raymond Heenie Award will be given to one sixth grader who shows hard work and perseverance academically, possesses the love of athleticism, and a fun...
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Letter: Stay Vigilant & Safeguard Our Schools
It is hard to believe just how fast this year is moving and how, for many students and parents, it is almost time to think about school again. While many thoughts right now with families might be about new shoes and school supplies, as a recent 2021 high school graduate, I would like to bring ...
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Acts Of Hate Have Defined My Amity Experience
Students, Parents Urge Amity Board to Embrace Diversity A group of current and former Amity students and parents addressed the Amity Board of Education at its June 14 meeting to impress upon board members, the administration and the public at large how many students struggle with a lack of acceptance an...
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Growing Orange Summer School Program Supported by Federal Grant to Focus on Learning Loss
The Orange school district is meeting a strong interest from families for an extended summer school program head on and is preparing to accommodate around 300 students. Summer learning opportunities will be supported by federal ESSER funds – the district received $164,000 in these emergency relie...
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The 2020-2021 6th Grade Superintendent Award
The 2020-2021 6th Grade Superintendent Award recipients from each of the elementary schools in Orange. Below are the names of the students associated with each school standing with Superintendent Dr. Vince Scarpetti with their certificates. Peck Place School: Kalina Duz, Shriya Garg, Enoch Liu, Mia Ma...
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