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NHE Closing Achievement Gaps
New Hope Elementary was recognized among North Carolina's Top 10 federally-funded schools for closing achievement gaps.
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Discover what students are learning during a fun-filled evening with hands-on activities that bring math and science concepts to life for families!
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on November 4, 2024, the only full Board meeting this month. View all the business items below here.
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Caroline Welty has a passion for music and education, here's how she uses her voice for both.
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Thanks to the shared efforts of students, staff, families, and community partners, New Hope Elementary has been recognized for closing achievement gaps and is now in the running for a state award and national recognition among schools that qualify for federal funding.
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OHS has been recognized for student success in Advanced Placement program while broadening access. Principal Jason Johnson said:
"We have a strong AP culture here, in a way that allows our students to be well-rounded and fully engaged."
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There must be something special about a school that makes you want to return, after a five-year absence, to a place everyone knows as your “happy place.”
For Jason Johnson, that happy place is Orange High School.
His experience and leadership in that place have led to his being named Orange County Schools Principal of the Year for the second time, to serve during the 2024-2025 school year.
From Our School Community
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Project based, cross curricular learning is happening with our 5th grade team in tandem with our media coordinator, Mrs. Carson, ESL and EC! We are utilizing research and design processes + our Makers Space to build and test the perfect insulated cup that holds the most heat!
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Community Schools Coordinator, Cherokee McAdoo, organized a 2nd year of our newly expanded, incredible mentoring program w/students from UNC + NCCU!
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Family dinner for our Hispanic/Latinx families with students in tutoring, to build community and discuss their students academic success!
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Our NHE School Bus Tour has been been amazing! So good to see our amazing families! Big shout out to Chick-fil-a from Carraway for providing the fun with their cow mascot and free goodies!
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As we approach the beginning of the traditional calendar for the 2024-25 School Year, new Campus Student and Campus Parent portals will help everyone get more insight and information on the go. We also hope you will stay tuned to our new website, your school's new website, and especially our Back To School hub with links to important information.
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New this year! Students who attend an approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) do not need to fill out an application as they are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more and view the application for Free and Reduced Price Meals!
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