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Samantha Ervin, New Hope Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Samantha Ervin, New Hope Elementary School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
NHE Closing Achievement Gaps
New Hope Elementary was recognized among North Carolina's Top 10 federally-funded schools for closing achievement gaps.
Engage, Challenge, Inspire!
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We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
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Next week, woodworking students Tyson Oswald and Josh Scism will enjoy a unique opportunity to showcase their work among the very best, representing Cedar Ridge High School as two of only 20 high schoolers in the US and Canada invited to compete at the 2025 Fresh Wood Competition!
![Headshots of Kristie Mabry and Jeff Faulkner, Orange County Schools Middle School Science Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752858221/orangecountyfirstcom/km5ne8jyyd4rpbqf9wmq/MabryFaulkner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752858221/orangecountyfirstcom/km5ne8jyyd4rpbqf9wmq/MabryFaulkner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752858221/orangecountyfirstcom/km5ne8jyyd4rpbqf9wmq/MabryFaulkner.png","width":800}])
It may be summer in Orange County Schools, but the learning never stops! Two of our outstanding middle school science teachers, Jeff Faulkner of Orange Middle School and Kristie Mabry of A.L. Stanback Middle School, were selected to participate in the Outreach Design Education (ODE) Summer Design Camp with Duke University.
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The Orange County Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on July 14, 2025, where members elected a new chair and vice chair for the 2025-2026 school year.
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on June 9, 2025, the first of two meetings for June 2025.
![Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under in Our Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749588934/orangecountyfirstcom/qle0ga2hjvzgggaenilg/RayFSunNCSummerMeals2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749588934/orangecountyfirstcom/qle0ga2hjvzgggaenilg/RayFSunNCSummerMeals2.jpg","width":400}])
Orange County Schools announces free summer meals for children available through OCS School Nutrition Services. Boxes with five days of meals are available from three locations, and individual child’s meals are available at convenient open sites across the community.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on May 19, 2025, the second of two meetings for May 2025.
From Our School Community
News & Events
![Fifth grade students participate in project based, cross curricular learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727982938/orangecountyfirstcom/x7eq3yih86uvufnkvh95/ProjectBasedCurricular.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727982938/orangecountyfirstcom/x7eq3yih86uvufnkvh95/ProjectBasedCurricular.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727982938/orangecountyfirstcom/x7eq3yih86uvufnkvh95/ProjectBasedCurricular.png","width":800}])
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!
![UNC & NCCU Student Mentor Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727982938/orangecountyfirstcom/iaqrrkaw0wcb2y7rnub9/UNCNCCUVisit.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727982938/orangecountyfirstcom/iaqrrkaw0wcb2y7rnub9/UNCNCCUVisit.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727982938/orangecountyfirstcom/iaqrrkaw0wcb2y7rnub9/UNCNCCUVisit.png","width":800}])
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.
![A.L. Stanback Cafeteria Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722870895/orangecountyfirstcom/hqoujqgvfljcyzhqbaaw/Showcase3Template1.png","width":800}])
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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Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA