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![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.
![Have a Great Panther Day, North Carolina!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747434398/orangecountyfirstcom/dfewee23ppmyoweffmrd/JasonJohnson2025NCPOYCeremony-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747434398/orangecountyfirstcom/dfewee23ppmyoweffmrd/JasonJohnson2025NCPOYCeremony-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747434398/orangecountyfirstcom/dfewee23ppmyoweffmrd/JasonJohnson2025NCPOYCeremony-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747434398/orangecountyfirstcom/dfewee23ppmyoweffmrd/JasonJohnson2025NCPOYCeremony-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747434398/orangecountyfirstcom/dfewee23ppmyoweffmrd/JasonJohnson2025NCPOYCeremony-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747434398/orangecountyfirstcom/dfewee23ppmyoweffmrd/JasonJohnson2025NCPOYCeremony-4.jpg","width":2200}])
Mr. Jason Johnson of Orange High School is the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year!
![Cybersecurity Update Orange County Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736809345/orangecountyfirstcom/b2bbrv9siy8yeviqqhas/CYBERSECURITY1.png","width":1080}])
New information was shared with OCS by the NC Department of Public Instruction on May 7, 2025, concerning the data breach at PowerSchool reported in January of 2025.
![Selena Masse, Orange Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746566088/orangecountyfirstcom/lbi7zcs3wmjtupysg6z3/masseheadshot.jpg","width":1080}])
Selena Masse has been named the first-ever Outstanding Holocaust Educator of the Year, by the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education of North Carolina
![New Principals Named for Grady A. Brown Elementary - Kimberly Griffis - and A.L. Stanback Middle - Austin Morris]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746539189/orangecountyfirstcom/qrxze3vrtjaasaervjs3/newprincipalsGABALS.png","width":1080}])
Two new principals have been named to lead A.L. Stanback Middle School and Grady A. Brown Elementary School.
![OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year José Hidalgo and Superintendent Dr. Danielle Jones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745606794/orangecountyfirstcom/xnjbkqapirjvkqbqzbhe/IMG_5036.jpg","width":631}])
Known for his 'unconditional' support of students and staff, Mr. José Hidalgo has been named OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
From Our School Community
![Rising 6th grade parent night presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745411293/orangecountyfirstcom/dzjqbnaq1dyglzhcmspt/IMG_6317.jpg","width":227}])
Rising 6th grade parent night presentation and resources
![Tour of GHMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744849546/orangecountyfirstcom/crtvgeqlkenkartljgic/IMG_0369.jpg","width":1290}])
Elementary students from all over Orange County Schools got to tour Gravelly Hill MS today!
![Parents attending the 2nd Annual Student Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742394889/orangecountyfirstcom/qxncbvpplxd0wwtvnuff/ghmsstudentshowcase-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742394889/orangecountyfirstcom/qxncbvpplxd0wwtvnuff/ghmsstudentshowcase-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742394889/orangecountyfirstcom/qxncbvpplxd0wwtvnuff/ghmsstudentshowcase-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742394889/orangecountyfirstcom/qxncbvpplxd0wwtvnuff/ghmsstudentshowcase-10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742394889/orangecountyfirstcom/qxncbvpplxd0wwtvnuff/ghmsstudentshowcase-10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742394889/orangecountyfirstcom/qxncbvpplxd0wwtvnuff/ghmsstudentshowcase-10.jpg","width":2200}])
Parents, staff, and community stakeholders came out to GHMS Wednesday for our 2nd Annual Student Showcase.
![Band fundraiser at Moe's]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741783178/orangecountyfirstcom/zb6c6vp8beebvytf4jj7/IMG_1315.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741783178/orangecountyfirstcom/zb6c6vp8beebvytf4jj7/IMG_1315.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741783178/orangecountyfirstcom/zb6c6vp8beebvytf4jj7/IMG_1315.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741783178/orangecountyfirstcom/zb6c6vp8beebvytf4jj7/IMG_1315.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741783178/orangecountyfirstcom/zb6c6vp8beebvytf4jj7/IMG_1315.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741783178/orangecountyfirstcom/zb6c6vp8beebvytf4jj7/IMG_1315.jpg","width":2200}])
The GHMS band hosted a fundraiser at Moe’s in Mebane last night and it was a great success!
![GHMS Battle of the Books team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741363513/orangecountyfirstcom/vmy0rn7qj1u9xqm9xoan/IMG_1429.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741363513/orangecountyfirstcom/vmy0rn7qj1u9xqm9xoan/IMG_1429.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741363513/orangecountyfirstcom/vmy0rn7qj1u9xqm9xoan/IMG_1429.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741363513/orangecountyfirstcom/vmy0rn7qj1u9xqm9xoan/IMG_1429.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741363513/orangecountyfirstcom/vmy0rn7qj1u9xqm9xoan/IMG_1429.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741363513/orangecountyfirstcom/vmy0rn7qj1u9xqm9xoan/IMG_1429.jpg","width":1658}])
Congratulations, Battle of the Books team!
![GHMS longevity awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740757129/orangecountyfirstcom/eudxnal6zgpj1mn6uvfd/IMG_9860.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740757129/orangecountyfirstcom/eudxnal6zgpj1mn6uvfd/IMG_9860.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740757129/orangecountyfirstcom/eudxnal6zgpj1mn6uvfd/IMG_9860.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740757129/orangecountyfirstcom/eudxnal6zgpj1mn6uvfd/IMG_9860.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740757129/orangecountyfirstcom/eudxnal6zgpj1mn6uvfd/IMG_9860.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740757129/orangecountyfirstcom/eudxnal6zgpj1mn6uvfd/IMG_9860.jpg","width":2200}])
Teachers receive pins for consecutive years of service to Gravelly Hill
News & Events
![2025 GHMS Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741965546/orangecountyfirstcom/makkws74kquln9dnv5ru/IMG_8086a.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741965546/orangecountyfirstcom/makkws74kquln9dnv5ru/IMG_8086a.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741965546/orangecountyfirstcom/makkws74kquln9dnv5ru/IMG_8086a.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741965546/orangecountyfirstcom/makkws74kquln9dnv5ru/IMG_8086a.jpg","width":1053}])
Ms. Cheryl Ramsey was named 2025 GHMS Teacher of the Year!
![Lineup for GHMS' living wax museum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741363152/orangecountyfirstcom/f636aj9zjgiv2zzpaajz/waxmuseum.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741363152/orangecountyfirstcom/f636aj9zjgiv2zzpaajz/waxmuseum.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741363152/orangecountyfirstcom/f636aj9zjgiv2zzpaajz/waxmuseum.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741363152/orangecountyfirstcom/f636aj9zjgiv2zzpaajz/waxmuseum.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741363152/orangecountyfirstcom/f636aj9zjgiv2zzpaajz/waxmuseum.jpg","width":1574}])
8th graders showcase notable STEAM figures in a living wax museum gallery walk.
![Teacher workday on 2/28]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740753555/orangecountyfirstcom/a0bzlaz9dqlkxu8vvzuf/IMG_9855.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740753555/orangecountyfirstcom/a0bzlaz9dqlkxu8vvzuf/IMG_9855.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740753555/orangecountyfirstcom/a0bzlaz9dqlkxu8vvzuf/IMG_9855.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740753555/orangecountyfirstcom/a0bzlaz9dqlkxu8vvzuf/IMG_9855.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740753555/orangecountyfirstcom/a0bzlaz9dqlkxu8vvzuf/IMG_9855.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740753555/orangecountyfirstcom/a0bzlaz9dqlkxu8vvzuf/IMG_9855.jpg","width":2200}])
We had a teacher workday today, and our Grizzly staff gathered in our Media Center to talk about a myriad of student-focused things.
![GHMS Hires New Head Custodian]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733927888/orangecountyfirstcom/i2lfarw7w9fn9kux7eeu/IMG_9321.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733927888/orangecountyfirstcom/i2lfarw7w9fn9kux7eeu/IMG_9321.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733927888/orangecountyfirstcom/i2lfarw7w9fn9kux7eeu/IMG_9321.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733927888/orangecountyfirstcom/i2lfarw7w9fn9kux7eeu/IMG_9321.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733927888/orangecountyfirstcom/i2lfarw7w9fn9kux7eeu/IMG_9321.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733927888/orangecountyfirstcom/i2lfarw7w9fn9kux7eeu/IMG_9321.jpg","width":2200}])
GHMS hired a new head custodian, Mr. Jerry Enoch.
![Ms. Aguayo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727114446/orangecountyfirstcom/pkloulewa1wo9fz1s3kb/IMG_8674.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727114446/orangecountyfirstcom/pkloulewa1wo9fz1s3kb/IMG_8674.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727114446/orangecountyfirstcom/pkloulewa1wo9fz1s3kb/IMG_8674.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727114446/orangecountyfirstcom/pkloulewa1wo9fz1s3kb/IMG_8674.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727114446/orangecountyfirstcom/pkloulewa1wo9fz1s3kb/IMG_8674.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727114446/orangecountyfirstcom/pkloulewa1wo9fz1s3kb/IMG_8674.jpg","width":2200}])
Ms. Amanda Aguayo was named NCAEA Middle Level Art Educator of the Year.
![GHMS Athletics Picture Day Flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725627266/orangecountyfirstcom/ijbenv4mm3eokzxwwnxo/108192GravellyHillMiddleSchoolSPORTS1463685Run1Poster.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725627266/orangecountyfirstcom/ijbenv4mm3eokzxwwnxo/108192GravellyHillMiddleSchoolSPORTS1463685Run1Poster.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725627266/orangecountyfirstcom/ijbenv4mm3eokzxwwnxo/108192GravellyHillMiddleSchoolSPORTS1463685Run1Poster.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725627266/orangecountyfirstcom/ijbenv4mm3eokzxwwnxo/108192GravellyHillMiddleSchoolSPORTS1463685Run1Poster.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725627266/orangecountyfirstcom/ijbenv4mm3eokzxwwnxo/108192GravellyHillMiddleSchoolSPORTS1463685Run1Poster.jpg","width":1275}])
Calling all Gravelly Hill Middle School Athletes: Strawbridge will be on campus on Friday, September 13 for both team and individual pictures.