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![New Leaders and Roles Announced for OCS Central Services Departments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737059575/orangecountyfirstcom/znogcoxxnmqhqxhxey1x/newleadersstart20251.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737059575/orangecountyfirstcom/znogcoxxnmqhqxhxey1x/newleadersstart20251.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737059575/orangecountyfirstcom/znogcoxxnmqhqxhxey1x/newleadersstart20251.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737059575/orangecountyfirstcom/znogcoxxnmqhqxhxey1x/newleadersstart20251.png","width":1080}])
New leaders and leadership roles have recently been announced for central services in Orange County Schools.
![Beckie Spears, 2024 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year, Jason Johnson newly named 2025 Wells Fargo North Central Region Principal of the Year, and Dr. William Logan, 2023 Wells Fargo North Central Region Principal of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736969897/orangecountyfirstcom/ikb40cpjzqzdfyf3hmn2/DSC00041_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736969897/orangecountyfirstcom/ikb40cpjzqzdfyf3hmn2/DSC00041_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736969897/orangecountyfirstcom/ikb40cpjzqzdfyf3hmn2/DSC00041_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736969897/orangecountyfirstcom/ikb40cpjzqzdfyf3hmn2/DSC00041_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736969897/orangecountyfirstcom/ikb40cpjzqzdfyf3hmn2/DSC00041_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736969897/orangecountyfirstcom/ikb40cpjzqzdfyf3hmn2/DSC00041_1.jpg","width":2048}])
Mr. Jason Johnson of Orange High School was named a 2025 Regional Principal of the Year in a surprise assembly on January 15, 2025.
![Cybersecurity Update January 8 2025]([{"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}])
On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool became aware of a cybersecurity incident that began on December 19, 2024, involving unauthorized access to student and teacher data. This is the first update from OCS.
![OCS Family Academy Preparing for High School January 2025 - Principals Jason Johnson, Dr. Anna Hipps, and Stan Farrington of Orange County Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735858009/orangecountyfirstcom/two8c2aslqv6fbryfeqe/familyacademyHSprincipals1.png","width":1080}])
Our next OCS Family Academy event supports all middle school students and families looking ahead to high school!
![Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Event Announcement for Orange County Schools with backpack and other school supplies to help a child succeed in the first year of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735855826/orangecountyfirstcom/v36vjthcoahb696jranw/kinderthumbnail.png","width":1080}])
Kindergarten registration opens January 6 for the 2025-2026 school year. We are here to support you and your child with an exciting new event January 23, 2025 at the OC Sportsplex!
![Two cheerleaders with santa hats]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733928901/orangecountyfirstcom/gwbry8il6ymbsunlzglc/Showcase3TemplateSixStory9.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733928901/orangecountyfirstcom/gwbry8il6ymbsunlzglc/Showcase3TemplateSixStory9.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733928901/orangecountyfirstcom/gwbry8il6ymbsunlzglc/Showcase3TemplateSixStory9.png","width":800}])
We had an incredible time at the Hillsborough Holiday Parade last night! It was wonderful to see so many OCS staff, students, and families come out to celebrate and show their support.
From Our School Community
![Assistant Principal John Wood]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724956550/orangecountyfirstcom/hyh83wqpovu1uyn1r9pk/GHMS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724956550/orangecountyfirstcom/hyh83wqpovu1uyn1r9pk/GHMS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724956550/orangecountyfirstcom/hyh83wqpovu1uyn1r9pk/GHMS.png","width":800}])
We'd like to welcome our new assistant principal, Mr. John V. Wood, into the Grizzly family! Mr. Wood has a background in ELA, social studies, and digital media/fine arts, and lives in Durham with his wife, a Wake Co. science teacher.
News & Events
![Orange County Board of Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725002967/orangecountyfirstcom/f02vmivpapi06cn0ouqu/board-meeting-gavel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725002967/orangecountyfirstcom/f02vmivpapi06cn0ouqu/board-meeting-gavel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725002967/orangecountyfirstcom/f02vmivpapi06cn0ouqu/board-meeting-gavel.png","width":800}])
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on January 13, 2025.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on December 9, 2024, the only full Board meeting this month.
![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.
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.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on October 21, 2024, the second of two meetings scheduled this month. View all the business items below here.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on October 7, 2024, the first of two meetings scheduled for this month. View all the business items below here.
The Board posts all meeting materials to Simbli, and also displays a calendar of Board and committee meetings. Visit the Board’s page on Simbli for agendas and minutes. Minutes are attached to each meeting, after approval by the Board at a future meeting.
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