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Cristina McLaughlin, Gravelly Hill Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Cristina McLaughlin, the Gravelly Hill Middle School 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
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Student lab in 6th grade science class
2024 GHMS Band Concert
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We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
![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}])
Canvas resumed normal operations in NC after a third-party interim assessment found no signs of ongoing cybersecurity threat. Learn more in our May 11, 2026 update.
An April 2026 cybersecurity incident involved Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, North Carolina’s statewide learning management system.
![Orange County Schools 2026-27 Teacher of the Year Justin Boggus holding wooden plaque and standing with Superintedent Dr. Danielle Jones]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777470120/orangecountyfirstcom/k5pwmddd8hm922s1dkl3/JustinBoggus.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777470120/orangecountyfirstcom/k5pwmddd8hm922s1dkl3/JustinBoggus.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777470120/orangecountyfirstcom/k5pwmddd8hm922s1dkl3/JustinBoggus.png","width":800}])
Congratulations to Justin Boggus (math teacher) of Orange High School, who was named Orange County Schools 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year!
NCDPI says scammers may be contacting schools and families posing as official test-makers or test-prep providers to ask for money or information. Learn more about what to do and how to keep your information secure.
![Health and Wellness Fair, heart and mind walking together to promote the May 2, 2026, event at Orange High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777237051/mzofrezqch3w7tsghwto/OCSHealthWellnessFair2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777237051/mzofrezqch3w7tsghwto/OCSHealthWellnessFair2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777237051/mzofrezqch3w7tsghwto/OCSHealthWellnessFair2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777237051/mzofrezqch3w7tsghwto/OCSHealthWellnessFair2026.jpg","width":1200}])
Have fun and relax with Orange County Schools and over 30 community partners on Saturday, May 2, from 12-3pm at Orange High School. Free chair massages, Zumba, and more!
![Three women in portrait mode side by side in business dress]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776780442/orangecountyfirstcom/er6balz72ae8zhw9ydo5/leadershipapril2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776780442/orangecountyfirstcom/er6balz72ae8zhw9ydo5/leadershipapril2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776780442/orangecountyfirstcom/er6balz72ae8zhw9ydo5/leadershipapril2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776780442/orangecountyfirstcom/er6balz72ae8zhw9ydo5/leadershipapril2026.png","width":1080}])
The Board of Education approved new hires and assignments for school and district administrators at their regular meeting on April 20, 2026.
From Our School Community
![GHMS logo]([{"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
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Elementary students from all over Orange County Schools got to tour Gravelly Hill MS today!
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Parents, staff, and community stakeholders came out to GHMS Wednesday for our 2nd Annual Student Showcase.
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The GHMS band hosted a fundraiser at Moe’s in Mebane last night and it was a great success!
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Congratulations, Battle of the Books team!
News & Events
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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.
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We had a teacher workday today, and our Grizzly staff gathered in our Media Center to talk about a myriad of student-focused things.
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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.
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Calling all Gravelly Hill Middle School Athletes: Strawbridge will be on campus on Friday, September 13 for both team and individual pictures.