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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 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
Two new principals have been named to lead A.L. Stanback Middle School and Grady A. Brown Elementary School.
Students from A.L. Stanback, Gravelly Hill and Orange Middle School went head to head in the Battle of the Books Competition!
Known for his 'unconditional' support of students and staff, Mr. José Hidalgo has been named OCS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
Following the announcement of the school-level Teacher of the Year (TOY) nominees, three teachers have been selected as TOY finalists, all in the running to be named the Orange County Schools District Teacher of the Year at the TOY Banquet on April 24, 2025.
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Ms. Cheryl Ramsey was named 2025 GHMS Teacher of the Year!
8th graders showcase notable STEAM figures in a living wax museum gallery walk.
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 hired a new head custodian, Mr. Jerry Enoch.
Ms. Amanda Aguayo was named NCAEA Middle Level Art Educator of the Year.
Calling all Gravelly Hill Middle School Athletes: Strawbridge will be on campus on Friday, September 13 for both team and individual pictures.