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![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.
![Collage of Middle School students in Battle of the Books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746124169/orangecountyfirstcom/gyyxlpesdnviafernqxo/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746124169/orangecountyfirstcom/gyyxlpesdnviafernqxo/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746124169/orangecountyfirstcom/gyyxlpesdnviafernqxo/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746124169/orangecountyfirstcom/gyyxlpesdnviafernqxo/Untitleddesign.jpg","width":1080}])
Students from A.L. Stanback, Gravelly Hill and Orange Middle School went head to head in the Battle of the Books Competition!
![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.
![Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745441545/orangecountyfirstcom/ywxqwnuxbkhthmxqob1u/Showcase3TemplateSixStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745441545/orangecountyfirstcom/ywxqwnuxbkhthmxqob1u/Showcase3TemplateSixStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745441545/orangecountyfirstcom/ywxqwnuxbkhthmxqob1u/Showcase3TemplateSixStory.png","width":800}])
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.
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!
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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.
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