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Heather Rosy, Pathways Elementary Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Heather Rosy, the Pathways Elementary School 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
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ACT will reissue scores for online tests during school-day testing in the spring of 2026. No student’s score will be lower than what was previously released.
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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.
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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!
See Our Shining STARS!
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Grateful for our amazing PES community! Your non-perishable donations helped us launch the STAR Pantry and spread joy along the way. #RedRibbonWeek
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View our latest menus plus 2025-26 applications for Free and Reduced Price Meals! Students at approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more!
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