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2025-2026

Karen Machuca	Principal
Linda Vicci	Nurse
Lisa King	Security
Timothy Nellegar	Teacher Grades 1-7
Morine Bennett	Teacher PreK
Andrea Stapleton Gutzman	Teacher PreK
Shawan Ambrose	Teacher PreK-Co-Teacher
Anniba Clark	PreK Para
Lara DeLaRoca	Custodian

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This report is inclusive of OECC, Scholars Academy, JRLECC centers for the preschool program.
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The application process is now closed for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications were open from Dec 1, 2025 until Jan. 16, 2026 and were announced via district wide Parent Square, Facebook, weekly bulletins, and school announcements.

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Scholars Academy

At Scholars Academy, we have Preschool General/Inclusion for ages 3-4 programming, Preschool with Special Disabilities (PSD) programming for

students ages 3-4, and the district’s Gifted and Talented program for students in grades 1-7.

Principal Karen Machuca

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Early Dismissal Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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School Board Candidate Petitions Now Available

School Board Candidate Petitions Now Available

Thinking about serving your community? Consider running for the Orange Board of Education.The Essex County Clerk's Office is now accepting nominating petitions for the November 2026 School Board El...

Updated District Plans for the 2026–2027 School Year

Updated District Plans for the 2026–2027 School Year

Hello Orange Public Schools families,The district has published its updated Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services and Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan for the 2...

Orange Soccer Camp

Orange Soccer Camp

The Orange Soccer Camp (OSC) is currently accepting registrations for boys and girls ages 5–10. The program is led by Camp Director Jassiem Wahtuse, a former Division I player with extensive experi...

Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of June 18, 2026

Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of June 18, 2026

Check out the Superintendent's June 18th Weekly Update: https://trst.in/z4WQlT Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!

Free Program for Ages 11-15: Junior Public Safety Academy!

Free Program for Ages 11-15: Junior Public Safety Academy!

Registration is now open for the City of Orange Township's Junior Public Safety Academy! Youth ages 11–15 will learn leadership, teamwork, public safety skills, and more alongside Orange Police and...

DISTRICT NEWS: Orange High School Proudly Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Orange High School Proudly Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and SalutatorianThe Orange Township Public School District is proud to announce that Joannia McLeary (pictured left) has been named ...

DISTRICT NEWS: STEM Academy Proudly Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges Proudly Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and SalutatorianSTEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is proud to announce that Tseyone Zelelew (pictured left)...

Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of June 12, 2026

Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of June 12, 2026

The Superintendent's June 12th Weekly Update is out: https://canva.link/69dskps2ru3szr6Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!

We Need Your Voice

We Need Your Voice

We're planning the district's future and need your voice.Join us on June 18th at 6 PM at Orange High School to help shape the Orange Public Schools 2026–2031 Strategic Plan. Parents, students, staf...

Orange Week 2026 Continues!

Orange Week 2026 Continues!

Orange Public Schools partners with the City of Orange Township to bring you the experience that is Orange Week 2026!This year, Orange week takes place June 5-13, and there is something for everyon...