3 Competing For 2 Seats On West Orange School Board

The battlefield is set for the West Orange Board of Education election this November. See the candidates here.

New W. Orange School Superintendent Is Bilingual, ‘Trailblazer'

The West Orange Public School District officially has a new superintendent: Scott Cascone. See his qualifications here.

The Ethel Walker School Announces 2019 Graduates

A student from West Orange recently received her diploma from The Ethel Walker School in Connecticut.

See West Orange High School’s Senior Prom In Photos

West Orange High School students hit their senior prom in style, and they’ve got the photos to prove it.

46 West Orange High School Students Join National Honor Society

Students must complete an application and essay and have a GPA of 3.55 or higher for consideration into the National Honor Society.

28 West Orange Students Awarded ‘Seal Of Biliteracy’

28 West Orange students were recognized for learning foreign languages such as Spanish, Italian and French.

West Orange HS Mural Honors Late Student, ‘Nikhil's Pledge’

Students in West Orange can take “Nikhil's Pledge” and add their own thumbprints to the mural.

Tale Of The Twins In West Orange: Galante Brothers Get Their Due

Together, Nick and Pat Galante have given more than 80 years of service to West Orange's schools.

1st Female West Orange High School Student Accepted To West Point

Vanessa Lettman of West Orange had just been accepted to the prestigious West Point military academy. Then she got hurt in a soccer game.

West Orange BOE Asks For Input On School Superintendent Search

The West Orange Board of Education is in the process of selecting a new superintendent of schools. Here’s how you can weigh in.

School Counselor, 'Tireless Advocate' In Essex County Gets Award

A school counselor in Essex County who is a “tireless advocate for students” earned a statewide award for 2019.

West Orange HS Senior Gets Nod As An ‘Unsung Hero’ Of School

Learn why Jhomary Dominquez is one of the “unsung heroes” of West Orange High School.

West Orange Schools Earn National ‘Best Music Education’ Award

West Orange Supervisor of Fine Arts: “We have the finest and most talented teachers working with our students every day.”

Traffic Pattern Near West Orange High School Set To Change

The only entry to the WOHS campus from Pleasant Valley Way will be for the designated "drop and go," officials said.

West Orange High School Temporarily Evacuated Due To Gas Odor

Officials evacuated West Orange High School after staff noticed a strong odor that smelled like natural gas. The school was declared safe.

Controversial State Report Grades West Orange Schools

Many educators say the complicated state report paints an incomplete picture of New Jersey's 2,100 schools.

West Orange Schools Seeing ‘Normal’ Number Of Flu Cases: Official

Is your child sick with the flu? Here’s what West Orange school officials are asking you to do.

West Orange Schools Would Get $1.6M More Under Murphy’s Budget

While 197 school districts across N.J. would see a decrease to state aid under the governor’s funding plan, West Orange isn’t among them.

West Orange Schools Beef Up Drug Testing For Bus Drivers

Superintendent: After a crash in Newark, West Orange schools are making drug/alcohol testing requirements for bus drivers more strict.

West Orange Boys, Girls Step Teams Heading To Nationals

Ab-Salute, the West Orange High School boys step team, and Nu Theta Omega, the girls step team, took 1st and 2nd place.

West Orange Preps For Bad Weather Tuesday; Schools Closed

West Orange preps for possible snow and ice on Feb. 12. Public schools are closed.

West Orange Teen Follows Brother’s Footsteps To West Point

A West Orange family now has two links to one of the most iconic military institutions in the nation: West Point.

West Orange Nurses From Penn Nursing Meet at HMO in Israel

Twenty Years Apart, Two University of Penn. Nursing School Grads Find Common Bond and Shared Passion for Helping Others in Israel

West Orange School Hosts Yummy ‘Diversity Night’ (PHOTOS)

The annual event highlights the diversity of West Orange. Families bring food to share that reflects their cultural heritage.

West Orange Students Skype With Popular Children’s Author

Third grade students at Washington Elementary School got the chance to Skype with the author of the “I Survived” children’s book series.

West Orange Schools Have Delayed Opening Due To Weather: Jan. 31

Due to forecasts of bad winter weather, West Orange public schools will have a delayed opening on Thursday, Jan. 31, officials said.

West Orange Schools Tested After Students Feel ‘Drowsy’ In Class

West Orange schools were tested for elevated carbon dioxide/monoxide and mold. “No imminent health risks” were found, administers said.

West Orange BOE Approves Contracts, Welcomes New Members

The West Orange Board of Education welcomed 2 new members and approved contracts for the district’s acting and assistant superintendents.

Speed Limit On P. Valley Way Near West Orange Schools Lowered

The affected roadway is located near West Orange High School and Kelly Elementary School.

West Orange Schools Release New Round Of Legionella Test Results

Testing has been taking place at all 12 schools in the district for Legionella bacteria, the organisms that lead to Legionnaire's Disease.

Highest-Paid Teachers In West Orange In 2018

Here is a list of the highest paid teachers in West Orange.

Oprah, Michelle Obama Surprise West Orange Students

They walked into the room to talk about the midterm election. What awaited was just as climactic: Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama.

East Orange Offers Residents A Helping Hand With Free GED Courses

The City of East Orange is offering a helping hand to residents who want to get their GED.

Former West Orange Student Donates $250K To Teacher's School

Former astronaut Mark Kelly and ex-congresswoman Gabby Giffords were just a few of the people to pay tribute to Connie White.

West Orange School Super: Here’s Why Students Got Trapped By Snow

Students throughout West Orange spent the night at school after being snowed in. What's being done to stop it from happening again?

West Orange Teachers Show True Grit When Snowstorm Traps Students

A group of dedicated West Orange teachers and staff refused to leave their students when a snowstorm trapped them in school overnight.

West Orange School: Suicide Awareness Workshop For Parents

Roosevelt Middle School in West Orange will host a Suicide Awareness and Intervention information session on Nov. 12.

These 2 Videos Earned Awards For West Orange Schools: WATCH

West Orange Schools: "We are the Answer" addresses tolerance and acceptance. “Monty the Mascot" shows off the district’s iconic mountaineer.

Rumors About Incident At West Orange School Dance 'Not Credible'

West Orange police were seen at Liberty and Roosevelt schools on Monday after online rumors about an incident at a school dance spread.

Social Media Star, 11, Turns Bullying To Love, Visits West Orange

“It’s better to love than to judge,” the 11-year-old said. She’s touring West Orange schools to spread a message of peace.