West Orange homeowners will pay less for the school portion of their local taxes in 2018-19. Here’s why.
The West Orange Scholarship Fund distributed $92,000 in scholarships to graduating WOHS seniors for 2018.
"I'm so proud of these kids… they've worked so hard," said Music Booster President Matt Mongelli.
The countdown to graduation has begun for West Orange High School seniors. Take a look at this year’s prom in photos.
A former U.S. Navy pilot, ex-astronaut and U.S. Congresswoman plan to speak with West Orange High School students about gun violence.
The NJTEEA is the state organization that represents all Technology and Engineering teachers. Meet its new executive director, Debra Coen.
A pair of standout athletes at West Orange High School have plans to become a physician assistant and a CPA.
The April 20 rally was held at West Orange High School, which also saw separate protests against gun violence on March 14 and Feb. 21.
The NAMM Foundation named the West Orange school district as one of 2018’s “Best Communities in the Nation for Music Education.”
Desiree Rivera created the artwork for the March 14 walkout at West Orange HS. She also works 20 hours a week to help support her family.
Read the West Orange Board of Education’s letter to local parents and community members.
Patch reviews this week’s top stories in West Orange and Essex County.
West Orange School Superintendent: The driver should be “immediately” terminated.
Student protests against gun violence took place across Essex County on March 14, including West Orange.
It’s round 2 for students against gun violence in West Orange, some of whom also launched a walkout at the high school in February.
West Orange's Patricia Villarosa passed away after being hit by a car. She was on her way to a BOE meeting at the time, authorities said.
West Orange school community members have praised and criticized Jeff Rutzky’s tenure as superintendent.
Superintendent: West Orange HS students won't be disciplined after holding a walkout in support of their peers in Parkland, Florida.
There have been “a number of inquiries” about whether the West Orange BOE plans to renew Superintendent Jeffrey Rutzky’s contract.
NJ schools are on edge following the shooting tragedy in Florida. Many districts are being recognized for keeping their students safe.
To be eligible for Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2018.
The public discussion on Feb. 28 is open to West Orange parents, guardians, students, district employees and community members.
Gregory Elementary School’s “Great Kindness Challenge” warmed hearts throughout West Orange.
“In my opinion, they are up there with the Judy Blumes, Dan Gutmans and Mike Lupicas of the world,” their teacher said.
Timothy Beaumont said that he realizes taking over at Redwood mid-year puts him in “an uncommon situation” for a new principal.
The West Orange Education Foundation will hold its annual “Bowling for Scholarship Dollars” fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 3.
As you kick off 2018, get some inspiration from these West Orange students and staff whose accomplishments defined 2017.
In West Orange, all district-wide sports/after-school events are cancelled for Jan. 4, school officials said.
“I chose not to run again because I felt it was time for another generation to add to the discussion,” West Orange BOE member Laura Lab said
West Orange students celebrated “diversity” at their annual International Lunch.
The West Orange High School Principal's Scholarship fundraiser "Pocketbook Bingo" netted $2,000 for graduating seniors.
West Orange High School’s business programs netted it recognition as a “Gold Standard School” by Next Gen Personal Finance.
How can special education services be improved in West Orange? See what this recent study says.
Find out why a West Orange parent is calling the district’s school lunch policy “particularly troubling.”
It’s not every day that a school gets a visit from a former astronaut and an iconic congresswoman.
See the West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s 2017-18 meeting schedule here.
Graduating seniors from the WOHS football team, cheerleading team and Marching Mountaineers got a well-earned thumbs-up.
Astronaut Scott Kelly - a 1982 Mountain High School graduate - is an American hero, a West Orange High School student says.
The Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center was dedicated on Oct. 9, what would have been the beloved educator’s 61st birthday.
Students in the Digital Music Production Club have produced an original all-student production of the 'Mountaineers School Spirit Song.'