Thousands of students returned to class after a long summer vacation in West Orange.
Many households in New Jersey have a similar experience during the morning rush — at any minute, things can go wrong.
New Jersey has greenlighted $450 million in funding for school districts across the state, including $56,760 for West Orange.
“We anticipate a regular schedule on Friday,” district administrators said.
Here are a few of the things that West Orange parents and students will notice on the first day of school.
Marc Lawrence, the assistant principal at Roosevelt Middle School, will take over for recently retired principal Julie DiGiacomo.
Hundreds of free bookbags, school supplies and haircuts will be available at a free public event in East Orange.
Xavier Fitzgerald hopes to promote “positivity” at the helm of Liberty Middle School.
Back-to-school planning has already begun in West Orange. Here are some key dates to keep in mind this year.
523 students signed up for enrichment courses, which were staffed by 32 teachers, five paraprofessionals, and 40 high school volunteers.
Teachers spend hundreds of dollars buying supplies – often from their own wallets. Here’s how you can help defray the cost in West Orange.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce named Catherine Connors as its 2023 “Educator of the Year.” Here’s why she earned the nod this year.
This year’s high school graduation ceremony created a sea of smiles in West Orange. Catch up here.
Graduating seniors earned recognition – and scholarships – for their efforts at West Orange High School’s annual Senior Awards Night.
Every year, West Orange high school seniors pull out all the stops and get dressed up to the max for their prom. And 2023 was no exception.
Dozens of juniors and seniors at West Orange High School were honored for showing leadership, academic prowess and good character.
Jay Wecht a professional cartoonist and teacher in West Orange, earned an "Educator of the Year for Distinguished Service" award.
West Orange school administrators shared current enrollment numbers during a board of education meeting. Here are the totals.
VIDEO: The West Orange Board of Education narrowly approved the district’s school budget for 2023-2024. Here are some highlights.
A student at West Orange High School is one of only 52 students in the U.S. selected for an engineering program at Cornell University.
Dr. Lauren Schoen, who has served as interim superintendent for the past 14 months, will serve as a district consultant until July.
A group of students in East Orange recently got a visit from celebrity chef Gerry Garvin.
Hazel Elementary students did some deep thinking about what they’d like to be when they grow up.
The district’s proposed budget would maintain existing staff levels, as well as its instructional, extracurricular and athletic programs.
The district only used one snow day due to a “relatively mild” winter. Here’s when the extra days off school will take place.
“I don’t want to strike – but if it comes down to it, I will,” a longtime cafeteria worker said of the ongoing talks with Sodexo.
Hundreds of New Jersey districts may get more school aid from the state, others may lose some. Here’s where West Orange stands.
The West Orange Public School District is adding nearly 200 more preschool seats for 2023-2024. Here’s what to know.
Kindergarten registration for next school year has begun in the West Orange Public School District. Here’s the cutoff date for students.
A “generic bomb threat” was shared on social media, prompting a police search at the West Orange High School gymnasium, authorities said.
A pair of elementary schools in West Orange marked the midway point of the academic year with celebrations.
The West Orange Board of Education recognized its 2022-2023 Governor's Educators of the Year honorees.
It happened after school counselors were made aware of an Instagram group chat involving several West Orange students, authorities said.
WOBOE President Rock's negotiating higher pay for West Orange teachers would benefit him in his job as a Field Rep and as a NJEA employee
The West Orange Board of Education also appointed a new president and vice-president at their annual reorganization meeting.
“I created this mural because art is a way that I express myself.”
The board is bidding farewell to Gary Rothstein and getting ready to welcome Robert Ivker.
William Farley, a longtime music educator at West Orange High School, has earned a nod as the school’s “Teacher of the Year.” (VIDEO)
A senior at West Orange High School is among a select group of students who earned a full scholarship to some of the nation’s top colleges.
Theresa Maughan, a social studies educator in East Orange, was one of just five teachers in the U.S. to earn a prestigious award this year.