Changing Of Guard Taking Place On West Orange School Board

The board is bidding farewell to Gary Rothstein and getting ready to welcome Robert Ivker.

Award Is Music To The Ears Of This Beloved West Orange Teacher

William Farley, a longtime music educator at West Orange High School, has earned a nod as the school’s “Teacher of the Year.” (VIDEO)

West Orange Teen Earns Full Ride To Vanderbilt University

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.

Accolades Continue For Highly Decorated Teacher In The Oranges

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.

West Orange Principal Gets ‘Clap Out’ From Students On Last Day

Students West Orange High School gave Hayden Moore a fond “thank you.” But it isn’t the last the district will see of the beloved educator.

Blue Ribbon Celebration Continues For West Orange School

It was a Blue Monday in West Orange – but the students and staff of Redwood Elementary School couldn’t have been happier.

‘Gender-Neutral’ Homecoming Returns To West Orange High School

West Orange High School bid farewell to the terms “king” and “queen” last year. Now, they’re known as “homecoming royalty.”

See Where West Orange Landed On List Of ‘Best High Schools’ In NJ

Niche released its latest rankings for the “Best Public High Schools” in New Jersey. Here’s where West Orange fell on the list.

Teen Fatally Shot In East Orange; School District Condemns Violence

School and city officials spoke out in the wake of a fatal shooting in East Orange.

2 West Orange Teachers Earn Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards

It’s one of the most well-respected achievements in academia – and West Orange has two teachers who took it home this year.

Smiles In West Orange As Childhood Learning Center Opens (See Photos)

A landmark preschool expansion in West Orange’s public schools took another step forward this week.

West Orange Celebrates Its Beloved 'Blue Ribbon' School: Videos

It’s a big deal to be named a Blue Ribbon School. Nationwide, less than 300 earned the honor this year – including one in West Orange.

Oscar Guerrero Named New Principal At West Orange High School

Guerrero, a “proud West Orange resident,” said he and his family moved to the town because it prides itself on diversity.

Incoming West Orange School Principal Resigns After DUI Accusation

A principal who was set to take the reins at Liberty Middle School in West Orange this month has officially resigned.

West Orange School Earns Prestigious ‘Blue Ribbon’ For 2022

A school in West Orange that goes by the motto “The School That Cares” is one of less than 300 to earn the national honor this year.

Trailblazing West Orange School Custodians Make District Proud

These female custodians have been seeing an outpouring of support for breaking through the “glass ceiling,” administrators say.

New Principal Takes Reins At Kelly School In West Orange

Verona resident and longtime educator David Marion has been named the new principal of Kelly Elementary School in West Orange.

West Orange Will Start ‘No-Cost Preschool’ Before October: Officials

Classes for 144 young learners will begin on Sept. 28. The district is getting nearly $2 million in aid from the state to make it happen.

$1.9M In State Aid Will Power Preschool Program In West Orange

West Orange will be getting a big chunk of state funding to create or expand access to a "high-quality preschool program."

West Orange Teachers, Staff Return For New School Year

Staff in the West Orange Public School District are ready for a new year. Here’s when the first day for students will take place.

West Orange Teachers Share 'Wish Lists' Ahead Of NJ Sales Tax Holiday

Teachers from across the district have created Amazon "wishlists" with items they need for the coming school year. Here's how to help.

See How West Orange Ranked On List Of School Funding ‘Equality’ In NJ

Here’s where West Orange landed on a list of “2022's Most And Least Equitable School Districts” in New Jersey.

Devoted West Orange Principal Named New Superintendent: Video

West Orange High School Principal Hayden Moore knew from a young age that he wanted to help people.

West Orange Principal Retires After 33 Years In School District

Robert Klemt has seen a lot during his time at Liberty Middle School, including the infamous “Snowmageddon” of 2018.

Essex County ‘Teacher Of Year’ Hails From West Orange School District

A special education teacher in West Orange took home the honors as the state’s latest “Teacher of the Year” in Essex County.

When Is First Day Of School In West Orange? (And More Important Dates)

Back-to-school planning has already begun in West Orange. Here are some key dates to keep in mind for the 2022-2023 school year.

West Orange Educator Gets Archdiocese Nod As ‘Teacher Of Year’

A history teacher at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange earned a big thumbs up from the Archdiocese of Newark.

Record Number Of Students Join Popular West Orange Summer Program

A record number of students in grades 2-8 enjoyed three weeks of academic and fine arts classes during the annual summer enrichment program.

Incoming West Orange High Students ‘Step Up’ With School Program

The “Step Up” program helped dozens of first-year students at West Orange High School ease into a new set of responsibilities in 2022.

West Orange Students Celebrate Milestone Moment, Graduate High School

Photos: Hundreds of students at West Orange High School celebrated a milestone moment in their lives at Codey Arena.

West Orange HS Inducts Record Number Into National Honors Society

A whopping total of 91 West Orange High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society.

Retiring West Orange Principal Gets ‘Clap-Out’ From Her School: Video

Ana Marti of Hazel Elementary got a big thank-you from students and teachers. Watch the video here.

West Orange Schools Honor Devoted Principal With ‘Hayden Moore Day’

West Orange High School Principal Hayden Moore is raising the bar as a “culture changer” in the community.

West Orange HS Seniors Celebrate 2022 Prom: See Photos

Students at West Orange High School celebrated a major milestone – their senior prom – with flair and joy at Birchwood Manor.

Expect Police Near West Orange Schools After Texas Shooting: Official

West Orange Superintendent: “We will have police presence in and around our schools throughout the days and weeks ahead.”

West Orange HS Student Earns Reagan Foundation Scholarship

West Orange High School senior Austin Cowley has been named a recipient of the GE-Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute Scholarship.

West Orange School Board Approves Budget; Here’s The Tax Impact

The West Orange school budget includes all current staff and instructional, extracurricular and athletic programs.

West Orange Schools Will ‘Strongly Encourage’ Indoor Masks

The COVID-19 Activity Level index for the northeast region, which includes West Orange, has moved to the “high” range.

‘All Clear’ After Bomb Sweep At West Orange Elementary School

A note was found that read, "There is a bomb in here," the district superintendent said.

Here’s Where West Orange Ranked On U.S. News ‘Best High School’ List

The U.S. News and World Report list leans heavily on standardized testing. See where West Orange High School ranked this year.