Several COVID-19 cases were confirmed on the West Orange High School hockey team. A case was also seen at Redwood Elementary School.
Keri Orange-Jones jumpstarted her educational career through the state’s alternate route program. She’s come a long way since then.
It won’t be easy to fill the shoes of retired principal Joanne Pollara. But if anyone’s got the talent, it’s Joel Castillo.
West Orange’s schools hit the brakes on a reopen plan as COVID-19 cases spiked in NJ. Now, some parents say it's safe for in-person classes.
West Orange’s newest school board member was officially sworn in for her term. The board voted for a new president and vice president.
The school this September raised $48,000 for the Nikhil Badlani Foundation.
The teacher was named the "Future Goals Teacher of the Month" in November.
Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange is once again switching to all-remote classes due to the coronavirus.
“I am deeply touched and humbled that this new school will carry my name,” New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said.
Kelly Elementary School Principal Joanne Pollara may be retiring after 37 years in education, but her legacy will remain for generations.
Superintendent: COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at Kelly Elementary School, West Orange High School and Liberty Middle School.
The West Orange Public School District is postponing its plan to roll out a “hybrid” learning model on Nov. 9.
Other schools across Essex County have reported coronavirus cases. Some are choosing to reopen in-person, others to stay all-online.
“Leaders Wear Masks.” It’s a message that struck a chord in West Orange – and with Gov. Phil Murphy.
Since spring, schools in the district have been providing professional development in the form of discussions, teaching, book clubs and art.
The transportation department will shut down until Oct. 23. A case of the virus was also confirmed on the WOHS boys JV soccer team.
Washington School in West Orange will shut down for 14 days after three cases of the coronavirus were confirmed among staff and students.
Azana Sall and Izdihar Benjamin, both of East Orange, earned 2020 awards. Sall plans to become an OB/GYN; Benjamin plans to teach.
A historic first day of school took place in West Orange, with students logging online instead of attending class in person.
These West Orange seniors are in select company, making the cut from among more than 1.5 million high school students across the nation.
It’s hard enough moving up to high school. For 525 middle school students in West Orange, it will happen amid the coronavirus crisis.
West Orange is one of nearly 400 districts amid the coronavirus crisis that will get less aid than what Gov. Murphy first proposed.
This year’s ranking released by Money magazine shows which U.S. colleges offer the “best value.”
West Orange’s public schools will start the year with virtual classes before eventually transitioning to a “hybrid” model.
Here are the candidates who filed to run for the West Orange Board of Education.
The West Orange Public School District entered the home stretch of an effort to give Chromebooks to all students in grades K-9.
The recognition acknowledges work done to ensure that routes to schools are safe for students, families and staff.
A draft plan is on the books and the final feedback loop has begun as the new school year approaches in West Orange.
West Orange district officials will hold a virtual town hall meeting about their coronavirus reopening plan on Wednesday.
West Orange Superintendent: “Needless to say, the district will be unable to accommodate 100 percent of its students on a daily basis.”
What will schools in West Orange look like when students return this fall? That's still up in the air –but a plan is in the works.
It was a graduation ceremony unlike any other West Orange High School has ever seen. See photos here.
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The coronavirus is changing how West Orange High School celebrates graduation this year.
65 West Orange High School students earned the NJDOE Seal of Biliteracy. Several have trilingual and quadrilingual proficiency.
They might not have a "normal" graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
"It was a spectacular event," Hazel Elementary School Principal Ana Marti said.
“I think we would all agree that under the circumstances it was the right decision,” West Orange Superintendent Scott Cascone said.
Life goes on despite the coronavirus, and so do the "best high school" rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
The West Orange Public School District was named as one of 2020’s “Best Communities For Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation.