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Tracy Thomas, Hillsborough Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Tracy Thomas, Hillsborough Elementary School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year!
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We look forward to adding new stories here to celebrate our students and our school all year long.
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The Orange County Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on July 14, 2025, where members elected a new chair and vice chair for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Hillsborough Elementary School students and staff made a splash for the first day of the 2025-26 school year!
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The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on June 9, 2025, the first of two meetings for June 2025.
![Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under in Our Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749588934/orangecountyfirstcom/qle0ga2hjvzgggaenilg/RayFSunNCSummerMeals2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749588934/orangecountyfirstcom/qle0ga2hjvzgggaenilg/RayFSunNCSummerMeals2.jpg","width":400}])
Orange County Schools announces free summer meals for children available through OCS School Nutrition Services. Boxes with five days of meals are available from three locations, and individual child’s meals are available at convenient open sites across the community.
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on May 19, 2025, the second of two meetings for May 2025.
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Mr. Jason Johnson of Orange High School is the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year!
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See staff enjoying Spirit Week at HES and more on our Instagram!
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Hillsborough Elementary School students and staff made a splash for the first day of the 2025-26 school year!
See staff enjoying Spirit Week at HES and more on our Instagram!
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As we approach the beginning of the traditional calendar for the 2024-25 School Year, new Campus Student and Campus Parent portals will help everyone get more insight and information on the go. We also hope you will stay tuned to our new website, your school's new website, and especially our Back To School hub with links to important information.
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New this year! Students who attend an approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) do not need to fill out an application as they are approved for meals at no cost. Learn more and view the application for Free and Reduced Price Meals!
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