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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 a regular business meeting on March 10, 2025.
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Three senior International Baccalaureate (IB) students at Cedar Ridge High School (CRHS) are making their marks as published authors this year, all of them recently releasing works from poetry to fiction.
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Join us for an in person and/or virtual job fair session this April and start your career with OCS! Click here for more details.
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For our elementary school students, the transition to middle school is steadily approaching and OCS is prepared to support families during this time. Click here to learn more!
The Orange County Board of Education held a regular business meeting on February 10, 2025.
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PowerSchool has begun contacting individuals impacted by the recent data breach. Learn more here and find out how you can secure your personal information.
From Our School Community
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We are back to school and working hard at Partnership Academy High School, teachers and students learning together side by side every day.
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We are back to school and working hard at Partnership Academy High School, teachers and students learning together side by side every day.
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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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