Board honors retiring teacher, dancers, poet

Board honors retiring teacher, dancers, poet

WEST ORANGE — To end Black History Month on a high note, the West Orange Board of Education recognized the award-winning Step teams, a published poet, and a beloved mathematics teacher retiring after three decades of teaching at Edison and Roosevelt Middle Schools during the Feb. 26 meeting. Conflict Resolution and Student Affairs Coordinator and […]

Vera defeats incumbent Huerta in West Orange

Maria Vera appears to have won election to the West Orange School Board, having defeated incumbent Melinda Huerta 3246 to 1611, according to numbers provided by the Essex County Clerk’s Office..  Vera is a school counselor for the Orange Twp Board of Education with a BA in early childhood education from Montclair State University and […]

WOHS grad working with Cleveland Browns

WOHS grad working with Cleveland Browns

WEST ORANGE — Jordan Velez has had an interesting run since graduating from West Orange High School in 2014. He’s worked with the New England Patriots, gotten a degree in athletic training from Sacred Heart University in 2018, earned a master of science degree in sports management from Florida State University in 2020, a doctorate […]

WOHS program boasts 100% college acceptance rate

WEST ORANGE – The curriculum at West Orange High School includes a unique elective called the Collegiate Institute that addresses the needs of average students that have the potential for greatness. “We have about 88 students in the program,” said Patricia Aldworth, who has been an educator in the program for 12 years. “There are […]

Liberty M.S. students graduate

Liberty Middle School held graduation ceremonies on June 20 in Suriano Stadium at West Orange High School. Superintendent Hayden Moore, West Orange High School Principal Oscar Guerrero, Mayor Susan McCartney, Board of Education President Brian Rock, and Vice President Melinda Huerta, faculty, families, and friends were in attendance. Principal Xavier Fitzgerald spoke to families and […]

Roosevelt graduates moving on to high school

Roosevelt Middle School graduated 278 students on June 20 in an outdoor ceremony at West Orange High School. The band and choir performed during the ceremony and Principal Lionel Hush addressed students and welcomed parents, recognizing their growth over the past two years and encouraging them to make the most of high school. Several students […]

West Orange BOE recognizes local 2022-23 Governor’s Educators of the Year

West Orange BOE recognizes local 2022-23 Governor’s Educators of the Year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education recognized its 2022-2023 Governor’s Educators of the Year honorees during its Jan. 23 meeting at West Orange High School. The Governor’s Educator of the Year Program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, exemplary teaching and important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success. […]

Rock, Huerta selected to lead West Orange BOE at reorganization meeting

Rock, Huerta selected to lead West Orange BOE at reorganization meeting

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 5, swearing in new board members and appointing a new president and vice president. Jennifer Tunnicliffe was sworn in for her second term and newcomer Robert Ivker was sworn in for his first.  Board member Eric Stevenson nominated […]

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