Educational experiences are enhanced by partnerships between the District and community.
In this Quality Profile, we share some examples of those partnerships.
- The Orange PTAs provided support for numerous programs for both students and parents
- The Orange Lions Athletic Booster Club provides monetary support to Athletic and scholastic programs throughout the Orange School District through fundraising
- The Orange Alumni Association maintains an active database of nearly 7000 alumni. It organizes all Hall of Fame Awards, hosts the All-Class Reunion at Homecoming each year and gives yearly scholarships to eligible graduates who are sons or daughters of alumni
- The OHS PTA donated start-up funds to various student clubs and activities, ranging from Academic Challenge to Unity in Diversity
- Orange Schools students, staff and families have contributed to the Orange Area Service Committee to make a difference in the lives of Orange families in need
- The Elementary-Middle School PTA supported Extreme Science for grades K-2, Brady Challenge Day, BMS Domiano's Great Race, Unity Day at MHS, Veterans Day Breakfast, MHS Olympics, Science Fair, Spelling Bee at BMS and the Brady Bash
- The Elementary-Middle School PTA provided community support for Mittens and Toiletry Drive, Food Drive, and the Orange Area Service Committee
- The Orange Patronaires supported the Band, Choir, Orchestra, and the Theater Arts programs through funds for scholarships, equipment, instruments, music, uniforms, performance attire, stage productions, concert receptions and much more
- Educational Grants were provided by the Orange PTAs for special programs, equipment and continuing education scholarships. The PTAs also gave out scholarships to graduating seniors based on community service
- The Orange Schools Foundation endowed 17 funds and numerous scholarships and grants for supplemental enrichment programs, as well as other academic and artistic pursuits, including 8th Grade Dancing Classroom among others
- Volunteers for the OHS PTA sold tickets, staffed the Senior Project Committee, manned concession stands, and supported activities such as the 13-Year Club, After Prom, Winter Formal, and Senior Awards Night
- The Orange Lions Athletic Booster Club provides monetary support to Athletic and scholastic programs throughout the Orange School District through fundraising
- Brady Middle School 8th graders hosted the annual Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast where students honor U.S. Military men and women
- The Orange Schools maintain a cooperative relationship with local municipalities and safety forces. In a proactive approach, Pepper Pike Police Officer Todd Bennett serves as our School Resource Officer
- The Orange Schools have developed partnerships and collaboration opportunities with area businesses such as Heinen's Fine Foods, Eton Chagrin, Paladar, Eaton Corporation, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, Landerwood Circle shops, Waterway Carwash, Romano's, Barnes & Noble, and many others
- Six OHS seniors were honored by the Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle for their achievements in school and the community. The Club also supports various school and community projects including the OHS Key Club and the BMS Builders Club