Orange Middle School News
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March 13 Meeting Summary
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Student challenge open through April 25.
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Intent forms will be collected through March 21, 2025.
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S&P AAA Rating Earned from Successful Bond Refunding
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Registration begins March 1. For students grades 1-12 interested in flourishing beyond the school year.
View showtimes and purchase tickets.
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Olentangy students in grades 3 - 8 are invited to submit their original writing to the annual writing competition.
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Peachblow Crossing Elementary grand opening Aug. 11 from 1-3pm.
Test results emailed June 5 and 6.
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Olentangy recognized for accounting excellence.
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$2.3 million will fund advanced manufacturing student pathways.
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Olentangy is the first school district in the state of Ohio to hold the certification.
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$1.425 million will fund physical safety and security upgrades.