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September 28, 2026
October Lunch Menus Are In!
Please see the October 2026 Lunch Menus attached for review, or viewable online here: https://www.fdmealplanner.com/#ORANGENJ
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STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
445 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4000, ext. 32700
About Us
Experience education like never before. Your journey starts here.
The STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is a highly-innovative 4-year program spanning grades 9-12 resulting from the joint collaborative between The City of Orange, the Orange Public Schools, the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), The College of New Jersey, and Montclair State University. The Academy exemplifies an early college model whereby students, from grade 9 on, navigate through a four-year scope and sequence of high school and college coursework. The Academy provides students with a high school to college to career continuum that helps them understand the direct links between what they are learning today and the worlds of college and work.
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Arrival Time for Students Arrival Time for Staff End Time for Students End Time for Staff 8:20 AM 8:15 AM Mondays 2:20 PM*
Tues- Fri 3:30 PM
4:00 PM Half day dismissal time is 12:30 PM, no lunch served
Office Hours are Tuesday – Friday 3:30-4:00 PM
*Teacher Professional Development
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STEM's Professional Development Plan was created as a framework for the essential content, conditions, and attributes for effective professional learning and to articulate what teachers should know and be able to do to ensure every student reaches the goal of being ready to enter college or the workforce.
CLICK HERE to read the framework established for STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges for the 2026-2027 school year. -
Student Attire and Uniform Expectations
Students are expected to dress appropriately and safely for a professional school environment and to wear the approved STEM uniform each day.
The regular school uniform includes:
• Approved white or blue polo shirts
• Blue slacks or skirts
• Approved STEM jackets or sweaters
• Navy hooded garments bearing the STEM logo
All sweaters and approved hooded garments must display the STEM logo.
Students participating in Physical Education must wear approved STEM Physical Education apparel and appropriate athletic footwear.
For safety reasons, appropriate footwear must be worn throughout the school day. Flip-flops, thong sandals, slippers, Crocs, slides, and other unsecured footwear are not permitted. Sandals, when appropriate, must be securely fastened.
Students may not wear doo-rags, bonnets, or other nonreligious head coverings inconsistent with school dress expectations. Questions regarding religious, cultural, medical, or other accommodations should be directed to school administration.
Latest News
September 25, 2026
Superintendent's Weekly Update | Week of September 25, 2026
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 | THE ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLSGood Day Orange Township Public School District Community, I hope this communication finds you well and in good health and spirits. It has certainly be...
September 18, 2026
DISTRICT NEWS: Orange Public Schools Announces Exceptional NJQSAC Results of 80% Or Higher In All Five Areas
Orange Public School District Announces High-Performing NJQSAC Results, Marking Third Consecutive Evaluation With 80% Or Higher In All Five Areas Orange, New Jersey — September 17, 2026 — The Orang...
September 18, 2026
Superintendent's Weekly Update | Week of September 18, 2026
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 | THE ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Good Day Orange Township Public School District Community, I hope this communication finds you well and in good health and spirits. It has certainly b...
September 11, 2026
Superintendent's Weekly Update: Week of September 11, 2026
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 | THE ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Good Day Orange Township Public School District Community, I hope this communication finds you well. Additionally, I am hopeful each o...
September 10, 2026
September 2026 Superintendent's Report: District Updates + Highlights
Discover What's Happening Across Orange Public Schools:During the September Board of Education meeting, Dr. Fitzhugh II shared his monthly Superintendent's Report, highlighting updates on district ...
September 10, 2026
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications!
Lunch Applications Are Now Open!APPLY HERE: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
September 3, 2026
School Starts Tomorrow: Important Details & Reminders!
Good Day Orange Township Public School District Community,Tomorrow we are reopening the Orange School District. As a reminder, Friday, September 4, 2026, is a half day of school for staff and stude...
Apply to STEM
Apply to the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges for its early college model, focus on project-based learning, integrated STEM curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses, personalized academic pathways, and preparation for college and preparation for college and careers in the high-demand STEM fields. The Freshmen application process is now closed for 2026.
For Our Families
We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our academy. We use Parent Square to inform families about important school-related information and their scholar’s educational journey.