S.T.E.M. Innovation Academy of the Oranges
Mr. Eric J. Andrews, Principal | Where We Explore, Innovate, and Share
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges
445 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 677-4000, ext. 1502
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.
Saint Elizabeth University is offering a 5-week Summer Residential Pre-Collegiate Program
Attention OHS & STEM 10th- 11th Grade Scholars & Families! Saint Elizabeth University is offering a 5-week Summer Residential Pre-Collegiate Program for Summer 2026.
You can: Earn 10 college credits, live on campus + get academic support, career counseling & workshops on stress management, financial aid, and so much more! What are the requirements? A minimum GPA of 2.5, essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation. Apply by June 5th. See your school counselor if interested.
We are hosting a zoom information session on Thursday, May 28th with the district Supervisor of Guidance, Felecia Ware and Dr. David Hill, SEU Associate VP of Enrollment & Student Affairs. Learn about the program and the scholarship available to attend for FREE!! Register for the Zoom here.
Tornado Transition: Gear Up for Greatness College & Career Fair
Attention High School students, ESPECIALLY our Juniors! This is an important time to focus on researching post-secondary pathways to help plan your future!
The Orange High School Guidance Department is excited to present the Tornado Transition: Gear Up for Greatness College & Career Fair on Wednesday, June 3rd at 3pm-6pm. Connect with representatives, gather valuable resources, and discover pathways that can help shape your future. This event will offer a college fair and post secondary workshops. Workshop topics include:
✔FDU Latino Promise Program & Scholarship
✔HESAA College Admissions & Planning
✔Exploring Trade School Opportunities
✔Exploring Military Careers & Culture
✔FAFSA/Financial Aid 101
✔NCAA College Athletics Eligibility & Recruitment Essentials
District students and families are welcome to attend! This event is designed to inform, inspire, and prepare you for success. We look forward to seeing you there! 🧡🧡
Please complete the Home School Compact in the language of your choice.
English
Spanish
Haitian Creole
Sign up today!
| 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
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.
June 17, 2026
Registration is now open for the City of Orange Township's Junior Public Safety Academy! Youth ages 11–15 will learn leadership, teamwork, public safety skills, and more alongside Orange Police and...
June 16, 2026
Orange High School Proudly Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and SalutatorianThe Orange Township Public School District is proud to announce that Joannia McLeary (pictured left) has been named ...
June 16, 2026
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges Proudly Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and SalutatorianSTEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is proud to announce that Tseyone Zelelew (pictured left)...
June 12, 2026
The Superintendent's June 12th Weekly Update is out: https://canva.link/69dskps2ru3szr6Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!
June 10, 2026
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...
June 9, 2026
We're planning the district's future and need your voice.Join us on June 18th at 6 PM at Orange High School to help shape the Orange Public Schools 2026–2031 Strategic Plan. Parents, students, staf...
June 9, 2026
Please see the teacher-requested supplies students will need for the 2026-2027 school year. Teacher Course Required Supplies Antigua Advanced Placement Computer Science A FoldersNotebook / BinderPe...
June 8, 2026
Orange Public Schools partners with the City of Orange Township to bring you the experience that is Orange Week 2026!This year, Orange week takes place June 5-13, and there is something for everyon...
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.
