Updates: District Parent Council Meeting / Districtwide PTO Retreat / Parent University / FILMBOOT24

Good Day District Parent Council Members,
This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming meeting scheduled for today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. For additional information, please review the attached flyer, which is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. We are excited about the year ahead and look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with families across the district. We are pleased to welcome Maritza Brown, President and Financial Chair of the Financial Discipline Award Organization, as our guest speaker. Ms. Brown will discuss scholarship opportunities available to students, as well as ways for parents to become involved through the organization's Advisory Board.
We hope you will join us for this informative and engaging discussion. We look forward to seeing you there:
I. District Parent Council Meeting
The first virtual District Parent Council Meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:00pm: 

Topic: District Parent Council Meeting
Dates: 10/20/26, 11/24/26, 12/15/26, 1/19/27, 2/23/27, 3/16/27, 4/20/27, 5/18/27
Time: 6:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88235653426?pwd=TkQ5T1E0L25FbjVCNFBhMWF3ZHZudz09

Meeting ID: 882 3565 3426
Passcode: 702598

District Parent Council Flyer: Click Here



On another note, see the information below regarding several upcoming events. Feel free to share with your contacts:

II. Districtwide PTO Retreat - SAVE THE DATE!
Save the Date: Orange Public Schools Fall 2026 PTO Retreat
Join families from across Orange Public Schools for an engaging and informative morning focused on family engagement, collaboration, and student success.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry and Innovation (400 Lincoln Avenue)

Highlights include:

• Special guest speakers, including a student panel discussion
• Networking with district parents
• Translation assistance
• Childcare provided
• Lunch provided
• Free raffles and giveaways

All parents are encouraged to attend. Together, we can strengthen partnerships, support our students, and build a stronger school community. Register today using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer. Bring a friend!:

Link: https://bit.ly/4zhkqJ5
Districtwide PTO Retreat Flyer: Click Here




III. Parent University Fall 2026 Update - Update!
The Parent University Fall 2026 Semester has launched! Click the link below to register for exciting classes like "AI Powered Career Success", "Smart Meals, Happy Families",  "Canva for Parents", "The "Science" of Martial Arts", "Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditiation", "Financial Empowerment Series", Photography, "Painting for Fun & Creativity", "NCAA Eligibility" and more!

Registration Link: Click Here


Parent University Flyer:  Click Here

IV. FILMBOOT24
Lights, Camera, Action!
Join us for the FILMBOOT24 Virtual Screening Event and celebrate the creativity, talent, and hard work of our Orange High School student filmmakers.
In partnership with Cinema Ed, students participated in an intensive 24-hour filmmaking experience, where they wrote, filmed, and edited original short films. Now, they are ready to premiere their work for family, friends, and the community. See the link below to view the flyer:
FILMBOOT24  Flyer: Click Here