The Orange Public Schools

Parent University

Gerald Fitzhugh II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools 

The Orange Public Schools seeks to educate and empower families as advocates and lifelong learners committed to improving the overall health and well-being of children and our community. Our free workshops and reduced-price offer parents a range of experiences across various topics.  Courses will be accessible to parents via this online registration system. We invite parents, families, and the Orange Community interested in attending courses/workshops to apply here. All applications will be reviewed upon submission with quick feedback on acceptance status. 

Health & Wellness Academy II

March 2024 - May 2024 

The Health & Wellness series offers sessions and courses designed to improve well-being through proper diet, exercise, stress management, meditation/mindfulness, drumming, and illness prevention. This year we are looking to fully engage our Orange Community with informative and exciting new learning opportunities. We encourage everyone to participate; we will have special gifts and incentives for our participants. 

So register now for the Health & Wellness Series, with additional academy/course offerings in Adult Learning, and Visual and Performing Arts Academy. 

Parent University Spring Session: 

Movement & Nutrition will Strengthen your Mind & Body

House Music dance fitness

Provider: House of Fitness International

Course Number: HW032024

Course Title: House Music Fitness Workout

Course Description: Dance fitness with kickboxing and strength movements.

Course requirements: (find out if supplies are needed)

Audience/format: Adults only, In-person

Class Frequency: Weekly: Eleven, 60-minute sessions

Class Day & Time: Monday: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/24, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/24

Time(s): 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Duration: 60-minutes

Location: OHS: Auxiliary Gym
Instructor: Rueben Edwards

Contact Email: slacon@bmiworks.org

Contact Phone: 973-896-0053

Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)

Nutrition Education

Provider: Candace Carter

Course Number: HW042024

Course Title: Nutrition Enrichment 

Course Description: Cooking Matters at the Store (1 lesson) - is a grocery store tour programs that empowers participants with 4 key food shopping skills.

Audience/format: Adults only, In-person

Class Frequency: Weekly: Three, 60-minute sessions

Class Day & Time: Thursday: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/24

Topics: 

Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Duration: 60-minutes

Location: Rosa Parks Community School: Library
Instructor: Candace Carter

Contact Email: ccarter@cfbnj.org

Contact Phone: 908-451-7080

Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)