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Black Spartan helmet logo with a yellow A, representing the Amity Regional School District for the 2026 Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame induction event.Black Spartan helmet logo with a yellow A, representing the Amity Regional School District for the 2026 Hall of Honor and Hall of Fame induction event.
Amity Announces 2025–26 Hall of Honor & Fame Induction
The 2025-2026 Amity Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The event will be held at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange.
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Three children at Orange Community Nursery School use colorful shapes to build letters, practicing literacy in a 5-day kindergarten readiness program.Three children at Orange Community Nursery School use colorful shapes to build letters, practicing literacy in a 5-day kindergarten readiness program.
OCNS 5-Day Kindergarten Readiness Program
Orange Community Nursery School offers a 5 day readiness program for children who are not age eligible for kindergarten. Pictured are students in the 5 year old kindergarten readiness class working on letter recognition by building letters using shapes.
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University of Bridgeport logo featuring its distinctive seal with an open book, torch, tree, winged bird over water, and the iconic Barnum Museum building. The seal is encircled by "University of Bridgeport" and "MCMXXVII" (1927), the university's founding year, set against a light purple background.University of Bridgeport logo featuring its distinctive seal with an open book, torch, tree, winged bird over water, and the iconic Barnum Museum building. The seal is encircled by "University of Bridgeport" and "MCMXXVII" (1927), the university's founding year, set against a light purple background.
Macy Lyons Named to University of Bridgeport's Fall 2025 Dean's List
Macy Lyons, of Orange, was named to University of Bridgeport's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Lyons was among more than 325 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.
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Eastern Connecticut State University logo featuring a white clock tower illustration above the university name on a solid blue background.Eastern Connecticut State University logo featuring a white clock tower illustration above the university name on a solid blue background.
Eastern CT State University Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester, in which 1,311 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs.
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Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.Logo of Roger Williams University featuring the bold abbreviation RWU and full university name in white on a blue background, symbolizing its academic brand.
Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List
Select students from Orange have been named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.
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Stonehill College logo on a purple background, featuring a white shield with a cross and rays, and the Latin motto "Lux et Spes" above the college name.Stonehill College logo on a purple background, featuring a white shield with a cross and rays, and the Latin motto "Lux et Spes" above the college name.
Local Students Named to Stonehill College's Fall 2025 Dean's List
Stonehill College is pleased to recognize these Orange students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for this recognition, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. They must also have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered during
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University of Maryland Global Campus logo featuring white UMGC text and striped globe symbol on bright red backgroundUniversity of Maryland Global Campus logo featuring white UMGC text and striped globe symbol on bright red background
Matthew Gallagher Makes UMGC Dean's List Fall 2025
Matthew Gallagher of Orange was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative
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UHart Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s and President’s Lists
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that 2,327 students have been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the fall 2025 semester.
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Springfield College logo on a maroon background with bold white text and a downward-pointing triangle symbol beneath the college name.Springfield College logo on a maroon background with bold white text and a downward-pointing triangle symbol beneath the college name.
Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2025 Fall Semester
Springfield College has named the following students from Orange to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2025 fall semester.
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Nichols College logo featuring a white shield with a stylized "N" in the center, set against a dark green background.Nichols College logo featuring a white shield with a stylized "N" in the center, set against a dark green background.
Sydney Manzione Achieves President's List Honors for Fall 2025 Semester at Nichols College
Sydney Manzione of Orange has achieved President's List honors for the fall 2025 semester at Nichols College. President's List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate
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Exterior view of Case Memorial Library featuring a white and brick facade, a large gabled roof, and two flags flying on a clear day with a curved driveway.Exterior view of Case Memorial Library featuring a white and brick facade, a large gabled roof, and two flags flying on a clear day with a curved driveway.
Library Holiday Closing, Book Clubs & Youth Workshops
The Library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed on Thursday, December 25. The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10 a.m.
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Le Moyne College Names Dante Agnello to the Fall 2025 Dean's List
Dante Agnello, a Freshman Finance and Business Analytics major from Orange, has been named to the Le Moyne College Fall 2025 Dean's List. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.
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Amity Middle School eighth graders Quinn Smith and Elizabeth Scates hold their 2026 CAPSS Superintendent Awards for leadership and service.Amity Middle School eighth graders Quinn Smith and Elizabeth Scates hold their 2026 CAPSS Superintendent Awards for leadership and service.
Amity Middle School Students Earn CAPSS Leadership Awards
Congratulations to Amity Middle School Orange eighth grade students, Quinn Smith and Elizabeth Scates who are the recipients of this year’s Connecticut Association of Public Schools Superintendent (CAPSS) Awards.
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St. Mary School Open House flyer for January 27, 2026, featuring students, athletes, and the school chapel to highlight academic and faith programs.St. Mary School Open House flyer for January 27, 2026, featuring students, athletes, and the school chapel to highlight academic and faith programs.
St. Mary School Pre-K to Grade 8 Open House
St. Mary School invites prospective families to experience the difference a SMS education makes at our Pre-K through Grade 8 Open House on Tuesday, January 27, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
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Orange Student Named to James Madison University President's List
Orange resident, Ellery Varholak, has been named to the President's List at James Madison University for the fall 2025 semester. Students who earn President's List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Varholak is majoring in Middle Grades Education - BS
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