Pathways Elementary School

04/29/2026

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School Library Month 📚 | Sherry Cieutat, Pathways Elementary School

We're still celebrating and spotlighting our school librarians! Today, you'll learn more about Sherry Cieutat from Pathways Elementary School!

Sherry Cieutat loves to read!

Mrs. Cieutat loves to read books, talk about books, buy more books, recommend books, display books, plan lessons about books, give out bookmarks for books, watch author videos about books, compare books, deliver books to classrooms, catalog new books, celebrate books, evaluate books, write about books, ask questions about books, dress up about books, curate book lists for teachers, discuss vocabulary from books, host events about books, wear shirts about books, and not as enthusiastically, but often, shelve, w**d, and repair books!

Her dream would be to create incessant readers who take risks with reading and entice others to read!

04/03/2026

If you have not already done so, now is the perfect time to register your rising Kindergartener, Class of 2039, and begin their STAR journey at Pathways Elementary.

Step into a world of possibilities at our Imagine Kindergarten event on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. From floating ideas to bright discoveries, your child will explore what it means to learn, grow, and shine as a STAR. Families will have the opportunity to meet our administration team, complete a kindergarten readiness assessment, tour the school, and discover all the exciting possibilities that await at Pathways.

Two sessions are available:
Session 1: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Session 2: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

We cannot wait to welcome our newest STARS as they begin a journey full of curiosity, creativity, and endless possibilities

03/15/2026

Orange County Schools will be CLOSED for students, staff, and the public on Monday, March 16.

Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service, we expect unusually severe weather at unpredictable times Monday afternoon and evening, including rain and high, damaging winds. The potential for strong afternoon storms is especially critical to our decision to keep students and families out of harm’s way.

We have stayed in close contact with local authorities, and we have decided to close so that all motorists — buses, student drivers, families, staff, our whole community — can avoid any potential for traveling in conditions that may deteriorate during the day with little time to adjust.

Please remember that safety is our highest priority, and we take every situation that affects safety very seriously. District staff meet frequently to review our safety procedures, assess facilities, and help ensure that our school community is prepared for weather and any potential after-effects.

Finally, due to banked time, there is no need to make up Monday on our academic calendar. All OCS schools and facilities will be closed, and staff should contact their supervisors for any questions.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay tuned to your email, telephone, and our website orangecountyfirst.com for any further updates.

Stay safe and have a great night!

02/04/2026

On Thursday, February 5, OCS will be on a TWO-HOUR DELAY.

We value every moment of teaching and learning, and we want everyone to arrive at school safely! A two-hour delay will allow our OCS Transportation and Operations teams time to evaluate roads and campuses for safety during the daylight hours.

📌 Buses will arrive two hours after the regularly scheduled time. Please plan to be at your child’s bus stop 10 minutes before the new delayed arrival time.
📌 Schools will open two hours later than usual and will follow a shortened schedule.
📌 Please continue to monitor orangecountyfirst.com for updates.

📚 Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Join us Thursday, February 5, at the OC Sportsplex for “Ready, Set, Kindergarten!”

Jumpstart the journey into kindergarten with your child turning 5 years old by August 31, 2026. Drop in any time between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. PRE-REGISTER NOW (https://bit.ly/49cdTVM)!

Meet our helpful teams and pick up resources to help you and your child get enrolled and prepare for a great school year starting in August. Learn more and pre-register here on the OCS website, and receive a free book when you attend!

➡ Stay Up to Date

Please stay alert for these and other updates on orangecountyfirst.com regarding all our recent schedule changes and updated academic calendars.

02/03/2026

02/01/2026

Orange County Schools will be CLOSED for students on Monday, February 2, 2026.

With hazardous road conditions in our area and extreme cold temperatures through Monday, all OCS schools and facilities will be closed. All athletic and after-school activities are also canceled. There is no remote instruction for students on Monday, February 2.

OCS Transportation and Operations teams will continue to check area roads and prepare all our campuses in order to help our schools open when ready, with safety as our highest priority.

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Help us kick off OCS Attendance Week starting Monday morning… All students, staff, families, and community members can participate! Day 1 is “Wear Your Colors Day,” with everyone putting on their school or district colors (blue and orange). Watch our website orangecountyfirst.com and OCS social media for a video announcement every morning!

Here’s How To Participate:
📌 Reply to the email you received this evening from [email protected]
📌 Post to social media and tag OCS or use hashtags and to help us find and repost your photos!

Please remember, we will announce a decision for Tuesday as early as possible on Monday. Stay safe and thank you for sharing your school and district spirit with us on Monday to kick off Attendance Week!

01/30/2026

Mr ONeal will be live again today with a Mini-lesson at 1:00. Please join in if you can.

01/29/2026

Friday, January 30, 2026 will be the fifth Remote Learning Day for Orange County Schools this year.

All schools and facilities will remain closed.

We have remained in constant contact with the NC Department of Transportation, National Weather Service, local law enforcement, and emergency services. We appreciate their collaboration helping us make safety our highest priority. Our Operations team has also continued clearing any hazardous spots on our campuses.

However, many routes for buses and motorists remain unsafe for travel in Orange County this evening, and freezing temperatures will continue much of the day on Friday.

Students and staff in all grade levels (K-12) will continue in remote learning on Friday. We are watching the forecast for the weekend very closely and will make an announcement about next Monday as early as possible.

Need Help? Keep checking for messages from your child’s school, and visit our Remote Learning page on the OCS website (orangecountyfirst.com).

01/29/2026

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They will... it just doesn't seem like it right now.

01/29/2026

Mr ONeal will be going LIVE today at 1:00 with a special Art lesson. Please join!