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Dr. Debra Joseph-Charles, Ed.D., Principal

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RPCS Archery Team Competition

RPCS Archery Team Competition

On May 30, 2026, Ms. Benvenuta and the RPCS Archery Team competed in an archery contest. 9 students from Rosa participated in the Griffin & Howe Shooting Academy and Showroom in Hudson Farm in Andover, NJ. Katniss Camelot was the top scorer from Rosa with 248/300, placing 11th in her division.

RPCS Spring Concert 2026

RPCS Around the World Spring Concert

Our RPCS Spring Concert was held on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Thank you to all the students and staff who made this production possible. Here are are 7th grade performers, with their teachers, administration, and Superintendet Dr. Fitzhugh.

STEM Day 5-15-26

RPCS STEM Day 2026

On Friday, May 15th, RPCS Celebrated its annual STEM DAY 2026! Thank you to all the staff and administration that made this event a success. The students hand a great time learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Bus Safety & Evacuation Drills

Bus Safety & Evacuation Drills

On May 18th, all RPCS students participated in Bus Safety & Evacuation Drills to ensure that they know what to do in case of an emergency on a bus.

Academic Excellence Challenge 01-26

Academic Excellence Challenge January 2026

Congratulations to Ms. Turner's home room for achieving the highest in the school for the January 2026! Excellent work students. Keep up the great work.

RPCS Literacy Night & Art Show

RPCS Literacy Night & Art Show

RPCS celebrated it's annual Literacy Night and Art Show on Thursday, March 5, 2026. We had a great turn out of our students and parents. Thanks to all the staff who made the event possible!

RPCS Celebrity Reader

Celebrity Reader

As part of Read Across America Week, RPCS hosted its annual Celebrity Ready Event. Thank you to all the volunteers who shared their time and stories with our students.

RPCS Archery Club

RPCS Competitive Archery

Congratulations to Ms. Benvenuta and the RPCS Archery Team, who competed over the weekend in the 2nd Annual Snow Ball Shoot Archery Competition!

High Achieving ST Math Students 2026

Celebrating High Achieving ST Math Students

On February 6, 2026, a special assembly was held to honor all of our RPCS students who are academically excelling in ST Math. Keep up the great work!

RPCS Soccer Club Champions

RPCS Soccer Club Champions

Congratulations to the RPCS Students who participated in Soccer Club this year. Special shout out to the winning teams, who are pictured here!

RPCS Academic Excellence Challenge Awards 12-25

Academic Excellence Challenge December 2025 Winners

Congratulations to Ms. Sealy's Class (HR316) for earning the most points and winning the RPCS Academic Excellence Challenge for December 2025.

RPCS Character Awards

Character Award Recipients

Here are some of our RPCS students who received Character Awards for they exceptional behavior in school and contributions to the school community.

RPCS Academic Excellence Challenge

Academic Excellence Challenge

The RPCS Academic Excellence Challenge has begun. Our student are now engaged in competition to do their very best.

RPCS Tech Team 2025

Digital Cougars Tech Team

Introducing the Digital Cougars - RPCS Student Technology Team.

RPCS Academic Achievement Awards 2025

RPCS Students Achieving Academic Excellence

Here are some of our RPCS students who received awards for Academic and Attendance Accomplishments during the first Marking Period.

RPCS Math VILS Lesson 2025

Learning with VILS Devices

Pictured are RPCS 5th Grade students engaged is a math lesson using their VILS devices to assist in creating posters for a group project.

 

 

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Rosa Parks Community School

Home of the Cougars – Grades 3 to 7

We see our students as young scholars and future leaders who will grow into lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and effective communicators through community engagement, rigorous academics, and character development. The school community will maintain high standards of respect, pride, courtesy, and safety. We are proud to educate our students of today: “Leave Your Mark” as leaders of tomorrow.

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We Need Your Voice

June 9, 2026

We Need Your Voice

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...

Orange Week 2026 Continues!

June 8, 2026

Orange Week 2026 Continues!

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...

Anther Amazing RPCS Field Day!

June 5, 2026

Anther Amazing RPCS Field Day!

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, RPCS hosted its annual Field Day! The students and staff had an amazing time completing in various a activities out in the field. Thanks yo the PE staff for organizing t...

Earn 10 College Credits This Summer

May 30, 2026

Earn 10 College Credits This Summer

Live on Campus. Earn 10 College Credits.Orange Public Schools high school students are encouraged to apply for the Saint Elizabeth University 5-Week Summer Residential Program, an exciting opportun...

🏀 Championship Saturday is Here!

May 29, 2026

🏀 Championship Saturday is Here!

The best teams in the district are ready to compete for the title of basketball champ! Join us tomorrow: Saturday, May 30th at Orange High School for the Superintendent's Intramural League Basketba...

Upcoming Events

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View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

 

 

 

Back to School Night 2024

Parent Resources

Parents, please be sure to check Parent Square and our website reguliarly for important RPCS and OSD Updates. 

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Tech Team Apple Store Visit

VILS Program at RPCS

The OSD and RPCS is excited to announce it’s involvement with VILS, a partnership with Verizon Wireless and Digital Promise. 

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Cougars On Camera

Cougars On Camera

RPCS always has something exciting going on in the building. Use the link below to view photos of our students and staff. 

RPCS Photos 2025-26

 

Check out some highlights of our RPCS students and staff.

 

 

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