Rosa Parks Community School

Welcome to RPCS

Rosa Parks Community School is located in Orange, NJ. We serve students 3rd through 7th grades.

Welcome to RPCS

Rosa Parks Community School is located in Orange, NJ. We serve students 3rd through 7th grades.

Meet Our Principal

Dr. Joseph Charles

Dr. Debra Joseph-Charles
Building Principal

Email: josephde@orange.k12.nj.us
Phone: 973-677-4515
Fax: 973-675-0925

Building Administrators

Dr. Debra Joseph-Charles
Building Principal

Ms. Sandra Guerra
Assistant Principal

Ms. Naga Philkhana
Assistant Principal

Ms. Amy Rowe
Assistant Principal

HIB Information

HIB Score: 75

Administraror: Dr. Joseph Charles
HIB Specialist: Ms. Murphy

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School Calendar

Orange School District Calendar

RPCS School Calendar

RPCS Updates

Updated March 2026 Calendar

Please see the updated RPCS March 2026 School Calendar. We have a lot going on this month, so be sure to note the updated dates. Thank you.

March 2, 2026

Save the Dates: 2026 Graduation & Moving Up Ceremonies!

Dear Orange Public Schools Families,We are excited to share that the official dates for our 2026 Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies have now been posted.Our Superintendent remains committed to inf...

March 2, 2026

DELAYED OPENING NOTICE – Wednesday, February 25, 2026

To allow for safe transit and the arrival of students and staff following the recent winter blizzard, Orange Public Schools will operate on a Delayed Opening Schedule tomorrow Wednesday, February 2...

February 24, 2026

CLOSURE ALERT: Orange Public Schools & District Offices Closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Due to safety concerns and hazardous road conditions following the recent winter blizzard, the Orange Public Schools district will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All schools, after-school...

February 23, 2026

SNOW DAY ALERT: Orange Public Schools & District Offices Closed Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions expected overnight and into Monday morning, the Orange Public Schools district will be CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026.All schools will be close...

February 22, 2026

Honor History Right Here in Orange, NJ — Help Us Build the Radium Girls Memorial

Did you know that women right here in Orange, NJ helped shape the OSHA workplace safety standards we all benefit from today? Help us build the Radium Girls Memorial and honor history right here in ...

February 14, 2026

Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of February 13, 2026

The Superintendent's February 13th Weekly Update is now available: Click Here to Read It! Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!

February 13, 2026

RPCS March 2026 Calendar Now Available

The RPCS Calendar for March 2026 is now available.

February 12, 2026

Winter Break Next Week: District Closed February 16-20

Dear Families,This is a reminder that all schools and the district administrative building will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, February 16th through Friday, February 20th.Students and staf...

February 9, 2026

FREE Family Event: Mindful Moments at Scholars Academy

Please join us for our 1st Annual School Plan District PreK Family event happening on Wednesday, Feb. 11th at Scholars at 4:00 PM!

February 9, 2026

School Information

Welcome to RPCS

Welcome to RPCS

RPCS Updates

Updated March 2026 Calendar

Save the Dates: 2026 Graduation & Moving Up Ceremonies!

DELAYED OPENING NOTICE – Wednesday, February 25, 2026

CLOSURE ALERT: Orange Public Schools & District Offices Closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026

SNOW DAY ALERT: Orange Public Schools & District Offices Closed Monday, February 23, 2026

Honor History Right Here in Orange, NJ — Help Us Build the Radium Girls Memorial

Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of February 13, 2026

RPCS March 2026 Calendar Now Available

Winter Break Next Week: District Closed February 16-20

FREE Family Event: Mindful Moments at Scholars Academy