Strong Schools. Strong Community.
Vote YES November 3, 2026 for the Orange City Schools Levy
Secure Our Schools
On November 3, you will have the opportunity to maintain the excellence of the Orange City Schools and protect your home value. Help us kick off the campaign!
Overview
Protect Excellence.
Protect Home Values.
Protect Orange Schools.
On November 3, 2026, our community will decide whether Orange City Schools can continue providing the exceptional education, safety, and student support our families expect. The operating levy on the ballot is essential to maintaining the high‑quality programs, teachers, and opportunities that define the Orange experience.
For decades, our community has invested in strong schools — and that investment has protected our property values, strengthened our neighborhoods, and ensured that every child has access to a world‑class education close to home.
This levy is a continuing operating levy with a net impact of 5.0 mills, which equals approximately $175.00 per $100,000 of county‑appraised home value. These funds stay 100% local and directly support day‑to‑day operations such as teachers, classroom programs, transportation, safety, and student services.
15 Years Since Last Levy
This is the first proposed general OPERATING levy in 15 years. The last general operating levy was approved by voters on November 8, 2011.
This levy is for student education: It is NOT for Orange Community Education & Recreation; It is NOT for Permanent Improvement or infrastructure.
This proposed November 3rd levy will fund education in our district.
Lowest Property Tax Rates in Eastern Cuyahoga County
The Orange City School District has the lowest school district residential property tax rate in Eastern Cuyahoga County for Tax Year 2025 / Collection Year 2026 of 34.37 effective mills (excludes the Orange Recreation levy collecting at 0.66 mills). If voters approve the proposed 5.0 mill levy, Orange’s tax rate will still be among the lowest property tax rates in Eastern Cuyahoga County for residential taxpayers.
AAA & Aaa Credit Ratings
Orange is the only K-12 Ohio School District to hold the top credit rating from two agencies: AAA from S&P Global Ratings and Aaa Rating from Moody’s Investors Service. Orange Schools earned these prestigious statuses 20 years ago.
Donate Now
Now is the time to donate to support campaign essentials, such as yard signs and flyers. After that, we'll begin grassroots outreach.
Why This Matters
Orange Schools have a long tradition of excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and whole‑child development.
Costs have risen significantly, and state funding has not kept pace.
Without this levy, the district will face cuts that directly affect students, class sizes, and programming.
Fundamentals
Where the Funds Go
Retaining Great Teachers
Modern Learning Tools
Student Support Services
Keep dedicated educators in our classrooms by maintaining competitive funding that directly supports daily student instruction and mentorship.
Provide students with essential classroom technology, up-to-date learning materials, and modern resources required for academic achievement.
Orange Schools features a unique integrated student services approach. Your district provides continuous improvement and efficient administration of all instructional and related services and support.