Orange High School principal is NC's newest Principal of the Year

Orange High School principal is NC's newest Principal of the Year

Jason Johnson is the principal of Orange High School and has been an educator for 27 years. He became principal after spending five years as a system-level administrator, coaching other principals in the district.

The 5:00 News: NC Principal of The Year, Pittsboro's Budget and UNC's Final Fours

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes to host and share the latest local news stories on Friday, May 16. Orange County Schools’ and Orange High’s Jason Johnson earns a prestigious honor that spells a busy year ahead. A variety of construction projects lead to closures around different part of UNC’s campus, including the hospital. Orange County’s health department is preparing a symposium to inform people on the dangers of me…

Meet Jason Johnson, the 2025 Principal of the Year: 'His ability to motivate teachers and engage students is unmatched'

Jason Johnson, the principal of Orange High School, is the 2025 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year. He is known and regarded for leading with love. Johnson first served as principal of the high school from 2012-16, before returning in 2021. When Johnson was asked what he was most excited about as he returned to being a principal at Orange High, he said in The News of Orange County, “Being around the students again.… The post Meet Jason Johnson, t…