Office of the
Superintendent
Daniel P. Hornick, Ed.D.
Superintendent
(540)661-4550
Laura A. Byram
Administrative Assistant
School Board Clerk
FOIA Officer
(540)661-4550
Dr. Daniel P. Hornick has served as Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools since July 1, 2022.
Since assuming this role, Dr. Hornick has been focused on establishing trusting relationships, building positive culture, providing students access to rigorous and relevant instructional experiences, and enhancing CTE career pathways. Recently, Dr. Hornick led OCPS through the strategic planning process, which was rooted in community involvement. The 2023-2028 OCPS Strategic Plan is a comprehensive document that demonstrates a commitment to open communication, safe and secure learning environments, and academic excellence.
Before moving to Orange County Public Schools, Dr. Hornick was a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Stafford County. During his tenure as principal, North Stafford High School was recognized as a Distinguished High School by Project Lead the Way and a Platinum School of Distinction by Jostens in both 2021 and 2022. Additionally, North Stafford High School received a Jostens Renny Award in 2021 and a VDOE Continuous Improvement Award in 2020.
Dr. Hornick earned a bachelor’s degree from Lebanon Valley College, a master’s degree from the University of Mary Washington, and a doctorate in education from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Hornick and his wife, Stacy, and their two school-aged children reside in Orange County and enjoy being involved in school and community events.
Superintendent's Messages
Message from Dr. Hornick
Recognitions
Resources
Annual Required Notifications
Orange County Public Schools is required to provide certain information in order to comply with annual notification requirements set forth by federal and/or state code or regulation or School Board Policy. These notifications can be found on the division's Annual Required Notifications page.
This information is also included in the OCPS Parent-Student Notifications Handbook (available for download below). All policies are posted on the division website.
Organizational Leadership Chart
