August 21, 2026
2026 District Uniform Color Guide!
Good Day Orange Public Schools Families and Students! Please review the District Uniform Color Guide available below, and on our website & social media pages. Thank you for helping us maintain ...
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About Us
Heywood Avenue School in Orange, New Jersey is a public Pre-K through 7th grade school within the Orange Board of Education. The school emphasizes academic rigor, STEAM readiness, and holistic development in a safe, caring environment. With small class sizes, a diverse student body, and strong family engagement, Heywood Avenue School offers programs in core academics, art, music, world languages, physical education, and special education. Students are celebrated for academic achievement, attendance, and leadership through awards and activities, while community involvement is fostered through events, Student Council, and PTA initiatives.
Latest News
August 18, 2026
Welcoming the New Mathematics Supervisor!
Orange Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Juanita Howland-Greene as the district’s new Mathematics Supervisor! Ms. Howland-Greene joined Orange Public Schools in 2025 as a Mat...
August 18, 2026
Welcoming New Leadership to Orange Public Schools!
Give A Warm Orange Welcome to Mr. L-Mani Viney, Mr. Wayne Stackhouse Jr. , Mrs. Jennifer Sanchez and Ms. Dorcas Johnson to the Orange Public Schools District!We’re excited to welcome several new st...
August 17, 2026
Welcome Back from Superintendent Dr. Fitzhugh!
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh, IIFamilies, please take a moment to read the attached Back-to-School letter (in your preferred language) from Superintendent Dr. Fitzhugh with imp...
July 6, 2026
School Board Candidate Petitions Now Available
Thinking about serving your community? Consider running for the Orange Board of Education.The Essex County Clerk's Office is now accepting nominating petitions for the November 2026 School Board El...
June 30, 2026
Updated District Plans for the 2026–2027 School Year
Hello Orange Public Schools families,The district has published its updated Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services and Virtual or Remote Instruction Plan for the 2...
June 19, 2026
Orange Soccer Camp
The Orange Soccer Camp (OSC) is currently accepting registrations for boys and girls ages 5–10. The program is led by Camp Director Jassiem Wahtuse, a former Division I player with extensive experi...
June 18, 2026
Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of June 18, 2026
Check out the Superintendent's June 18th Weekly Update: https://trst.in/z4WQlT Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!
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Prospective Families
With a commitment to personalized learning, academic excellence, and a nurturing community, we offer an environment where every student can thrive. Explore our innovative programs, meet our dedicated teachers, and see firsthand how we exceed state standards.
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Current Families
We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our institution. We offer a wealth of online resources to support current families and their child’s educational journey.