December 15, 2025
January 2025 Calendar! 🐾💙
Heywood Families: Our January school calendar is now available! Please take a moment to review the important dates and events we have planned throughout the month. Printed copies will also be sent...
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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.

Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
December 15, 2025
Heywood Families: Our January school calendar is now available! Please take a moment to review the important dates and events we have planned throughout the month. Printed copies will also be sent...
December 13, 2025
The Superintendent's December 12th Weekly Update is now available! Read the full edition here: English / Spanish / Haitian Creole Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our...
December 11, 2025
Holocaust survivor Maud Dahme visited our 7th grade today following their reading of her memoir Chocolate: The Taste of Freedom.As a hidden child during the Holocaust, Maud was separated from her p...
December 8, 2025
The 2026–2027 application for the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges is officially LIVE! 📌 Families may now apply using the link provided.📌 Applications close on January 16, 2026 — no late su...
December 5, 2025
Heywood Avenue School had a wonderful time on December 5th celebrating our K–2 scholars during the Just Right Readers Celebration! Students enjoyed milk and cookies while celebrating with cheer, da...
December 4, 2025
Orange Public Schools is seeking qualified vendors for the Operational Audit of Special Education Services. Interested parties can view the full RFP and submission requirements at https://www.orang...
December 4, 2025
The Orange Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts Department is proud to present "The Outsiders", adapted by Christopher Segel from the iconic book by S.E. Hinton.SHOWTIMES: Thursday, December 4...
December 2, 2025
Hi Heywood Families! Happy December! As we head into a fun and busy month, please review the calendar to stay in the loop. Thank you for staying connected and supporting all the wonderful things ha...
View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!
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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.