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Mrs. Richele Woods, Principal | "Home of the Wildcats"

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Fall festival

Fall Festival

“Autumn vibes, happy faces, and a great day at our Fall Festival.”

Celebrating Student Achievement

Celebrating Student Achievement

Recognizing excellence. Celebrating effort. Inspiring greatness.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

“Celebrating Grandparents Day with love, smiles, and special moments at our school.”

Orange Board of Education Art Show

Orange Board of Education Art Show

“A wonderful display of talent at our Board of Education Art Show.”

Fall Festival

Fall Festival

“Fall fun, smiles, and memories made at our school’s Fall Festival!”

Community Out Reach Thanksgiving Project

Community Outreach Thanksgiving Project

“Spreading gratitude and kindness this Thanksgiving through community outreach.”

Just Right Readers Celebration

Just Right Readers Celebration

“Celebrating Just Right Readers with our Superintendent—so proud of our students!”

Student to Science

Students to Science Field Trip

“Learning comes to life for our 3rd graders on their science field trip.”

Heywood Avenue Alumni Day 2026

Heywood Avenue Alumni Day 2026

Honoring our past. Celebrating our journey. Inspiring our future.

Common Sense 25-26

Common Sense

"We are proud to be recognized as a Common Sense School, committed to creating a safe, responsible, and inclusive digital learning environment. Through this recognition, we empower students to be critical thinkers, responsible technology users, and positive digital citizens in today’s connected world."

Genesis

Genesis Parent Portal

Providing families with the most up-to-date information

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Parent Square

Parent Square

All Orange School District Schools are moving to Parent Square! Use the link or QR Codes to download the app to view important information and updates about your student and their school.

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Fall festival

Fall Festival

“Autumn vibes, happy faces, and a great day at our Fall Festival.”

Celebrating Student Achievement

Celebrating Student Achievement

Recognizing excellence. Celebrating effort. Inspiring greatness.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

“Celebrating Grandparents Day with love, smiles, and special moments at our school.”

Orange Board of Education Art Show

Orange Board of Education Art Show

“A wonderful display of talent at our Board of Education Art Show.”

Fall Festival

Fall Festival

“Fall fun, smiles, and memories made at our school’s Fall Festival!”

Community Out Reach Thanksgiving Project

Community Outreach Thanksgiving Project

“Spreading gratitude and kindness this Thanksgiving through community outreach.”

Just Right Readers Celebration

Just Right Readers Celebration

“Celebrating Just Right Readers with our Superintendent—so proud of our students!”

Student to Science

Students to Science Field Trip

“Learning comes to life for our 3rd graders on their science field trip.”

Heywood Avenue Alumni Day 2026

Heywood Avenue Alumni Day 2026

Honoring our past. Celebrating our journey. Inspiring our future.

Common Sense 25-26

Common Sense

"We are proud to be recognized as a Common Sense School, committed to creating a safe, responsible, and inclusive digital learning environment. Through this recognition, we empower students to be critical thinkers, responsible technology users, and positive digital citizens in today’s connected world."

Genesis

Genesis Parent Portal

Providing families with the most up-to-date information

Access Genesis
Parent Square

Parent Square

All Orange School District Schools are moving to Parent Square! Use the link or QR Codes to download the app to view important information and updates about your student and their school.

Access Parent Square

 

 

 

 

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Welcome —

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.

 

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Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

 

 

 

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March 20, 2026

April Calendar

Our April School Calendar is here! Take a look to stay up to date on important events, key dates, and all the exciting activities happening this month.

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Prospective Families

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.

 

 

Current Families

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optimal Success!