Mr. Dana Gaines, Principal | 135 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Oakwood’s Collaborative Mission Statement
With a results-driven focus on improving student achievement, Oakwood Avenue Community School will ensure that students, parents, teachers and the community receives rigorous, robust and rewarding 21st Century learning experiences by way of:
● Professional collaboration
● An ongoing commitment to explore and implement new instructional best practices
● Mutual trust and respect
● Sharing and acknowledging successes
● Family and community engagement
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
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 3, 2025
Dear Oakwood Avenue Community School Families,We hope this message finds you well. Please be advised of the following important schedule changes for the month of December: There will be no aftersch...
December 1, 2025
Hello Oakwood Avenue School Families and Staff,On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, join us as we celebrate Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity, community, and kindness.Here are some ways to par...
December 1, 2025
Good Day Families,We want to hear YOUR voice! You know your child and family best and your ideas will help us create events and workshops that matter.Will you take just a few minutes to complete ou...
November 26, 2025
The Superintendent's November 26th Weekly Update is now available! Read the full edition here: https://trst.in/LiLzX1Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!
November 24, 2025
Save the Dates!December 8, 2025-December 12, 2025Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way again (YAY!).Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become bolder, proude...
November 21, 2025
We invite all community members, including rising 9th grade scholars who are interested in applying for the 2026-2027 school year, to join members of our STEM Family for an informational Open House...
View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!
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.
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