March 5, 2026
Orange Public Schools Parent Cafe
Oakwood Avenue Community School is pleased to share the following important opportunities for our families:Family Support Organization of Essex County / Orange Public Schools – “Parent Café”Wednesd...
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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.
March 2, 2026
Save the Dates: 2026 Graduation & Moving Up Ceremonies!
Dear Orange Public Schools Families,We are excited to share that the official dates for our 2026 Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies have now been posted.Our Superintendent remains committed to inf...
February 25, 2026
Getting Ready for NJSLA-Adaptive: Helpful Resource for Our School Community
Good Day Oakwood Families & Staff,As we move through the the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administration and begin gearing up for the upcoming New Jersey Student Learning ...
February 24, 2026
DELAYED OPENING NOTICE – Wednesday, February 25, 2026
To allow for safe transit and the arrival of students and staff following the recent winter blizzard, Orange Public Schools will operate on a Delayed Opening Schedule tomorrow Wednesday, February 2...
February 23, 2026
CLOSURE ALERT: Orange Public Schools & District Offices Closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Due to safety concerns and hazardous road conditions following the recent winter blizzard, the Orange Public Schools district will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All schools, after-school...
February 22, 2026
SNOW DAY ALERT: Orange Public Schools & District Offices Closed Monday, February 23, 2026
Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions expected overnight and into Monday morning, the Orange Public Schools district will be CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026.All schools will be close...
February 14, 2026
Honor History Right Here in Orange, NJ — Help Us Build the Radium Girls Memorial
Did you know that women right here in Orange, NJ helped shape the OSHA workplace safety standards we all benefit from today? Help us build the Radium Girls Memorial and honor history right here in ...
February 13, 2026
Superintendent's Weekly Update - Week of February 13, 2026
The Superintendent's February 13th Weekly Update is now available: Click Here to Read It! Stay informed about the latest updates and achievements in our district!
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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.