Oakwood Avenue Community School
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
October 1, 2026
Dear OACS Families,Get those smiles ready! Picture Day will take place on Monday, October 5, 2026.Families may order school pictures online by visiting MyLifetouch.com. You will need your child’s S...
October 1, 2026
Dear Oakwood Avenue Community School Families,We are excited to share a wonderful family engagement opportunity with you! 🎉Orange Public Schools is hosting its first annual Father & Son Fun Day...
October 1, 2026
Oakwood Families—Let’s Make a Difference Together! 💚🦅We are excited to announce Oakwood Avenue Community School’s new partnership with The Clothes Bin organization!This partnership provides a conve...
October 1, 2026
Oakwood Families—Your Voice Matters! 🦅Join families from across Orange Public Schools at the Fall 2026 Districtwide PTO Retreat! Connect with other parents, share ideas, and explore ways to support...
September 30, 2026
🎉 Oakwood Avenue Community School: One Month Strong! 🎉Dear Oakwood Avenue Community School Families,Congratulations on successfully completing the first month of the school year! We want to thank o...
September 30, 2026
Please see attached letter about our Week of Respect at Oakwood and the schedule of themed days for next week.
September 30, 2026
There’s always something exciting happening at Oakwood Avenue Community School! From learning and growing to family engagement and community connections, we have a month full of opportunities to co...
