Oakwood Avenue Community School
135 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Welcome to Oakwood Avenue Community School
Dana Gaines, Principalgaindana@orange.k12.nj.usPamela Venable, HIB Specialistvenablpa@orange.k12.nj.usCynthia Jackson, Administrative Secretary
jacksocy@orange.k12.nj.us135 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
School Hours for Students
8:30 AM - Arrival/Breakfast for Students
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Full Days
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Half Days
Access to the Genesis Parent Portal is MandatoryDon't have access to the Parent Portal? REGISTER HERE
Should you have any questions about school district policies, guidelines or COVID related inquiries for 2022-2023SY, you are encouraged tosend an email to reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us."Providing a safe environment to educate the mind, motivate the body, cultivate the spirit, and teach with the heart."
Oakwood Avenue Community School Flyers
School News & information
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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools
The Superintendent's Weekly Update continues district-wide for 2022-2023. This update will give the school community a sense of the district's direction in content pedagogy and practice, wellness, and programming. Please take a moment to read the update accordingly.
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OPS 2023 Summer Program Offerings
The Orange Public Schools will be offering a variety of summer programming options in Summer 2023 that serve the purpose of remediation, enrichment, credit recovery, and extended learning opportunities for our students. These programs will begin in early July and will all be offered in in-person learning formats.
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Orange Public Schools Joins Verizon Innovative Learning
Orange Public Schools joins Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon's award-winning education initiative, in partnership with Digital Promise. Orange High School, Oakwood Avenue Community School, and Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry and Innovation are among the 32 new schools joining the 10th cohort of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools for the 2023-2024 SY.
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2023-2024 V.I.P. Preschool Registration
District families with a child currently enrolled in a District school, verified by Genesis, can register during Preschool V.I.P. Registration on March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2023. Children 3 years old on or before October 1st, 2023, are eligible for enrollment.
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Hot Off the Press: Extra! Extra! Read All About It. Presenting "The Oakwood Times, January Edition"
The Oakwood Times Journalists have been working tirelessly to report on all that is happening at Oakwood Avenue Community School, and the Orange Community. Take a look to see who is featured in January's Edition!
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February Preschool Registration for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
In-Person and Virtual Preschool Registration for the 2022 - 2023 school year will take place on Tuesdays, February 7, February 14, and 28, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, at the Orange Early Childhood Center, 397 Park Avenue. Online registration is available via the Preschool registration portal during those times.
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Gifted & Talented 2023-2024 Applications Now Open!
Applications for the Orange Public School District's Gifted Education Program are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 school year for students currently enrolled in K-6th grade. Applications will be available from Monday, January 9, 2023- Friday, February 17, 2023.
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Revised 2023 Board of Education Business Meeting Schedule
The Board of Education voted to change their monthly meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday evenings beginning this month, January 2023.
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Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools
The Superintendent's Weekly Update continues district-wide for 2022-2023. This update will give the school community a sense of the district's direction in content pedagogy and practice, wellness, and programming. Please take a moment to read the update accordingly.
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The Oakwood Times
Hot Off the Press: Extra! Extra! Read All About It. Presenting "The Oakwood Times, 1st Edition 2022!" The November's Edition Pays Tribute to the beginning of school year events, Red Ribbon Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more. The Oakwood Times Journalists have been working extremely hard and are so proud to present our November Edition.
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Acceptable Use Policy & Home School Compact
Parents/Guardians: This compact communicates the roles each member of our school community agrees to fulfill for the 2022 - 2023 school year to ensure the academic success of your child(ren). Please read each section and then complete the last question at the end of the form.
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Moving into Greatness: Orange Public Schools 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
The plan includes our framework for student learning, the priorities and strategies on which we will focus, and indicators that will measure our progress.
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Parents' Guide to Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a web-based learning environment. When logged into Google Classroom, students can collaborate with their peers and teachers. Google Classroom offers a digital safe space for students to view class announcements, access posted course content, view posted assignments, and turn in completed work.
Oakwood Avenue Community School Calendar
School Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Computer Science Week 2022!





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Oakwood Avenue Community School Parent / Student Handbook
Acceptable Use Policy:
Please read the document contained in the link below carefully and respond to the questions provided.
This form is required for all students, Kindergarten - Grade 12. If you have more than one child registered in the school district, please complete one form for each child.
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Orange Public Schools District Calendar
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Upcoming Events
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June 14, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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July 12, 2023
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August 9, 2023
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September 13, 2023
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October 11, 2023
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November 15, 2023
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December 13, 2023
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January 3, 2024