Superintendent Issues Critical Health Advisory on Norovirus

January 9, 2024 — Superintendent Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh urges parents and caregivers to remain vigilant as Norovirus cases are on the rise. Learn about symptoms, prevention tips, and steps the district is taking to ensure the safety of students and staff.

District Device Restriction Information

Letter to the Community, Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders

Thank you for your support with the changes to morning arrival and dismissal. Please read this letter for reminders about pick up and drop off. Thank you!

Letter to Community, Drop Off and Pick Up

Click to view Pick Up and Drop Off information for HAS.

Back to School Letters

Please click to view Heywood's Back to School Letter. We look forward to welcoming you for SY 24-25! 

Classroom School Supply List 2024-2025

Be prepared for the first day. The 2024-2025 School Supply Lists are now available. Thank you for supporting your child's class by purchasing these much needed supplies.

Heywood Avenue Professional Development Plan 2024- 2025

All schools in New Jersey are required to create an annual school-level PDP. For purposes of planning, the school PDP implementation year is considered to run from September through June.

District Parent Conferences Bring Families Together

On Saturday, April 20, Orange Public Schools hosted its highly anticipated annual District Parent Conference – an important public event that provides invaluable resources and insights to numerous families across the school district and the City of Orange.

Superintendent's Weekly Update

As stated in the 2024-2025 back-to-school letter to families, the Superintendent's Weekly Update will continue this school year to keep our staff and families informed about everything happening in Orange Public Schools.

Orange Public Schools Seeks Feedback from Community Partners

The Orange Public Schools seeks feedback from community partners to aid in developing the "Parent University 2023." The district invites you to complete the Parent Survey to help us better understand the courses that should be provided.

Orange Public Schools Strategic Plan- 2021-2026

Click to view the district's 5-year plan to move our schools in Greatness!