Heywood Avenue School
421 Heywood Avenue, Orange, NJ. 07050
Find It Fast
-
Welcome to Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Mr. Dion Patterson, Principal
patterdi@orange.k12.nj.us
Gerald Murphy, Assistant Principal
Joyce Laurore, School Secretary
973-677-4105
973-672-2107 (fax)
***All messages to the Principal should include Mrs. Laurore and not be in Class Dojo***
***Please send via email only***
*******************************************************************
School Hours8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast8:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Full Days8:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Half Days_________________________________________________________________________________
-
Orange Public Schools will be closed for students on October 10, 2022 for staff professional development
-
Click on the link below to view the OPS District and Heywood Calendars -
Please click on the link below to view the Welcome Back Letter from Mr. Patterson
-
Orange School District Families,Should you have any questions about returning to school, you are encouraged to send an email to reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us. You will receive an email response within 24 hours. Thank you for your continued support of the Orange Township Public School District.
Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
\
-
Summer School Programs 2022 Districtwide
The Orange Public Schools will be offering a variety of summer programming options in Summer 2022 that serve the purpose of remediation, enrichment, credit recovery, and extended learning opportunities for our students.
-
Parent University Week of April 20 - April 22
The Parent University is a series of free and reduced-price workshops running now through June that offers parents a wide range of experiences across various topics, including Study Skills Seminars, parent wellness workshops, and job placement and certification offerings. Here is the information for April 20 - April 22.
-
The Orange Public Schools Parent University
The Parent University is a series of free and reduced-price workshops running now through June that offers parents a wide range of experiences across various topics, including Study Skills Seminars, parent wellness workshops, and job placement and certification offerings.
-
Weekly Update from the Superintendent of Schools
"Each week, I will send out the Superintendent's Weekly Update. This letter will give all stakeholders an important look inside the school district. As always, if you have questions, email reopeningofschools@orange.k12.nj.us. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.
-
Important Message from the Superintendent of Schools - June 6, 2022
I write this letter to you today to alert you that the New Jersey Department of Education, in response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas gave the option to allow schools to go into virtual instruction mode.
-
School Year 2022 - 2023 District Calendar
At the February 8, 2022 Board of Education Meeting, the 2022-2023 District Calendar was approved.
-
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architect of Record
The Orange Board of Education is soliciting requests for proposals (RFPs) to enter into a contract for Architect of Record. All submissions are to be received by the Board of Education no later than April 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
-
Mask Mandate Letter from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools
School districts have been given the autonomy to continue with the current mask mandate, limit mask usage, or end mask usage. As we recognize that all voices are important, the district developed a survey to capture input.
-
Universal School Mask Mandate Survey Results Presentation
Thank you to all who completed the Mask Mandate Survey. Hearing from our stakeholders allows us to make sound decisions for all. Therefore, as of Monday, March 7, wearing masks will remain in effect in the Orange school district to maintain the health and safety of all who enter our doors.
-
Heywood Avenue School After School Programs
Heywood Avenue School is exceptional in the way students are given support outside the classroom. Despite having a small student body, there are approximately 14 after-school programs. Learn more by reviewing the .pdf document that provides information about the club names, meeting dates, and locations.
-
Come and bend, stretch, and play for Heywood's After-School Yoga Program.
Click here for Grade 1-2 Registration
Click here for Grade 3-4 Registration
-
Check out our Week of Respect Schedule of Events
-
October Breakfast/Lunch Menu
-
Please join us in our September School Spirit Days
-
Please be sure to check out the
-
School Supply Lists for the
2022-2023 School Year
-
Afterschool Programs
-
PCR COVID-19 Test Clinics
District Community Partner JL Hudson Holdings, LLC, is facilitating PCR COVID-19 Test Clinics for all students enrolled in Orange Public Schools and
staff members.
-
Breakfast will be served in classrooms 8:15 am - 8:30 am Monday- Friday.
-
Heywood Avenue School Pandemic Team Members 2021-2022
- Mr. Dion Patterson, Principal
- Mr. Gerald Murphy, Assistant Principal
- Mr. Glenn Arnold, Parent/SLT Member
- Mrs. Rhonda Davis, PTO Treasurer
- Mrs. Jeanette Laguna, Social Worker/ HIB Specialist
- Ms. Evelyn Fernandez, Head Custodian
- Mrs. Emily Quaye, School Nurse
- Ms. Jani Rimpici, CST School Psychologist
- Ms. Jennifer Mooney, ELA Resource Teacher, Grades 4-7
- Mr. Steven Hemingway, School Security Guard
Pandemic Team Meeting Dates (3rd Thursday of each month):9/16/21
10/21/21
11/18/21
12/16/21
1/20/22
2/17/22
3/17/22
4/14/22 (Change due to Spring Break)
5/19/22
6/16/22
