Heywood Avenue School
421 Heywood Avenue, Orange, NJ. 07050
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Welcome to Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Richele Woods
Principal
woodsric@orange.k12.nj.us
Emily Shaltuper
Assistant Principal
shaltuem@orange.k12.nj.us
Elizabeth Copeland
School Secretary
HIB Specialist
Jeanette Rodriguez-Laguna
School Year 25-26 Supply Lists, Grades PreK - 7
School HoursRegular Schedule: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PMHalf Day Schedule: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PMAccess to the Genesis Parent Portal is Mandatory
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2025–2026 Schoolwide Professional Development Plan (PDP)
We are excited to share our 2025–2026 Schoolwide Professional Development Plan, which outlines our commitment to continuous learning, instructional excellence, and student achievement. Click the link above to view the full plan and see how we’re supporting educators in growing professionally and meeting the needs of all learners.
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2025-2026 Back to School Supply List
Be prepared for the first day of school. The 2025-2026 School Supply Lists are now available. Thank you for supporting your child's class by purchasing these much needed supplies.
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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.
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District Device Restriction Information
Chromebook restrictions in schools help keep students safe, focused, and on task. They block inappropriate content, prevent online distractions, and encourage responsible technology use. These controls also support teachers in managing classrooms and ensuring students use devices for learning. Please read the following information about the district device restrictions.
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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!
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Back to School Letters
Please click to view Heywood's Back to School Letter. We look forward to welcoming you for SY 24-25!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Orange Public Schools Strategic Plan- 2021-2026
Click to view the district's 5-year plan to move our schools in Greatness!
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Heywood Families! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take our Spring Parent Survey. We need 100% participation.
It is so important that we hear from each family in our community. Please take the survey in your home language. Either click the links or scan the QR code.
Thank you! We appreciate the time you are taking to share your feedback with our team! -
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Parents, please use the form below to acknowledge the Orange Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy. All students require this. Please complete a separate form for each child enrolled.
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Heywood School Uniform
Please see the Information below for Heywood's School Uniform
