School News

Principal's Message

Welcome to Orangewood School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Emily Paterson.

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21st Century Community Learning Center Grant

A team from our school will be working to submit the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to the Arizona Department of Education to continue quality after school programming at no cost to our student and families.

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Orangewood Teacher Awarded Most Valuable Teacher in STEM Grant by Arizona Diamondbacks!

Congratulations to Ms. Melissa Griffin! She was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of their Most Valuable Teachers (MVT) in STEM program!

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Orangewood Teacher Wins $500 APS Supply My Class Award!

Ms. Alexis Oliver was selected as a lucky winner of the Arizona Public Service (APS) Supply My Class award! She will be receiving a $500 gift card to use towards classroom supplies.

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Programs and Services

Orangewood School is proud to offer many programs and services to our students including sports, art, physical education, extracurriculars, clubs and much more. Click to learn more.

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Upcoming Events

Main Phone: 602-347-2900
Attendance: 602-347-2911

Health Office: 602-347-2910

School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 8:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Principal: Emily Paterson
Assistant Principal: Marcy Hyde

Organgewood School's curriculum is fully aligned with State Standards. We provide effective education for students from preschool through eighth grade. We offer programs that service the unique learning needs of students, including learning disabled resource and self-contained programs, a program for the gifted students, as well as art, music and PE for all grade levels. It is our goal to foster a community that builds a safe, inviting environment where everyone thrives and can be successful.

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WESD to Host Teacher Interview Fair on Nov. 1

The WESD is hiring K-6, 7-8 middle school and special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year!

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Congratulations to the September 2025 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff

Students and employees at Desert View, Mountain View and Sunnyslope were surprised by Interim Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hightower for their academic achievements and contributions to education!

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Governing Board Now Accepting Vacancy Applications

The WESD Governing Board is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant seat. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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Students Receive Perfect Scores on 2024-2025 State Assessments

The WESD Governing Board recognized students who earned perfect scores on two or more portions of the 2024-2025 state assessments!

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