School News
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Orangewood school! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Heather Vasquez.
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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.
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday
1:45 PM Early Release Day
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August 29, 2022
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Volleyball Game OR vs MA
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August 30, 2022
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Volleyball Game OR vs SW
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August 31, 2022
1:45 PM Early Release Day
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September 1, 2022
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Volleyball Game OR vs SS
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September 5, 2022
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September 6, 2022
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Volleyball Game OR vs AL
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September 7, 2022
1:45 PM Early Release Day
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September 8, 2022
7:00 PM Governing Board Meeting
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September 12, 2022
4:15 PM - 5:10 PM Volleyball Game OR vs AR
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-347-2900
Attendance: 602-347-2911Health 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: Heather Vasquez
Assistant Principal: Emily Paterson
About Orangewood School
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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.
DISTRICT NEWS
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Attendance Matters, WESD!
WESD is proud to announce its #AttendanceMatters campaign! Click here for some valuable information, tips and resources on the importance of attendance and its significant impact on your child's academic and social progress.
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WESD e-news
Introducing the WESD e-news bi-weekly newsletter! Designed specifically for WESD parents, this newsletter will highlight important news, updates and announcements all pertaining to our students' education.
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Governing Board Approves Resolution Recognizing and Affirming LGBTQ+ Students and Staff
The Washington Elementary School District (the WESD) is committed to a learning environment that is physically, socially and emotionally safe for all students. As a part of this commitment, the WESD affirms, supports and values all students and staff and will continue to further efforts in our schools to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environment for our transgender, non-binary and all LGBTQ+ students and staff.
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Back-to-School Video
Check out our highlight video of the first day of school of the 2022-2023 school year!