School News

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.

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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: Heather Vasquez
Assistant Principal: Emily Paterson

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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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!

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