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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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: 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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Experience the Joy of Learning at Your Neighborhood School

Families of future WESD kindergarten students are invited on April 30 to meet the teachers, visit classrooms, tour the campus and more!

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Join Us for Our Job Fair on May 14

Get your career started with the WESD! We are hiring teachers, instructional assistants and support staff in our Head Start, Kidspace, Maintenance and Transportation Departments!

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Register Your Future Kindergartner for Jumpstart

Help your child get ready to be successful in kindergarten! Registration is now open for summer kindergarten Jumpstart classes!

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WESD Announces 2025 Lamp of Learning Recipients

Seventeen extraordinary individuals have been selected to receive the District's highest recognition, the Lamp of Learning award!

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