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

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: 8:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Principal: Heather Vasquez

Organgewood School's curriculum is fully aligned with State Standards. We provides an effective education for students from preschool through the eighth grade. We offers 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 Seeks Input on ELA Curriculum Materials

WESD is in the process of reviewing and adopting English Language Arts (ELA) materials to support teachers with instruction in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to enhance student achievement. Teachers, staff, families and community members are invited to view the variety of materials on display at the WESD Administrative Center and to provide input.

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Get Ready for Kindergarten 2022-2023!

Get ready to board the train to kindergarten 2022-2023! Families will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and staff, visit a classroom and gather information for a successful year of kindergarten. We can't wait to meet you!

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WESD COVID Updates 2021 - 2022

Click here for up-to-date WESD and COVID-19 news.

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WESD Teacher and Board Member Selected as Top 10 Finalists for AEF Teacher of the Year Award

Alyssa Weed, music teacher at Acacia Elementary School and Lindsey Peterson, WESD Governing Board Member, have been selected as a Top 10 finalists for the Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Award.

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