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Empowering Students to Thrive in a Diverse and Dynamic World

We love our students and our teachers. Together, we will use this motto to connect everyone into a welcoming WAS community!

Through the support of an educational community that embraces diversity, lifelong learning, and comprehensive wellness, the Cranford Public Schools will strive to build capacity in every student to develop the passion, perseverance, and creativity to shape the world around them.

Walnut Avenue School

The students and staff of Walnut Avenue School are learning and growing together!

News & Announcements

Free or Reduced Lunch Information Packet

Yom Kippur - Monday, Sept. 21st - School Closed

Yom Kippur - Monday, Sept. 21st - School Closed

Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 7th - School Closed

Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 7th - School Closed

1st day of school

First Day of School - Sept. 3rd - Single Session

Single Session Schedule
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades 8:35am - 12:35pm
Preschool 9:05am - 11:35am

Summer Assignments

Summer Enrichment and Assignments

Please take a look at the links for Summer Enrichment and Assignments

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Upcoming Events

Sep 2

AM and Full Day Preschool Orientation

Time: 9:30 AM – 10 AM

Sep 2

Kindergarten Orientation (DiFabio / Leichtman / Longo)

Time: 9:30 AM – 10 AM

Sep 2

Kindergarten Orientation (Grogan / Hunter : Wilson)

Time: 10:30 AM – 11 AM

Sep 2

PM Preschool Orientation

Time: 10:30 AM – 11 AM

Sep 2

New Students Grades 1-2 Orientation

Time: 11:30 AM – 12 PM

Sep 3

First day of School - Early Dismissal for Students

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At A Glance

PK-02 Grades Offered
318 Total Students
13:1Student to Teacher Ratio
11.6 Teacher Average Years of Experience