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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

Spirit week 2026

Spirit Week March 2nd - March 6th

Tuesday February 24th

Due to the weather conditions, Cranford Public Schools will be closed, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Inclement Weather Procedures

Look to review the district’s procedures for school closures, delayed openings, and early dismissals.

List of full value prinicples

Full Value Principles

Value yourself, value others, value our future

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Website App

Check out our website on the School News App. Search for Cranford Public Schools or your individual school.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 5

PASE Meeting (Michelle Gorowek)

Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: HAS Media Center

Mar 12

PTA Meeting (Virtual)

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Mar 13

Pretzel Sale

Time: 3 PM – 3:15 PM

Mar 16

Single Session Students / Full Day Staff w PD

Mar 18

Variety Show Dress Rehearsal-CHS Auditorium

Time: 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Mar 19

CHS- Harlem Wizzards Game

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Location: Gym- Lower Gym

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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