The Newark Literacy Movement

We all know how important literacy is by third grade-that's why I was proud to secure funding to support The Newark Literacy Movement initiative. We're thrilled to continue this exciting effort for a second year! I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Newark Public Schools and the Superintendent for helping to bring the gift of reading to our community. We hope you and your family enjoy this special time together through the joy of reading!

Click on the buttons for an important message from NJ Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz.

About Our School

Our core values are captured in the word, DREAM: Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control, and Mindful Inquisitiveness. Our mission is to cultivate these values in our students, so they become lifelong learners, who then become skilled leaders. We value hard work and commitment from the entire community of staff, scholars, administration, parents and families.

Our ultimate goal is to ensure that our scholars are college ready and productive citizens.

Our School in the News

Newark Public Schools Student-Athletes Shine at N.J. Special Olympics Summer Games

June 17, 2026

Eight Avon Avenue School students earn multiple medals while making history for district NEWARK, N.J. – When Avon Avenue School Health and Physical Education Teacher Jacqueline O’Connor first proposed taking a team of student-athletes to the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games, she envisioned much more than medals and podium finishes. She envisioned an experience […]

Collaborative Learning on the Slopes

March 31, 2026

Collaborative Learning on the Slopes! A collaborative learning environment is identified as an active, student-centered approach where learners work together in groups to solve problems, complete projects, and construct meaning, moving away from passive, lecture-based instruction. For over a decade Avon Avenue School has partnered with Winter 4 Kids for their First Tracks program, a […]

We Celebrate with Kings

January 7, 2026

We Celebrate with Kings! For well over a decade, Newark Councilman at Large, Luis A. Quintana has hosted a Three Kings Pageant & Celebration. For it’s third consecutive the event was held at Essex County College’s Cleo Hill, Sr. Physical Education Building. Avon Avenue School was among the hundreds of invited students from the Newark […]

Turkey, Rice, and Pies! Oh My!

November 24, 2025

Turkey, Rice, and Pies! Oh My! South Ward, Newark, NJ An annual tradition now in its second year, has once again brought a bounty of joy to the Avon Avenue School Community. With the help of their good friends at Enhance Church, under the leadership of Pastor & Founder Pastor Clarence, he and his members […]