We're a district of 21 small, neighborhood elementary and middle schools in Tempe, Arizona in the heart of the Phoenix metro area.
Tempe, Arizona
Joined February 2009
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We are proud to be named the #1 Elementary School District by Ranking Arizona for the 2nd year!
This is a reflection of our commitment to fostering tenacity, innovation, and high achievement to prepare our students for the opportunities of tomorrow.
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We can't wait to welcome all of our families back for another great school year. Mark your calendars for these key dates:
🎒 Monday, July 20: Meet Your Teacher
🎒 Wednesday, July 22: First Day of School
For more back-to-school resources, visit: tempeschools.org/backtoschoo…
ALT This image is a collage promoting the 2026–2027 school year for Tempe Elementary Schools. It includes a calendar for July, marking the 20th in blue as "Meet the Teacher" and the 22nd in red as "First Day of School." There are photos of children in a classroom, expressing excitement, walking together, and one holding a “First Day of School” drawing. The Tempe Elementary Schools logo is visible at the bottom right.
Join us for Meet Your Teacher next ⭐ Monday, July 20. ⭐
🕒 3-6 p.m. at all middle schools
🕔 5-7 p.m. at all elementary schools, K-8 schools, and Getz School
All students will return for the first day of school on Wednesday, July 22. For more visit tempeschools.org/backtoschoo….
We are excited to offer nutritious, delicious, and FREE meals to ALL children 18 and under this summer starting June 2! 🍽️
Meals will be available at three physical sites and three drop-off locations around the District.
For more information, visit tempeschools.org/summermeals.
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We salute the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives defending our country. 🇺🇸
🔴 Please note, students will return on Tuesday, May 26 for the last three days of school.
REMINDER: All Tempe Elementary schools and offices will be closed next Friday, April 3 for Spring Holiday. 🌻 We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!
Spring Break starts next week!
🌸 Spring Break: March 9 - 20 | All schools closed
✏️ Staff Development Day: March 23 | No school for students
🚌 Students Return: March 24 | 4th quarter begins
District offices will be closed from March 16 - 20.
All of Tempe Elementary Schools (except Getz School) will operate on an early release schedule from March 3 through March 6 for Conferences.
Please check with your school site for specific conference meeting instructions.
Early Release Schedule: tempeschools.org/discover/ca…
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. All school and district offices will also be closed. 🇺🇸
We're making a list and checking it twice because Winter Break is just around the corner!
❄️ Dec 22: Winter Break begins
☃️ Jan 5: Teacher Planning Day
🚌 Jan 6: School resumes
From our Tempe Elementary family to yours, have a wonderful winter break!
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The Arizona Governor's Office @azgoyff honored Team Kids participant Aguilar Elementary School and @TempeElementary with the Volunteer Engagement Award🏆 at the Annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards!
🔗Help Team Kids serve more Arizona schools using the link in our bio
All Tempe Elementary schools and district offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Break from November 26 to 28.
🍂 We are thankful for you and hope you have a safe, peaceful break! 🍂
Reminder: All schools and District offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
We thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice! 🇺🇸
Fall Break starts next week! Please take note of these important dates:
🍂 Fall Break: 9/29 - 10/10 | All schools closed
✏️ Staff Development Day: 10/13 | No school for students
🎒 Students Return: 10/14 | 2nd quarter begins
District offices will remain open during Fall Break.
All Tempe Elementary School District schools (except Getz School) will operate on an early release schedule from 9/23 - 9/26 for conferences.
Please check with your school site for specific conference meeting instructions.
Early release schedule: bit.ly/3sUZWIR.
Reminder to our families: Monday, September 2 is Labor Day. All Tempe Elementary schools and district offices will be closed.
Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
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Meet 2026 NIET Fellow Danielle Helem! A K–5 coach and PD leader, she supports data-driven planning and collaboration to strengthen instruction.
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Ready to ace the new school year? Join us for Meet Your Teacher next ⭐ Monday, July 21. ⭐
⏰ 3-6 p.m. at all middle schools
⏰ 5-7 p.m. at all elementary schools, K-8 schools, and Getz School
For more back-to-school resources, visit tempeschools.org/backtoschoo….
Looking for ways to avoid the summer slide? @azfamily spoke with Frank Elementary School Principal Martha Jacobo-Smith and TOSA Patty Malley about strategies to help deter learning loss over break.
Watch: bit.ly/3SxTYY8
REMINDER: Our FREE summer meals program starts TODAY at various locations:
🍎 Breakfast and lunch will be available at 4 physical sites
🍏 Lunch will be available at 3 drop-off locations
Meals are FREE for all children from 0-18.
More: tempeschools.org/summermeals.
