School News

Principal's Message

Welcome to Cactus Wren Elementary School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Jules Shipe.

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Uniform Guidelines

Cactus Wren is a uniform school. Uniforms include polo shirts in white, light blue, navy, hunter green or navy blue and bottoms in navy blue or khaki. Click to learn more.

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Programs and Services

Cactus Wren Elementary School is proud to offer many programs and services to our students and families. Click to learn more about the great programs we offer.

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Activate Your ParentVUE Account!

All WESD parents and guardians have a ParentVUE account that can be used to see important student information such as grades and attendance. Contact our front office to receive your activation code

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School Information

Main Phone: 602-347-2100
Attendance: 602-347-2111

School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Principal: Jules Shipe

Cactus Wren Elementary School provides an effective K-6 educational foundation. All students are treated as individuals on our inclusive, multicultural campus. Special needs programs address academic learning differences, emotional disabilities, speech and language disabilities, and gifted in both resource and self-contained settings. Art, music and PE are provided at all grade levels. We are committed to providing each student the opportunity to maximize growth academically and socially while developing personal responsibility.

Cactus Wren Elementary

WESD to Host Teacher Interview Fair on Nov. 1

The WESD is hiring K-6, 7-8 middle school and special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year!

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Congratulations to the September 2025 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff

Students and employees at Desert View, Mountain View and Sunnyslope were surprised by Interim Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hightower for their academic achievements and contributions to education!

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Governing Board Now Accepting Vacancy Applications

The WESD Governing Board is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant seat. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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Students Receive Perfect Scores on 2024-2025 State Assessments

The WESD Governing Board recognized students who earned perfect scores on two or more portions of the 2024-2025 state assessments!

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