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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Upcoming Events

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 Kindergarten Open House Events

The joy of learning begins in WESD Kindergarten! Join us at one of our 27 locations on Jan. 28 to learn more!

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Congratulations to the November 2024 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff!

November 2024 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff Celebrated from Alta Vista, Online Learning Academy, Richard E. Miller, Royal Palm, Washington and WESD Administrative Center

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WESD Celebrates 2023-2024 Letter Grades

The WESD is proud to share that eight schools earned an "A" designation with several more improving by one or two letter grades!

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Governing Board Approves New Bus Driver Starting Pay

All New Bus Drivers to Receive Starting Pay of $20 Per Hour

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