School News
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      Principal's MessageWelcome to John Jacobs Elementary School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Stephen Whynott. 
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      Programs and ServicesJohn Jacobs Elementary School offers many programs and services to our students including sports, art, physical education, extracurriculars, clubs and much more. Click to learn more 
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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 
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Immunization Clinic 
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8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Teacher Interview Fair 
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Wednesday3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Site Council 
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Thursday7:45 AM - 10:30 AM Fun Run Family Event 
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November 10, 2025
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November 11, 2025
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November 14, 2025
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7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Picture Retake Day 
School Information
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	Main Phone: 602-896-5700 
 Attendance: 602-896-5790School Hours: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 
 Early Release Wednesdays: 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 
 Early Release Wednesdays: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.mPrincipal: Stephen Whynott 
About John Jacobs
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	John Jacobs Elementary School provides an effective elementary education to prepare young students for middle school. Our teachers are responsible for the delivery of the core academic curriculum. All students receive classes in vocal music, art and physical education. Certified special education teachers meet the special learning needs of students who qualify for special services: gifted education, speech, learning disabled and English Language Learners. 
DISTRICT NEWS
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      WESD Celebrates 2024-2025 School Letter GradesThe WESD proudly celebrates its strong academic performance in 2024–2025, with 11 “A” schools, 18 “B” schools, significant grade improvements across 10 schools and a District-wide “B” letter grade, marking continued growth and excellence. 
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      Congratulations to the October 2025 SUPER Kids and SUPER StaffStudents and employees at Arroyo School, Cactus Wren Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and the Academic Services Department were surprised by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lyn Bailey for their commitment to education! 
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      WESD to Host Teacher Interview Fair on Nov. 1The WESD is hiring K-6, 7-8 middle school and special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year! 
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      Students Receive Perfect Scores on 2024-2025 State AssessmentsThe WESD Governing Board recognized students who earned perfect scores on two or more portions of the 2024-2025 state assessments! 
