School News

Principal's Message

We are so exicted to welcome Mr. Stephen Whynott to the John Jacobs Family as our new principal! Please click the link to read his welcome message.

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John Jacobs Teacher Wins $500 APS Supply My Class Award

Mrs. Ashley Kardys was selected as a lucky winner of the Arizona Public Service (APS) Supply My Class award! She will be receiving a $500 gift card to use towards classroom supplies.

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Programs and Services

John 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

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Upcoming Events

Main Phone: 602-896-5700
Attendance: 602-896-5790

School 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.m

Principal: Stephen Whynott

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.

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WESD COVID Updates 2021 - 2022

Click here for up-to-date WESD and COVID-19 news.

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WESD Teacher and Board Member Selected as Top 10 Finalists for AEF Teacher of the Year Award

Alyssa Weed, music teacher at Acacia Elementary School and Lindsey Peterson, WESD Governing Board Member, have been selected as a Top 10 finalists for the Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Award.

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Join Us for the WESD KidSpace Job Fair

WESD will be hosting a job fair to fill open positions in KidSpace, our before- and after-school care and school break program on Thursday, September 30 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the WESD Administrative Center (4650 W. Sweetwater Ave.). The WESD has a variety of full- and part-time positions available.

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Bus Routes Now Available Online

Bus routes are now available online! Families will need to login using their student's ID number and date of birth. Student ID numbers are available on ParentVUE or by contacting the school office.

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