School News
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Shaw Butte Elementary School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Phil Garitson.
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Programs and Services
Shaw Butte Elementary 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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School Information
Families, please click here to view information about our school including campus hours, contact information, attendance policies, transportation information and much more!
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A Message from Our Social Worker
Meet our school social worker, Ms. Sandi! She provides assistance with a variety of needs including community referrals, emotional support, basic needs, temporary living, crisis situations and more.
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
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Monday
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August 14, 2025
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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August 28, 2025
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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September 1, 2025
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September 11, 2025
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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September 25, 2025
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-347-4200
Attendance: 602-347-4202School Hours: 7:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:25 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: Phil Garitson
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Genga
About Shaw Butte
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Shaw Butte is a learning-rich mosaic, a community of many cultures, where we appreciate differences and celebrate diversity, while focusing on achievement. Our staff believes that all children can dream, achieve and deserve equal access to a full education. Critical thinking skills are taught to enable children to resolve conflicts, make decisions, and identify problems. The love of learning is nurtured as a lifelong process. Shaw Butte's curriculum is fully aligned with State Standards and provides art, music and PE for all grade levels.
DISTRICT NEWS
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Join Your School for its Meet-the-Teacher Event
All 33 WESD schools are hosting their Meet-the-Teacher events on either Wednesday, July 30 or Thursday, July 31!
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Register for ParentSquare
This year, the WESD is using ParentSquare, our new two-way communication tool that provides a simple and safe way to connect and communicate!
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WESD Voted As Top 10 Elementary School District in Arizona
The WESD ranked #7 within the Top 10 Elementary School Districts in Arizona for 2025, according to AZ Big Media!
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Enroll Your Child for Free, Full-Day Kindergarten
The WESD is now enrolling children for free, full-day kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year!