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 Hold Kindergarten Sneak Peek Events on Jan. 21, 2026

Join one of our 27 schools to explore classrooms, meet staff and experience firsthand what makes kindergarten in the WESD a special place to learn and grow!

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WESD Celebrates 2024-2025 School Letter Grades

The 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 November 2025 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff

Interim Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hightower recognized students and employees from John Jacobs, Lookout Mountain, Moon Mountain, and Mountain Sky for their exceptional commitment to education!

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WESD to Host Teacher Interview Fair on Dec. 6

We are hiring K-6 elementary, 7-8 middle school and special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year!

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