School News
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Royal Palm Middle School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Darcy Estrada.
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Welcome to the Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy at Royal Palm!
The Arizona Cardinal Preparatory Academy is an outstanding middle school program in the WESD, housed on the Royal Palm Middle School campus. This competitive academic program is provided free for WESD students who are admitted.
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Programs and Services
Royal Palm Middle School offers many programs and services to our students including sports, art, physical education, extracurriculars, clubs and much more. Click to learn more
Upcoming Events
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Thursday
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December 6, 2025
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Teacher Interview Fair
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December 10, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Winter Concert
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December 11, 2025
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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December 22, 2025
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December 23, 2025
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December 24, 2025
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December 25, 2025
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December 26, 2025
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-347-3200
Attendance: 602-347-3222School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m
Early Release Wednesdays: 8:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.mOffice Hours: 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.Principal: Darcy Estrada
Assistant Principal: Tameri Bayus
About Royal Palm
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Royal Palm Middle School provides a solid academic foundation for young adolescent students. Royal Palm Middle School is home to many great programs including the Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy. In addition to our academic offerings, we provide numerous enrichment opportunities, including clubs, interscholastic sports, character education programs and leadership opportunities to create well-rounded students. All students receive instruction in music, the arts and physical education.
DISTRICT NEWS
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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!
