School News
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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
Upcoming Events
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Today
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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July 14, 2025
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Job Fair
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August 4, 2025
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-347-2100
Attendance: 602-347-2111School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.mOffice Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Principal: Jules Shipe
About Cactus Wren
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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.
DISTRICT NEWS
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WESD to Host Job Fair on July 14
The WESD is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! We currently have a wide range of job openings in our KidSpace, Nutrition Services and Transportation Departments, as well as, a variety of available teaching positions!
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WESD Extends Summer Meals Through July
Free breakfast and lunch meals for all children and teenagers up to 18 years old will now be available from June 20 to July 25!
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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!
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Check out the 2024-2025 Virtual Art Show!
Enjoy the beautiful artwork created by our young artists District-wide!