Cartwright School District #83

Students, families, and staff at Charles W. Harris School gathered for a powerful community walk inspired by the courage and legacy of Ruby Bridges , whose historic steps con...

John F. Long Elementary has always been more than a school—it’s been a heartbeat of the community, a place where generations grow, learn, and feel at home. Few stories illustrat...

In October, several talented students from Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts proudly represented the school at the PHX Honor Choir, delivering beautiful performances of “Carry ...

Eighth-grade students from Cartwright Elementary School, Marc T. Atkinson Middle School, Desert Sands Middle School Academy of Mass Communications and Journalism, and Estrell...

At Cartwright School District, the safety of our students, staff, and families is our number one priority — every day, in every school. During School Safety Week, we take a moment ...

We are proud to announce that Leticia Castro, Principal of John F. Long Elementary School , has been named Administrator of the Year by the Arizona Association of Latino Admini...

Cartwright School District extends its sincere thanks to Burlington Stores and the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org for their generous $5,000 donation to Manuel Peña Elemen...

Justine Spitalny Elementary teacher Michelle Castro received an unforgettable surprise when the AZFamily Surprise Squad visited her campus with a $5,000 donation to support the sc...

At Cartwright Elementary School District, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible principals who serve as the heartbeat of each campus. Every day, our principals w...

Cartwright School District #83 is excited to announce our upcoming Vendor Open House, designed to foster new and existing partnerships within our vibrant community. This event pres...

The start of the school year was extra special for students at Frank Borman School and Starlight Park College Preparatory Community School. Thanks to the generosity of Talus ...

In response to the recent tragedy at Maryvale High School, Frank Borman Elementary School hosted a powerful community forum on school safety in partnership with Telemundo Arizona...

The Cartwright School District has introduced a No Cell Phone Policy during school hours, in compliance with a new state law, to promote a focused and distraction-free learning en...

We’re proud to share that G. Frank Davidson Elementary School was recently featured on 12News during their live morning broadcast with reporter Emma Jade. The coverage gave viewe...

At Cartwright, we are thrilled to welcome back more than eleven thousand students in grades K through 8 for the 2025 to 2026 school year. Whether you are returning or joining us f...

John F. Long third grade teacher Miss Bishop received a well-deserved surprise this morning when Principal Leticia Castro presented her with a trophy in recognition of her student...

Cartwright School District proudly kicked off the 2025–2026 school year with an inspiring Welcome Back Conference attended by nearly 2,000 staff members, including administrators, ...

Did you know that students who miss just two days of school each month are at risk of falling behind academically? Research shows that regular school attendance plays a major rol...

Our district is proud to highlight Victor Hugo Rodriguez , Executive Director of Public Relations, for his outstanding representation at the National School Public Relations Ass...

The 2025–2026 school year is just around the corner. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to plan engaging lessons, prepare classrooms, and ensure campuses are clean and read...