We're proud to announce that four Cartwright School District campuses earned an A rating in the 2026 A–F letter grades released by the Arizona Department of Education. This is a milestone for the district, which earned an overall B rating across its 20 schools.
Congratulations to all of our students, families, teachers and staff!
Holiday Park is an A school for the second year in a row! The Arizona Department of Education gave Holiday Park an A, and our students earned every possible point for academic growth. That’s what hard work in the classroom looks like. Thank you, students, staff and families!
Thank you to our Holiday Park families for joining us for a wonderful Cafecito meeting! We appreciate your time, support, and commitment to your children’s education.We were pleased to be joined by Governing Board President Lydia Hernandez and Acting Superintendent Dr. Alfredo G. Barrantes as we connected with families, listened to their voices, and strengthened our school community.
Families and educators filled the Cartwright Training Center this morning for a Teacher-Parent Workshop centered on early childhood activities and kindergarten readiness.
Governing Board President Lydia Hernandez, board member Denice Garcia, and Acting Superintendent Dr. Alfredo Barrantes welcomed families and took part in the classroom activities.
This week, our students are discovering dragon fruit, a vibrant and delicious fruit native to Central America and Mexico, now enjoyed around the world!
Through this weekly experience, students will explore fruits from different countries, learn about their origins and cultures, and discover new flavors while building healthy eating habits.
At Cartwright, learning goes beyond the classroom...sometimes, it starts with a bite!
Friendly Reminder: Early Release Tomorrow!
Dear Cartwright Families,
This is a quick reminder that tomorrow, Friday, August 7, is an Early Release Day across our district.
Please note that dismissal times vary by school, see the graphic below for your school's exact dismissal time (12:15 PM or 1:00 PM). 👇
If you have any questions regarding Friday schedules, please feel free to contact your school's front office directly.
Our Early Release Schedule is as follows:
Dismissal at 12:15 p.m. - G. Frank Davidson Elementary, Heatherbrae Elementary, Holiday Park Elementary, John F. Long Elementary, Palm Lane Elementary, Manuel Lito Peña Elementary, Peralta Elementary, Starlight Park Elementary, Sunset Elementary and Tomahawk Elementary
Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. - Marc T. Atkinson Middle School, Frank Borman Elementary, Cartwright Elementary, Raúl H. Castro Middle School, Desert Sands Middle School, Glenn L. Downs Elementary, Estrella Middle School, Charles W. Harris Elementary, Justine Spitalny Elementary and Bret R. Tarver Elementary
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Welcome Back to School, Holiday Park School Families!
The wait is almost over, and we can't wait to welcome our students back for another amazing school year at Holiday Park School! A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, make friends, and create lasting memories. Whether you're returning or joining our school family for the first time, we're excited to begin this journey together. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for an incredible year filled with learning, creativity, and success. We look forward to seeing our walkways filled with smiling faces once again. Here's to a fantastic school year! Let's make it the best one yet!
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Start Kindergarten now encouraging curiosity, independence, and joyful exploration in every young learner's journey.
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Open enrollment is ongoing for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the December 3, 2025, Governing Board meeting has been postponed to next week—Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the December 3, 2025, Governing Board meeting has been postponed to next week—Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
✨ Open Enrollment is Now Open at Holiday Park School! ✨
We’re proud to be an A-rated school where students and families come first. At Holiday Park, we believe in creating a warm, supportive community where every child is valued, challenged, and encouraged to grow.
If you’re looking for a school that cares deeply about students, partners with families, and provides a safe and inspiring learning environment, we’d love to welcome you!
📚❤️ Join the Holiday Park family, where learning, connection, and excellence come together.
We’re proud to be an A-rated school where students and families come first. At Holiday Park, we believe in creating a warm, supportive community where every child is valued, challenged, and encouraged to grow.
If you’re looking for a school that cares deeply about students, partners with families, and provides a safe and inspiring learning environment, we’d love to welcome you!
📚❤️ Join the Holiday Park family, where learning, connection, and excellence come together.
Holiday Park School is officially A-Rated!
So proud of our students, staff, and families who make this school shine! 💚🎉📚
So proud of our students, staff, and families who make this school shine! 💚🎉📚
📢 We’re Hiring!
Join our team as a Lead Facility Maintenance Technician at CSD83!
Apply today at 👉 https://www.applitrack.com/csd83/onlineapp/
or visit our website 🌐 www.csd83.org
#WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #CSD83 #MaintenanceJobs
Join our team as a Lead Facility Maintenance Technician at CSD83!
Apply today at 👉 https://www.applitrack.com/csd83/onlineapp/
or visit our website 🌐 www.csd83.org
#WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #CSD83 #MaintenanceJobs
We have received our new banner! We are so proud to share that Holiday Park School has received an "A" from the Arizona Department of Ed! Our students and staff have worked so hard to achieve this!
🎉 Great news, Cartwright community! 🎉
We’re so proud to share that our district has officially moved up to a “B” letter grade! 💪
This amazing achievement is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff across all our schools. 🌟
💙 11 schools earned a “B”
💛 6 schools improved by one letter grade
💙 12 schools maintained their letter grade. Keep it up!
🏆 A big shoutout to Holiday Park Elementary School for earning an “A”
We’re proud of our entire Cartwright family and know that together we’ll continue to grow and shine even brighter! ✨
#CartwrightPride #StudentSuccess #TeamCartwright
We’re so proud to share that our district has officially moved up to a “B” letter grade! 💪
This amazing achievement is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff across all our schools. 🌟
💙 11 schools earned a “B”
💛 6 schools improved by one letter grade
💙 12 schools maintained their letter grade. Keep it up!
🏆 A big shoutout to Holiday Park Elementary School for earning an “A”
We’re proud of our entire Cartwright family and know that together we’ll continue to grow and shine even brighter! ✨
#CartwrightPride #StudentSuccess #TeamCartwright
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the September 10, 2025, Governing Board meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
📢 Join us for a Special School Safety Forum hosted by Telemundo and the Cartwright School District!
🗓 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Frank Borman Elementary School Gym
5401 W. Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
This important town hall event will feature expert insights on school safety and practical tips for having meaningful conversations with your children.
📢 ¡Acompáñanos en un Foro Especial sobre Seguridad Escolar!
Presentado por Telemundo y el Distrito Escolar Cartwright
🗓 Jueves, 28 de agosto
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Gimnasio de la Primaria Frank Borman
5401 W. Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Este importante evento comunitario contará con expertos en seguridad escolar y consejos prácticos para mantener conversaciones significativas con sus hijos.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting #1
Notice of Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Meeting will be held in person at the Cartwright District Training Center, 4242 N. 51st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85031
Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting #1
Notice of Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Meeting will be held in person at the Cartwright District Training Center, 4242 N. 51st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85031
📢 Governing Board Meeting Rescheduled
Due to a BoardDocs program outage, today’s Governing Board meeting has been postponed.
The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we look forward to seeing you then.
Due to a BoardDocs program outage, today’s Governing Board meeting has been postponed.
The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m.
We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we look forward to seeing you then.