Manuel Lito Peña Elementary

Families can access free meals for children and teens all summer long through the SUN Meals program. The program provides nutritious meals at no cost to all youth ages 0–18, helpi...

A special election will be held in Cartwright Elementary School District No. 83 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), on November 3, 2026. The purpose of the election is ...

Cartwright Elementary School District No. 83 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), will hold a special 15% maintenance and operation budget override election on Tuesday,...

Families may still qualify for SUN Bucks even if their child’s school does not collect meal applications. This grocery buying benefit can help eligible households purchase foo...

The Cartwright School District, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Brewers, proudly celebrated the dedicated educators and staff who go above and beyond to support students, fami...

The Cartwright School District Governing Board has officially approved the 2026–2027 school year calendar at its most recent meeting, helping families and staff plan ahead for ano...

At Cartwright School District No. 83, we are committed to ensuring every student has access to the best possible learning environment. As our community grows and shifts, we occasi...

We recently gathered to celebrate a remarkable achievement within our district. We honored a distinct group of students who earned a perfect score of 100 on their AASA tests in bo...

We are thrilled to announce a wonderful new resource for our students, made possible by the incredible generosity of the BHHS Legacy Foundation. The foundation has created and sto...

We are thrilled to recognize the top spellers from this year’s District Spelling Bee! First Place: Preston Grays, Heatherbrae Elementary Second Place: Neymar Soto, Frank ...

As we continue to prioritize the academic growth and well-being of our students, we want to share an important update regarding our district's schedule. After careful consideratio...

This week, our district joined local law enforcement for our annual Shop With a Cop celebrations, one of the most festive and heartwarming traditions of the season. These events b...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...