
Double the games. Double the excitement. One Knight Nation! 🏐🏈
On Wednesday, September 30, both our Atkinson Volleyball and Flag Football teams will take on Borman right here at home!
🏐 Volleyball vs. Borman
🏈 Flag Football vs. Borman
🏠 HOME at Atkinson Gifted Academy
⏰ 4:00 PM
Come help us bring the Knight energy! 📣 Our student-athletes are ready to compete, support one another, and show what teamwork, determination, respect, and sportsmanship look like in action.
💙 Two teams. One school. ALL KNIGHT PRIDE! ⚔️
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #KnightNation #HomeGame #Volleyball #FlagFootball #GoKnights #KnightPride

The course is ready and our Atkinson Cross Country runners are prepared to put their hard work to the test! On Tuesday, September 29, our Knights get the opportunity to compete on their HOME TRACK! 💙🤍
📅 Tuesday, September 29
🏃 Cross Country Meet
🏠 HOME TRACK
Cross country is about more than crossing the finish line—it’s about pushing through challenges, encouraging your teammates, and discovering just how far you can go! 💪
Let’s bring the Knight energy and cheer our runners on from START to FINISH! 📣🔥
⚔️ RUN STRONG. RUN TOGETHER. RUN WITH KNIGHT PRIDE. 💙
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #CrossCountry #HomeMeet #KnightPride #RunKnightsRun #StudentAthletes #BetterTogether

We have a busy day of Atkinson athletics as our Volleyball and Flag Football teams take on Spitalny in two different locations! 💙🤍
🏐 VOLLEYBALL vs. SPITALNY
🏠 HOME at Atkinson Gifted Academy
🏈 FLAG FOOTBALL vs. SPITALNY
🚌 AWAY at Spitalny
Whether competing at home or on the road, we know our Knights will represent Atkinson with teamwork, determination, respect, and great sportsmanship! ⚔️💙
📣 Cheer loud, play hard, support your teammates, and show that Knight Pride!
LET’S GO, KNIGHTS! 🏐🏈🔥
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #GameDay #Volleyball #FlagFootball #GoKnights #KnightPride #StudentAthletes

Our Atkinson Gifted Academy Volleyball and Flag Football teams are heading to Castro and are ready to compete! 💙🤍
Our Knights have been working hard at practice, building their skills, and learning what it means to compete as a team. Today is another chance to demonstrate teamwork, determination, sportsmanship, and Knight Pride! 💪⚔️
🏐 Volleyball at Castro
🏈 Flag Football at Castro
Play hard, encourage your teammates, and represent Atkinson with pride! We’re cheering you on! 📣💙
LET’S GO, KNIGHTS! ⚔️🔥
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #Volleyball #FlagFootball #GameDay #GoKnights #KnightPride #StudentAthletes

Get ready, Knights! 💙 Kona Ice is coming to Atkinson Gifted Academy! 🎉
Students will have the opportunity to cool off and enjoy a delicious Kona Ice during the school day. 🍧☀️
Cup Options:
🍧 Klassic Cup — $4
🍧 King Cup — $5
🌈 Color-Changing Cup — $6
🔄 Refills — $3
🥤 Kollectable Cup — $7
🔄 Refills — $3
Kona Ice will also have a variety of dye-free flavors available! 🌴🍧
📣 Check out the attached flyer for the date, time, flavors, and all the details!
We’re looking forward to a COOL day with our Atkinson Knights! ⚔️❄️💙
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #KonaIce #KonaIceDay #KnightPride

Our Atkinson Gifted Academy Cross Country team is heading to Castro and is ready to hit the course! 🏃♂️💨
Our runners have been putting in the miles, building their endurance, and challenging themselves to get stronger with every practice. Today is another opportunity to show their determination, perseverance, teamwork, and great sportsmanship! 💪💙
Run strong, encourage your teammates, and represent Atkinson with Knight Pride! We’re cheering for you every step of the way! 👏⚔️
📣 LET’S GO, KNIGHTS!
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #CrossCountry #MeetDay #GoKnights #KnightPride #Perseverance #StudentAthletes

Congratulations to our students who earned Proficient or Highly Proficient on last school year’s AASA State Assessment! 🎉
We recognized their hard work and achievement with a special Pancake Breakfast with their families! 🥞 Whether they enjoy being in the spotlight or prefer to keep things low-key, their accomplishment is something worth recognizing.
👏 Great job! Your hard work paid off, and we are proud of what you accomplished!
As we get ready for this year’s AASA, we’re looking forward to seeing even more students reach their goals. Keep putting in the effort, keep growing, and keep showing what you know.
Maybe pancakes will be in your future, too! 🥞⭐






Get ready, Knights! 💙 Kona Ice is coming to Atkinson Gifted Academy! 🎉
Students will have the opportunity to cool off and enjoy a delicious Kona Ice during the school day. 🍧☀️
Cup Options:
🍧 Klassic Cup — $4
🍧 King Cup — $5
🌈 Color-Changing Cup — $6
🔄 Refills — $3
🥤 Kollectable Cup — $7
🔄 Refills — $3
Kona Ice will also have a variety of dye-free flavors available! 🌴🍧
📣 Check out the attached flyer for the date, time, flavors, and all the details!
We’re looking forward to a COOL day with our Atkinson Knights! ⚔️❄️💙
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #KonaIce #KonaIceDay #KnightPride

Our Atkinson Knights are diving into math by doing more than just finding the right answer—they are thinking, explaining, questioning, and learning from one another!
Through meaningful mathematical discourse, students are sharing their strategies, defending their reasoning, asking thoughtful questions, and listening to different approaches from their classmates. 💬➗✏️
When students have opportunities to discuss their mathematical thinking, they discover that there can be more than one way to solve a problem. These conversations help students deepen their understanding, make connections, and build confidence in communicating their ideas.
At Atkinson Gifted Academy, we’re building a community of mathematicians who aren’t afraid to think deeply, challenge ideas, and learn together! ⚔️💙
#AtkinsonGiftedAcademy #AtkinsonKnights #MathematicalDiscourse #MathMinds #GiftedEducation #StudentThinking #LearningTogether







We are so proud to celebrate **Pablo, our Atkinson Blue Knight**, who is heading to the State Spelling Bee Competition! 🐝📚✨
Your hard work, determination, and love for learning have truly paid off. You are representing our school with excellence, and we will all be cheering you on as you compete at the state level!
Good luck, Pablo — we know you will do amazing things! 💙👏📖


Open enrollment is ongoing for the 2026-2027 school year.
(623) 691-1961
www.csd83.org


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.
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’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

📢 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.


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

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.

Hey families! Come hang out with us at the American Family Fields of Phoenix on Saturday, July 26 at 6 PM for a fun and FREE back-to-school event hosted by the office of councilwoman Betty Guardado and the City of Phoenix.
We’ll be giving away free backpacks and school supplies (while they last), so your kids can start the school year off right. It’s a great way to get ready for the new year, connect with the community, and enjoy a summer evening together.
Bring the whole family—we’d love to see you there! 💙📚
#BackToSchoolPHX #CommunityVibes #FreeBackpacks #OneTeamUnaFamilia

