Our February Fun Run had so many of us pretty in pink and rocking red! Thank you all for another beautiful morning💕

See you all again at our next monthly Fun Run at 7:10 on March 5th 🍀✨
14 days ago, Peralta Elementary
Two teachers passing out necklaces to runners
Student in red getting a necklace from teacher in baby pink shirt
Girl in pink sweater with red hearts running to get her pink necklace
Family all dressed in pink smiling
Have a future kindergartener in your hands? Mark this 2026-2027 enrollment event in your calendar! We hope to see you for our Kindergarten Round-Up on February 24th. Here for any and all questions~
25 days ago, Peralta Elementary
Flyer with information on the upcoming Kindergarten RoundUp. Thursday Feb. 24th.
Enroll your child in a nurturing Kindergarten focused on growth, safety, fun, and early learning.
Open enrollment is ongoing for the 2026-2027 school year.
(623) 691-1961
www.csd83.org
2 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
Kindergarten
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.
3 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
note notifying about Board meeting postponed
Welcome back Peralta Pride!
We hope your Thanksgiving break was full of warmth, love, and gratitude 🤎

You all rocked it at our annual Turkey Trot! A huge thank you to Ms. Truitt and Ms. Valdivia for the beautiful pictures and videos. They capture the movement, time, and fun we shared 📸

Finally, congratulations to our turkey trot winners 🏃💨
3 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Group of girls posing for a picture in a big grass field
Group of girls laughing with their teacher
Students running. A student in a wheelchair is being pushed by his teacher around the big grass field.
Kindergarten Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.
1st grade Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.
2nd grade Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.
3rd grade Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.
4th grade Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.
5th grade Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.
6th grade Turkey Trot Winner posing in front of an inflated turkey.

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.

3 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
A farmer's market came to Peralta! Our scholars had the opportunity to taste fruits and vegetables such as cherry/grape tomatoes, golden berries, starfruit, persimmons, sweet peppers, and yellow watermelon.
3 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Table full of plates with mixed veggies
Table full of sunfruit, golden berries, and peppers. Workers handing them out to students.
Students holding a thumbs up with their veggies in their other hand.
Table full of sunfruit, golden berries, and peppers. Workers handing them out to students.
Table full of sunfruit, golden berries, and peppers. Workers handing them out to students.
Table full of cherry/grape tomatoes, golden berries, starfruit, persimmons, sweet peppers, and yellow watermelon. Staff smiling behind the table
📢 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
3 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
📢 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

We are still reeling with all the spirit, fun, and candy that was shared. Wishing we could share ALL the pictures captured. However, here are a few costumes we saw out there!📸

4 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Among us inflatable costume
Batgirls
Naruto and Harley Quinn
Cat costume
arthur costume
5 senses box
pin the bow on the skeleton
Student dressed as the blue ninja turtle
Student dressed as the Terrifier
Two images side by side: Mira reaching into a box on the left. A balloon dog walking around on the right.
If you haven't seen already, here are just some of the many amazing trunks that were out on display for the Boo Bash. We thank each and every one of you for coming out to enjoy this festivity. Peralta’s Boo Bash was truly a community effort, a celebration of teamwork, creativity, and pride.

Boo Bash Trunk or Treat Winners! Stop by the office to get your prize!

PS See ParentSquare for more photos!
4 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Most Creative Trunk (Mermaid Cove)
Sight Word Truck
Most Spooky
Best Overall
Monster Trunk
Eek Trunk with witch hat ring toss in front
Jasmin Trunk
🎉 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
4 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
our district has officially moved up to a “B” letter grade!

Our annual Boo Bash will take place on October 30th from 4:00–6:00 PM!
Check out the flyer for more details. We can’t wait to see our wonderful community come together with costumes, smiles, and good spirits in full swing!

4 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Peralta Boo Bash Flyer-1
Candy Request-1
Peralta Boo Bash Flyer-2
Candy Request-2
📣 Peralta Elementary Families!
Join us for our upcoming Peter Piper Fundraiser and stop by to meet your Peralta PTO Officers! We’ll be there to welcome you, answer any questions, and share how you can get involved in supporting our school. This is a great chance to learn more about our upcoming Fall Event and find out fun ways you can be a part of making it a success. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙🍕
4 months ago, Peralta Elementary
PeterPiperNight
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the September 10, 2025, Governing Board meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
5 months ago, Victor Rodriguez
Beige Textured Note Paper Announcement Instagram Post
Our First Thursday Fun Run was on a beautiful dewy and cloudy morning. We kicked off the year with such an amazing turnout. Thank you to all who joined!

A beaded necklace is awarded with each lap around our field. See how many you can get next First Thursday Fun Run on October 2nd. (Theme TBA)
6 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Large group of students and families walking a lap around a big green lawn on a cloudy morning. Teachers handing out beads

Our Parent Volunteers are truly the best! 🌟
They laminated, cut, and assembled these amazing word mats that allow our students to create and manipulate words.
Thank you lovely ladies for bringing these incredible tools to life 🌱

6 months ago, Peralta Elementary
Parent volunteers cutting, laminating, and assembling the word mats by hand.
Students working with word mats that include letters, diagraphs, etc.
Students working with word mats that include letters, diagraphs, etc.
Students working with word mats that include letters, diagraphs, etc.
Students working with word mats that include letters, diagraphs, etc.
Students working with word mats that include letters, diagraphs, etc.


📢 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.

6 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
community forum
community forum
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
6 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
Textbook adoption meeting notice
📢 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.
6 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
Governing board meeting postponed
🎒✨ Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! ✨🎒

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
7 months ago, Cartwright School District #83
back to school backpacks give away