School News
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Shaw Butte Elementary School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Phil Garitson.
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Programs and Services
Shaw Butte Elementary offers many programs and services to our students including sports, art, physical education, extracurriculars, clubs and much more. Click to learn more
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School Information
Families, please click here to view information about our school including campus hours, contact information, attendance policies, transportation information and much more!
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A Message from Our Social Worker
Meet our school social worker, Ms. Sandi! She provides assistance with a variety of needs including community referrals, emotional support, basic needs, temporary living, crisis situations and more.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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October 6, 2025
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October 7, 2025
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October 8, 2025
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October 9, 2025
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6:15 PM Virtual Governing Board Meeting
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October 10, 2025
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October 30, 2025
6:15 PM Governing Board Meeting
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November 10, 2025
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November 11, 2025
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-347-4200
Attendance: 602-347-4202School Hours: 7:25 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:25 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.Principal: Phil Garitson
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Genga
About Shaw Butte
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Shaw Butte is a learning-rich mosaic, a community of many cultures, where we appreciate differences and celebrate diversity, while focusing on achievement. Our staff believes that all children can dream, achieve and deserve equal access to a full education. Critical thinking skills are taught to enable children to resolve conflicts, make decisions, and identify problems. The love of learning is nurtured as a lifelong process. Shaw Butte's curriculum is fully aligned with State Standards and provides art, music and PE for all grade levels.
DISTRICT NEWS
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Congratulations to the September 2025 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff
Students and employees at Desert View, Mountain View and Sunnyslope were surprised by Interim Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hightower for their academic achievements and contributions to education!
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Students Receive Perfect Scores on 2024-2025 State Assessments
The WESD Governing Board recognized students who earned perfect scores on two or more portions of the 2024-2025 state assessments!
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We Excel By Showing Up Daily
We are proud to continue our attendance awareness campaign for the 2025-2026 school year! Let’s excel by showing up daily, and continue to make attendance a priority!
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WESD Voted As Top 10 Elementary School District in Arizona
The WESD ranked #7 within the Top 10 Elementary School Districts in Arizona for 2025, according to AZ Big Media!