Back to School

Attendance is an essential piece to students' success. Please review school bell times to make sure your student is ready to learn each and every day:

Review 2025-2026 Bell Times  Download 2025-2026 District Bell Schedule

Follow the District and Your School's Calendar to be on top of important dates and events:

Calendars

At Tempe Elementary Schools, we believe that how students present themselves can support a positive learning environment. We encourage students to dress in a way that is respectful, appropriate for school, and mindful of the health, safety, and well-being of themselves and others.

Each school in our district follows dress guidelines to help maintain a safe and focused environment for learning. Some schools have uniform policies, while others follow general dress standards. Please review the list below to see which schools require uniforms and to access individual school dress code guidelines.

Review District Dress Standards

Tempe Elementary Schools provides bus transportation to many of our students across the district. Enter your address on the website below to locate the bus stop closest to your home:

Find Your Bus Route
Enter your home address in Versatrans to find your home school and bus route

If the button takes you to a login screen, please call Transportation for assistance:
(480) 642-1540

Tempe Elementary Schools is proud to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL elementary, K-8, and middle school sites through the expansion of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program – no registration or meal applications required!

Explore Meal Menus  Learn More About Nutrition Services

Stay informed all year long! Our schools regularly share important updates about events, reminders, and announcements. In the event of an emergency, the District uses a notification system to quickly send alerts via text, phone call, and/or email.

To ensure you receive these messages, it’s important that your contact information is always up to date.

Ways to update your contact information:

• Visit your school’s front office in person
• Call your school directly
• Email the school office staff

Not sure who to contact? Visit your school’s website for office contact details.

School Directory & Contact Information

Tempe Elementary Schools partners  local organizations to provide before and afterschool care for students including:

• City of Tempe Kid Zone
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
• Phoenix Afterschool Centers
• Escalante Multi-Generational Center

Explore Before and Afterschool Care Options

In addition to these options, some of our schools offer transportation to local childcare centers and offer clubs before and after the school day. Contact our local community partners or your school of choice directly for more information.

Middle schoolers interested in participating in athletics this year must complete a sports physical with a physician. Tempe Elementary Schools partners with organizations, including Native Health and Sonoran University Medical Center, to provide FREE sports physicals to students throughout the school year. 

Learn More About Free Sports Physicals   Learn More About Tempe Athletics

Tempe Elementary Schools is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to students and their families—so every child has what they need to thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

Whether you're looking for help with basic needs, health services, or emotional support, we’re here to connect you with the right resources.

Available support includes (but is not limited to):

• Food assistance and basic needs
• Behavioral health and emotional well-being
• Crisis response services
• Free immunization clinics and sports physicals

If you have concerns about your child’s emotional or behavioral health, please contact our Special Education Office at (480) 730-7286.

For a full list of current resources and support programs, visit our Resources for Families webpage. You’ll also find a dedicated Healthcare page with up-to-date information on available clinics and services.

Learn More About District Resources   Learn About Healthcare Resources