We look forward to welcoming our students and families to Meet the Teacher today, Thursday, July 23, from 3:00–5:00 PM at Sacaton Elementary School and Sacaton Middle School.
Come meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great 2026–2027 school year. We'll see you this afternoon!
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, July 23, from 3:00–5:00 PM for Meet the Teacher at Sacaton Elementary School and Sacaton Middle School.
Come meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great 2026–2027 school year. We look forward to seeing all of our families tomorrow!
The first day of the 2026–2027 school year is almost here! We are excited to welcome our students back on Monday, July 27, and look forward to a great year of learning and success.
For important back-to-school information and updates, visit www.sacatonschools.org.
Reminder: Our New & Returning Student Enrollment Event is almost here!
Monday, July 20 & Tuesday, July 21
3:00–6:00 p.m.
Front Offices at Sacaton Elementary School & Sacaton Middle School
Need to enroll a new student or complete your returning student's enrollment? Stop by—we're here to help!
If your student will need medication at school, please bring it to the nurse in the original container with a valid prescription label (dated within the last year).
We look forward to seeing our Braves and families soon!
New & Returning Student Enrollment Event
Sacaton Elementary School District #18 is excited to welcome students and families for the 2026–2027 school year!
If you are NEW to the district or need to complete your RETURNING student's enrollment, we invite you to attend our:
New & Returning Student Enrollment Event
Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21
3:00–6:00 p.m.
Front Offices at Sacaton Elementary School & Sacaton Middle School
Our front office staff will be available to assist families with enrollment and answer any questions before the school year begins.
**Please don't wait until Meet the Teacher Night to enroll.**
Meet the Teacher Night, held on Thursday, July 23, from 3:00–5:00 p.m., is an opportunity for enrolled students to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms.
Enrolling before Meet the Teacher event helps ensure your student receives a class assignment and is ready for a smooth start to the school year.
We look forward to welcoming all of our Braves back for another great year!
The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our students and families back!
Join us for MEET THE TEACHER on: Thursday, July 23 from 3:00–5:00 PM at both Sacaton Elementary School & Sacaton Middle School!
Come meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, drop off school supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year! Our staff is excited to welcome both new and returning families as we kick off another year of learning and success.
We look forward to seeing you there and starting the 2026-2027 school year together!
See you on July 23!
Congratulations to all the students who have graduated, been promoted, or earned a certificate this year! Your hard work and dedication deserve to be recognized.
We’re excited to announce that a special edition of GRIN will be coming out to honor your accomplishments. If you haven’t received your 2026 Graduate Information Form yet, please reach out to the Tribal Education Department or GRIN to ensure you’re included in this celebration! Deadline to submit your information: June 19, 2026.
Let’s celebrate all the achievements from preschool to college and beyond!
Contact Information: grin@gric.nsn.us or TEDEvents@gric.nsn.us
Sacaton Elementary School District would like to inform our families and community of our summer operating schedule.
📅 Summer Office Hours
Beginning May 28 through July 1, district offices will operate on a 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday).
🕕 Office Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• District Office
• Sacaton Elementary School Office
• Sacaton Middle School Office
📚 Summer School
Summer School will be held at Sacaton Elementary School.
⏰ Summer School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please note that all district offices will be closed on Fridays during the summer schedule.
We wish all of our students, families, and community members a safe, fun, and productive summer break!
Congratulations to our Chief Azul Award winners and honorable mentions:
Ezra Reyna
Ethan Soke
Malynianna Manuel
Honey Galaz
Your hard work, character, and commitment continue to make a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our retirees, Lourdes Alvarez and Lone Arrow Jackson, for the countless lives you have touched throughout your years of service. Your legacy, dedication, and heart for students will not be forgotten.
Thank you all for representing the very best of our district!
Transportation Department
Thank you for the countless ways you show up for your children and our schools. We appreciate all that you do and hope your day is filled with love, joy, and well-deserved appreciation.
Happy Mother’s Day!
All students are expected to be in proper uniform. Any visible undershirts must be school-appropriate and may not be associated with gang affiliation (including by color) or display inappropriate content. If an undershirt does not meet these expectations and is visible, students will be required to remove it as it is out of compliance with the uniform policy.
Middle School Colors:
8th Grade: Navy
7th Grade: Gold
6th Grade: Charcoal Grey
5th Grade: Sky Blue
T-shirts are available to purchase for $5 in the front office.
Shapai Masma? We are proud to share that Sacaton Middle School will be celebrating O’otham Himthag Thash Days on 4/7 Thursday and 4/8 Friday as a way to honor and recognize the rich culture, traditions, and history of the O’otham people. Throughout these days, students and staff will have opportunities to engage in activities that highlight cultural learning, respect, and appreciation. This celebration is an important part of who we are as a community, and we are excited to uplift and celebrate together!
Sacaton Elementary School District #18 has two Governing Board vacancies. Eligible residents may apply to be appointed through December 31, 2026. Applications must be printed, signed, notarized, and submitted to the Pinal County School Office. Open until all positions are filled—no deadline.
Contact the county office for details or to request an application. Email: nobrien@pinalcso.org
