Join us for Culture Night 2026 on Thursday, February 12, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the MS Gym! Enjoy student performances, storytelling by the Gila River Indian Community Tribal Education Department, special guests, and light refreshments as we celebrate culture, language, and community.
🏀⚾ SMS Sports Schedule | Week of Jan. 19, 2026
Mon: No School (Civil Rights Day)
Tues: Practice 3:45–5:00 p.m. (All Sports)
Wed – GAME DAY!
⚾ Boys Baseball vs. SMS @ SMS – 4:15 p.m.
🏀 Girls Basketball @ Casa Grande – 4:15 p.m.
Thurs: Practice 3:45–5:00 p.m. (All Sports)
Fri: No Practice | Half-Day Release
Good luck to our athletes and coaches!
💙🤍 GO BRAVES! 🤍💙
Mon: No School (Civil Rights Day)
Tues: Practice 3:45–5:00 p.m. (All Sports)
Wed – GAME DAY!
⚾ Boys Baseball vs. SMS @ SMS – 4:15 p.m.
🏀 Girls Basketball @ Casa Grande – 4:15 p.m.
Thurs: Practice 3:45–5:00 p.m. (All Sports)
Fri: No Practice | Half-Day Release
Good luck to our athletes and coaches!
💙🤍 GO BRAVES! 🤍💙
Due to unexpected traffic closures this morning, several of our school buses are running late for student pick-up. We appreciate your flexibility, patience, and understanding as our transportation team works to safely complete routes.
Congratulations to our SY 25-26 December Students of the Month from Sacaton Middle School! 🌟💙🏅 #BEBRAVE #sacatonmiddle #sacatonstrong #sesd18 #SESD18 #sacatonbraves #HCA
Congratulations to our SY 25-26 December Students of the Month from Sacaton Elementary School! 🌟💙🏅 #BEBRAVE #sacatonelementary #sacatonstrong #sesd18 #SESD18 #sacatonbraves #HCA
Principal Newsletter Jan. 2026
Advanced Curricular Offerings Begin January 12, 2026
Sacaton Elementary Middle School is excited to announce that our Advanced Curricular Offerings (ACO) will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The Advanced Curricular Offerings provide students with enriching, interdisciplinary learning opportunities designed to deepen academic engagement and promote student growth beyond the core curriculum. These courses are offered to eligible middle school students and reflect our commitment to academic excellence, cultural relevance, and whole-child development.
We look forward to launching these courses and appreciate the continued support of our parents and community as we expand learning opportunities for our students.
More details are provide on the website "News" and will be shared as classes begin. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions.
Happy New Year — we are excited for a strong start to 2026!
Sacaton Elementary Middle School is excited to announce that our Advanced Curricular Offerings (ACO) will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The Advanced Curricular Offerings provide students with enriching, interdisciplinary learning opportunities designed to deepen academic engagement and promote student growth beyond the core curriculum. These courses are offered to eligible middle school students and reflect our commitment to academic excellence, cultural relevance, and whole-child development.
We look forward to launching these courses and appreciate the continued support of our parents and community as we expand learning opportunities for our students.
More details are provide on the website "News" and will be shared as classes begin. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions.
Happy New Year — we are excited for a strong start to 2026!
Parents, due to the excessive rain we have had, the buses will not be traveling dirt roads today. Please have your students meet the bus at the nearest paved road. This is for the safety of our students. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact the school to report any absences.
SMS Sports Update – 01/08
🚨 SMS Sports Update 🚨
Due to inclement weather on Thursday (01/08):
⚾ Boys Baseball Tryouts: CANCELLED
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts: STILL ON (Gym) 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Boys baseball players will go home using their normal transportation method.
Thank you for your understanding!
GO BRAVES! 💙💛
🚨 SMS Sports Update 🚨
Due to inclement weather on Thursday (01/08):
⚾ Boys Baseball Tryouts: CANCELLED
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts: STILL ON (Gym) 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Boys baseball players will go home using their normal transportation method.
Thank you for your understanding!
GO BRAVES! 💙💛
Rain Day Schedule for the Buses
Parents please be advised that our buses will not be traveling dirt roads today due to the recent weather. This is for the safety of the students and our drivers. Please have your students meet the bus at the nearest paved road. Thank you for your support and understanding.
SMS Sports Update
Tryouts for Boys Baseball and Girls Basketball are still in effect,
even in the rain (we made the necessary adjustments!)
Reminder:
Grades 5th-8th (SMS)
Tryouts are from 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (Today and Tomorrow)
Students must have a valid physical on file to participate.
Thank you for your support. Go Braves!
Tryouts for Boys Baseball and Girls Basketball are still in effect,
even in the rain (we made the necessary adjustments!)
Reminder:
Grades 5th-8th (SMS)
Tryouts are from 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (Today and Tomorrow)
Students must have a valid physical on file to participate.
Thank you for your support. Go Braves!
We hope you had a restful and joyful Winter Break! ❄️✨
Classes resume TOMORROW - Tuesday, January 6, and we’re excited to kick off Quarter 3 with energy, focus, and success. Let’s make this quarter our best one yet! See you all back at school, ready to learn and grow!
Classes resume TOMORROW - Tuesday, January 6, and we’re excited to kick off Quarter 3 with energy, focus, and success. Let’s make this quarter our best one yet! See you all back at school, ready to learn and grow!
🏀⚾ Q3 Sports Tryouts Are Here! ⚾🏀
Boys Baseball & Girls Basketball
Grades 5–8 (Middle School)
📅 Jan 7–8
⏰ 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 MS Gym
✅ Sports physical must be on file to participate.
GO Braves!
Boys Baseball & Girls Basketball
Grades 5–8 (Middle School)
📅 Jan 7–8
⏰ 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 MS Gym
✅ Sports physical must be on file to participate.
GO Braves!
Wishing you a Happy New Year Sacaton Braves!
We hope you are enjoying a joyful holiday season with your friends and family! ❄️🎉
Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
Students Return: Tuesday, January 6
Relax, recharge, and we’ll see you back at school in the new year!
Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
Students Return: Tuesday, January 6
Relax, recharge, and we’ll see you back at school in the new year!
Wishing you a beautiful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and joy! We wish all our Sacaton Braves and Families a Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas!
On behalf of Sacaton Elementary School District #18, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to our students, families, and community members for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
As we pause to celebrate the holiday season, I want to personally thank our students, teachers, staff, and community for your hard work, dedication, and diligence throughout the first semester. Your continued support and commitment to education play a vital role in the success of our schools and the growth of our students.
We hope this holiday break provides you and your loved ones with a restful, peaceful, and joyful time together. We look forward to the beginning of the second semester and welcoming our students back to school on January 6, 2026, refreshed and ready for continued learning and success.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Best wishes to you all for a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.
Have a wonderful Winter Break Sacaton Braves! We hope you enjoy time with your friends and family this holiday season! Winter Break is from December 22 - January 5. Students return on Tuesday, January 6!
Congratulations to our SY 25-26 November Students of the Month from Sacaton Elementary School! 🌟💙🏅 #BEBRAVE #sacatonelementary #sacatonstrong #sesd18 #SESD18 #sacatonbraves #HCA
Congratulations to our SY 25-26 November Students of the Month from Sacaton Middle School! 🌟💙🏅 #BEBRAVE #sacatonmiddle #sacatonstrong #sesd18 #SESD18 #sacatonbraves #HCA
