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Middle School and Specialty Program Open Houses
Explore your middle school and specialty program options in Tempe Elementary at one of our upcoming Open House events!
We Are
Tempe Elementary Schools
Welcoming, achieving, eye-opening, and future-ready Preschool-8 education to free the boundless potential in each child – so they are fully prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and excel for a lifetime.
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Tempe celebrates 150 Years of Community Inspired Education and a longstanding heritage of investment in all its students.
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Tempe Elementary Schools have earned an "A" and "B" rating from the Arizona State Board of Education.
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Over 250 Community partners have donated materials, resources and learning experiences- freeing the boundless potential in each child.
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Tempe Elementary Schools educators have earned over 330 advanced degrees in education, counseling, psychology, social work, fine arts and music.
Reasons To
Believe
Welcoming Community. Destination District.
Academic Achievement for All
Eye-Opening Discovery in the Classroom
Empowering the Confident, Future-Ready Child
Only in Tempe
Unparalleled
Advantages For All
Tempe is a world-class education destination committed to accessible, equitable, high-quality education for all. Every Tempe Elementary student has access to enriching programs and support services to meet their individual needs and empower them to expand their interests, develop their gifts, and discover their true potential - often at little or no cost to the family.
Voted #1 Elementary School District and Top 7 Best Places to Work
Voted # 1 by our staff, parents and community in 2024, Tempe Elementary Schools ranked top by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll, Ranking Arizona.
Celebrating 150 Years of Academic Excellence
In 2024, Tempe Elementary Schools proudly celebrates 150 years of community-inspired education serving families within and the surrounding areas of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.
Revolutionizing Education
Tempe Elementary Schools has an intentional clear set of beliefs, goals, and strategic framework to guide the District for today and the future.
Experiential Learning & Real-World Experiences
Through collaboration and creativity, our local community partners are critical for all students' success, giving them access to essential resources and real-world experiences.
Resources & Evidence-Based Support Services
Our team of professionals is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and healthy development of students and their families.
The Rover Vine School Garden
The Rover Vine Garden is just one of many outside experiential learning spaces offered to Rover's diverse learning community who pursue curiosity and wonder from K-5 graders.
Who we are
One Community, Many Stories
Celebrating 150 years of rich history and community-inspired learning, Tempe is a unique cultural hub connecting the three vibrant communities of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.
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Learn more about all the exciting things going on at Rover Elementary!
Learn more about all the exciting things going on at Rover Elementary!
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Deeper learners and critical thinkers. For teacher Jeni Waller, those two descriptors serve as the goalpost when working with her students. Waller is a PACE teacher at Holdeman Elementary and Wood Elementary. PACE, which stands for Promoting Actualization through Creativity and Excellence, is Tempe Elementary Schools’ pull-out gifted program for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
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On May 2, 2024 we celebrated outstanding Tempe Elementary teachers and staff at the 35th annual Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Awards. Join us in celebrating our 2024 winners from the Tempe Elementary School District:
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about Tempe Elementary Named Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Year
Awards &
Recognition
We're honored to have been named the #1 Elementary School District in 2024 and voted in the Top 7 winners for Best Places to Work, by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll.
“We are committed to providing our students with instruction and opportunities that help them develop beyond the 3 R's, a curriculum supportive and inclusive of the arts. We give students the resources they need to be college and career ready.”
Dana Lineberger | Principal, Rover Elementary
“I have been extremely impressed with the communication from the teachers at Rover. They work very hard on their end building that relationship with the parents.”
Harveen C. | Rover Parent
“Rover is a unique place to be. You will find students learning outside as much as possible. We want to teach our students the love of learning and enjoy school.”
Megan Meyer | Rover Kindergarten Teacher
“Every Sunday night, my daughter can't wait to go to school because it's interesting. It's fun. Rover gets them excited about school. Rover does that all day.”
Dan R. | Rover Parent