Beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, Sacaton Elementary School District will implement enhanced campus entry and screening procedures to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. Students may NOT bring hoodies, backpacks, reusable water bottles, or personal bags of any kind onto campus. Only sealed, unopened water bottles may be carried by hand. All necessary school supplies will be provided by the District to support students and maintain a focus on learning. Thank you for your support for student and staff safety. Questions can be directed to the school front offices.
Students may NOT bring hoodies, backpacks, reusable water bottles, or personal bags of any kind onto campus.
Only sealed, unopened water bottles may be carried by hand. All necessary school supplies will be provided by the District to support students and maintain a focus on learning. Thank you for your continued support of student and staff safety.
Please direct any questions to your school’s front office.
If weather and field conditions permit, practices will resume tomorrow, October 23, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
GO BRAVES!
At approximately 12:42 p.m., a teacher at Sacaton Middle School notified the office that a student had reported another student may be in possession of a weapon. In response, at 12:49 p.m., school administration initiated a “Secure” status for all classrooms to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Middle School Principal immediately contacted the Gila River Police Department, and the school transitioned to a “Lockdown” while law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation. Police officers secured the campus and performed individual classroom searches.
No weapons were found. All students and staff are safe.
At 1:30 p.m., the Lockdown was lifted, and the school remained in a “Secure” status until 1:55 p.m. Parents and guardians were kept informed throughout the process via text and phone communication. Dismissal procedures began on schedule at 2:00 p.m.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We sincerely thank our parents, staff, students, and the Gila River Police Department for their support, patience, and cooperation during today’s incident.
Sacaton Elementary School District Administration
Parent Teacher Conferences on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Sacaton Middle School have been cancelled. Like always, we appreciate your support and cooperation.
Just a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening TODAY, Thursday, October 16, and TOMORROW, Friday, October 17. Both days are early release days for students. If you haven’t scheduled your conference yet, please reach out to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held THIS Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17. Both days will be early release days for students. Please contact your child’s teacher to schedule a conference time. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child’s progress!
We can’t wait to see our students back, ready to learn and shine! 💙
Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 14. Enjoy the season and your time off! 💙
This month, we proudly celebrate our outstanding school principals— Mrs. Stephanie Celis, Principal of Sacaton Elementary School, and Ms. Claudia Dominguez, Principal of Sacaton Middle School.
Their commitment, leadership, and heart make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community each day. Thank you for all you do to make Sacaton a place where students thrive and learning grows! 💙🍎
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #SacatonPride
Enjoy the break, Sacaton families! 💙
Our amazing Sacaton staff will be busy learning and growing during the GRIC Teacher In-Service Day.
Important Information:
-Physicals: All athletes must have a completed physical on file before trying out.
-Reporting: All athletes should report to the gym at 3:45 PM, ready for practice.
-Tryouts/Practice: 3:45–4:55 PM at Sacaton Middle School (Tuesday & Wednesday).
-Activity Bus: Leaves at 5:00 PM. (Students must have a completed transportation sheet on file to ride the bus.)
-Parent Pick-Up: Please arrive at SMS no later than 5:00 PM.
We are excited to see everyone try out and give their best! Go BRAVES!
Please join me in thank our super staff and leadership for their hard work as we are proud to share that Sacaton Elementary has been named one of the Top Ten Native-serving school districts in Arizona for academic growth, as highlighted by AZCentral and Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne. Our District saw an impressive +124% increase in student proficiency in math and English—an accomplishment that reflects the dedication, resilience, and excellence of our educators and students alike.
This recognition is more than a statistic—it’s a story of perseverance, belief in our students, and the power of strong leadership. Principal Celis, your commitment to raising expectations, building a culture of success, and empowering your staff has transformed Sacaton Elementary into a model of what’s possible in Native education.
This school has moved from once receiving failing grades to now proudly holding a “B” rating, proving that with vision, teamwork, and community support, lasting change is not only possible—it’s happening.
To every teacher, staff member, and student: Thank you. Your hard work and belief in each other is the reason we are celebrating today.
Let us continue to build on this momentum and inspire even greater success in the years to come.
For more information, see the District News Feed:
https://www.sacatonschools.org/article/2453911
Once again, GREAT WORK EVERYONE!!!
👉 Sacaton students may have FREE DRESS for Picture Day.
✨ Attire must be school-appropriate and in the spirit of “dress-up / dress to impress.”
Note: If a student’s chosen Picture Day attire is not appropriate, a school uniform shirt will be provided to ensure dress code standards are met.
Bring your best smile — we can’t wait to see you shine! 💙
#SacatonElementarySchoolDistrict #TeacherInService #AlwaysLearning #SacatonStrong
🕓 TONIGHT — Thursday, September 25 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Sacaton Elementary School Gym
We can’t wait to see our Sacaton families there! 💙
Bring the family and join us for an evening of fun, learning, and hands-on activities.
📅 Tomorrow — Thursday, September 25
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Sacaton Elementary School Gym
We look forward to seeing our Sacaton families there! 💙
