Spotlight Program
Through creative coding and computational thinking, Desert Meadows students learn how to problem solve and think.
Irving Barraza Receives Excellence in Education Award
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Three Laveen Schools awarded America’s Healthiest School 2024.
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Desert Meadows’ JP Ketcham Named Exemplary Principal by County Superintendent
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Desert Meadows Celebrates being named A+ Schools of Excellence®
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Desert Meadows is an A+ School of Excellence
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Desert Meadows Celebrates the Opening of its Coding Café
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Laveen District is Home to Three A-Rated Schools, Nine Highest Performing Schools in Laveen
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County Superintendent Watson Reads to Desert Meadows students
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Vulcan Materials donates $20,000 to Desert Meadows for Coding Cafe
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Meadows Students Pitch Technology Needs to Vulcan Materials
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School Hours
Start Time8:00 a.m.
Dismissal3:00 p.m.
Early Release1:30 p.m.
Accomplishments
Desert Meadows is proud of their awards and accomplishments.
In Our Community
Desert Meadows students participate in a number of activities to serve the community.
Programs & Services
Learn more about the variety of programs and services we offer.
News
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Mission: Kindergarten 2025 is February 4
Enrolling a kindergartner next school year? Join us for an exploration of Laveen’s kindergarten program on February 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at all Laveen schools. Each of our nine schools will host an information night …
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L.E.A.P. Night Inspires Families to Explore Academic Pathways
Last night, the Laveen Elementary School District hosted its highly anticipated L.E.A.P. (Laveen’s Exploration of Academic Pathways) event, welcoming over 100 families to learn about the many educational opportunities available for their students. Held at the Laveen Elementary …
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Laveen’s 11th Annual Winter Festival is December 6
The Laveen Elementary School District hosts a Winter Festival for the community each year. The 10th annual Laveen Winter Festival is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the …
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Dear Students and Families,
I am happy to welcome you to Desert Meadows! The Desert Meadows faculty and staff are dedicated to working with you to ensure that all students on our campus can achieve their highest potential. Over the years, Desert Meadows has had a rich history of providing students with an amazing academic and social experience. This year, we will continue to build upon and refine our proven foundation of good work, honored traditions, and continued excellence in education.
I encourage each of you to be an active part of the Desert Meadows PTA. Through the years, this organization has accomplished many wonderful things that have enhanced the quality of our students’ education. Becoming a member of the PTA is a great way to get to know what is going on at your child’s school. You can become a member of the Desert Meadows PTA by clicking on the link https://desertmeadowspta.memberhub.com/store.
We are so excited to have all students returning for in-person learning this year! As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to evolve, please see our website for up-to-date information: www.laveenschools.org.
Students and staff of Desert Meadows School stay on TRACK by being:
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Accountable
- Collaborative
- Kind
If you have any questions or concerns during the year, please let us know. A key to having a successful school year is having open communication between parents/guardians and staff. It will help your child experience success at school if we are all headed in the same direction. We look forward to a great year!
Sincerely,
J.P. Ketcham, Principal
Desert Meadows School
6855 W. Meadows Loop East
Laveen, Arizona 85339-9805
Laveen, Arizona 85339-9805
OFFICE
602-304-2020
FAX
602-304-2025
Why choose Desert Meadows?
LEARN WHYDesert Meadows School strives to help our students improve academically every year as well as to develop their social skills so that they can become productive members of the community.
To facilitate learning we focus on first developing fluent readers through systematic phonics instruction. As the students progress through the years, teachers follow a curriculum map ensuring the students are acquiring the higher level learning skills that will lead to their academic success. We use data to target areas that need interventions which are provided through daily interventions, tutoring, and sometimes Saturday school. Interventions do not stop in academic areas that are lacking, but include students who are ready for more rigorous challenges. By seventh grade our goal is to teach students algebra and by eighth grade they will move on to geometry.
Our social goals focus on teaching expectations that will assist our students in all walks of life. Our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program not only sets those expectations, but teaches the students what they look like.
Meet our exceptional students & teachers
Desert Meadows is one of Laveen's 8 great elementary schools. See what makes them outstanding.