Imagine Desert West Elementary

09/11/2026

This Friday, we celebrate our amazing interventionists—the dedicated educators who provide personalized support and make a difference in the growth and confidence of our IDWE Dragons every day!

09/08/2026

IDWE WEEK IN REVIEW!

Dragon Dollars, amazing art, strong academics, and true Dragon character made this a productive week!

💙 Developing Character. Enriching Minds. Inspiring Leaders.
🎉 Proudly serving the West Valley for 20 years!

09/05/2026

A LONG WEEKEND FOR OUR LITTLE DRAGONS! 🐉

There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy a well-deserved day of family, fun, and relaxation! We can’t wait to welcome our Dragons back on Tuesday, September 8, refreshed and ready to learn!

Developing Character. Enriching Minds. Inspiring Leaders.

09/03/2026

The IDWE September Newsletter is here!

Stay connected, informed, and involved in everything happening at our school. When families and schools communicate, our Dragons have the support they need to succeed! 💚💛

📩 Check out this month’s newsletter for important dates, school updates, and celebrations!

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together, we help our Dragons soar!

Developing Character, Enriching Minds, Inspiring Leaders.

09/01/2026

Science Rocks in 7th Grade! 🔬

Explore this week’s newsletter to discover what our young scientists are learning and achieving. Keep asking questions, exploring new ideas, and letting your Dragon curiosity soar!

Go Dragons!

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Dragon families, join us for this month’s Dragon Parent Academy as we discuss teen mental health and learn helpful ways to support our students’ well-being. Together, we can help our Dragons thrive!

08/24/2026

Dragon Families, take a moment to review Mrs. Barocas’s weekly update and stay informed! Communication is key to your student’s success. Together, we make our Dragons soar!

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Developing Character. Enriching Minds. Inspiring Leaders.

08/15/2026

🎉 Congratulations to all of our Imagine Desert West students who received a Certificate of High Achievement from the Arizona Department of Education!

This award recognizes students who scored in the top 10% of students on a standardized state test last school year. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement! 🏆🐉

Parents: If your Imagine Desert West student received this award, we would love for you to celebrate their accomplishment with us! Please take a photo of your student with their certificate and share it with our school community.

You may send photos to [email protected] so we can help honor and celebrate our amazing Dragons!

Congratulations to all of our high-achieving students! We are so proud of you! ❤️🐉

08/14/2026

Healthy Snacks, Happy Dragons!

Parents, wondering how you can help IDWE align with the new Arizona Healthy Schools Act? Take a moment to review our Snack Guidelines and discover simple ways to choose healthier options for your child.

Together, we can fuel our Dragons for learning, growth, and success! 💚💛

Developing Character, Enriching Minds, Inspiring Leaders.