Cragin PTO

💙🐾 A HUGE THANK YOU TO TUCSON APPLIANCE COMPANY! 🐾💙

Cragin Cougar PTO would like to send a very special THANK YOU to Tucson Appliance Company for their incredibly generous donation of this AMAZING 22-cubic-foot refrigerator to Cragin Elementary! 🎉🙌

When our school was in need, they stepped up for our students and staff in a BIG way. This beautiful new refrigerator will be such a wonderful addition to our campus and will be appreciated for years to come! 🧊✨

We are so grateful to have local businesses that care about our schools and give back to our community. Thank you, Tucson Appliance Company, for supporting our Cragin Cougars! 🐾💙

We truly appreciate you!

🍎📚 BACK-TO-SCHOOL THANK YOU! 📚🍎

A HUGE thank you to First Watch for generously donating breakfast for our amazing Cragin teachers and staff! 🥞☕️💙

What a wonderful way to kick off a fantastic new school year! 🐾

Thank you, First Watch, for supporting our Cragin Cougar family! 💙🤍

We're so grateful to our friends at Safeway Foundation for once again investing in Tucson Unified students and schools!

It was an honor to attend the ribbon cutting celebration for the beautifully renovated Safeway store at Swan & Sunrise and celebrate their continued commitment to public education and other nonprofits!

Through their generosity, the following TUSD schools each received a $2,000 grant to support students and classrooms:

🍏 Cragin Elementary
🍏 Davidson Elementary
🍏 Doolen Middle
🍏 Whitmore Elementary
🍏 Blenman Elementary
🍏 John B. Wright Elementary
🍏 Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle
🍏 Mary Meredith K-12
🍏 Catalina High School

In addition, Safeway Foundation provided support to Catalina High School's Band, Cheer, and Wrestling programs.

Thank you, Safeway Foundation, for being such an incredible partner and for helping create more opportunities for Tucson Unified students. We are proud to work alongside organizations that believe in investing in our community's future!

🎉 Back-to-School Events
Mark your calendars! We have an exciting start to the school year and can't wait to welcome our Cougar families back!
📅 August 2026
Wednesday, August 5 – Meet & Greet | 2:30 PM
Thursday, August 6 – First Day of School (Grades K–5)
Monday, August 10 – First PTO Meeting | 5:15 PM
Thursday, August 13 – First Day of Preschool
Tuesday, August 18 – Title I Annual Meeting | 5:30 PM
Tuesday, August 18 – Open House | 6:00 PM

We can't wait to see our Cougar students and families as we kick off an amazing school year together!

Tip for Parents: Did you know TUSD offers free school breakfast and lunch for all students? Ensure your child starts the day with a nutritious meal and stays energized throughout the day. Take advantage of this great benefit!
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As we get ready to head back to school, it’s amazing to see our community coming together to support our students and families! 📚🍎✨

A huge THANK YOU to Graham Family Dental Care for their generous donation and for believing in our school community. Your kindness and support help make a positive difference as we kick off a new school year.

We are so grateful for community partners like you who invest in our students’ success. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead! 💙🎉
Graham Family Dental Care

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📣 PTO NEEDS YOU!

Our PTO can’t make all the fun events and special activities happen without our amazing volunteers! 🐾

Whether you can help once, occasionally, or throughout the school year, every little bit of your time makes a BIG difference for our students and staff.

✨ No long-term commitment required
✨ Volunteer whenever your schedule allows
✨ Help with events, fundraisers & school activities
✨ Meet other families and be part of our school community

🙋‍♀️ Ready to help?
Comment below or send us a message to get involved!

Many hands make light work—and together, we can make this an AMAZING school year for our Cougars! 🐾

📚🎉 19 Days Until School Starts! 🍎✏️

The countdown is on! There are 19 days until the first day of school on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

☀️ Make the most of these last summer days:

* 📖 Read a favorite book
* 🏊 Enjoy one more pool day
* 🍦 Treat yourself to ice cream
* 🎒 Start getting those school supplies and backpacks ready
* ❤️ Spend time making summer memories with family and friends

See you on August 6th, Cragin Cougars! 🐾💙 From tiny paws to giant steps, Cougars grow in excellence!