Wheeler Elementary School

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Who We Are
Welcome
Wheeler Elementary leads the way by building outstanding learners who embody leadership, effort, actions, decision-making and showing respect.
Focus
We focus on providing a welcoming and supporting atmosphere where everyone feels safe and valued, and offer challenging, rigorous and developmentally appropriate opportunities for all students and monitor their learning through various and balanced assessments.
Mission
It is our mission to utilize social-emotional learning and academic curriculum to promote understanding of self, others, and the world in a safe, accepting, and loving environment.
Awards
We are recognized as a 'B' school by the Arizona Department of Education, and a Ben's Bells Kind Campus.

B Rated School

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Upcoming Events

Our Calendar & District Calendars     

10/3/2025
No school for grades K-12.
10/6/2025 - 10/10/2025
All schools and District offices are closed.
10/29/2025
No school for grades K-12.
11/11/2025
All schools and District offices are closed.

Principal Kari Baltes’s time at Wheeler Elementary has been nothing short of incredible. As the new principal, she loves working alongside a dedicated staff who give their all every day and being part of a school community filled with supportive parents, guardians, and neighbors.
A graduate of Sahuaro High School, Principal Baltes began her career as a teacher at Booth-Fickett, later serving as a school counselor at Dietz K-8, then as assistant principal at CE Rose for four years before becoming principal at Wheeler two years ago.
She recommends Wheeler to any family looking for a welcoming environment where every child feels they belong. Whether families are interested in the self-contained GATE program, OMA, or athletic opportunities like kickball and cross-country, Wheeler offers something for everyone.
Outside of work, Principal Baltes enjoys spending time with her 8-year-old daughter, who is the light of her life. A fun fact about Principal Baltes is that she is a proud Minnesota native and a huge Minnesota Vikings fan.

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