Desert Willow Elementary School

Your immediate help is appreciated! It is Federal Impact Aid time again! Please ensure Vail receives the federal money it deserves because of your service! Designed to assist lo...

Dear Desert Willow Families, We are excited to share an amazing opportunity with you! Desert Willow Elementary is participating in the 2024-2026 National PTA School of Excellence...

Wednesday, November 20th is a half day. School will dismiss at 12 PM (noon), please call the office at (520)879-2302 for any dismissal changes before 11 am on the 20th

No school on Monday November 11th in observation of Veterans Day.

Kindergarten Round-Up will be November 14th from 5:30-7 PM. The night will start with a presentation in the MPR at 5:30, the doors will open for that at 5:15. Then you will be ab...

Half Day this upcoming Wednesday, October 23rd. School will dismiss at 12 pm (noon).

Kindergarten is just around the corner! Come to our Kindergarten Round-Up to learn more about our curriculum, meet our friendly staff, and get ready for a fantastic year of learni...

If you are looking for something for you kiddo to do over fall break look into our Community Programs Fall Break Camps! Go to vailkids.org for more information and to register!

Fall Break will be from September 23rd-October 11th. School will resume again on October 14th. Please see the image below for the Fall Break Office Hours.

Our Vail Pride Day rookie, support staff, teacher and volunteer of the year nominations are a wonderful way to recognize someone who has made an impact on you and/or your child....

Desert Willow Families, Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Owens’ baby, Paige Kathryn Owens to the world! Paige arrived on Friday, August 16th and mama and baby are doing well. Tha...

See the flyer below for info about Vail Family Connections 2024!

Dismissal for a half day will be 12 pm (noon). Please call the office at (520)879-2302 before 10:30 on Wednesday for changes in transportation that day. All regularly scheduled...

The Reflections Art Contest is up and running! Kids are encouraged to create a project in any of the 6 categories: literature, music composition, visual arts, dance choreogra...

Dear Desert Willow Families, We are quickly approaching the time for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences! For Fall conferences, it is our hope that we get to visit with all families!...

Check out our new Counselor Corner! Meet Mrs. Colemen and learn more about counseling at DWE. Follow this link or find it in our site menu under "Parent Resources" https://dwe.v...

Hello, DWE Families and Community, Each of our Vail Schools has a “Site Based Council.” The purpose of this council is to operate as a principal’s advisory committee. Our DWE si...

Open House will be on July 11th fro 5:30-7 PM. 5th grade families there will be a Chromebook informational meeting that night as well at 6 PM. Please contact the front office at ...

Kindergarten Graduation will be on 5/21/2024 at 9 AM for all classes. 5th Grade Promotion will be on 5/21/2024. Mrs. O'Dell, Mrs. Rios, and Ms. Sussen's classes will be at 8:15 a...

Friday, May 24th will be a half day, dismissal will be at 12 PM (noon). There will be no after-school clubs or activities on the 24th.