First Day for Students - Aug. 2
Labor Day - Sept. 3
Parent Teacher Conferences - Sept. 12-14
Grading Day - Oct. 5
Fall Break - Oct. 8-12
Veterans Day - Nov. 12
Thanksgiving Recess - Nov. 22-23
Grading Day - Dec. 21
Winter Break - Dec. 24-Jan. 4
MLK Day - Jan. 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Feb.14-15
Rodeo Vacation - Feb. 21-22
Grading Day - Mar. 15
Spring Break - Mar. 18-22
Spring Holiday (Good Friday) - April 19
Last Day for Students - May 23
Graduation Day - May 23

Grijalva Elementary, named after Arizona Congressman Raul M. Grijalva, is located in Midvale Park. We are a K-5 school with a bilingual strand at each grade level. Grijalva Elementary is a recipient of the RAMP award (Recognized American School Counselors Association) which recognizes the absolute best practices in school counseling. Fewer than 200 schools in the United States have attained this recognition.

The Grijalva School Community promotes the success of all children by:

• Supporting each child's academic, emotional and social success
• Defining and communicating expectations
• Modeling and acknowledging positive behaviors
• Providing equitable educational opportunities for all children
• Respecting all learners
• Valuing a caring culture that extends to families and the community