The staff at Van Buskirk Elementary School, in partnership with families and community, is dedicated to student mastery of the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, as well as the development of life skills and social responsibility. We measure academic progress through frequent curriculum-aligned assessments. We provide effective intervention and enrichment to support the individual needs of each student in an atmosphere of mutual respect that celebrates diversity.

Our Special Services:
* Operation School Bell and Clothing/Food Banks
* OMA Arts Integration Specialist and OMA Artists
* PAWS 21st Century Community Learning Afterschool Program
* Community Liaison
* Adult Education ESL Classed and Zumba Fitness
* Positive Behavior Support : workshop for parents of students with special needs
* Curriculum/Instructional Coach to support our teachers' professional development
* Full-time Health Clerk
* Part-time Library Assistant