Van Buskirk Elementary School

The staff at Van Buskirk Elementary School, in partnership with families and the 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 regular curriculum-aligned classroom assessments and district benchmark tests each quarter. Van Buskirk provides effective interventions and enrichment opportunities to support the individual needs of each student in an atmosphere of mutual respect that celebrates diversity.

Our school provides:
Full time Counselor, Ms. Jennifer Carey:
Operation School Bell and Clothing/Food Banks
OMA Arts Integration Specialist and OMA Artists
PAWS 21st Century Community Learning After school Program
Positive Behavior Support : PBIS program to encourage responsibility, kindness and safety!
Curriculum/Instructional Coach to support ongoing professional development for teachers
Full-time Health Clerk
Part-time Library Assistant

October Events
Join us at Peter Piper Pizza on October 17, 2019 from 5:00-7:00pm for our 3rd Annual Boo Bash! Dress in a costume or be yourself and come play games or ride the mini-rollercoaster! This is a fundraiser for our school!