Mary L. Welty Elementary School
Doing our Best to be the Best!
Spring Break is just around the corner! 🌸
The Boys and Girls Club is opening its doors for a week of fun, engagement, and exploration. From exciting group activities to creative projects, there’s something for every age group. See the attached flyer for more details and help your child make the most of their time off!
The Boys and Girls Club is opening its doors for a week of fun, engagement, and exploration. From exciting group activities to creative projects, there’s something for every age group. See the attached flyer for more details and help your child make the most of their time off!
🎒✨ Open Enrollment is STILL OPEN at Nogales Unified School District #1! ✨🎒
There’s still time to enroll your child in Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year — and enrollment is open for other grade levels too!
If your child will turn 5 years old before September 1, 2026, they are eligible for Kindergarten. Don’t miss this important milestone — we’re ready to welcome our newest learners! 🍎📚
📍 Register at: NUSD #1 Registration Office
351 W. Plum St.
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
https://www.nusd.k12.az.us/page/registration
Join a district where Excellence Knows No Borders and every student has the opportunity to thrive. 🌟
#NUSD1 #NogalesUSD #KinderEnrollment #OpenEnrollment #FutureApaches #EnrollNow #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #BackToSchool2026 #KindergartenReady #NogalesAZ
There’s still time to enroll your child in Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year — and enrollment is open for other grade levels too!
If your child will turn 5 years old before September 1, 2026, they are eligible for Kindergarten. Don’t miss this important milestone — we’re ready to welcome our newest learners! 🍎📚
📍 Register at: NUSD #1 Registration Office
351 W. Plum St.
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
https://www.nusd.k12.az.us/page/registration
Join a district where Excellence Knows No Borders and every student has the opportunity to thrive. 🌟
#NUSD1 #NogalesUSD #KinderEnrollment #OpenEnrollment #FutureApaches #EnrollNow #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #BackToSchool2026 #KindergartenReady #NogalesAZ
HUGE LITERACY BOWL NEWS! 🏆
The 8th Annual Imagine Learning Literacy Bowl has officially wrapped, and Mary L. Welty Elementary brought the heat! We are beyond thrilled to announce that our students pushed through to become a National Runner-Up! 🥈
From the first page to the final buzzer, our students showed incredible dedication, perseverance, and academic grit. You flexed those learning muscles and proved that Welty truly plays at a national level.
Congratulations to our hardworking students and staff! We couldn’t be prouder of this massive achievement. 📚🌟
The 8th Annual Imagine Learning Literacy Bowl has officially wrapped, and Mary L. Welty Elementary brought the heat! We are beyond thrilled to announce that our students pushed through to become a National Runner-Up! 🥈
From the first page to the final buzzer, our students showed incredible dedication, perseverance, and academic grit. You flexed those learning muscles and proved that Welty truly plays at a national level.
Congratulations to our hardworking students and staff! We couldn’t be prouder of this massive achievement. 📚🌟
Listen up, everyone! 🏰 We are almost through our AZELLA and Galileo testing journey. Kinder is testing this week and the writing sample for 1st through 5th graders is this Thursday.
To make sure your students stay on track and don't get overwhelmed, please review the Testing Calendar provided below. 📅
Parents, please ensure that students arrive at school on time and ready to give it their best effort! 🦁
A Fairytale Reminder: Just like onions have layers, success has steps—and the first one is being here! 🧅 Consistent attendance and punctuality are the keys to a successful finish for everyone. 💚
It’s School Security Officer Day, and we’re proud to celebrate and honor Mr. G! 🛡️🕵♂️
Beyond just keeping our campus safe, Mr. G is a cornerstone of our community. Whether he’s diligently looking out for our students and staff or bringing the energy to the dance floor at school dances, his dedication knows no bounds. We are incredibly lucky to have someone who protects our school with as much heart as he does vigilance. There truly isn't anything he wouldn't do for our students and staff.
We love you, Mr. G🩵! We hit the jackpot having you on our team.💪💫
❤️🩷🤍
Big round of applause for Ivanna! 👏👏
She showed incredible dedication representing our school at the Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee today.
We are so proud of you! ✨🐝
Just a reminder that there’s no school this Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.
Enjoy the long weekend❤️🤍💙 !
Enjoy the long weekend❤️🤍💙 !
📣 Calling all little athletes! 📣
Nayeli Lopez is hosting a FREE Youth Cheer Clinic! Please register your child to help them build confidence, stay active, and learn the basics of cheerleading in a fun, supportive environment. 🎀
See attached flyer for complete details. 📃
✨ Good Luck, Ivanna! ✨
Good luck to Ivanna at the Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee this Friday! 🐝📖 You are going to be absolutely amazing up there! 🌟🙌
Good luck to Ivanna at the Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee this Friday! 🐝📖 You are going to be absolutely amazing up there! 🌟🙌
💚💕A "Love-ly" Announcement from the Swamp!
Hear ye, hear ye! Shrek and Fiona want you to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style!
To make this Friday extra "all-star," students are invited to trade in their uniforms for their finest festive attire.
🧅 The Royal Dress Code:
👕Top: Wear your favorite Valentine’s Day colors (Pink, Red, or White).
👖Bottoms: Stay steady in your Khaki bottoms.
🗓️ When:
Friday, February 13, 2026
Make sure you continue to follow the dress code so we can have a "happily ever after" Valentine's Day💕💌!
We reached 97% attendance today 🥳💚! To celebrate that we surpassed our 95% goal, our Roadrunners who were present today do not have to wear their uniforms tomorrow. Let's keep this going and strive to reach this goal every day! Every day counts!
Calling all third, fourth, and fifth graders! You are invited to our annual Valentine's Day Dance this Thursday, February 12💌💝🌹!
Event Details
💗When: Thursday, February 12th
💗Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
💗Where: Mary L. Welty Cafeteria
💗Cost: Only $1 entrance fee!
💗Refreshments: Snacks and drinks will be available for sale.
Important Notes
💘Permission Slips Required: Every student MUST have a signed permission slip to attend the dance. They are due on Wednesday.
💘Bus service will be available.
💘All students must be picked up promptly at 3:45 PM.
Hear ye, hear ye!🏰 We’re halfway through our quest in the Swamp, but the dragon isn't defeated just yet.🐉
To ensure your little ogres and princesses don’t end up lost in Far Far Away, please take a look at our Testing Calendar below.📅 If your child is scheduled for a challenge, make sure they arrive at the kingdom on time and ready to roar!🦁
Ogre-Sized Reminder: "Layers, onions, and punctuality!"🧅 Being present and on time is the only way to make sure our happily ever after.💚
To ensure your little ogres and princesses don’t end up lost in Far Far Away, please take a look at our Testing Calendar below.📅 If your child is scheduled for a challenge, make sure they arrive at the kingdom on time and ready to roar!🦁
Ogre-Sized Reminder: "Layers, onions, and punctuality!"🧅 Being present and on time is the only way to make sure our happily ever after.💚
🧅 This Success Has Layers!
Attention all noble steeds and fairytale creatures! Mrs. Silva’s favorite day in the whole kingdom is here—the day we celebrate our Roadrunners of the Month!
A huge, ogre-sized congratulations to our January recipients! You are the brightest lanterns in the swamp.
Keep up the magical work—hey now, you’re all-stars! 🌟
Attention all noble steeds and fairytale creatures! Mrs. Silva’s favorite day in the whole kingdom is here—the day we celebrate our Roadrunners of the Month!
A huge, ogre-sized congratulations to our January recipients! You are the brightest lanterns in the swamp.
Keep up the magical work—hey now, you’re all-stars! 🌟
🏰 Shrek-tacular News from the Swamp!
Buckle up, Donkey, because we have some ogre-sized news to share! It’s time to celebrate a class that really went the distance (and didn't even ask "Are we there yet?" once).
🏆 The Royal Proclamation
Congratulations to our January Race Towards Perfect Attendance Winners, Ms. A. Lopez's 4th Grade Class! They do not have to wear their uniform all of next week!🎉
Buckle up, Donkey, because we have some ogre-sized news to share! It’s time to celebrate a class that really went the distance (and didn't even ask "Are we there yet?" once).
🏆 The Royal Proclamation
Congratulations to our January Race Towards Perfect Attendance Winners, Ms. A. Lopez's 4th Grade Class! They do not have to wear their uniform all of next week!🎉
🏰 Proclamation from the Swamp!
Listen up, all you noble steeds and loyal subjects! We’ve hit a 98% attendance rate today! That is definitely worth more than a stack of freshly made waffles.
To celebrate this ogre-sized achievement, Mrs. Silva 👸 has granted a special decree: All students present today are exempt from wearing their uniforms tomorrow! Feel free to ditch the formal attire and dress like you’re heading to a party at the Dragon’s Keep (just keep it school-appropriate, please).
Let’s keep this momentum going! We’re on a roll, and we’re not stopping until we reach Far Far Away🏰🌟💚!
Listen up, all you noble steeds and loyal subjects! We’ve hit a 98% attendance rate today! That is definitely worth more than a stack of freshly made waffles.
To celebrate this ogre-sized achievement, Mrs. Silva 👸 has granted a special decree: All students present today are exempt from wearing their uniforms tomorrow! Feel free to ditch the formal attire and dress like you’re heading to a party at the Dragon’s Keep (just keep it school-appropriate, please).
Let’s keep this momentum going! We’re on a roll, and we’re not stopping until we reach Far Far Away🏰🌟💚!
Celebrate America 250: Student Art Contest🎨
The City of Nogales invites K–7 students across Santa Cruz County to participate in a special art contest honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. This milestone is a meaningful opportunity for students to reflect on what America represents to them and express those visions through their creativity.
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 to Ms. Estrada
Submission Requirements:
📌On the Front: Include a creative title for the piece.
📌On the Back: Please clearly print the student's full name, grade level, and school name.
📌Artist Statement: Students are encouraged to write a brief description on the back explaining the meaning of their artwork and their personal perspective on America.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
The City of Nogales invites K–7 students across Santa Cruz County to participate in a special art contest honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. This milestone is a meaningful opportunity for students to reflect on what America represents to them and express those visions through their creativity.
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 to Ms. Estrada
Submission Requirements:
📌On the Front: Include a creative title for the piece.
📌On the Back: Please clearly print the student's full name, grade level, and school name.
📌Artist Statement: Students are encouraged to write a brief description on the back explaining the meaning of their artwork and their personal perspective on America.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
Ogres, Noble Steeds, and Valentines!
Love is in the swamp air! The flowers are blooming, the onions are smelling extra pungent, and we are ready to celebrate some truly legendary students.
This week, we are honoring nominees who have hearts of gold. They exemplify a loyalty as deep as Queen Lillian and King Harold, and they work together with their peers as perfectly as Shrek and Fiona!
💘 The "True Believer" Valentine's List
Pablo Perez Torres — Nominated by Ms. Abril
Maria Constanza Gomez Rosales — Nominated by Ms. Abril
Dorian Gonzalez Navarro — Nominated by Ms. Duarte
Damian Ornelas — Nominated by Mrs. Garcia
Adrian Gallegos Lara — Nominated by Ms. Silva
Thank you for bringing a "spark" to our school that rivals the connection between Donkey and Dragon! You are kind, helpful, and you definitely have more genuine class than Prince Charming (though we know Doris would still say he’s the favorite).
Have a sweet and magical week, swamp-dwellers!❤️
Love is in the swamp air! The flowers are blooming, the onions are smelling extra pungent, and we are ready to celebrate some truly legendary students.
This week, we are honoring nominees who have hearts of gold. They exemplify a loyalty as deep as Queen Lillian and King Harold, and they work together with their peers as perfectly as Shrek and Fiona!
💘 The "True Believer" Valentine's List
Pablo Perez Torres — Nominated by Ms. Abril
Maria Constanza Gomez Rosales — Nominated by Ms. Abril
Dorian Gonzalez Navarro — Nominated by Ms. Duarte
Damian Ornelas — Nominated by Mrs. Garcia
Adrian Gallegos Lara — Nominated by Ms. Silva
Thank you for bringing a "spark" to our school that rivals the connection between Donkey and Dragon! You are kind, helpful, and you definitely have more genuine class than Prince Charming (though we know Doris would still say he’s the favorite).
Have a sweet and magical week, swamp-dwellers!❤️
2026 Future Chefs National Challenge👨🍳👩🍳
Students in grades 3–5 are invited to submit their recipes using the QR code on the flyer or by completing a recipe card, which can be picked up from the elementary school lunch clerks. The deadline for recipe submissions is Friday, February 13, 2026.
One lucky winner from each elementary school will be selected as a finalist to compete at Nogales High School on March 4, 2026.
Students in grades 3–5 are invited to submit their recipes using the QR code on the flyer or by completing a recipe card, which can be picked up from the elementary school lunch clerks. The deadline for recipe submissions is Friday, February 13, 2026.
One lucky winner from each elementary school will be selected as a finalist to compete at Nogales High School on March 4, 2026.
