We’re proud to share that Mary Welty Elementary is competing in the national Imagine Learning Literacy Bowl this month! 🏆
They’re one of just 10 schools competing this week, selected from more than 9,700 eligible schools nationwide.
Congratulations to our amazing students and educators for their outstanding work with Imagine Language & Literacy! 🎉
#NUSD1 #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #Welty #Roadrunners #DoingOurBestToBeTheBest #ImagineLearning #LiteracyBowl
They’re one of just 10 schools competing this week, selected from more than 9,700 eligible schools nationwide.
Congratulations to our amazing students and educators for their outstanding work with Imagine Language & Literacy! 🎉
#NUSD1 #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #Welty #Roadrunners #DoingOurBestToBeTheBest #ImagineLearning #LiteracyBowl
Galileo and AZELLA testing are just around the corner!
Please see attached testing calendar for important testing dates.
These are some of the things you can do at home to help your child prepare for testing:
💤Make sure your child gets an appropriate amount of sleep the night before the test.
📅Mark testing days on your calendar to help remind you and your child when the testing will occur.
🍽Your child should eat a nutritious and filling breakfast. Remember, breakfast is served at school.
⏰️Make sure your child is on time (if not early) on the day of testing.
❤️🩹If your child is sick, please contact the school immediately.
We greatly appreciate your support in helping our students achieve their full potential! Roadrunners, show your layers of brilliance 💚🧅!
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¡Las pruebas de Galileo y AZELLA están a la vuelta de la esquina!
Consulte el calendario de exámenes adjunto para conocer las fechas importantes de los exámenes.
Estas son algunas de las cosas que puede hacer en casa para ayudar a su hijo a prepararse para los exámenes:
💤Asegúrese de que su hijo duerma lo suficiente la noche anterior a la prueba.
📅Marque los días de prueba en su calendario para recordarle a usted y a su hijo cuándo se realizarán las pruebas.
🍽Su hijo debe tomar un desayuno nutritivo y abundante. Recuerde, el desayuno se sirve en la escuela.
⏰️Asegúrese de que su hijo llegue a tiempo (si no temprano) el día de la prueba.
❤️🩹Si su hijo está enfermo, comuníquese con la escuela de inmediato.
¡Apreciamos mucho su apoyo para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a alcanzar su mayor potencial! ¡Roadrunners, demuestren sus capas de brillantez💚🧅!
Congratulations to our Roadrunners who were honored at today's honors assemblies 🥳💚!
To continue celebrating their accomplishments, all recipients for Honor Roll, Principal's List, and Perfect Attendance do not have to wear their uniforms all of next week🥳!
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our school will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. We will see everyone on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
En honor a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., nuestra escuela estará cerrada el lunes, 19 de enero 2026. Nos vemos el martes, 20 de enero 2026.
Huge shoutout to our Roadrunners, Ivanna Borbon and Melanny Geronimo-Ozuna, for taking on the District Spelling Bee! 🐝✨ You both showed incredible bravery and talent under the bright lights. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛💪
📝🏆 It’s almost time to spell! 🏆📝
The District Spelling Bee takes place tomorrow, Friday, at 9:00 AM. Come support our students as they compete, learn, and shine!
310 W. Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
Cheer on our students by watching the live stream here:
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/A7XQDkHVmjQ?feature=share
#NUSD1 #Excellenceknownoborders #SpellingBee #StudentAchievement #SchoolPride #FutureLeaders
The District Spelling Bee takes place tomorrow, Friday, at 9:00 AM. Come support our students as they compete, learn, and shine!
310 W. Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
Cheer on our students by watching the live stream here:
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/A7XQDkHVmjQ?feature=share
#NUSD1 #Excellenceknownoborders #SpellingBee #StudentAchievement #SchoolPride #FutureLeaders
Get ready to celebrate because our 100th Day of School is almost here, Tuesday, January 20th🎉! We have an absolutely jam-packed day of fun planned, and we can’t wait to see everyone join in💚.
Here is the exciting lineup for our big milestone:
🚪Door Decorating Contest on Facebook. The winning class will earn a Free Uniform Pass for Friday, January 23rd!
🧓All students and staff are invited to dress up as 100-year-olds.
🎶Our 100th Day Assembly! Get ready to sing along as our incredible chorus leads us in a few songs.
👩💼The "Stick the Principal" Challenge! Every single student in attendance will receive a piece of tape for one very special mission—taping Mrs. Silva to the cafeteria wall!
It’s going to be a day full of music, costumes, and a whole lot of tape. Let’s make this 100th day the most memorable one yet💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!
Here is the exciting lineup for our big milestone:
🚪Door Decorating Contest on Facebook. The winning class will earn a Free Uniform Pass for Friday, January 23rd!
🧓All students and staff are invited to dress up as 100-year-olds.
🎶Our 100th Day Assembly! Get ready to sing along as our incredible chorus leads us in a few songs.
👩💼The "Stick the Principal" Challenge! Every single student in attendance will receive a piece of tape for one very special mission—taping Mrs. Silva to the cafeteria wall!
It’s going to be a day full of music, costumes, and a whole lot of tape. Let’s make this 100th day the most memorable one yet💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!
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.
Thank you to our third-grade families for making our Royal Parent-Student Power Gathering a success! 👑💚
It was great seeing you connect and gear up for a winning year. We thank you for your support!💚
👑 Third Grade Parent-Student Announcement 👑
It's tomorrow! The Third Grade Team invites all students and parents/guardians to our Royal Parent-Student Power Gathering!
This is a great opportunity to connect with your student, meet other parents, and discuss important topics for a successful year.
Please see attached flyer for information. We hope to see all of our third grade parents and students tomorrow💚!
It's tomorrow! The Third Grade Team invites all students and parents/guardians to our Royal Parent-Student Power Gathering!
This is a great opportunity to connect with your student, meet other parents, and discuss important topics for a successful year.
Please see attached flyer for information. We hope to see all of our third grade parents and students tomorrow💚!
Get ready to celebrate because our 100th Day of School is almost here, Tuesday, January 20th🎉! We have an absolutely jam-packed day of fun planned, and we can’t wait to see everyone join in💚.
Here is the exciting lineup for our big milestone:
🚪Door Decorating Contest on Facebook. The winning class will earn a Free Uniform Pass for Friday, January 23rd!
🧓All students and staff are invited to dress up as 100-year-olds.
🎶Our 100th Day Assembly! Get ready to sing along as our incredible chorus leads us in a few songs.
👩💼The "Stick the Principal" Challenge! Every single student in attendance will receive a piece of tape for one very special mission—taping Mrs. Silva to the cafeteria wall!
It’s going to be a day full of music, costumes, and a whole lot of tape. Let’s make this 100th day the most memorable one yet💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!
Here is the exciting lineup for our big milestone:
🚪Door Decorating Contest on Facebook. The winning class will earn a Free Uniform Pass for Friday, January 23rd!
🧓All students and staff are invited to dress up as 100-year-olds.
🎶Our 100th Day Assembly! Get ready to sing along as our incredible chorus leads us in a few songs.
👩💼The "Stick the Principal" Challenge! Every single student in attendance will receive a piece of tape for one very special mission—taping Mrs. Silva to the cafeteria wall!
It’s going to be a day full of music, costumes, and a whole lot of tape. Let’s make this 100th day the most memorable one yet💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!
Open Art Studio- Classes at the 1904 Courthouse
Today we celebrated our December Roadrunners of the Month🥳!
They really layered on the excellence and proved they aren't just average ogres—they’re All-Stars🌟. We are so proud; keep being striving to be the sharpest tools in the shed🩵!
A huge congratulations to Ms. Garcia's kinder class for achieving the best attendance in December's Race Towards Perfect Attendance🥳💚!
As their reward, they have earned a special no-uniform pass for this week, allowing them to truly show their "ogre selves" (or just enjoy a comfy week!).
Let the competition continue! Which class will earn the distinction of having the best attendance for the month of January?
Remember: Every day counts🌟!
As their reward, they have earned a special no-uniform pass for this week, allowing them to truly show their "ogre selves" (or just enjoy a comfy week!).
Let the competition continue! Which class will earn the distinction of having the best attendance for the month of January?
Remember: Every day counts🌟!
🌟Teacher of the Month🌟
Ms. Lopez is an outstanding teacher who consistently goes above and beyond for her students. Her dedication, positivity, and passion for teaching create a welcoming classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn every day! 💛📚✨
❄️ Happy New Year and Welcome to January, Folks! ☃️
A brand new year is finally here, and it is bursting with new wishes, joy, and hope! We are so excited to kick off this fresh chapter with all of you. While the air might be crisp, our hearts are full of big dreams for the months ahead. This is the perfect time to remember that "It’s a beautiful world," especially when we’re starting a new adventure together!
Don't worry, we've got you covered with all the essential details so you don't end up lost in the winter woods during this fresh start.
Please see our attached:
🔵 Calendar (So you know where to find the magic and the New Year motivation!)
⚪ Lunch Menu (Get excited as Donkey does for waffles—perfect for a chilly morning!)
🟢 Newsletter (A true fairy tale of information for the year ahead): https://app.smore.com/n/rfju17-january-news
And speaking of magic... We are heading into the first stretch of 2026! Let’s focus up, start strong, and remember what Shrek always says: "Roadrunners are like onions... they have layers!" We can't wait to see those layers of talent shine this month.
Go Roadrunners! 💚
Welcome back Roadrunners🎉❄️! We have missed you and we are so excited for a new quarter/semester💙.
Please note that all tutoring, 21st Century, and after-school programs will resume their regular schedules today.
Please note that all tutoring, 21st Century, and after-school programs will resume their regular schedules today.
Cheers to a New Year, Roadrunners!🌟🎉
A new year is like a fresh notebook—365 pages ready to be filled with great stories. We are so proud of our school community and know that 2026 is going to be an incredible journey for our school. Whether it’s mastering a new skill or showing leadership in the halls, we know we will do amazing things this year.
Let’s go, Welty!💛
A new year is like a fresh notebook—365 pages ready to be filled with great stories. We are so proud of our school community and know that 2026 is going to be an incredible journey for our school. Whether it’s mastering a new skill or showing leadership in the halls, we know we will do amazing things this year.
Let’s go, Welty!💛
Holiday Wishes from Our Ogre-Sized Hearts:
🌲To our Students: May your break be filled with adventure, laughter, and maybe a few waffles for breakfast!
🎅To our Families: Thank you for being the "Happily Ever After" in our school’s story.
🎁To our Staff: You’re the true heroes of the kingdom—no dragon-slaying required!
May your holidays be merry, bright, and filled with "all-star" memories. Whether you’re relaxing in your swamp or traveling to Far Far Away, we hope your break is magical.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mary L. Welty Elementary❤️💚!
🌲To our Students: May your break be filled with adventure, laughter, and maybe a few waffles for breakfast!
🎅To our Families: Thank you for being the "Happily Ever After" in our school’s story.
🎁To our Staff: You’re the true heroes of the kingdom—no dragon-slaying required!
May your holidays be merry, bright, and filled with "all-star" memories. Whether you’re relaxing in your swamp or traveling to Far Far Away, we hope your break is magical.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mary L. Welty Elementary❤️💚!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Holiday Donors🌲🎅❤️
We extend our deepest gratitude to the generous donors who made this holiday season truly unforgettable for our students. Your kindness and support have brought immense joy to our school community.
A special thank you to:
🎅Chicanos Por La Causa
🎅Kiwanis Club
🎅OneAZ Credit Union
