Principal's Message

  • Welcome Cactus Wren students, families, and staff! I am proud to be able to serve as your Principal and look forward to an amazing year!

    I am excited to be joining the Cactus Wren family and to continue the legacy that has been set in place before me. I am passionate about empowering students to develop their strengths and interests and partnering with families and staff so that we can support all students in their education journey. Please feel free to reach out via email, Jules.Shipe@wesdschools.org, or call me at 602-347-2105. 

    I am looking forward to getting to know all of our families and community members and to offer opportunities for you to engage with our campus and strengthen our Cactus Wren family! It is going to be an amazing year and I thank you in advance for supporting your students and working alongside us to make Cactus Wren a school where students and staff are Responsible, Safe, and Kind every day. We got this!

    Jules Shipe (she/her)
    Principal
    Cactus Wren Elementary School