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Holaway Elementary

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Holaway Elementary School
3500 N. Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719

Phone: (520) 696-6880
Fax: (520) 696-6924

Principal: Trechel Valentin

Office Hours: 7:10 AM – 3:30 PM
Instruction Hours: 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., gates open at 7:10
 
Wednesday- (Early out)

7:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Message from the Principal

A young woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera.

Dear Families,

At Holaway, we’re not just preparing students for the next grade; we’re helping them build the skills and habits that will support them for life. We’re focused on both academic growth and personal development, encouraging our students to be kind, confident, and curious learners.

We know that your involvement plays a huge role in helping your child succeed. Together, we can support their learning both in and out of the classroom.

Here are a few helpful ways to support that growth at home:

  • Create a quiet space for learning: A regular spot for reading and homework makes a big difference.
  • Celebrate small wins: Whether it's tying a shoe or finishing a chapter book, progress matters!
  • Talk about goals: Ask your child what they’d like to improve or try this year.
  • Support healthy routines: Good sleep, movement, and balanced meals keep brains ready to learn.
  • Connect with us: Stay in the loop through ParentSquare and reach out anytime.

We’re so proud to partner with you in this exciting chapter of your child’s journey.

Sincerely,

Trechel Valentin

More Information

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Frances Owen Holaway is a K-5 Elementary School on the corner of Cherry and Prince in central Tucson. It is conveniently located and perfect for families choosing to open-enroll their children. Our school not only offers an exceptional educational experience but also a true sense of community. We believe our purpose is to educate the “whole child,” which is evident from our Mission Statement:

The mission of the Holaway Elementary School Community is to provide an exemplary education in a safe, caring environment that inspires academic success through readiness, responsibility, respect, and resilience.

Our beautiful campus is a place where students, staff, and parents feel safe and secure. Holaway has recently completed a bond project that included renovations to the existing technology infrastructure, remodeling the cafeteria/kitchen, and a brand new building that includes several classrooms, an Art Room, a Computer Lab, and a Music Room.

Holaway proudly serves a diverse population of approximately 200 students. More than 60 dedicated and caring staff members provide a rigorous and relevant learning experience to our responsible, capable students.

  • The mission of the Holaway Elementary School Community is to provide an exemplary education in a safe, caring environment that inspires academic success through readiness, responsibility, respect, and resilience.

  • Among the most important advances in student discipline procedures over the past decade is recognition of the need for school-wide behavior support systems. Historically, discipline in schools has been driven by attention to specific children with problem behaviors. This continues to be an essential component of school policy; however, a major advance has occurred through recent efforts to define proactive, school-wide systems of support. The goals of school-wide systems are to define, teach, and support appropriate behaviors in a way that establishes a culture of competence within schools. When a competent culture is established, the students are more likely to support appropriate behavior and discourage inappropriate behavior by their peers.

    • Create and maintain a safe, orderly, and positive environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

    • Believe that high expectations can and will be achieved.
    • Instill an attitude of lifelong learning and a resilient approach to problem solving.
    • Expect polite and respectful interactions among members of the school community.

    • Develop and sustain leaders who are trustworthy, supportive and responsive.

    • Maximize opportunities to learn and time on task.
    • Utilize multiple measures to assess student learning.
    • Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
    • Promote and provide opportunities and choices in professional development to ensure student learning.
    • Utilize best practices in education to drive curriculum, instruction and assessment.

    • Create and maintain a strong relationship between school, home and community that strengthens student achievement.