Palo Verde Elementary School

05/15/2026

Farewell Eagles! 🦅 Stay safe and learning during whatever summer brings. We look forward to welcoming you back in August. Stay tuned here for back-to-school updates in July!

05/14/2026

Friday is our last day of the 25/26 School Year. Check out these important reminders!

05/13/2026

After 34 years, I find myself struggling to put into words what this school and community have meant to me.

When I first arrived at Palo Verde, there was no air conditioning, no internet, and fewer than 200 students walking these halls. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, and of watching our school grow into a place with over 500 students, new facilities, stronger programs, and expanded opportunities for every child who walks through our doors—including the addition of a preschool program during this time.

Yet even as so much has changed, the heart of this school has remained the same.

What I am most grateful for are the people. We have been blessed with staff members who have given decades of their lives to this school, and with parents and community members who have supported our students generation after generation. I also carry a quiet pride in seeing so many of our students return as teachers, coaches, staff, and board members—giving back to the same community that once shaped them.

I have also always valued hearing from our partner high schools that students from Palo Verde arrived well-prepared, hardworking, and ready to learn—a reflection of the commitment of so many people here. Our students benefited from that consistency, pride, and dedication every single day, and together we built something special.

I will always cherish the traditions that defined Palo Verde—the Christmas programs, the BBQ and Pie Auction, the Mexican Food Dinner, and the 8th-grade Disneyland trip, along with all the moments of joy and connection they created. The Frog Pond Relay is another tradition that may have faded over time, but remains something many of our long-time community members will always remember fondly. I am proud, too, of how our athletic programs grew, giving students opportunities to push themselves, grow as teammates, and represent their school well.

But what I will remember most are the moments when students discovered their own strength—especially those who needed someone to believe in them before they believed in themselves. That has been the greatest privilege of my career.

Over the years, I have been blessed to watch generations of families come through our school—first students, then their children, and now even their grandchildren—each one adding to the story of this place. This community taught me that strong schools are built on strong families, high expectations, hard work, and people who truly care about kids.

As I look forward to my next chapter, I do so with great confidence in the future of Palo Verde Elementary School District. The foundation we built together is solid, and I look forward to seeing how the next generation of leaders continues to grow and carry it forward.

Thank you for 34 unforgettable years. It has truly been the honor of a lifetime.

With gratitude,

Robert Aldridge

05/13/2026

Way to go Ms. Lambrecht! She was recognized by Discover Dairy in a National Shout Out for this year's Teacher Appreciation.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers: THANK YOU for all the energy, support and creativity you pour into your classrooms every day. Our Discover Dairy teachers have a strong passion for agriculture, so this week, we want to showcase a few who are going above and beyond for their students and co...

05/12/2026

Congratulations, Mrs. Morales, for being named a 2026 Westside Impact Outstanding Principal!

This award recognizes her incredible dedication to our students, staff, and the entire Palo Verde Elementary School District community. Well-deserved, Mrs. Morales! 👏🦅

05/12/2026

Annual 5th Grade Science Egg Drop nice & early....before it's toasty enough outside to have an AZ sidewalk omlette! 🥚 ☀️ 🥚

05/08/2026

From Palo Verde Elementary to Dr. Orosco!

We are bursting with pride today as we celebrate the incredible journey of one of our very own. A huge congratulations to Marissa Orosco, a former PV Eagle, on graduating from medical school! We are so proud of you, Marissa!

05/06/2026

Congratulations to our Westside Impact Teacher of the year - Ms. Wohlhuter. We are so glad to have her on our Middle School Team at Palo Verde!

04/28/2026

We still have some yearbooks available. It's not too late!