🎉 PERFECT ATTENDANCE CONTEST – SUMMER SCHOOL 🎉
Each week, students with perfect attendance during Summer School will be entered into a raffle for a weekly grand prize! 🏆(TWO winner per grade level)
⭐ GRAND PRIZE ALERT! ⭐
Students with perfect attendance for the ENTIRE summer session will be entered into a drawing for a special grand prize! STAY TUNED! 📚 Be here to learn… and be here to WIN!
💦 Reminder: Wednesdays are WATER WEDNESDAYS!
Please bring:
• A towel
• A change of clothes
Let’s have a fun and successful summer! ☀️
Each week, students with perfect attendance during Summer School will be entered into a raffle for a weekly grand prize! 🏆(TWO winner per grade level)
⭐ GRAND PRIZE ALERT! ⭐
Students with perfect attendance for the ENTIRE summer session will be entered into a drawing for a special grand prize! STAY TUNED! 📚 Be here to learn… and be here to WIN!
💦 Reminder: Wednesdays are WATER WEDNESDAYS!
Please bring:
• A towel
• A change of clothes
Let’s have a fun and successful summer! ☀️
🏆🎉 Q4 Awards Assembly 🎉🏆
Blackwater families, join us tomorrow, 05/22, from 9:00–10:30 AM for our Grades 1–4 Q4 Awards Assembly as we celebrate our students and all of their hard work and accomplishments this school year! 🦅
Students may go home with parents after the assembly. Please remember to sign your student out before leaving. Let’s finish the school year strong and celebrate our students together!
GO EAGLES! 🦅
Blackwater families, join us tomorrow, 05/22, from 9:00–10:30 AM for our Grades 1–4 Q4 Awards Assembly as we celebrate our students and all of their hard work and accomplishments this school year! 🦅
Students may go home with parents after the assembly. Please remember to sign your student out before leaving. Let’s finish the school year strong and celebrate our students together!
GO EAGLES! 🦅
📣 BWCS Families,
Just a few important reminders as we wrap up the school year! 🦅
📅 Last Day of School is TOMORROW — Friday, 05/22/26!
🎒 No backpacks will be allowed on the last day of school.
⏰ Friday, 05/22, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY — students will be released at 12:00 PM.
☀️ Summer school enrollment packets are also due tomorrow!
Spaces are filling up fast, so don’t miss out! Summer school begins Tuesday, 05/26/26.
Thank you for all of your support throughout this school year. We appreciate our BWCS families!
GO EAGLES! 🦅💛
Just a few important reminders as we wrap up the school year! 🦅
📅 Last Day of School is TOMORROW — Friday, 05/22/26!
🎒 No backpacks will be allowed on the last day of school.
⏰ Friday, 05/22, is an EARLY RELEASE DAY — students will be released at 12:00 PM.
☀️ Summer school enrollment packets are also due tomorrow!
Spaces are filling up fast, so don’t miss out! Summer school begins Tuesday, 05/26/26.
Thank you for all of your support throughout this school year. We appreciate our BWCS families!
GO EAGLES! 🦅💛
Summer School Reminder! ☀️📚
Packets/forms were sent home last week. All completed forms are due no later than Thursday, May 21st. Space is filling up fast, so don’t miss out on this great summer school opportunity!
Please contact the front office if you have any questions.
Packets/forms were sent home last week. All completed forms are due no later than Thursday, May 21st. Space is filling up fast, so don’t miss out on this great summer school opportunity!
Please contact the front office if you have any questions.
📢 Attention BWCS Parents & Guardians
REMINDER- Sacaton Boys & Girls Club will be CLOSED on TODAY, Monday, May 18th, 2026.
All BWCS students who normally attend the Boys & Girls Club after school will be dropped off at their regular bus stop that day. Please make sure someone is available for student pick-up or contact the school in advance to arrange an alternate drop-off location.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
REMINDER- Sacaton Boys & Girls Club will be CLOSED on TODAY, Monday, May 18th, 2026.
All BWCS students who normally attend the Boys & Girls Club after school will be dropped off at their regular bus stop that day. Please make sure someone is available for student pick-up or contact the school in advance to arrange an alternate drop-off location.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
☀️ Summer School is HERE! 📚
Summer school sign-up forms were sent home with students yesterday. Please complete and return the form with your student no later than WED May 20, 2026, to help ensure your child’s spot.
📅 Summer School Dates:
May 26, 2026 – June 18, 2026
We look forward to a fun and successful summer of learning — see you there! 🎉
📢 Attention BWCS Parents & Guardians
Please note that the Sacaton Boys & Girls Club will be CLOSED on Monday, May 18th, 2026.
All BWCS students who normally attend the Boys & Girls Club after school will be dropped off at their regular bus stop that day. Please make sure someone is available for student pick-up or contact the school in advance to arrange an alternate drop-off location.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
For programming questions, please contact the Sacaton Boys & Girls Club directly at 520-562-3890.
Please note that the Sacaton Boys & Girls Club will be CLOSED on Monday, May 18th, 2026.
All BWCS students who normally attend the Boys & Girls Club after school will be dropped off at their regular bus stop that day. Please make sure someone is available for student pick-up or contact the school in advance to arrange an alternate drop-off location.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
For programming questions, please contact the Sacaton Boys & Girls Club directly at 520-562-3890.
🎉 We’re almost at the finish line, Eagles! Please stay up to date on all the exciting end-of-year activities coming up for our students!
📌 Parents/Guardians:
Be sure to check with your student for permission slips coming home today. Please sign and return them promptly so no one misses out on the fun!
📅 Upcoming Events:
Fri, 05/15
• Kinder Swim Lesson @ Chandler YMCA
• 2nd Grade Field Trip – Altitude Trampoline Park
Mon, 05/18
• K–2 Character Incentive Activities
Tues, 05/19
• 3rd–5th Character Incentive Activities
Wed, 05/20 (see invites for times/details)
• Kindergarten Promotion
• Preschool Promotion
• 5th Grade Promotion
Fri, 05/22
• Quarter 4 Awards (All School)
• Last Day of School (Half Day)
💛 We are so excited to celebrate all of our students’ hard work and accomplishments!
Don’t miss these special end-of-year moments—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎓✨
📌 Parents/Guardians:
Be sure to check with your student for permission slips coming home today. Please sign and return them promptly so no one misses out on the fun!
📅 Upcoming Events:
Fri, 05/15
• Kinder Swim Lesson @ Chandler YMCA
• 2nd Grade Field Trip – Altitude Trampoline Park
Mon, 05/18
• K–2 Character Incentive Activities
Tues, 05/19
• 3rd–5th Character Incentive Activities
Wed, 05/20 (see invites for times/details)
• Kindergarten Promotion
• Preschool Promotion
• 5th Grade Promotion
Fri, 05/22
• Quarter 4 Awards (All School)
• Last Day of School (Half Day)
💛 We are so excited to celebrate all of our students’ hard work and accomplishments!
Don’t miss these special end-of-year moments—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎓✨
☀️🎉 Summer Spirit Week Continues! 🎉☀️
Let’s keep the fun going as we wrap up the school year, Eagles! 🦅
🌈 THURS 05/14 – Colors of the Rainbow
Wear as many colors as possible from head to toe!
📚✨ FRI 05/15 – Fictional Friday
Show off your favorite fictional character by wearing something inspired by them!
Great job showing your school spirit so far, EAGLES! 💙💛
🎓✨ 5th Grade Promotion Dinner is TONIGHT! ✨🎓
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 5th graders! 🎉
📍 Blackwater CS Cafeteria
🕕 6:00 p.m.
Please note: limit 2 guests per student.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you! 💙
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 5th graders! 🎉
📍 Blackwater CS Cafeteria
🕕 6:00 p.m.
Please note: limit 2 guests per student.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you! 💙
Attention 5th Grade Families,
Due to an increase in behaviors within 5th grade, administration will be sending home a letter outlining expectations and consequences for the remainder of the school year. Please read and review the letter with your student, then sign and return it to your child’s 5th grade teacher tomorrow, 05/12.
We appreciate your support in helping your student remain successful through the final days of the school year.
Thank you,
BWCS Administration and Teachers
Due to an increase in behaviors within 5th grade, administration will be sending home a letter outlining expectations and consequences for the remainder of the school year. Please read and review the letter with your student, then sign and return it to your child’s 5th grade teacher tomorrow, 05/12.
We appreciate your support in helping your student remain successful through the final days of the school year.
Thank you,
BWCS Administration and Teachers
To wrap up our Staff Appreciation Week, FRIDAY we celebrate our FRONT OFFICE STAFF, ADMINISTRATION, and SCHOOL BOARD — the HEART of our school! ❤️
They are the first smiles you see and the steady support behind the scenes. Their hard work helps keep everything welcoming, organized, and student-focused for our families, staff, and community each and every day. Thank you for all that you do and for the dedication you show to Blackwater Community School! ⭐A special thank you to everyone who helped us recognize and celebrate our amazing staff throughout this week! #BWCSeagles #AllStars #StaffAppreciation
They are the first smiles you see and the steady support behind the scenes. Their hard work helps keep everything welcoming, organized, and student-focused for our families, staff, and community each and every day. Thank you for all that you do and for the dedication you show to Blackwater Community School! ⭐A special thank you to everyone who helped us recognize and celebrate our amazing staff throughout this week! #BWCSeagles #AllStars #StaffAppreciation
🎉 BWCS Staff Appreciation Day – Thursday 🎉
Today, we celebrate our BUS DRIVERS and MAINTENANCE TEAM — the people who keep us moving forward every day! 🚌🔧
From providing safe transportation to maintaining our campus, your hard work and dedication help keep Blackwater Community School running smoothly. Your commitment to our students’ safety and success does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for everything you do and for always supporting our school community! ⭐
#BWCSeagles #AllStars #StaffAppreciation
Today, we celebrate our BUS DRIVERS and MAINTENANCE TEAM — the people who keep us moving forward every day! 🚌🔧
From providing safe transportation to maintaining our campus, your hard work and dedication help keep Blackwater Community School running smoothly. Your commitment to our students’ safety and success does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for everything you do and for always supporting our school community! ⭐
#BWCSeagles #AllStars #StaffAppreciation
BWCS Staff Appreciation Day-Wednesday!🎉
Tomorrow, we celebrate our incredible Cafeteria Staff and School Nurse for all they do to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Our cafeteria staff are true All Stars—preparing nourishing meals each day and caring for every student at breakfast and lunch!
Our School Nurse’s health office is there for everyone. No tummy ache or scrape is too small—thank you for the compassion and dedication you show our school community every single day!
This afternoon, our staff will also enjoy a special Appreciation Party to celebrate our amazing team. 🎉Thank you to everyone who helps us show appreciation for those who make our school such a wonderful place!
#BWCSeagles #AllStars #StaffAppreciation
Tomorrow, we celebrate our incredible Cafeteria Staff and School Nurse for all they do to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Our cafeteria staff are true All Stars—preparing nourishing meals each day and caring for every student at breakfast and lunch!
Our School Nurse’s health office is there for everyone. No tummy ache or scrape is too small—thank you for the compassion and dedication you show our school community every single day!
This afternoon, our staff will also enjoy a special Appreciation Party to celebrate our amazing team. 🎉Thank you to everyone who helps us show appreciation for those who make our school such a wonderful place!
#BWCSeagles #AllStars #StaffAppreciation
🌟 Day 2 – BWCS Celebrates Our CLASSIFIED STAFF! 🌟
Tuesday, we are recognizing our incredible Classified Staff — our behind-the-scenes MVPs! 👏
From supporting classrooms to keeping daily operations running smoothly, they keep us running strong! Thank you for everything you do to support our students and staff — we appreciate you! 💙
Families, consider sending a quick “thank you” with your student tomorrow! 😊
#Blackwater #AllStarTeam #MVPs
Tuesday, we are recognizing our incredible Classified Staff — our behind-the-scenes MVPs! 👏
From supporting classrooms to keeping daily operations running smoothly, they keep us running strong! Thank you for everything you do to support our students and staff — we appreciate you! 💙
Families, consider sending a quick “thank you” with your student tomorrow! 😊
#Blackwater #AllStarTeam #MVPs
📣 Happy Monday, BWCS Families!
Just a friendly reminder that there will be no ASP (After School Program) on the following days:
❌ Tuesday, May 5th
❌ Thursday, May 7th
All students will be placed in their regular after-school routes on these days.
✅ ASP will resume on:
Tuesday, May 12th & Thursday, May 14th
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a fantastic week ahead! 🌟
Just a friendly reminder that there will be no ASP (After School Program) on the following days:
❌ Tuesday, May 5th
❌ Thursday, May 7th
All students will be placed in their regular after-school routes on these days.
✅ ASP will resume on:
Tuesday, May 12th & Thursday, May 14th
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a fantastic week ahead! 🌟
🌟 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Starts TODAY! 🌟
Join us as we celebrate our ALL-STAR team all week long! 💫
Help us show our appreciation by encouraging your child to share kind words, notes, and smiles with our amazing staff.
Let’s make this a special week for the people who give so much every single day!
Join us as we celebrate our ALL-STAR team all week long! 💫
Help us show our appreciation by encouraging your child to share kind words, notes, and smiles with our amazing staff.
Let’s make this a special week for the people who give so much every single day!
BWCS Families,
ASP and all afterschool programs are cancelled today (04/28/26). All students will be dismissed at the regular 3:15 PM time using their usual transportation. Programs will resume Thursday (04/30/26) at regular scheduled time. Thank you for your understanding.
– BWCS Administration
ASP and all afterschool programs are cancelled today (04/28/26). All students will be dismissed at the regular 3:15 PM time using their usual transportation. Programs will resume Thursday (04/30/26) at regular scheduled time. Thank you for your understanding.
– BWCS Administration
BWCS Update: We want to inform you that the lockdown situation has been fully resolved, per the Gila River Police Department. All students and staff are safe, and we have returned to normal operations.
The safety of our school community is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while this matter was addressed.
Sincerely,
BWCS Administration
The safety of our school community is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while this matter was addressed.
Sincerely,
BWCS Administration
Due to an off-campus police situation, Blackwater Community School was placed on lockdown for the safety of our students and staff. Per Gila River PD, we have moved into SECURE status on campus, allowing us to resume limited activities while maintaining safety.
Please do not come to campus at this time. Staff and students are not permitted to leave until all statuses are fully lifted. ALL staff and students are safe and secure.
We will continue to provide updates as soon as we are able. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Please do not come to campus at this time. Staff and students are not permitted to leave until all statuses are fully lifted. ALL staff and students are safe and secure.
We will continue to provide updates as soon as we are able. Thank you for your support and understanding.
