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Harelson Elementary School

826 W. Chapala Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Google Maps)

Phone: 520-696-6020
Fax: 520-696-6070


Principal: Stephanie Hayes

Office Hours

7:00am-3:00pm Monday – Friday

Instruction Hours
7:25 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. (M, T, Th, F)
7:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. (W)

Message from the Principal

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Dear Families,

As principal of Harelson Elementary, I am proud to serve a school community where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive each day. With over 25 years of experience as an educator in the Amphitheater District, including my fifth year as principal of Harelson, I am deeply committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for all learners.

I am a graduate of Canyon Del Oro High School and hold a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology, a master’s degree in Multicultural Bilingual Education from Northern Arizona University, and a master’s degree in School Administration from Grand Canyon University.  During my time as a classroom teacher, I earned National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading and Language Arts.

I am passionate about creating a school community where students love coming to school, families feel valued and supported, and every child feels safe and cared for. I am especially proud that Harelson Elementary was recognized as an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation last year.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and our two dogs, as well as camping and spending time in the pines of Flagstaff.

We warmly welcome all of our Harelson families to our school community. Strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and we are grateful for your support and involvement. When families and educators work together, students are more confident, more engaged, and better prepared to reach their full potential.

As we move through the school year, I look forward to all the learning, growth, and celebration that lie ahead for our students. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff or me with any questions, concerns, or ideas. We are here to support you and your children, and we value your partnership in making this a successful and meaningful school year.

We’re so glad you’re part of the Harelson community. Let’s make this year one of joy, belonging, and growth!

With care,

Stephanie Hayes

More Information

  • The mission of Harelson Elementary, as a community dedicated to excellence, is to ensure a sound academic foundation and empower our students to become self-directed, responsible, innovative, life-long learners by providing a safe, challenging, educational environment established with active partnerships among staff, family, and community.

    1. Education is a fundamental tool for the advancement of humanity.

    2. The foundation of an educational program is to develop student’s mind, body, creativity and character.

    3. Education promotes positive self-esteem, individuality, and respect for differences in people and society.

    4. Each child has the right to learn in his or her most effective way to achieve educational success.

    5. Learning is a life-long interactive process. Education is a shared responsibility of child, home, school and community.

    6. Teamwork enhances education by valuing group as well as individual efforts.

    7. Education is critical for participation in a democratic society.

    8. Safety and self-discipline are critical to the learning process.

  • ParentSquare

    All schools in our district use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text, and app notifications.

    ParentSquare automatically syncs with our student information system to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

    ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.

  • Volunteering at School:

    • Classroom assistance: Help with activities, read to students, or assist with projects.
    • School events: Volunteer at events like book fairs, fundraisers, or school dances.
    • Library support: Help with shelving books or reading to students.
    • Field trips: Accompany classes on educational outings.
       

    Participating in School Organizations:

    • Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): Attend meetings, participate in fundraising, and support school initiatives.
    • School Site Council: Participate in decision-making processes. Requires a monthly time commitment for attending the council meeting.