A brand-new school year means new teachers, new friendships, new adventures, and endless opportunities to grow.
As we kick off the year, here's one thing we hope every student remembers:
💚 Be kind.
💚 Be welcoming.
💚 Be encouraging.
💚 Be the friend who includes others.
💚 Be the one who chooses kindness—even when it's not the easiest choice.
Everyone has their own unique gifts and talents. The best thing you can be is someone who makes others feel like they belong.
We hope every student, teacher, and staff member has an incredible first day. Here's to a year full of learning, laughter, and making unforgettable memories!
📚✏️ Let's make it the best year yet!
#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #GoCrocs #ChooseKindness #BetterTogether 💚🐊
Just a reminder that both Thursday and Friday are early release days. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Our 2026–2027 Jamaica Elementary PTSO Monthly Events Calendar is here! From family events and fundraisers to teacher appreciation, dances, book fairs, and more, we've packed the school year with exciting opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support our amazing Crocs!
Be sure to save this calendar, screenshot it, or share it with family members so you don't miss a thing.
Dates are subject to change, and we'll post reminders with additional details as each event gets closer.
We can't wait to make this another incredible year together! 💚🖤
🐊 Go Crocs!
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #GoCrocs #SchoolCommunity #20262027SchoolYear
🐊 We’ll see you TONIGHT🐊
Back to School Night is finally here, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Jamaica Elementary!
📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕔 Kindergarten: 5:00–5:30 PM
🕔 1st–6th Grade: Choose either 5:00–5:30 PM or 5:30–6:00 PM
Tonight is a great opportunity to:
✨ Meet the teacher
🏫 Visit your student's classroom
💚 Purchase spirit shirts & sweatshirts
📿 Grab a Pura Vida spirit bracelet
This event is for parents/guardians only, and we’re looking forward to connecting with you as we kick off an amazing school year together!
See you tonight! 🐊
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaCrocs #BackToSchoolNight #CrocFamily #SeeYouTonight #BackToSchool
Did you know that your Arizona School Tax Credit donation can go directly to programs that benefit our Jamaica Elementary students?
Your contribution helps support opportunities like Kindergarten Enrichment, JET Group, Theatre Club, playground improvements, and other student programs—all at no additional cost if you owe Arizona state income taxes.
Every dollar makes a difference and stays right here in our school community, helping provide enriching experiences for our Crocs. 🐊
✅ Support Jamaica Elementary
✅ Support student programs
✅ Receive an Arizona tax credit
Learn more and donate here: https://www.havasu.k12.az.us/taxcredit
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities that make Jamaica Elementary such a special place to learn and grow! 💚
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #SchoolTaxCredit #SupportOurStudents #CrocsCare #InvestInEducation #LHUSD #ArizonaTaxCredit
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back for another amazing school year! Be sure to save these important dates:
📚 Tuesday, July 28 – Back to School Night (Parents Only)
One session for Kindergarten 5:00pm-5:30pm
Two sessions for 1st thru 6th 5:00-5:30pm & 5:30pm-6:00pm
🎒 Wednesday, July 29 – Supply Drop-Off & Meet the Teacher
7:30am-9:00am
🍎 Thursday, July 30 – First Day of School (Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM)
💚 Standardized school shirts will also be available for purchase at Back to School Night (cash only, while supplies last).
We can’t wait to see returning faces and meet our newest Crocs. Here’s to an incredible year of learning, growing, and making memories together! 💚✨
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaCrocs #BackToSchool #CrocFamily #MeetTheTeacher #FirstDayOfSchool #LakeHavasuSchools
For Immediate Release: July 08, 2026
For Information Contact: Superintendent’s Office (928) 505-6925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Agenda and information in the packet could change up to 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to LHUSD Board members (with the exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection twenty-four hours before the meeting at our BoardDocs site: ( https://go.boarddocs.com/az/lhusd/Board.nsf/Public ) and at the Superintendent's Office, 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38.431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 and to the general public that the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 will hold their regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on Thursday, July 09, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the District Office in Building C, located at 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will attend either in person or by technological devices such as speakerphone, internet, or another device.
When necessary, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session intermittently throughout the meeting, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding any of the agenda items (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)). The Board may also vote to go into Executive Session if so noted, which will not be open to the public, to discuss personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)), records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)), or for legal advice and consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)). The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda and to call matters in random order.
Meetings of the Governing Board may be audio or video recorded, which may result in the audio or video recording of a minor child. Pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602(A)(9), subject to certain express statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or audio recording of a minor child. In order to exercise their rights, parents may either file written consent with the district, consenting to such recording, or take affirmative steps to ensure that their child is not present when a recording may be made. Should the child be present at the time a recording is made, this right will be considered to have been waived.
Dated this 8th day of July 2026
LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Dr. Rebecca Stone, Superintendent
The Lake Havasu Unified School District # 1 endeavors to ensure accessibility of all its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Lillian Leanea Gordon, at (928) 505-6925, as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.
Important Update Regarding ESA Student Participation in LHUSD Athletics
Recently, the Governing Board approved an athletic participation fee for ESA students who wish to participate in Lake Havasu Unified School District athletics.
Since that decision, the district has received additional guidance from the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) regarding student eligibility. While the Governing Board has the authority to establish a participation fee, the district must also comply with all AIA eligibility rules.
Under current AIA regulations:
• ESA students who are educated at home (homeschool) may be eligible to participate in LHUSD athletics, provided they meet all AIA eligibility requirements.
• ESA students who are enrolled in another school—including private, religious, charter, online, or other educational programs—are not eligible to participate in LHUSD athletics under AIA rules.
As a member of the AIA, LHUSD students have the opportunity to compete in interscholastic athletics, including regional and state championship competitions. Maintaining our membership requires strict adherence to AIA eligibility rules. Failure to comply could result in penalties, including forfeiture of contests or disqualification from postseason competition.
To ensure compliance with all AIA requirements, LHUSD will review each request for athletic participation from ESA and homeschool students on an individual basis in consultation with our AIA representative.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to provide opportunities for students while ensuring the district remains in full compliance with AIA regulations.
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. §15-242.01) is now in effect for all Arizona public schools.
This new law helps support healthier school environments by limiting certain ultra-processed foods and ingredients during the school day. We’ve put together this quick guide to help make packing lunches, snacks, and classroom celebrations a little easier!
📌 Highlights:
✅ Approved snack and lunch ideas
🚫 Ingredients that are no longer permitted in foods served or sold at school
🎉 Classroom birthday treats must also follow these guidelines
🥪 Families are still welcome to pack lunches and snacks from home
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Crocs healthy, happy, and ready to learn! 💚🐊
Be Kind. Be Respectful. Be Jamie! 💚
#JamaicaElementary #HealthyChoices #ArizonaHealthySchoolsAct #StrongMindsStrongBodies #BeJamie
This Independence Day is especially meaningful as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday! 🎉
For 250 years, our nation has been built on the values of freedom, courage, opportunity, and community. Today, we honor our country's history, celebrate the people who make it great, and look forward to the bright future being shaped by the next generation.
From all of us at Jamaica Elementary, we wish our Crocs and their families a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and plenty of red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙🐊
Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎂
#FourthOfJuly #America250 #HappyBirthdayAmerica #JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #CrocsCare #RedWhiteAndBlue #IndependenceDay
For Immediate Release: July 01, 2026
For Information Contact: Superintendent’s Office: 505-6925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Agenda and information in the packet could change up to 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to LHUSD Board members (with exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection twenty-four hours before the meeting at our BoardDocs site: ( https://go.boarddocs.com/az/lhusd/Board.nsf/Public ) and at the Superintendent's Office, 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38.431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 and to the general public that the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 will hold a Special Session Governing Board meeting on Thursday, July 02, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Boardroom of the District Office in Building C, located at 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will attend either in person or by technological devices such as speakerphone, internet, or other devices.
When necessary, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session intermittently throughout the meeting, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding any of the agenda items (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)). The Board may also vote to go into Executive Session if so noted, which will not be open to the public, to discuss personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)), records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)), or for legal advice and consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)). The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda and to call matters in random order.
Meetings of the Governing Board may be audio or video recorded, which may result in the audio or video recording of a minor child. Pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602(A)(9), subject to certain express statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or audio recording of a minor child. In order to exercise their rights, parents may either file written consent with the district, consenting to such recording, or take affirmative steps to ensure that their child is not present when a recording may be made. Should the child be present at the time a recording is made, this right will be considered to have been waived.
Dated this 1st day of July 2026
LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Dr. Rebecca Stone, Superintendent
The Lake Havasu Unified School District # 1 endeavors to ensure accessibility of all its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Lillian Fullerton at (928) 505-6925 as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.
SUMMER Free Movies & Giveaways
Running June 1st-July 16th
That’s a wrap on an incredible school year! 💚💛
Now it’s time to relax, have fun, and soak up all the sunshine! 😎🌴
We hope your days are filled with laughter, family time, and making unforgettable memories by the water and beyond! 🌊✨
Stay safe, enjoy every moment, and we’ll see you back soon ready to shine! 🌟
Join us Today for the 4th Quarter Awards Assembly as we honor our students’ accomplishments.
📅 May 21st
⏰ 8:15 AM – 5th & 6th Grade
⏰ 9:15 AM – 3rd & 4th Grade
⏰ 10:15 AM - 2nd Grade
We can’t wait to recognize our students and end the year on a high note! 🎓✨
Last Day of School Today ~ Student will be dismissed at 11:00 am. Hello Summer!!
Summer vibes are officially here with water slides, popsicles, and tons of splash‑filled activities. Jamie the Croc is on campus today, May 20th, bringing extra smiles and cool-down fun for every student.
Here’s to sunshine, laughter, and the best Water Day yet! 🐊💦
To ensure your student has a safe and enjoyable experience, please be sure to have them bring the following items on Wednesday, the 20th.
Water bottle (to stay hydrated)
Sunscreen
Towel
Hat
Change of clothes (school shirt is required when not participating in water activities)
Shoes that can get wet (or they can participate barefoot)
**Please no flip flops for safety reasons
If students are wearing a bathing suit, please be modest. One piece for girls and board shorts with t-shirts for boys are required.
Please note: if administration feels that students are not dressed appropriately and modestly, they may be required to wear a shirt or not participate.
Jamaica Elementary Water Day is coming Wednesday, May 20th and Jamie the Croc is ready for a day full of water slides, Fun Activities, and Summer Memories! 🐊🌊
🎉 Water Day Schedule:
💧 8:15–9:30 • 5th & 6th Grade
💧 9:45–11:00 • 2nd & 3rd Grade
💧 11:20–12:35 • 4th Grade
💧 12:45–1:30 • KG & 1st Grade
💧 1:45–2:15 • SDC
Don’t forget:
☀️ Swimsuit or water-friendly clothes - Dress Code Approprite
🩴 Towel & Change of Clothes
🧴 Sunscreen
😎 Ready-to-have-fun attitude!
Let’s make a BIG splash to celebrate the end of an amazing school year! 💙💛🐊
🐊💚 Let’s celebrate our amazing Crocs! 💚🐊
Join us for our 4th Quarter Awards Assembly as we recognize all the hard work and achievements this school year! 🎉
📅 May 21st
⏰ 8:15 AM – 5th & 6th Grade
⏰ 9:15 AM- 3rd & 4th Grade
⏰ 10:15 AM – 2nd Grade
We are so proud of our students—let’s cheer them on together! 🏆✨
*Student will be dismissed at 11:00 am on the Last Day of School *
We need support with setting up, running activity stations, and helping supervise throughout the day. If you are available and willing to lend a hand, we would greatly appreciate your time and support.
Please sign up using the attached QR code.
Thank you for helping us create a memorable experience for our students—we couldn’t do it without you!
