• The mission of Donaldson Elementary School is to foster and promote continued academic, creative, social, emotional and physical growth within a caring, supportive and safe environment by providing innovative and challenging opportunities. Donaldson strives to provide the basic elements of effective schools. We provide a curriculum with coherence; build community within and across classrooms; maintain a just, caring and flexible climate; and are committed to building character.

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School Info

  • 2040 W. Omar Dr.
    Tucson, AZ 85704 (Google Maps)
    Phone: 520-696-6160
    Fax: 520-696-6204

    School Hours

    Office Hours:

    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Monday - Friday

    Grades K - 5:

    7:30 AM - 2:00 PM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM  Wednesday

    *Playground supervision and breakfast begin when gates open at 7:10 AM.*

    Preschool:

    AM Class 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    PM Class 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    No Preschool on Wednesdays

    Map and Directions


    Tardy Policy

    If a student arrives after 7:30 AM, she/he should report to the office to sign in before going to class.

  •  Our Mission:

    To ensure high levels of learning for every student so they can achieve their dreams and positively impact the world. 

     Expectations:

    Be Safe

    Be Responsible 

    Be Respectful

    Be Kind


    We Believe:

    • All children are entitled to an education, which will prepare them for their future.
    • All children have the right to feel successful.
    • The school and community share the responsibility of developing positive work, social, and personal ethics in all children.
    • Education best occurs in an environment that nurtures dignity, self-esteem, and a feeling of security.
    • Communication is essential if quality education is to occur.
    • The school community needs to promote an understanding for individual, cultural, and societal differences.
    • High expectations encourage students to work toward a higher level of achievement.
    • Schools must address environmental, societal and technological changes.
    • Education is a life-long process.
    • All children are natural learners.
    • Education is the combined responsibility of the students, parents, teachers, and the community.
    • School decisions must reflect what is best for students.
    • In developing the whole child, which includes consistent, quality instruction in Music, Art, and Physical Education.
    • The responsibility for one's education and action needs to be accepted by each student.
    • That respect is an essential value.