🐯 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT TARTESSO MIDDLE SCHOOL! 🧡🖤
We have a busy and exciting week ahead! Here’s what’s happening Tuesday, August 25th – Friday, August 28th:
📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH
🏐 Girls Volleyball Game — HOME
⚾ Boys Baseball Game — @ Legacy North Phoenix
🧡 PTO Meeting — 4:15 PM in Room 214
📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
⏰ EARLY RELEASE — Students dismissed at 12:15 PM
👨👩👧 5th Grade Bring Your Parent to School Day
🕣 Parents are welcome from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH
⚾ Baseball Game — @ Legacy East Surprise
🎉 After-School Clubs Begin!
📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH — TIGER DAY! 🐯
🏐 Girls Volleyball Game — @ Ruth Fisher Middle School
🧡🖤 SPIRIT DAY! Wear your Tartesso black and orange and show off your Tiger pride!
Let’s make it another ROAR-some week at Tartesso! 🐯🧡🖤 We’re off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see our students and families getting involved!
We have a busy and exciting week ahead! Here’s what’s happening Tuesday, August 25th – Friday, August 28th:
📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH
🏐 Girls Volleyball Game — HOME
⚾ Boys Baseball Game — @ Legacy North Phoenix
🧡 PTO Meeting — 4:15 PM in Room 214
📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
⏰ EARLY RELEASE — Students dismissed at 12:15 PM
👨👩👧 5th Grade Bring Your Parent to School Day
🕣 Parents are welcome from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27TH
⚾ Baseball Game — @ Legacy East Surprise
🎉 After-School Clubs Begin!
📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH — TIGER DAY! 🐯
🏐 Girls Volleyball Game — @ Ruth Fisher Middle School
🧡🖤 SPIRIT DAY! Wear your Tartesso black and orange and show off your Tiger pride!
Let’s make it another ROAR-some week at Tartesso! 🐯🧡🖤 We’re off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see our students and families getting involved!
📣 TARTESSO MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY REMINDER! 🐯
We are kicking off the school year with a GREAT start, and we are so excited about all the amazing things happening at Tartesso! Thank you, families, for your continued support as we work together to make this a fantastic school year. 🧡🖤
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – Early Release Day
⏰ Students will be released at 12:15 PM.
👨👩👧 Bring Your Parent to School Day – 5th Grade ONLY!
Parents of 5th grade students are invited to join us from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM to experience a little bit of their student's school day!
Please make arrangements for your student to be picked up at 12:15 PM on Early Release Day.
Thank you for helping us start the year strong! We are proud of our Tigers and look forward to an incredible year of learning, growing, and making memories together! 🐯🧡🖤
Let’s keep the momentum going, Tigers!
We are kicking off the school year with a GREAT start, and we are so excited about all the amazing things happening at Tartesso! Thank you, families, for your continued support as we work together to make this a fantastic school year. 🧡🖤
📅 Wednesday, August 26 – Early Release Day
⏰ Students will be released at 12:15 PM.
👨👩👧 Bring Your Parent to School Day – 5th Grade ONLY!
Parents of 5th grade students are invited to join us from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM to experience a little bit of their student's school day!
Please make arrangements for your student to be picked up at 12:15 PM on Early Release Day.
Thank you for helping us start the year strong! We are proud of our Tigers and look forward to an incredible year of learning, growing, and making memories together! 🐯🧡🖤
Let’s keep the momentum going, Tigers!
🚨 TARTESSO SAFETY REMINDER 🚨
Dear Tartesso Families,
Please help us keep our students, staff, and families safe by being patient, alert, and careful during drop-off and pick-up.
⏰ Students should NOT be dropped off before 7:45 AM.
🚗 Please follow the attached map for all drop-off and pick-up procedures:
Indianola is ENTRANCE ONLY.
Tartesso Parkway is EXIT ONLY.
NO drop-offs or pick-ups are allowed in the parking area unless you are parking and walking your student into the school.
We know drop-off and pick-up can be busy, and we truly appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation. Please slow down, follow the traffic flow, and watch carefully for students and pedestrians.
💙🧡 Our goal is simple: to make sure every student, staff member, and family gets to and from Tartesso safely each day.
Thank you for helping us keep Tartesso safe! 🐯🧡
Dear Tartesso Families,
Please help us keep our students, staff, and families safe by being patient, alert, and careful during drop-off and pick-up.
⏰ Students should NOT be dropped off before 7:45 AM.
🚗 Please follow the attached map for all drop-off and pick-up procedures:
Indianola is ENTRANCE ONLY.
Tartesso Parkway is EXIT ONLY.
NO drop-offs or pick-ups are allowed in the parking area unless you are parking and walking your student into the school.
We know drop-off and pick-up can be busy, and we truly appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation. Please slow down, follow the traffic flow, and watch carefully for students and pedestrians.
💙🧡 Our goal is simple: to make sure every student, staff member, and family gets to and from Tartesso safely each day.
Thank you for helping us keep Tartesso safe! 🐯🧡
Our Odyssey of the Mind Program is ready to get started for the 2026-2027 school year. Program is open to 5th-12th grade students. If your student is interested please fill out the following form and plan to attend an informational meeting on Sept 2 at 5:30pm in the Ruth Fisher Library. We can't wait to get the creativity started. https://forms.gle/SCyTKySLm5tTDfSp9
Good morning, Tartesso Families!
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, August 14th, is Picture Day! 📸
Please make sure your student brings the order form back, or you can place your order online at mydorian.com/order.
We look forward to seeing all of our students’ smiling faces! 😊
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, August 14th, is Picture Day! 📸
Please make sure your student brings the order form back, or you can place your order online at mydorian.com/order.
We look forward to seeing all of our students’ smiling faces! 😊
Hello Tartesso Middle School Families! 📸
Picture Day is coming up on Friday, August 14th!
Order forms will be sent home with students on Tuesday, August 11th. Families can choose to place their order by returning the completed form or by ordering online at:
mydorian.com
We look forward to seeing all of our students smiling and ready for their photos! 😄
What an amazing week we had at SMUSD. Meeting parents and students, learning new routines and procedures, creating new school memories each day. Thank you for your patience as we navigate the new school year. We look forward to sharing more stories with you as we continue to grow and thrive each day. #WeAreSaddleMountain
"Dear Tartesso Middle School Families,
Thank you for joining us for Meet the Teacher Night. I was so excited to welcome our students and families to Tartesso Middle School, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to be there.
I also want to personally thank you for your patience. I recognize that the evening did not run as smoothly as I had hoped. As we opened our new middle school, there were challenges with our procedures, and I know many of you waited in long lines. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the grace and understanding you showed throughout the evening.
Please know that I have already learned valuable lessons from this experience. I will be meeting with my leadership team to review the evening, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that next year's Meet the Teacher Night is much more organized and efficient. Your time is valuable, and I am committed to providing a better experience for our families.
To help make the first day of school as smooth as possible, every student will receive a newly reprinted schedule. If your child has any questions when they arrive on campus, staff members will be outside and throughout the building ready to help direct them to the correct classroom. Class lists will also be posted outside to help students locate their homeroom teacher. Once students arrive in their Block 1 classroom, their teacher will provide them with their updated schedule and answer any remaining questions.
I look forward to welcoming your children tomorrow morning! Breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m., school starts promptly at 8:00 a.m., and dismissal is at 4:00 p.m. My staff and I will be ready to greet your children with smiles and help them have a wonderful first day of school.
Thank you for partnering with me as we begin this exciting journey together. It is an honor to serve the students and families of Tartesso Middle School. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.
I truly believe this is going to be an amazing school year. Together, we will learn, grow, and Do Big Things!
Thank you again for your patience, support, and trust.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nicole Scales
Principal
Tartesso Middle School"
Thank you for joining us for Meet the Teacher Night. I was so excited to welcome our students and families to Tartesso Middle School, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to be there.
I also want to personally thank you for your patience. I recognize that the evening did not run as smoothly as I had hoped. As we opened our new middle school, there were challenges with our procedures, and I know many of you waited in long lines. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the grace and understanding you showed throughout the evening.
Please know that I have already learned valuable lessons from this experience. I will be meeting with my leadership team to review the evening, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that next year's Meet the Teacher Night is much more organized and efficient. Your time is valuable, and I am committed to providing a better experience for our families.
To help make the first day of school as smooth as possible, every student will receive a newly reprinted schedule. If your child has any questions when they arrive on campus, staff members will be outside and throughout the building ready to help direct them to the correct classroom. Class lists will also be posted outside to help students locate their homeroom teacher. Once students arrive in their Block 1 classroom, their teacher will provide them with their updated schedule and answer any remaining questions.
I look forward to welcoming your children tomorrow morning! Breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m., school starts promptly at 8:00 a.m., and dismissal is at 4:00 p.m. My staff and I will be ready to greet your children with smiles and help them have a wonderful first day of school.
Thank you for partnering with me as we begin this exciting journey together. It is an honor to serve the students and families of Tartesso Middle School. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.
I truly believe this is going to be an amazing school year. Together, we will learn, grow, and Do Big Things!
Thank you again for your patience, support, and trust.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nicole Scales
Principal
Tartesso Middle School"
Dear Tartesso Families,
Please note that the school office will be **closed on Tuesday, August 4th** due to district meetings and preparation for Meet the Teacher Night.
**Meet the Teacher Night** will take place that evening from **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM**. We are excited to welcome you and your students!
To ensure a smooth experience, please make sure all **Back to School online forms are completed prior to arrival**. Students will not be able to receive their class schedules until these forms are finished.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off a great school year!
Warm regards,
Tartesso Middle School
Please note that the school office will be **closed on Tuesday, August 4th** due to district meetings and preparation for Meet the Teacher Night.
**Meet the Teacher Night** will take place that evening from **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM**. We are excited to welcome you and your students!
To ensure a smooth experience, please make sure all **Back to School online forms are completed prior to arrival**. Students will not be able to receive their class schedules until these forms are finished.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off a great school year!
Warm regards,
Tartesso Middle School
Dear Tartesso Families,
The first day of school is quickly approaching, and we are excited to welcome our students back for a fantastic year! As a reminder, Tartesso will now serve students in **5th through 8th grade**, and we are looking forward to an amazing year of growth and success with our Tigers.
**Meet the Teacher Night** will be held on **Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00–7:00 PM**. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore the campus, and prepare for the year ahead.
Sign up for sports, clubs or band!
To help make the evening run smoothly, **please complete all online Back-to-School forms prior to attending**. Students will not be able to receive their schedules until these forms are completed, and completing them ahead of time will help avoid delays.
The **first day of school is Thursday, August 6th**.
* Doors will open at **7:30 AM** for breakfast
* Classes will begin promptly at **8:00 AM**
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great school year together!
Warm regards,
Tartesso Middle School
The first day of school is quickly approaching, and we are excited to welcome our students back for a fantastic year! As a reminder, Tartesso will now serve students in **5th through 8th grade**, and we are looking forward to an amazing year of growth and success with our Tigers.
**Meet the Teacher Night** will be held on **Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00–7:00 PM**. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore the campus, and prepare for the year ahead.
Sign up for sports, clubs or band!
To help make the evening run smoothly, **please complete all online Back-to-School forms prior to attending**. Students will not be able to receive their schedules until these forms are completed, and completing them ahead of time will help avoid delays.
The **first day of school is Thursday, August 6th**.
* Doors will open at **7:30 AM** for breakfast
* Classes will begin promptly at **8:00 AM**
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off a great school year together!
Warm regards,
Tartesso Middle School
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Starting August 2026, public schools across Arizona are implementing new guidelines under the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01) to restrict ultra-processed foods on campus.
Please visit our Food Services page for further information. https://www.smusd90.org/page/food-services
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Hello Tartesso Families,
The new school year is quickly approaching, and we are excited to welcome our Middle School Tigers to campus!
To help your student get ready for a successful start, our school supply list is now available. We encourage you to gather supplies early so your child is prepared for the first day of school.
Thank you for your continued support. We can't wait to see everyone back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and fun!
See you soon, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
The new school year is quickly approaching, and we are excited to welcome our Middle School Tigers to campus!
To help your student get ready for a successful start, our school supply list is now available. We encourage you to gather supplies early so your child is prepared for the first day of school.
Thank you for your continued support. We can't wait to see everyone back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and fun!
See you soon, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Our EL Summer School was filled with learning, growth, and fun!
Thank you to our teachers for creating meaningful activities and to our students for showing up each day ready to learn and grow. Your hard work and dedication made this program a success.
Enjoy the rest of your summer break. We can't wait to see you in August! ☀️😎
https://youtu.be/A1q3adGk9dI
Thank you to our teachers for creating meaningful activities and to our students for showing up each day ready to learn and grow. Your hard work and dedication made this program a success.
Enjoy the rest of your summer break. We can't wait to see you in August! ☀️😎
https://youtu.be/A1q3adGk9dI
Digital Signature Pages are LIVE! These digital forms are REQUIRED for ALL students that will be attending any SMUSD school in August for the 2026-2027 school year. Please look for the QR code that coincides with your child’s school. Desert Sunset (DSES), Tartesso (TMS), Winters Well (WWES), Ruth Fisher (RFMS), Tonopah Valley (TVHS). Please be sure to fill a form out for EACH student that will be attending. (For example: if you have 3 students that will attend Desert Sunset then fill out the DSES 3 times. Or if you have one at Winters Well and one at Tonopah Valley then fill out the WWES once and the TVHS once. Etc.)
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
Also, please fill out the transportation QR code for EACH one of your children, even if service is not needed at this time. Forms can also be found here: https://www.smusd90.org/page/registration
Please help us kick off the new school year seamlessly by completing these forms ahead of time. Thank you.
