News

Our school was recently recognized by AAA for their Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Award! Carrillo is one of five schools selected for the award, thanks to our Students Wellness Advocacy Team (SWAT) for empowering students to become changemakers and ensuring that our community continues to value equity, diversity, and seeing strength through the sharing of differing viewpoints!

Carrillo has been recognized as an 'A' school by the Arizona Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year!

2nd grade teacher Carmen Barraza was surprised with the Evelyn Jay Award, presented by the Educational Enrichment Foundation (EEF). This award honors the legacy of Evelyn Jay, a dedicated TUSD teacher and reading specialist, and recognizes educators who demonstrate exceptional passion and skill in teaching reading to students in kindergarten through third grades. Congratulations, Carmen!

Our students got a chance to make breakfast – with a bike! We partnered with Tucson Unified Food Services who brought their stationary bikes connected to blenders, and students pedaled their way to a fresh-made smoothie.

Carrillo is pleased to announce that we have received a $2,000 from the Assistance League’s “Hooked On Books” Program. This grant will benefit students in grades 1, 2, and 5 as teachers select books to support their magnet units. Thank you!

Carrillo would like to acknowledge Simply Taxes for their generous donation to Carrillo’s playground! Students will be voting on the use of these funds which will improve lunch recess for all students.