About Riggs Elementary School
Cultivating Lifelong Leaders and Academic Excellence
At Riggs Elementary, leadership and community pride are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment they step onto campus, our students display leadership in how they treat others and approach problem-solving within the classroom. Guided by expert teachers and supported by an involved parent community, our students are consistently challenged with a rigorous curriculum. We maintain high expectations for every child, aiming to foster a lifelong love of learning. Believing in the development of the whole child, the Riggs staff actively encourages participation in a diverse range of extracurricular activities. We place a high priority on celebrating student success across all areas, ensuring that our young scholars feel valued and recognized. Teachers, students, and parents alike share immense pride in being part of the Riggs Roadrunner Family, maintaining a safe, positive culture where every child can thrive.
School Hours
- 8:30 am - School Begins
- 3:00 pm - School Dismissed
Early Release
- 11:30 am - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11:10 am - Last Day of School
Office Hours
- 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Important Contacts
All school numbers begin with (480)224-XXXX (unless otherwise noted)
| Name (with email) | Title | Ext. |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Heath | Principal | 3400 |
| Jessica Shipman | Dean of Students | 3409 |
| Lara Konenko | Special Education Contact | 3412 |
| Ami Garrigus | 504 Coordinator Counselor |
3450 |
| Rene Meicke | Attendance Technician | 3403 |
| Department | Ext. |
|---|---|
| Attendance Line | 3403 |
| Cafeteria | 3404 |
| Health Office | 3402 |
| Media Center | 3401 |
| Transportation - District Main Office | (480) 424-8600 |
Lunch Schedule
| Grade Level | Lunch | Recess |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | - | 11:10-11:40 |
| Kinder | 11:40-12:00 | 11:20-11:40 |
| 1st. | 11:30-11:50 | 11:50-12:10 |
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2nd. |
11:40-12:00 | 12:00-12:20 |
| 3rd. | 12:00-12:20 | 12:20-12:40 |
| 4th. | 12:10-12:30 | 12:30-12:50 |
| 5th | 11:20-11:40 | 11:40-12:00 |
| 6th. | 11:50-12:10 | 12:10-12:30 |
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Mission
We Believe, Every Teacher Will Reach Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day through:
R espect-individual differences, diversity and each student’s right to learn.
I nspiration- to challenge, nurture and build character along the way.
G uidance- for our students to achieve their highest academic and social potential.
G rowth- to foster student’s love of learning; promote open communication and making the right choice, no matter what.
S uccess- is being a Riggs Roadrunner, we are on the fast track to success, BEEP BEEP.
