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OUR ROOTS

When it first opened in 1974 as the district's 25th school, Ward was known simply as Ward Elementary. The school was named in honor of Miriam Ward, a Tempe Elementary teacher, secretary, and principal from 1930 to 1970. Although it would close in 1982, this would not be the end of the story for Ward.

NEW BEGINNINGS

In 2004, Ward received new life. The campus was rebuilt and reimagined as Ward Traditional Academy. 

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FAST FACTS

ESTABLISHED MASCOT ENROLLMENT
1974 Warriors 470 students

 

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Celebrating 150 Years of Tempe Elementary Schools

For more than 150 years, Tempe Elementary Schools has provided community-inspired education serving the families of Tempe, Phoenix, Guadalupe, and beyond. Explore the district timeline to journey through our key milestones and transformative events that highlight our evolution into a modern educational leader.

Tempe Elementary Schools Through the Decades