Welcome and thank you for stopping by the Internet home of the Vikings, here at C.W. McGraw Elementary School. You'll find our school's campus in the warm desert climate of Yuma, Arizona, close to the borders of California and Mexico. We are a K-6, Title I school, diverse in culture with a strong Hispanic influence. We are dedicated to educating your students and are proud to say that we maintain "performing status" according the AZ Department of Education.

Past annual school reports show that our veteran teaching staff is doing a great job with your kids. These teachers truly care about the success of your students. Eighty percent of children who attend C.W. McGraw Elementary School continue to make a year or more growth in reading skills. Our AIMS test scores prove this. Our students have also made great progress in language and math scores. We thank the dedicated teachers and supportive parents and community members who help us meet our education goals.

Please take some time to explore this site and learn about us. Contact us if you need to. Our kindergarten has great activities planned and we'd like you to know about our latest news and events. Our calendar will keep you updated and we also have a FAQ page for those burning questions you have. Oh, and don't forget our athletics teams. We're on a conquering streak. Carry on Vikings, one and all!

Dear Parents,

Welcome C.W. McGraw Elementary. We are pleased that you are part of the Yuma community. Whether you are a first time student or a returning student who has already experienced and been a part of the programs we have to offer, we are glad to have you with us. There are so many exciting things for you that this school has to offer. Please make the effort to participate. We are happy to have your skills and talents.

We value all aspects of education for your children. That's why we strive to instill good character in students while teaching them the basic building blocks of learning. Good education and good citizenship go hand in hand. We hope your child will feel safe at school and be eager to learn. Our teachers are very willing to help out for extra needs, and teach until your student is able to learn challenging new concepts. Thank you for letting us make the future a better place by teaching your kids.

Sincerely,

Chris Clayton, Principal