592 E Phyllis Pl, Queen Valley, AZ 85118

As the proud principal of Peralta Trail Elementary for the past three years, and an educator and administrator for the past 29 years, I am honored to serve a school community that is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for every student.At Peralta Trail, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. My door is always open, and I strive to respond to parent questions and concerns promptly, respectfully, and with transparency. While we may not always agree on every decision, every decision is made with student safety, well-being, and learning at the forefront.Our dedicated teachers work hard to create classrooms where students feel welcomed, challenged, and supported. We celebrate kindness, respect, responsibility, and collaboration while holding students to high behavioral and academic expectations. When situations arise that require disciplinary action, we follow district policies and our Student Code of Conduct consistently and fairly.The safety of our students is our highest priority. We work closely with district personnel and local agencies to ensure our campus remains a safe and healthy place for children to learn. Whenever concerns are brought to our attention, they are investigated thoroughly and addressed appropriately.Peralta Trail is a school filled with caring educators, engaged families, and incredible students. I am proud of the positive culture we have built together and grateful for the trust our families place in us each day. We welcome families to visit our campus, meet our staff, and experience firsthand the caring and collaborative environment that makes Peralta Trail Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.-Principal Smith