Oyama Elementary School

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Who We Are
Welcome
At Oyama, students adventure through reading, writing, math, science and the fine arts to enhance their educational experience. We take a project-based approach to learning, and students embrace curiosity and channel it into critical thinking and questioning strategies.
Focus
We focus on a “Balanced Literacy” approach by integrating reading, writing, social studies, math and science. This allows students to make broader connections with subjects and gain deeper knowledge.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure all students are provided a safe and challenging environment that facilitates engagement in learning to the highest potential.
Awards
We are proud to be recognized as a 'B' rated school by the Arizona Department of Education.

B Rated School

What We Offer

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Upcoming Events
7/22/2025 - 7/25/2025
New teachers and principals report to their school.
7/26/2025
Family and community resource fair at Palo Verde Magnet High School.
7/28/2025
Teachers report to the University of Arizona for professional development sessions.
8/4/2025
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In The Spotlight

Irma is not just a staple of Oyama Elementary – she is the face of Oyama. The office registrar was assigned to the southside school when it was set to open in 2003 and has remained there ever since. In total, she has worked 33 years for Tucson Unified. 

Even though she’s accumulated countless memories and moments, Irma said she can’t pick just one favorite. The last 21 years have just been filled with favorites. 

“I’m just very happy that I’ve been here all this time, and [with] all the people that I’ve worked with,” Irma said. “I’ve really enjoyed it.”

Over the last 20 years, Stacey has just about done every position at Oyama Elementary. The CSP started on the Parent Teacher Student Advisory (PTSA) and even held the positions of treasurer and vice presidents at some points, as well as having previously taught first, second, third, and fifth grade levels. This year, she is also coaching track and kickball. 

Stacey was initially hesitant about leaving the classroom to become the school’s CSP, but it is a role that she has come to love.  

“It was a really hard choice for me to come out of the classroom because I love that connection that I have with the students, but I came out and I found out that I now have more connections with everybody,” Stacey said.

Lacey is a six-year employee at Oyama Elementary. She got married during her first year at the school and legally changed her last name last school year to Clark, but she continues to be affectionally referred to at school as Ms. B – a reference to her maiden name. 

She loves her work as a counselor because she gets to follow her students each year as they progress through each grade level and helps them with their social and emotional skills. One of her most memorable moments this year was helping a new student, a third grader, adjust to coming to a new school. The student used to get very anxious and nervous getting dropped off each day, but after working on coping skills with them, the student is now ok during drop offs. 

“It’s been cool to watch her transformation and see her grow,” Lacey said.

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