Topock Elementary School

Mr. Warren's Page

Dear Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) of the Greatest Students who attend the Best School in the United States of America!

            It is with great pride that I welcome you to Topock Elementary School. Topock School has always been a special place to me. I started teaching sixth grade here in 1995, and I took my first class hiking in the Grand Canyon that very same year. Since then, I have had the privilege of being the first teacher in Mohave County to win the coveted Silver Apple award in 1998 as well as the Mohave County Teacher of the Year in 2001. I was runner up for Arizona State Teacher of the Year.

            I have enjoyed tremendous success as an educator and athletic coach bringing a state champion title home with one of our prior students. As Topock celebrates its 20^th year of operation I am extremely pleased to serve as your principal, entering my 10^th year in Topock School administration and 16^th year as a staff member.

            We live in an Era of high stakes testing.  The state of Arizona requires that your child pass all portions of the AIMS test in order to graduate from high school. This is a goal we should accomplish now! It is in your child’s best interest to take learning seriously with the goal of graduation in mind. Being academically prepared and passing all portions of the AIMS test while they attend Topock Elementary School is excellent training to ensure future success.

          A large part of student success is achieved by excellent attendance. Research shows absenteeism contributes to student failure. However, consistent attendance directly increases student achievement in the classroom. Your efforts to ensure your child is at school will benefit your child’s academic career significantly.  Additionally, school funding is directly related to your child’s attendance. Therefore, the more your child attends school, the more funds become available, thus enabling us to provide more books, materials, and equipment for our students.

          Be sure to take a look at all of the pages on this Topock Elementary School.  You will find up to date information regarding school activities, important dates, lunch menus, informational links, contact information and much more!

          I have assembled a truly dynamic staff of educators and support staff who share a common passion for teaching and love of children. Each and every teacher here at Topock is committed to the success of each and every student. We adhere to the Kids at Hope philosophy: “All Kids are Capable of Success, NO EXCEPTIONS!”

          As the principal of Topock Elementary School , I would like to let you know that my door is always open. Please come by whenever possible. I am always willing to listen to your concerns and to address any issues of importance to you, your children, or the school. As the lead Kids at Hope Treasure Hunter I also welcome you to come and celebrate your child’s gifts and talents. Most of all, I want you to know that your child’s well being, safety and education are of the utmost concern of mine. Please know that I and the Topock School Family will do all that we can to help your child be successful at Topock Elementary School .

John Warren, M.Ed

Principal/Superintendent

Mr. Warren in junior high

Mr. Warren, Principal     Mrs. Coleman, junior high language arts teacher