It’s an Eagle Thing

Welcome to the Sonoita Elementary School District website. We’re honored to offer a unique educational experience at our small, K–8 school in Elgin, Arizona. In our six elementary classrooms and four middle-school classrooms, learning and fun go hand in hand. Elgin students have access to the latest in instructional technology, including iPads, laptops, interactive whiteboards, and more. We also have a STEAM lab with a 3-D printer and robots and a media center with a green screen and virtual reality glasses. In addition to unique academic opportunities, we offer a fun PE program and interscholastic sports. At our school, you will also find dedicated educators who are committed to building supportive relationships with every one of our students.

For more information and an overview of our school, please look around our website and check out our 2026–2027 brochure!

Message From Mr. Erickson

October 1, 2026

Dear Elgin Elementary School Families,

As we enter October, it is hard to believe that our first quarter of the school year is already coming to a close! The first several weeks of school have been filled with learning, growing, building relationships, and plenty of opportunities for our Eagles to be 1% better each day.

One of our goals this year continues to be improving student attendance. Last school year, our chronic absenteeism rate dropped to an impressive 13.79%, down from 20.54% the previous year. We are proud of that progress, but we know we can do even better.

Our goal this year is to have fewer than 10% of our students chronically absent. Regular attendance gives students the opportunity to stay connected to their teachers, classmates, and learning. Every day in the classroom matters.

As we head into the fall, please continue making school attendance a priority. Of course, we also want our students to be healthy, so if your child is sick, please keep them home until they are ready to return. When they are healthy and able to attend, we want to see our Eagles at school, ready to learn!

We are also excited to continue providing additional opportunities for our students through Friday Academy. Our next Friday Academy will be on October 2.

Friday Academy gives students additional time and support to strengthen academic skills, receive extra help, and build confidence. We appreciate the staff members who give their time to make these opportunities possible and the families who encourage their children to take advantage of them.

After a busy first quarter, our students and staff will have an opportunity to recharge during fall break on October 5–9. I hope you all enjoy the break, spend some quality time together, and return refreshed and ready for the next part of the school year.

When we return, second quarter begins on October 12. A new quarter is a great opportunity for a fresh start. I encourage every student to think about one thing they can improve during the second quarter. Maybe it is reading more, turning in assignments on time, asking for help, being a better friend, or simply working a little harder each day.

That’s what be 1% better is all about. We don’t have to be perfect. We simply need to look for opportunities to improve and grow.

Our Row the Boat message continues to remind us that we are all part of the same team. We have made progress during the first quarter, but we are not finished. We keep moving forward together—students, teachers, staff, families, and our entire Elgin community.

As we begin the second quarter, let’s continue to row the boat, be 1% better, and put our students first.

Thank you to our parents and families for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement, encouragement, and commitment to your children make a tremendous difference in their success.

We are proud of what our Eagles have accomplished so far, and we look forward to an exciting and successful second quarter!

Keep rowing, Eagles!

With appreciation,

Daniel R. Erickson

Daniel R. Erickson
Superintendent/Principal