- Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
- Our School

Phone: 480-507-1359
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Chris Birgen, Principal
Welcome to Carol Rae Ranch Elementary! Our school is dedicated to building a community of compassionate, life-long learners that are working to make our world a better place to live. The partnership between school and home makes a difference in your child's learning experiences and successes. We appreciate the support you give and that you choose Carol Rae for your child's education.
Chris Birgen is the principal at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary since 2021. Before taking over at Carol Rae, Mr. Birgen was the Principal at Islands Elementary for 10 years, Assistant Principal at South Valley Junior High, and Dean of Students at South Valley Junior High. Mr. Birgen was a 7th–8th Special Education teacher in Greenfield Junior High before becoming an Administrator.
Carol Rae Ranch Announcements
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Please click on the link below to see what's happening at the Ranch this month:
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Enrolling Now for the 2022-23 School Year - Schedule a Tour | Enroll Now
Elementary School Day Start & End Times
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:10am–2:55pm
Wednesday Early Release: 8:10am–1:55pm
Half Days: 8:10am–11:55am
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Playground opens at 7:45 a.m
Line-up bell at 8:02 a.m.
Tardy bell at 8:10 a.m.
Preschool Start & End Times
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
AM Class: 8:00 - 10:30
PM Class: 11:15 - 1:45
*No preschool classes on Wednesdays and Half Days
Carol Rae Ranch Site Council
Name | Member Title |
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Thea Hansen | Principal |
Reed Carr | Community Member |
Leslie Garbis | Staff Member |
Stephanie Grimmer | Teacher |
Amy Christensen | Parent |
Kathleen Sawyers | Staff Member |
Amanda Ray | Parent |
Carol Rae Ranch Information
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- Summer School & Summer Programs
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- Thrive – College & Career Success Guide
- Tip Line
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