About Ishikawa Elementary School

Ishikawa History

Zedo Ishikawa Elementary School opened in 1987 and is named for a Mesa High student who was raised in the Lehi district of Mesa. He was active in scouting as well as being a star football player in his senior year at Mesa High. On September 22, 1932, Zedo was mortally wounded in a gun accident. His message to the coach was "Go ahead and play the game tomorrow. Tell the boys to carry on..." Mesa High has since adopted "Carry On" as a motto that has instilled pride in the thousands who have attended Mesa High.

Our Mission

The mission of Zedo Ishikawa Elementary School is to cultivate a caring, safe and motivating environment where students are inspired to consistently do their personal best.

We will work together to become kind, respectful, responsible learners who think critically and achieve at high levels. By working collaboratively, we will produce well-rounded citizens who are fully prepared for secondary education, leading to college and/or career readiness.

"Because we are Dragons!"

Our Vision

It is our belief that the most effective strategy for achieving the mission of our school is to work together interdependently to improve student achievement. Our vision for the Ishikawa staff is as follows:

We will create a level of healthy and respectful competition, with our minds open to learning.
We will challenge our students by being innovative, engaging and through effective communication.
We will foster an atmosphere of orderly collaboration and respectful discussion amongst our students.
We will improve instruction through reflection, assessment of data, and consistently working together as collaborative learning teams.
We will create an atmosphere that promotes social and emotional learning, as well as academic learning.
We will use data to facilitate the flexible grouping of students for reteach and enrich.

School Goals

To reach or exceed the expected performance of students in all academic areas.
To recognize student achievements in the area of academic performance, the arts, athletics, and citizenship.
To provide opportunities for students to develop and practice skills in the areas of individual responsibility and leadership.
To increase students' familiarity and experience with various cultures.
To maintain a strong parent involvement component.
To foster a true sense of school spirit and pride at Ishikawa.

School Facts

Mascot: Dragon
Colors: Red, Black, and White
Motto: "Carry on the Spirit"
Grades: Kindergarten-6th Grade/ Open Enrollment
Population: 845
Constructed in: 1987
School days: 180
Daily Instructional Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes