School History
OUR ROOTS
Spracale Elementary, then known as Hudson Elementary, opened in 1967.
NEW BEGINNINGS
In 2022, the school was renamed Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School. Spracale was hired as a classroom teacher at Broadmor School in 1957. He went on to serve McKemy Intermediate School as Assistant Principal from 1967 to 1972, and then Principal from 1972 to 1991 when he retired. The day he retired, Spracale joined the Tempe Impacts Education (TIE) Foundation, serving as a member and president for decades. He remained an active member of the TIE Foundation Board throughout his life, and he often visited Spracale Elementary for community events.
FAST FACTS
| ESTABLISHED | MASCOT | ENROLLMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Hawks | 500 students |
Celebrating 150 Years of Tempe Elementary Schools
For more than 150 years, Tempe Elementary Schools has provided community-inspired education serving the families of Tempe, Phoenix, Guadalupe, and beyond. Explore the district timeline to journey through our key milestones and transformative events that highlight our evolution into a modern educational leader.