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LOOKING BACK, & PAYING IT FORWARD

Excelencia School turns 25 this year and we're throwing a Block Party to celebrate. We're also raising money to fund 18 field trips for our students next school year. Come party with us, or chip in from wherever you are.

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Event Details

EXCELENCIA SCHOOL @ 25

OUR GOAL: 18 FIELD TRIPS

All the money we raise goes straight to funding 18 field trips for the 2026-27 school year — museums, nature centers, science labs, and more.

$20

Gets one kid on the bus and through the door for a day they'll actually remember.

SPONSOR A STUDENT

$600

FULL FIELD TRIP

Pays for an entire field trip — bus, tickets, everything — for a full grade.

$200

FUND A BUS

Covers the bus ride for a whole classroom — there and back.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION

Live DJ

HIGHLIGHTS

5th Grade Exhibition Soccer Match

Time Capsule from 2001

Hear from Former & Current Students

Games Run by K-8 Students

25TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY

Food, Games, Music, and Memories! Come celebrate 25 years of Excelencia School with our community.

Date

Friday, May 1st, 2026

Time

5:00 - 7:30 PM FREE ENTRY

Location

Excelencia School

2181 E McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006

Every dollar gets us closer

Sponsor a Student

18 field trips 2026-27, your contribution makes a direct impact on our students' education.

Hear what parents says about similar past events

My daughter came back from last year's field trip to the science center and wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks. These trips matter.

Maria L.

Parent of 3rd Grader

Excelencia has been our family's school for 12 years now. Two kids graduated, one still here. This place is home.

David R.

Parent & Alumni Family

I didn't get to go on field trips growing up. Knowing my son will get that chance because of this community — that means everything.

Ana L.

Parent of 5th Grader

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25 Years of Legacy

Food, Games, Music, and Memories! Come celebrate 25 years of Excelencia School with our community.

2001

Doors opened for the first time on McDowell Road. A small school with big plans.

Excelencia School Founded

25 years in. Block party on May 1st. Time capsule from 2001. And 18 field trips to fund.

25th Anniversary

2026

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The district recognized what the neighborhood already knew — this school is special.

Community Award

2018

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More kids, more space. New classrooms and a full K-8 program took shape.

First Major Expansion

2010

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Common Questions

Where does my donation go?
100% of donations fund field trips for the 2026-27 school year. That means buses, admission tickets, and supplies for 18 planned trips.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
This fundraiser is made possible by Excelencia PTO in partnership with Creighton Community Foundation, a 501c3, and all donations are tax deductible.
Can I donate in person at the Block Party?
Absolutely. We'll have a donation table set up at the event on May 1st.
I can't make it to the event. Can I still help?
Yes - that's what this page is for. Donate online anytime. Every dollar counts.
Who can I contact with questions?
Reach out to Principal Nick Lodato at (602) 376-4066 or nlodato@creightonschools.org.

Send our kids on a trip

Your money goes to one thing: getting our students on buses, into museums, and out exploring. 18 field trips planned for next year.

Please fill in all fields and select a donation amount.

2181 E McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006

nlodato@creightonschools.org | Principal Nick Lodato

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Excelencia School

(602) 376-4066