🙋♂️ January is School Board Recognition Month!
We thank each Mesa Public Schools Governing Board member for their unwavering support and commitment to shaping the future of students in our community.
💰 Arizona law provides a tax credit for contributions to public schools to support extracurricular activities or character education. Additional support areas include: • standardized testing fees for college credit or readiness, such as PSAT, AP and IB tests • career and technical education industry certification assessment • preparation courses and materials for standardized testing You can help Mesa students and possibly lower your tax bill by making a donation. Visit https://www.mpsaz.org/o/mpsaz/page/pay-donate for more information.
🔬 We have exciting news to share! Red Mountain Ranch Elementary will be adding 7th and 8th grades next school year and adopting the new name, K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch. At the K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch, students will be able to learn and work through the lens of design thinking with an integrated STEM focus. Learn more about this fantastic school at mpsaz.org/rmre.
🎉 Enrollment season is here!
Whether your child is passionate about STEM, sports, the arts, or languages, Mesa Public Schools has the perfect school for you. Visit a school near you to schedule a tour or contact us at info@mpsaz.org to inquire about our diverse educational options and enrollment process. We have great things in store for 2024-25!
Are you ready? Engage, enrich, and enroll today at mpsaz.org/enroll.
Congratulations Warriors! 🧡💙
This month, Westwood High School students celebrated being honored as a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School. Westwood is one of just over 200 schools in the United States to earn this honor.
From all of us at Mesa Public Schools, have a safe and relaxing winter break. ❄️
District services will resume on Monday, January 8. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Happy holidays!
This past week, the Mix Center at ASU hosted Mesa Public Schools' AIA-sanctioned eSports competition. 🎮
Gammers representing five of our six high schools participated in this experience that enables students to do what they love while developing critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Thank you to the Arizona Cardinals for spending the morning of Dec. 11 running drills at Adams Elementary! 🏈
Encouraged by players, coaches and cheerleaders, our fourth and fifth graders enjoyed some outdoor time learning how to tackle, throw the ball, and think quickly on their feet. Great job igniting a culture of learning and well-being, Tigers!
🔬 We have exciting news to share! Red Mountain Ranch Elementary will be adding 7th and 8th grades next school year and adopting the new name, K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch.
At the K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch, students will be able to learn and work through the lens of design thinking with an integrated STEM focus. Learn more about this fantastic rmre.mpsaz.org.
💰 Arizona law provides a tax credit for contributions to public schools to support extracurricular activities or character education.
Additional support areas include:
• standardized testing fees for college credit or readiness, such as PSAT, AP and IB tests
• career and technical education industry certification assessment
• preparation courses and materials for standardized testing
You can help Mesa students and possibly lower your tax bill by making a donation.
Visit https://www.mpsaz.org/o/mpsaz/page/pay-donate for more information.
🏊 Sophia Jahn, senior at Red Mountain High School secured her third consecutive State Championship title in Division I - 50M freestyle.
She clocked an impressive 23.36 seconds to claim the gold medal at the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) State Championships held the first weekend in November at the Skyline High School Aquatic Center. Adding to her achievements, Sophia has verbally committed to extending her athletic and academic pursuits at the esteemed University of Michigan.
For 10 years, the Latino Student Conference has connected Latino high school students with fellow Latinos in their community for the purpose of strengthening networks and learning about post-secondary opportunities.
This year, 250 students attended a variety of workshops led by MPS and MCC staff that included topics such as career exploration, scholarships and financial aid, near-peer mentorship, and tours of the MCC campus. The event culminated with a delicious Peruvian buffet celebrating the Latino heritage in Mesa. Big thank you to MCC for hosting this wonderful event!
December 2 is National Special Education Day! 🧩
On this day, we commemorate the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law, which grants children with special needs access to free and quality public education. MPS is proud to provide individualized educational opportunities for all students with disabilities, knowing them by name and serving them by strength and need so they graduate ready for college, career and community.
The fall SPARC season concluded with a spirited soccer showdown featuring the budding talent of Adams and Whittier Elementary students. These young kickers showcased their skills, embodying the spirit of camaraderie, sportsmanship and the Portrait of a Graduate nurtured by SPARC. ⚽
Thank you to Chief Ken Cost, his officers, Mesa High boys and girls soccer members and all of the supporters from Adams and Whittier. Your collective efforts made this event an incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience for our students.
We are so thankful for our community partners! 🧡
This week, SD Crane donated complete turkey dinners to families in need at Hughes Elementary. Employees and their families arrived early to help unload two full trucks. What a way to give!
Join our recruitment & retention team at our next Career Fair! 💼
When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Where: 549 N Stapley Dr, Mesa 85203 (Board Room)
Questions: Call 480-472-7210 or email work@mpsaz.org
Mountain View made history this month, winning the inaugural AIA Flag Football 6A State Championship! 🏈
The Toros defeated Mountain Ridge, 10-7. Congratulations, girls!
Congratulations to Pomeroy Elementary's Janel Huyett on being recognized as one of the 2023 "Great 48" by Phoenix Magazine.
We are proud to have her teaching our students! 🎶
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
On Thursday morning, Mesa High School members of the Air Force Junior ROTC participated in a Veterans Day ceremony at Porter Elementary School.
Porter students recognized and thanked veterans for their service with a morning breakfast. 🍳
Safety is our top priority!
Starting on January 9, 2024, all guests, including MPS staff attending the meeting as a guest, with bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will need to utilize a clear bag. Our goal is to create a safe environment that promotes a positive experience for students, staff, and visitors.
