After a week of recovering from storm damage, Zaharis Elementary welcomed back its students to campus!
Parents, neighbors, student-athletes from Red Mountain High School, Red Mountain High School administration, and district staff worked together to pick up branches and debris scattered outside from the storm.
The school could not have reopened so quickly without the hard work of our Operations team and volunteers!
We also want to give a shout-out to Red Mountain Ranch Elementary for welcoming students to their campus while Zaharis was closed, our IS department for distributing laptops to students for at-home learning, and our Transportation and Food and Nutrition Departments for all their help in the past week.
Arizona State Senator, Mitzi Epstein, joined the Sirrine Montessori community to celebrate Peace Day this month. The event included the dedication of a new Peace Pole in their school garden.
Congratulations to Andrea Box of Westwood High School on being selected as a 2023 High School Teacher of Excellence honoree by The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Arizona English Teachers Association.
“I am honored and I am humbled by this recognition and this award,” Box said. “For 26 years, I have tried to make passion my purpose and love my legacy at Westwood High School. We have the most amazing students to love. They come from all walks of life, cultures, races, religions, demographics and belief systems. Each one of them matters. Each one of them wants to be loved.”
Happy Citizenship and Constitution Day! 🎉
This holiday commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In Mesa Public Schools, Constitution Day serves as an opportunity to promote the significance of the Constitution, its role in shaping the United States, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizens.
Don't forget to explore exciting opportunities at our job fair taking place on Wednesday, September 20!
- When? 2-3:30 p.m.
- Where? Fremont Transportation Training Room 1
7038 E Adobe, Mesa, AZ, 85207
Questions?
📞 Call 480-472-7210
💻 Email work@mpsaz.org
🎉 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 Join us in honoring the diversity, unity, and heritage that makes our #MPSfamily one of a kind!
Keller Elementary kicked off the month-long celebration with Frida Kahlo Day, an opportunity for students to learn about the prominent Mexican artist. Wearing flower crowns, they even got to admire her contemporary artwork and vote if they liked it or not. Check out those smiles!
Join us at our Job Fair on Sept. 20 at 2-3:30 p.m. at the Fremont Transportation Training Room (7038 E Adobe Mesa, AZ). We are actively hiring bus drivers, instructional assistants, custodians and more. Come meet with hiring managers and apply on the spot!
In honor of the 2,977 who lost their lives on 9/11, all schools across the district are lowering their flags to half-staff. On this day of reflection, let us stand united as one nation.
Meet the new members of our Paws and Peers MPS team!
Brady, Aphrodite, Charlie, Suki and Trixie have completed their training and are now certified to accompany their handlers to work, providing emotional support at schools and district offices.
Did you know? 45 of the 85 pups that make up the Paws and Peers team are rescues! Don't miss out on the chance to bring them home during their 2024 calendar sale coming up in October. The funds raised will help keep the program running and well-equipped.
The first month of school has gone by so fast!
In such a short time, our students have already made great strides in learning new things, building meaningful connections, and tackling challenges. We're so proud!
It's not too late to find the best school for your child; enroll TODAY at mpsaz.org/enroll.
Don’t miss your chance to meet other amazing parents, share great ideas, and turn them into reality!
Make a lasting impact on your child's education by joining your school’s Parent Teacher Organization or School Improvement Advisory Committee. Whether it's volunteering in classrooms, helping organize events, or sharing your skills, your contribution matters. To find out how you can help, contact your school's office.
Congratulations to Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies ELA and social studies teacher, Caroline Chung-Wipff, for being named a top 15 candidate for the 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year award by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Let's join together in wishing Mrs. Chung-Wipff the best of luck as she progresses to the next level of competition. This phase includes an in-person interview, lesson demonstration, and impromptu speech, where her teaching excellence will undoubtedly shine.
Cheers to Jennifer Qualls, Teachers of Tomorrow 2023 Arizona Teacher of the Year! From financial accounting to inspiring minds at Franklin Accelerated Academy East Campus, Jennifer’s journey into the field of education is one for the books. Congratulations!
Week 2 is in full swing!
Across the district, excitement levels are off the charts as students and teachers prepare to embrace new challenges, forge friendships, and learn together. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!
This year, we embraced 360 new educators into the #MPSfamily, elevating our fill rate to an impressive 98%. Initiatives like ASU’s New Education Workforce and Mesa’s own Path 2 Teach program have been crucial in addressing Arizona's teacher shortage. United, we're bringing back the joy of teaching!
Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Watson has selected Courtney Davis to fill the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board vacancy. A native of Mesa, Mrs. Davis will be sworn in as a board member at the Aug. 22 board meeting.
“With three children currently enrolled in the district, I have a personal stake in the quality of education provided by Mesa Public Schools,” said Mrs. Davis. “I am committed to ensuring that all students have access to an inclusive, engaging, and excellent education that prepares them for their future endeavors. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”
Mrs. Davis was introduced at the Aug. 8 board meeting by Governing Board President Marcie Hutchinson. She will begin her board service immediately following her swearing-in on Aug. 22.
The first day of school is here! Mesa Public Schools opened its doors on August 3 to welcome over 58,000 students. Let's make 2023 the best year yet!
Free and reduced meals are available to families that qualify based on the Federal Eligibility Income Guidelines. Approved applications can also be used to receive additional funding for your school. Fill out a paper application at your child’s school or online at mpsaz.org/food/meal-applications/ for faster processing. Learn more at mpsaz.org/food.
August 3 is around the corner and there is so much to do! From Meet the Teacher to Walk Your Schedule, all staff is currently busy planning the perfect back-to-school event for you and your student. For a full list of all upcoming events, visit mpsaz.org/backtoschool.
At the May 9 meeting, the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approved a 15% budget override continuation and bond authorization to be placed on the November 2023 ballot.
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