Our thematic Signature School Programs engage students in learning and provide learning environments that are fun, safe and motivating during the preschool through 8th grade school years.
Every member of our Phoenix #1 family from our top leadership team to our bus drivers and nutrition team to our nurses and teachers and technology gurus and more, is shaping the lives of our students every day. It’s not just our work; it is our passion!
The AZ Tax Credit Program allows you the opportunity to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributing to public schools. Our students need and deserve your support. Thanks for considering Phoenix #1!
We have been very focused on updating our infrastructure and buildings and creating classrooms for students that are high-tech, wireless internet enabled and support the integration of a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve! Our 14 schools offer a preschool through 8th grade education in the heart of Phoenix.
Every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Visit CovidTests.org to learn more!
The vaccination event scheduled for Thursday, January 13 at Dunbar School has been canceled. Families can get COVID-19 vaccinations at Grant Park every Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at 701 S. 3rd Avenue in Phoenix. We are hoping to reschedule this event and will...
Are you looking for a convenient location to vaccinate your children and members of your household? All children 5 to 11 years old are now able to receive the Pfizer pediatric vaccine. The Phoenix Elementary School District is hosting vaccination events in January. Vaccinations offered...
Dear Phoenix #1 Families, The Phoenix Elementary School District has learned of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,”...
Are you looking for a convenient location to vaccinate your children and members of your household? All children 5 to 11 years old are now able to receive the Pfizer pediatric vaccine. The Phoenix Elementary School District is hosting vaccination events in December. Vaccinations offered...
We honor and embrace our Native American students and families at Phoenix #1, and strive to meet the unique needs of our Native American students and families to ensure their educational opportunities are second to none. During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the...
Phoenix Elementary School District, in partnership with Teen Lifeline, is offering a free virtual workshop for adults on Teen Suicide Prevention. Please join us on Wednesday, November 17, from 6 – 7 p.m. The workshop focuses best practices, the importance of suicide awareness, what to...
Are you looking for a convenient location to vaccinate your children and members of your household? All children 5 to 11 years old are now able to receive the Pfizer pediatric vaccine. Below are dates, times, and locations for vaccination events serving the Phoenix Elementary...
COVID-19 Pediatric Pfizer Vaccine Now Available for Children 5 to 11 Years of Age The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) just announced their recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer pediatric vaccine. Our partners at Grant Park...
Phoenix Elementary School District is partnering with Concentric to provide free COVID-19 pooled testing for students in all of our schools. What is pooled testing? Students in a classroom or cohort swab their own noses and place their swabs in a single tube (that’s the...
Welcome back to the 2021-2022 school year. Click the play button below to watch in English or Spanish. ENGLISH SPANISH
If you or your child is not feeling well or has any of the following symptoms, please stay home and we encourage you to be tested for COVID-19. Symptoms include: Fever of 100.0ºF degrees or higher; chills Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Muscle aches...
FREE COVID-19 shots are available to anyone 12 years of age and older on Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24, & 31, from 4 – 8 p.m., at Grant Park Recreation Center, 701 S. 3rd Avenue in Phoenix. It is not necessary to make an appointment;...
Don’t Miss Your Shot FREE COVID-19 shots are available to anyone 12 years of age and older on Friday, August 6, and Saturday, August 7. For locations, times, and more information, please click on the flyer link below. This is a great opportunity for students...
The Phoenix Elementary School District is committed to providing a safe learning environment for the more the 5,000 students returning to campuses on Thursday, August 5. With the new COVID-19 Delta variant and the increase of COVID-19 case rates increasing, we need to do all...
All Phoenix Elementary Schools are hosting Meet the Teacher Nights. We hope you join your local schools and meet your child’s teacher for this school year. All events will follow our health and safety protocols including physical distancing, and all guests are strongly encouraged to...
The CDC changed its mask guidance in response to the growing COVID-19 Delta variant and is urging everyone to wear face masks while indoors in public places, including schools. Last week, the District shared our safety plans for the opening of school with all families,...
We are excited to welcome our students back to school! Our first priority is the health and well-being of our students and staff and ensuring we have safety measures in place to keep students healthy while at school. Recently, many statewide COVID mandates have been...
The Phoenix Elementary School District is applying for funding to help provide families with laptops and internet access during the pandemic. In order for the district to apply for funding, we are asking families to complete a survey informing the district of personal technology devices...
Join us on July 9, from 12 – 5 p.m. for our second #SpreadLoveNotCOVID Student Edition vaccination event at Magnet Traditional, Herrera, or Garfield. School-aged children will receive a free backpack while supplies last. Click here https://bit.ly/3y37Ayc to register or call (602) 764-1500. It is...
FREE COVID-19 shots are available to anyone 12 years of age and older on Tuesday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 29, from 4 – 8 p.m., at Grant Park, 701 S. 3rd Avenue in Phoenix. Raffles will be held every hour, and each family who...
Don’t Miss Your Shot The district is offering FREE COVID-19 shots to anyone 12 years of age and older on Friday, June 11, from 12 noon to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families can get the vaccine...
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children 12 years of age and older. We are proud to partner with the Phoenix Union High School District to host vaccination sites at 14 schools throughout Phoenix to better serve our communities; and two of those vaccination...
The Phoenix Elementary School District is providing free nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and younger. Each child will receive seven days of grab-and-go meals, which includes breakfast and lunch items. Meals are distributed on Monday mornings beginning June 7 – July 12...
Superintendent Weeks and the Phoenix Elementary School District Governing Board congratulates the eighth grade promoting class of 2021.
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to...
With the end of the school year fast approaching, we wanted to remind parents that all student laptops and WiFi hot spots must be returned by the last day of school, Wednesday, May 26. Your school principal will communicate how the student technology will be...
Are you considering an online learning environment for your child for next school year? If so, please check out Phoenix #1 iAcademy … Phoenix Elementary’s newest signature school. To learn more about our online school, please join us for a virtual parent information meeting on...
In preparing for next school year, we wanted to update parents on important information regarding the options for learning. Beginning in August 2021, you may choose for your child to learn in-person at your Phoenix #1 Neighborhood School, or you may choose to enroll your...
The Phoenix Elementary School District is opening a NEW online school in August 2021. Phoenix #1 iAcademy is a free online school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The iAcademy is designed to meet your child’s academic needs by offering a flexible learning schedule...
Dear Phoenix #1 Families: Yesterday, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2021-10 that rescinded a prior executive order (2020-51) requiring all students and staff to wear face coverings while on school campuses; however, K-12 school districts and charter schools still maintain the right to institute and...
The City of Phoenix and its health partner, Premier Labs, is offering free COVID-19 testing at the following Phoenix #1 locations: Wednesday, April 14, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dunbar School 707 W. Grant Street Saturday, April 17, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Heard School...
You’re Invited to Shaw Montessori School’s Walk-About April 1, 8, 15, or 22, 2021 4 p.m. at Shaw Montessori 123 N. 13th Street, Phoenix Come see what Shaw Montessori has to offer! Guests must socially distance and wear a face mask.
Beginning Monday, March 29, student meal pickup is moving to Mondays between 2 – 4 p.m. at all schools. Families may pick up one week’s worth of food for each child, free of charge.
Are you interested in learning about Phoenix Elementary School District’s Montessori program at Shaw Montessori School? Shaw Montessori is now accepting waitlist applications for 3-year olds. Plan to attend a: Prospective Parent Virtual Meeting Thursday, March 18, 2021 10 a.m. OR 5:30 p.m. Call...
Drive-Thru Registration Event Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11 am – 1 pm OR 4 pm – 6 pm Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center 910 E. Washington Street Prepare your child for kindergarten! Spaces are available now, or enroll for August 2021 Don’t Wait...
March 8, 2021 As we prepare to welcome students back to campuses for in-person learning, there are a few important resources for parents to help with this transition. Below are links to the resources: District’s HealthyVerify Mitigation Plan Return to In-Person Learning Plan Revised...
March 5, 2021 Good Evening Phoenix Elementary Families: The Governing Board met today and approved students returning to in-person instruction on Wednesday, March 17. As we continue to plan for this reopening, here are a few important things for you to know: ...
UPDATED: 3/25/2021 Good Evening Phoenix Elementary Families: The District is aware of Governor Ducey’s Executive Order 2021-04 returning schools to in-person learning, and we will make a good faith effort to comply with the order. Although we do not yet have answers to many questions,...
Thank you for partnering with us in educating your child. We know this has not been an easy year, and we are grateful for your support! We are asking for your continued assistance as we prepare for students to take the Arizona state-mandated tests. This...
Drive-Thru Registration Event Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:30 p.m. at all schools or call an Enrollment Specialist at 602.523.5757 Please join us on Wednesday, February 24, for a Drive-Thru Kindergarten Registration event at your neighborhood Phoenix Elementary school where you can enroll your soon-to-be...
Phoenix Elementary partnered with the Scottsdale-based organization, HealthyVerify, to develop protocols and best practices to safely reopen schools during a pandemic. Click this link to view a recent article on the district’s certification.
January 29, 2021 Student attendance in the online model is important to your child’s success in school, just like in-person classes, and students are expected to attend each day Monday through Friday. Monday is a day of learning, and all students should participate on Monday...
The Phoenix Elementary School District monitors the COVID-19 health benchmarks on a weekly basis, and the District has not yet met the approved benchmarks to reopen schools for in-person instruction. In addition, statewide health benchmarks continue to be on the rise. Last night, the Governing...
Families are invited to a virtual Return to In-Person Learning Community Forum on Thursday, December 17, from 6 – 7 p.m. Parents will hear information on how the district will safely reopen schools when the health benchmarks are met. To join the virtual meeting, please...
Click the link below to view a copy of the District’s Reopening for In-Person Learning Plan. English (PDF) Spanish (PDF)
Phoenix Elementary had an election for three new Governing Board members, and the three individuals elected to serve our district are Jessica Bueno, Regional “Reggie” Carrillo, and Dr. Alicia Vink. The new Board members will take office in January and they replace Board members Dr....
The Phoenix Elementary School District monitors the COVID-19 health benchmarks on a weekly basis, and the District has not yet met the approved benchmarks to reopen schools for in-person instruction. In addition, the statewide health benchmarks are on the rise. With the cold and flu...
October 30, 2020 Dear Phoenix Elementary Families: Student attendance in the online model is important to your child’s success in school, just like in-person classes. Students are expected to participate in live or self-guided instruction for six hours each day in order to meet the...
The Phoenix Elementary District is now offering at-home meal deliveries for students living within the district boundaries. To receive the at-home meal delivery service, parents simply complete a one-time Request for At Home Delivery, and a week’s worth of meals will be delivered directly to...
Each year, the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel program offers donated gifts to children in need. This program has helped serve many families during the holiday season and we invite you to take advantage of this opportunity. Please see the flyer below for more information. Christmas...
October 20, 2020 Thank you for your patience during the Internet outage. We have learned the outage has been resolved. If you continue to have issues with your Internet connection, please contact Century Link. Octubre 20 de 2020 Muchas gracias por su paciencia durante...
October 20, 2020 Dear Phoenix #1 Families: We were just notified that CenturyLink is experiencing an outage throughout the City of Phoenix, which may impact your internet connection, out teachers’ internet connection, and some software programs. It is unknown how long the outage will...
The Phoenix One Foundation is recruiting volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors and/or support its work in the community. Parents, staff, and community members are welcome! Contact phoenixonefoundation@gmail.com for more information.
Joint Statement from Dr. Weeks and Other Phoenix Superintendents Phoenix-area school districts’ superintendents released a joint statement regarding reopening plans for districts throughout the City of Phoenix, and the importance of recognizing the need to be flexible within our communities. Click the link below to...
January 20, 2022 – Free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available! Every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Visit CovidTests.org to...
Return to School Parent Survey Results Phoenix #1 closely monitors the recommended benchmarks to safely return students to school. To help guide our efforts in further developing our reopening plan, we asked parents to take a survey in mid-September to share thoughts and preferences on...
Looking for a new Zoom background when you connect online? Download these two Phoenix #1 backgrounds and upload to Zoom to give your background a new look! Download Your Background Phoenix #1 Classroom Zoom Background Phoenix #1 Blackboard Zoom Background Instructions for Adding Zoom Background
Maricopa County Department of Health will be offering free flu vaccinations at ICM Food & Clothing Bank, 501 S. 9th Ave., on Sept. 9th from 9:00-11:00 AM for adults and children (6 months and up). No appointment is needed.
Renew Your Club Membership Renueve su membresía de club hoy Extended Day Programs for Distance Learning Programas de día extendido para el aprendizaje a distancia
District: Phoenix Elementary School District #1 (CTDS: 070401000) This is a notification that the above mentioned School District will be having a public hearing and board meeting to adopt its Fiscal Year 2019 Expenditure Budget. Meeting Date: 7/9/2020 Time: 10:00am The public hearing will be streamed lived...
June 23, 2020 Dear Phoenix #1 Families & Community; I want to take a moment to introduce you to our District Governing Board. Our Governing Board is comprised of five elected officials who represent you; our families and community members across our District. They...
Joseph Fuentes is an expanded impact teacher at Garfield Elementary School in Phoenix Elementary School District. He empowers his students’ voices through social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practice.
Congratulations 8th graders! We look forward to hearing about all of your accomplishments as you transition to High School.
So many families are out of work and struggling to make ends meet. Students who rely on public school lunches should not go hungry. We are here for our Phoenix #1 School District family. See the ABC 15 News Story here: Keeping Students Fed During...
March 15, 2020 Hello Phoenix #1 Community, Thank you for everyone’s patience, understanding, support, as we navigate this road together. On Friday, we made the difficult decision to close our schools for at least one week effective Monday, March 16, and today, we are writing...
March 12, 2020 Dear Phoenix #1 Community, Throughout Spring Break, there is no doubt that you have heard and read about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. I am writing today to share the latest information we have and the plans that we have...
Dear Phoenix #1 Families: As we continue to monitor the annual flu and Coronavirus 2019, we want to be sure you always know where to look for real time information from the district and our schools. Please go to our website at PhxSchools.org or follow...
You are Invited! We are hosting a Phoenix #1 University for parents and families on April 29th. As partners, we want to share with you information that will educate you on bullying prevention, as well as ways to build resiliency in a world of bullying...
We need your voice! New instructional resources are being adopted and Phoenix #1 is looking for your input. Vendors under consideration will present their products to Phoenix #1 stakeholders during the attached meeting times. Your feedback will help ensure the resources chosen will best meet...
Phoenix #1 Art Department Newsletter | January 2020 Read Full Newsletter Here
2/5/2020 Dear Families: As you are probably aware, Maricopa County Public Health recently confirmed one case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Maricopa County. This individual is a member of the ASU community and risk to Maricopa County residents, including the ASU community, is believed...
Cox employees have been blessing the students at Capitol School Elementary with a Toy Delivery for more than 24 years. Every December the Volunteers from Cox Communications have been collecting and wrapping presents for students and teachers and each one joyfully recieves with smiles. Also,...
Please join us for our school community meetings. We want to hear from you about how to best improve our schools! Por favor, únase a nosotros para nuestras reuniones de la comunidad escolar. ¡Queremos escuchar de usted sobre como mejorar nuestras escuelas! Click here to...
Congratulations to Mrs. Angela Edington, named a Semifinalist for Arizona Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of you, and thank you for your amazing teaching and dedication to the students of Faith North Preschool!
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For a summary of the learning expectations for language arts, English language learners, math & science for each grade level, visit https://phxschools.org/programs/academics/curriculum/ If you have questions about the learning expectations, please ask your child’s teacher. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child...
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Phoenix #1 Art Department Newsletter | August 2019 Read Full Newsletter Here
Attention All Parents: Please fill out your lunch application at https://family.titank12.com as soon as possible. Thanks for your support!
The Signature is Phoenix #1’s newsletter, intended for all students, parents and our community. Please click the link below to view the Summer 2019 edition. The Signature – Summer 2019 (English) The Signature – Summer 2019 (Spanish)
MLFTC is building education capacity around the world with projects such as this school immersion initiative for educators from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia… Read Full Article Here
Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), will hold a special 15% maintenance and operation budget override election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The total 15% budget override amount for the first year of the proposed continuation is estimated to...
There are many ways to share your feedback and ideas or concerns with our schools from attending governing board meetings to speaking with a school principal or calling our HELPLINE. We also encourage you to attend governing board meetings to see how our public schools...
The next meeting of the Phoenix #1 Indian Education Committee will be held at: PETER PIPER PIZZA 3403 N. 7th Ave Phoenix, AZ SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH 12 Noon to 1:30PM *Families will be required to purchase their own food, drinks and games. *Please RSVP to Sara.Sims@phxschoolsor...
The Signature is Phoenix #1’s newsletter, intended for all students, parents and our community. Please click the link below to view the Spring 2019 edition. The Signature – Spring 2019 (English) The Signature – Spring 2019 (Spanish)
Join us on March 20th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at any of our twelve schools listed here to enroll your students who will be entering kindergarten for the first day of school on August 1, 2019. Each student enrolling will receive a backpack and...
Please take a moment to thank and celebrate the amazing employees of our great school district. Friday, March 1st is Employee Appreciation Day, and the employees in our Phoenix Elementary School District family are #1! They are dedicated each and every day to...
Thanks to our community for their ongoing support of our students, staff and schools. We piloted new flexible furniture in two of our schools to provide more student-centered learning environments. Students and staff all agree the new furniture provides for many new learning opportunities. We...
Faith North: Fundraiser Flyer 2019 – English Faith North: Fundraiser Flyer 2019 – Spanish
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., all 14 schools in Phoenix Elementary School District #1 will be closed on January 21, 2019. Schools will resume classes on January 22, 2019.
Our students are busy competing at each school in their spelling bees. The winners at each school will compete in the district-wide spelling bee on January 24, 2019 at 9:30 AM in the Governing Board room. Our winners will then proceed to the regional bee....
Our new Phoenix Elementary District #1 Governing Board Members Elora Diaz and Carmen Trujillo were welcomed and sworn-in on January 10, 2019. Arizona State Representative Mr. Reginald Bolding conducted the swearing-in ceremony. Our Governing Board Members are now: Lynné Almy, President Susan Benjamin, Vice President...
At the first Governing Board Meeting for 2019 on January 10th, new Governing Board Members Elora Diaz and Carmen Trujillo will be sworn-in and honored prior to the 6:00 PM Governing Board Meeting. The reception will begin at 5:00 PM in the Governing Board Room...
December 14, 2018 Dear Phoenix #1 Family & Community; I am pleased to announce our Governing Board approved a 2-year lease agreement with ASU Preparatory Academy. We look forward to moving ahead.
The Art Department of the Phoenix Elementary School District invites you to kick off the holiday season at our annual holiday ornament sale Friday December 7 (First Fridays) at The Desert Sun Plaza on the corner of Grand, Roosevelt, and 15th Avenues. Our sale will...
November 30, 2018 Dear Phoenix #1 Community; Last night our Governing Board approved the business terms of a 2-year lease agreement with ASU Prep as stated in the draft lease proposal provided to ASU Prep on November 28, 2018. The Governing Board authorized our legal...
November 14, 2018 Dear Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Community; On behalf of Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Governing Board, a counter offer was submitted to ASU Preparatory Academy today that includes a two-year lease for ASU Preparatory to remain at the District’s 7th Street...
The Signature is Phoenix #1’s newsletter, intended for all students, parents and our community. Please click the link below to view the Fall 2018 edition. The Signature – Fall 2018
The art department will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an exhibition of student artwork in the main reception area at Emerson Court. We hope to see you at the reception which opens Thursday, November 8 from 4:00-5:00. The show will hang through the month.
You are cordially invited to the Phoenix #1 Indian Education WELCOME FALL gathering and a potluck meal. Your RSVP is required for attendance. Please call or email: Sara.sims@phxschools.org OR 602-523-8988 by November 9th with the number of adults and children attending. 6 pm Thursday, November 15th,...
September 17, 2018 Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Staff & Community (Phoenix #1) Arizona State University Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) Staff & Community Arizona State University (ASU) Dear Phoenix #1 Community, ASU Prep Community & ASU: To move the negotiations forward between Phoenix #1 and...
Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Governing Board will meet in Executive Session at 5:00 PM on September 6, 2018 to Receive & Discuss ASU Prep Lease Agreement. There will be no public discussion of the topic or community communications. The purpose is to inform all...
August 24, 2018 Click here for a Statement from Dr. Larry Weeks Regarding ASU Prep Lease August 9, 2018 Phoenix Elementary School District #1’s Governing Board heard from over 40 supporters of ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) at their August 9th Governing Board...
Students gather to learn Capitol’s new PBIS expectations with a special assembly and rotations around the school, with a special visit from the Capitol Cougar! PBIS allows students to better understand their responsibilities at school. The program focuses on bringing positivity to school campuses through...
With summer halfway over don’t forget to enroll your children in school soon! Phoenix #1 is dedicated to your child’s happiness, their learning and engaging in the programs offered for a well-rounded education. Our services include having a nurse, social worker, and psychologist on every...
The Signature is Phoenix #1’s newsletter, intended for all students, parents and our community. Please click the link below to view the Summer 2018 edition. The Signature- English The Signature- Spanish
The District held the 2018 Taipei Chinese Cultural Summer Camp of Arizona for our summer PEER children at Magnet Traditional. This is the 22nd year of the camp. The camp is led by Taipei Camp President Lin Ling Lee. There were different activities held...
The Mollen Foundation recently received the 2018 Farm to School grant. The Community Food Bank in Tucson also received the grant that will last up to 2 years. With this award, the Mollen Foundation will be working to increase the availability of local, fresh produce...
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center are putting on Disney’s The Beauty and The Beast from June 22-30th. Herrera students and families were invited to a private performance of Beauty and the Beast and also took a backstage tour and met the entire cast of performers....
District: Phoenix Elementary School District #1 (CTDS: 070401000) This is a notification that the above mentioned School District will be having a public hearing and board meeting to adopt its Fiscal Year 2019 Expenditure Budget. Meeting Date: 7/12/18 Time: 8:30am Location Street Address: 1817 N 7th...
Camp Invention, founded by the National Inventors Hall in 1990, was held earlier this month by Bethune Elementary School. This is a one-week summer camp where children can embrace their creativity, and develop quick problem-solving skills. At this camp, there were 100 students registered ranging...
The 2018 International SeaPerch Challenge took place June 1st-3rd at Dartmouth University in Massachusetts. Two of our elementary schools, Garfield and Heard, both competed at the Sea Perch International Robotics Competition. SeaPerch is an underwater robotics program. They provide resources to teachers and students to...
All meals must be eaten on site, and adult meals are available for a reduced rate. Summer Feeding Sites: May 29th-July 20th (closed the week of July 2nd-July 6th) Capitol Elementary School– 330 N 16th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85007 Breakfast- 7:30am-8:00am Lunch- 12:00pm-1:00pm See flyer...
Dear Phoenix #1 Parents & Families; I want to thank you for your patience and support throughout the walkout. Closing our schools to students is not something I ever want to do, and I know that I can speak for our entire staff on that...
You are invited to a Community Forum on April 24th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the Governing Board room at 1817 North 7th Street, Phx, 85006. The purpose of the forum is to hear from candidates for the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) position. The...
The Signature is Phoenix #1’s newsletter, intended for all students, parents and our community. Please click the link below to view the Spring 2018 edition. The Signature – Spring 2018 Noticias, Eventos y Recursos para Estudiantes, Padres y Nuestra Comunidad de la Primavera de 2018
Superintendent Larry Weeks encourages all members of our district to immediately “SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING” should they see anything that seems suspicious. His letter sent to parents and staff outlines the measures we take to ensure safety, yet reminds that we must all be vigilant...
Students in grades 3-8 will begin AzMERIT testing in April. For more details regarding AzMERIT and Move on When Reading, please see: AzMERIT Letter for Parents of 3rd Graders AzMERIT Letter for Parents of 4th – 8th Graders
Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Governing Board moved swiftly this week to prepare and approve a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in support of returning to pre 2014 flight paths for aircraft departing Sky Harbor Airport. The flight paths that were changed in...
1/31/18 Dear Parent or Guardian: We are entering the time of year when we see influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses at school. We want to let you know what steps we are taking to keep our school community healthy and how you can help....
Jackson Pollock-Inspired Art Created by Valley Youth on Display Throughout February. PHOENIX (Jan. 24, 2018)— FOUND:RE Phoenix, located at 1100 North Central Avenue, announces its February in the Studio art exhibit, The Jackson Pollock Show, in collaboration with the Phoenix Elementary School District #1. The exhibit kicks...
PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 GOVERNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING CURRICULUM This is a public notice to inform the community that Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is providing a 60-day display of an alternative curriculum being piloted in self-contained special education classes for students with...
Please join us for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Art Exhibition at the Arizona State Capitol, 2nd Floor Mezzanine. Reception will be held Thursday, January 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Entertainment will be provided by Herrera School Choir and Herrera School Dance...
A New York Times article recently published a study conducted by researchers at Stanford University. The study questions the reliability of performance scores to measure the success of school districts. It takes a look at growth versus performance and notes this helps to eliminate socioeconomic factors...
The 2nd and 3rd grade students of Edison School hosted Donuts with Dad to show appreciation to a significant male figure in their lives – dads, uncles, grandpas and big brothers. The annual event gains more participants each year, and is followed by its equally...
Our students have created Native American inspired artwork based on authentic designs and lore. Please join us: Emerson Court (main reception area) 1817 North Seventh Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 November 3rd, 2018 4:00pm – 5:00pm The show will hang through November.
District: Phoenix Elementary School District #1 (CTDS: 070401000) This is a notification that the above mentioned School District/Charter School will be having a public hearing and board meeting to vote on the allocation of monies related to the intended 1.06% teacher salary increase pursuant to...
In our 14 schools in Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are committed to making sure you have the most up-to-date information regarding happenings and events in our schools. We want you to have first hand information in “real time.” Therefore, we encourage you to...
Governor Ducey and all three state university presidents, along with the president of the Maricopa Community Colleges and the Arizona Board of Regents, informed the public today of The Arizona Teachers’ Academy to provide a solution to the teacher shortage. It increases the number of...
The Signature is Phoenix #1’s newsletter, intended for all students, parents and our community. Please click the link below to view the Fall 2017 edition. The Signature – Fall 2017 Noticias de Otoño de 2017, Eventos y Recursos para Estudiantes, Padres de Familia y Nuestra...
Parent Teacher Conferences play an important role in your child’s education. Please be sure to attend and use the opportunity to support your child’s learning. Following the conferences ending October 6th, our schools will be close for Fall Break October 9 – 13.
Phoenix #1’s first Youth Advisory Committee met on September 6th. The purpose of the committee is to give meaningful input into the decision-making process of the District and serve as a resource to the District leadership team. This provides the students the opportunity to improve...
Letter from Arizona Public School District Superintendents In response to the Potential Elimination of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Arizona is home to approximately 200 school districts – all very unique. We vary in size, grade levels served, and demographics. We vary in...
At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve! Our 14 schools are in the heart of Phoenix. We are right in your neighborhood and accessible by Phoenix Light Rail. We are free. We are public education! We deliver strong academics while integrating the arts, physical education, athletics and club sports. We provide all the support services for our students including free breakfast and lunch, a top-rated before and after school program for children of working parents, as well as nurses, social workers and psychologists to insure all needs are met. For more information, call 602-523-5757.
