Peer Club will not be held over Fall or Spring break

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Request for Arguments “For” or “Against” the Special Election Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1

Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District“), will hold a special district additional assistance budget override election (formerly known as a capital outlay budget override election) on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  The District seeks authorization to exceed its district additional...

Phoenix #1 Indian Education Summer Enrichment

We Want to Hear from You!

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...

Indian Education Family Dinner April 20

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 – Spring 2019

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)  

It’s Time to Enroll Kinder Students

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...

Celebrating the #1 Employees

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...

Student–Centered Learning Environments

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 Fundraising Event at Encanto Park

Faith North: Fundraiser Flyer 2019 – English Faith North: Fundraiser Flyer 2019 – Spanish

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Schools Closed 1/21

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.

District-Wide Spelling Bee

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....

New Governing Board Members Welcomed

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...

Swearing-In of New Governing Board Members

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...

Regarding Status of ASU Preparatory Academy Lease

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.

Ornament Sale

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...

Regarding: Status of Lease Agreement Negotiations with ASU Prep for 7th Street & Fillmore Campus

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...

Status of Lease Negotiations with ASU Prep

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 – Fall 2018

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

Native American Heritage Month

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.

Indian Education Fall Celebration

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,...

High School Night At Herrera

Native American Community Service Center Fall Festival

Phoenix District #1 Seeks Clarification on ASU Prep Counter Offer

Lease Negotiation Update with ASU/ASU Prep, September 17, 2018

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...

Governing Board Executive Session – September 6, 2018

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...

Statement from Dr. Larry Weeks Regarding ASU Prep Lease

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...

PBIS Assembly At Capitol Elementary

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...

Indian Education Welcome Back Gathering

Time To Enroll

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 – Summer 2018

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

2018 Taipei Chinese Cultural Summer Camp

  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...

Garfield’s Garden on the Corner Partners- The Mollen Foundation

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...

Herrera Elementary & Queen Creek Performing Arts Center Beauty And The Beast

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....

Notice of Public Hearing for Budget Adoption

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...

Bethune Camp Invention 2018

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...

Heard & Garfield Students Compete At SeaPerch

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...

Kids and Teens Eat FREE This Summer (18 and under)!

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...

No Additional Days Are Required for Students. Wednesdays Will Be Full Days

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...

Community Forum for Chief Academic Officer

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 – Spring 2018

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

SEE SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING.

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...

AzMERIT Testing Begins in April

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

District Governing Board Supports Pre 2014 Flight Paths

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...

2018 Flu – Letter to Parents

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....

FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel and Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Launch February Art Exhibit

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...

Public Notice Regarding Curriculum

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...

MLK Youth Art Exhibition Opening

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...

Student Growth Impressive at Phoenix #1

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...

Edison’s Donuts with Dad

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...

Student Artist Reception: Native American Heritage Month

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.

Notice of Public Hearing

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...

Keep Updated

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...

Arizona Teacher’s Academy

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 – Fall 2017

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 & Fall Break

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

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...

We Stand Together as One Community Opposed to the Repeal of DACA

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...