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Elementary School
Superintendent's Message - January 2026
Happy New Year!!!!
We hope everyone had a restful joyous break and is back ready to tackle the second semester and make it a successful 2026.
First off, January is School Board Recognition Month. We are most grateful to our five SUSD Governing Board members, who volunteer to invest their time and energy to add to our district’s outstanding legacy through their partnership, guidance and wisdom.
Academics
Recent Entries
- Unlocking Classroom Innovation: SUSD’s AI Ambassador Program Empowers Teachers to Lead the Future
- SUSD Top Performer in Maricopa County and Among Top in the State
- Math in Action: SUSD’s Try and Apply Initiative
- Exceptional Opportunities for Students to Earn Prestigious Arizona Department of Education Diploma Seals
Arts
Recent Entries
- Celebrating Our Choirs — 2025 Choral Festival
- DMHS Brings home the Shemer Signature Chalk Festival Award
- SPOTLIGHT: SUSD Theatre Students Shine at AZ Thespian Regionals!
- VICTORY THUNDER: Arcadia’s Triumph Rocks Division IV, SUSD Bands Storm the Finals with Multiple Caption Wins
Athletics
Recent Entries
- High School & Middle School Updates
- SUSD High School Athletics: Fall Highlights and What’s Next
- SUSD Invitational Results
- Girls State Golf Tournament
Building Services
Recent Entries
- 68th Street Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility
- Capital Planning
Career & Technical Education
Recent Entries
- CScottsdale Mayor Proclaims November DECA Month!
- CTE Culinary Arts Setting the Table for Success
- Future Ready Conference Empowers Chaparral Students to Step into Their Futures
- Saguaro High’s Graphic Design Lab: Where Concepts Become Reality
Celebrations
Recent Entries
- Desert Mountain High School junior Siddhanth Gupta
- September Celebrations
- August Celebrations
Community Education
Recent Entries
- Information: Early Learning Registration & Enrollment for ‘26-‘27
- Discover SUSD Early Learning: Virtual Information Meeting & 2026–27 Enrollment Details
- Enrollment Information for the 2026–27 School Year
- Classroom Visits and Age Eligibility
In The News
Recent Entries
- Scottsdale Unified students ace state test scores
- Mohave Middle School Math Science Academy now open
- Yavapai Elementary named Blue Zones Project-approved school
- Families take first steps into school life at SUSD kindergarten roundups
Nutrition Services
Recent Entries
- Thanksgiving Lunch Was a Hit!
- SUSD Nutrition Services Keeps Students Nourished and Thriving All Year Long
- Important Reminder: Update Your LINQ Connect App Now!
- Resources for Families During SNAP Payment Delay
- IMPORTANT: Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Partnerships
Recent Entries
-
Scottsdale Area Realtors Explore SUSD’s Premier Programs
- Blue Zones Just Got Bigger! SUSD Welcomes Its First High School + Four Elementary Schools + One Middle School, Highlighting Our Commitment to Student Wellness!
- Coronado Fire Science Academy Launches with Strong Community Partnerships
School Safety
Recent Entries
- A Friendly Reminder from SUSD Security Services
- Keeping our campuses safe during Emergency Preparedness Month
- October: Fire Prevention Month
- School Safety - September 2025
Student Advisory Board
Recent Entries
- SUSD’s Student Advisory Board Hosts Second Monthly Meeting
- October 2025 Update
- May 2025 Update
- April 2025 Update
Support Services
Recent Entries
- Supporting Children During the Holidays
- The Great American Smokeout & Youth Vaping Prevention
- Youth and E-Cigarette Use: What the Data Shows
- Escape the Vape: A Community Event
Technology
Recent Entries
- Staying Cyber-Safe on Cyber Monday (and All Year Long!)
- Keeping SUSD Connected & Secure: November IT Update
- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Keeping IT REAL in SUSD
- Windows 11 Updates Coming Soon
Join Us!
Recent Entries
- Hiring for This & Next School Year!
- Explore Jobs and Career Opportunities with SUSD