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Educational Resources for Students
The WESD created a collection of online educational resources and printable activities to support our students’ learning opportunities and enrichment during the closure of our schools.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Response and Information
Check here for up-to-date information regarding the District's response to COVID-19.
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2020 Lamp of Learning Honorees Announced
Thirty-six exceptional individuals have been selected for the District's highest honor.
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WESD Proposes Boundary/Grade Configuration Changes
Details regarding the proposed changes available here.
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Town Hall Meeting: Vaping & Social Media
Click here to view the presentation from the Town Hall Meeting held on March 10 at Desert Foothills Junior High.
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Congratulations to the February Super Staff
SUPER Staff were surprised at school and given a certificate and Starbucks gift card.
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Congratulations to the February SUPER Kids
SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids were recognized at Cactus Wren, Manzanita, Roadrunner and Palo Verde!
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Congratulations to the February Employees of the Month
These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!
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Congratulations to the January SUPER Kids
SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids were recognized at Arroyo, Sunset and Abraham Lincoln!
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Congratulations to the January SUPER Staff
SUPER Staff were surprised at school and given a certificate and Starbucks gift card.
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Congratulations to the January Employees of the Month!
These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!
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WESD Students Recognized for Perfect AzMERIT Scores
Congratulations to students from Abraham Lincoln, Desert View, Ironwood, Lakeview, Maryland, Moon Mountain, Orangewood, Palo Verde, Roadrunner, Sahuaro, Shaw Butte, Sunburst, Sunnyslope, Sweetwater and Tumbleweed.
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Congratulations to the December SUPER Staff
SUPER Staff were surprised at school and given a certificate and Starbucks gift card.
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Congratulations to the December SUPER Kids
SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids were recognized at Richard E. Miller, Royal Palm, Alta Vista and Washington!
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Congratulations to the December Employees of the Month!
These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!
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Congratulations to the November SUPER Staff
SUPER Staff were surprised at school and given a certificate and Starbucks gift card.
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Congratulations to the November SUPER Kids!
Superintendent Dr. Stanton recognized SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids at John Jacobs, Moon Mountain, Lookout Mountain and Mountain Sky!
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Congratulations to the November Employees of the Month!
These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!
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WESD Students Recognized for Perfect AzMERIT or AIMS Test Scores
Congratulations to students from Acacia, Arroyo, Cholla, Desert Foothills, John Jacobs, Lookout Mountain, Mountain Sky, Mountain View, Ocotillo, Royal Palm and Washington!
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HonorHealth and Sprouts Create Outdoor Learning Lab at Desert View
HonorHealth and Sprouts contributed over $25,000 for project supplies and learning models for the outdoor learning lab.
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Students Receive Perfect Scores on Both Math and English AzMERIT Test
Congratulations to students from Acacia, Cholla, Royal Palm, Sahuaro and Sunnyslope!
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Congratulations to the October SUPER staff
SUPER Staff were surprised at school and given a certificate and Starbucks gift card.
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Congratulations to the October SUPER Kids!
Superintendent Dr. Stanton recognized SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids at Ocotillo, Maryland and Orangewood!
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Congratulations to the October Employees of the Month
These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!
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Congratulations to the September SUPER Staff
SUPER Staff were surprised at school and given a certificate and Starbucks gift card.
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Congratulations to the September SUPER Kids
Superintendent Dr. Stanton recognized SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids at Mountain View, Sunnyslope and Desert View!
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September Employees of the Month
These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!
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Congratulations to Jessica Buttles, Kindergarten Teacher at Sunburst Elementary!
The WESD is proud to announce that Jessica Buttles, kindergarten teacher at Sunburst Elementary, has been selected as a Top 10 finalist for the Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Award!
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Congratulations to Julia Wright, Entrepreneurialism Teacher at Mountain Sky Junior High
Ms. Wright was selected as the Economic Education Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE).
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Welcome Back to School!
It was a great first day of school! Thank you to all of the students, parents, staff and volunteers who helped make it a succeess!
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Welcome New School Administrators
Please join us in welcoming both new to the District and new in their role administrators!
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Congratulations to the BEGIN III Graduates
The WESD honored 64 teachers who graduated from BEGIN III (Beginning Educators Growing in Knowledge), the District’s teacher induction program!
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Roseanne Knight, PE teacher at Sunburst Elementary, receives the 2019 Arizona Education Association Christa McAuliffe “I Touch the Future, I Teach” Award
Ms. Knight received this award for demonstrating commitment, activism and vision in the teaching profession.
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Christine Hollingsworth, principal at Acacia Elementary, selected as the GCU STEM Principal of the Month
GCU recognizes those who display “creativity and vision in implementing or supporting STEM-related pathways and programs.”
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WESD’S Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Lyn Bailey, Selected as Public Educator of the Year!
This award recognizes those “who have made an exemplary contribution to the academic and social success of children by focusing on prevention and or intervention with children to enhance their academic, emotional, and social functioning.”
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Justin Wing, Director of Human Resources, Receives Administrator of the Year Award
Mr. Wing received this award in appreciation of his outstanding service and contributions to public education!
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WESD Listed as one of the Top 20 School Districts in the Country for Student Growth
Thank you to the amazing students and staff who made this achievement possible!
