School News

Peter Piper Pizza Fundraiser

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Principal's Message

Welcome to Palo Verde Middle School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Shannon Sixel.

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Order Your Uniform Online

Palo Verde uniform shirts can now be ordered online! Click the link to order your shirt or visit M&J Trophies and Apparel at 10802 N. 43rd Avenue to purchase your shirt. Please contact our social worker if you need uniform assistance.

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Upcoming Events

Phone: 602-347-2500

School Hours:

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Educational School Hours.

Early Dismissal Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Early Dismissal Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Principal: Shannon Sixel

Palo Verde Middle School provides an exemplary middle school education for students with diverse needs and abilities.

Eight academic teams provide instruction in the core academic areas. PV offers a variety of elective classes and art, music and P.E. for all students. Gifted/accelerated classes are available for advancesd students as well as special needs classes for students with learning disabilities, mental handicaps, emotional challenges, and language disabilities.

We are committed to providing the most effective education for middle school-aged students.

Palo Verde Middle School

WESD Celebrates 2024-2025 School Letter Grades

The WESD proudly celebrates its strong academic performance in 2024–2025, with 11 “A” schools, 18 “B” schools, significant grade improvements across 10 schools and a District-wide “B” letter grade, marking continued growth and excellence.

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Congratulations to the October 2025 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff

Students and employees at Arroyo School, Cactus Wren Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and the Academic Services Department were surprised by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lyn Bailey for their commitment to education!

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Students Receive Perfect Scores on 2024-2025 State Assessments

The WESD Governing Board recognized students who earned perfect scores on two or more portions of the 2024-2025 state assessments!

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We Excel By Showing Up Daily

We are proud to continue our attendance awareness campaign for the 2025-2026 school year! Let’s excel by showing up daily, and continue to make attendance a priority!

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