School News

Palo Verde Book Fair

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Panda Express fundraiser for Palo Verde PTO

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Parent - Teacher Conferences

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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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Athletic Information

Palo Verde Middle School offers a wide range of interscholastic sports including volleyball, cross country, soccer, cheer, basketball, wrestling, softball and track. All students are eligible to try out for athletic teams. Click here to learn more about athletic requirements.

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Congratulations, Student Artists!

Congratulations to our student artists who were chosen to have their art showcased in the Governing Board room of the WESD Administrative Center.

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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

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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WESD to Host Teacher Interview Fair on Nov. 1

The WESD is hiring K-6, 7-8 middle school and special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year!

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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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