School News
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Sunnyslope School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Chance Whiteman.
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Assistant Principal's Message
Click here to read a welcome message from our assistant principal, Phil Nichols.
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Superintendent Watson visits Sunnyslope School!
Maricopa County School Superintendent, Steve Watson visited as part of his traveling book club and read the class’s favorite book, “Click, Clack, Moo” aloud to the students!
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What is Kids At Hope?
We are proud to be a National Model School for the Kids at Hope philosophy. This means that adults at Sunnyslope believe and practice that all children are capable of success…No Exceptions! Click to learn more.
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Programs and Services
Sunnyslope School is proud to offer many programs and services to our students including sports, art, physical education, extracurriculars, clubs and much more. Click to learn more.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
4:15 PM - 4:50 PM 5/6 Girls Basketball
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5:15 PM - 5:50 PM 7/8 Girls Basketball
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Thursday
4:15 PM - 4:50 PM 5/6 Girls Basketball
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5:15 PM - 5:50 PM 7/8 Girls Basketball
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6:00 PM Governing Board Meeting
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January 28, 2025
4:15 PM - 4:50 PM 5/6 Girls Basketball
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kindergarten Open House
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5:15 PM - 5:50 PM 7/8 Girls Basketball
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January 30, 2025
4:15 PM - 4:50 PM 5/6 Girls Basketball
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-347-4300
Attendance: 602-347-4311School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 8:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.Principal: Chance Whiteman
Assistant Principal: Philip Nichols
About Sunnyslope
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TEACHING and REACHING the WHOLE CHILD:
Social, Emotional, and Academic Growth and
Achievement at Sunnyslope
- SOCIAL – Sunnyslope is a National Model School for the Kids at Hope philosophy. This means that adults at Sunnyslope believe and practice that all children are capable of success…No Exceptions!
- SOCIAL – Sunnyslope thrives at middle school sports! Our Eagle Girls Volleyball team won the 2022 K-8 WESD District Championship.
- EMOTIONAL – Sunnyslope is a PBIS school! The use of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports creates an environment where students and staff are safe, responsible and respectful! Sunnyslope was awarded a PBIS Community Award from PBISAZ in 2020/2021.
- ACADEMIC – In 2022, Sunnyslope earned a B label from the Arizona Department of Education in the A-F model. Sunnyslope ranked 5th out of 32 schools in growth from the state test in 2021 to the state test in 2022.
- ACADEMIC – In 2022, Sunnyslope had the highest Mathematics achievement on the Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) in the Royal Palm region of the Washington Elementary School District.
DISTRICT NEWS
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WESD to Host Kindergarten Open House Events
The joy of learning begins in WESD Kindergarten! Join us at one of our 27 locations on Jan. 28 to learn more!
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Attend Our Teacher Interview Fair on Jan. 11
The WESD is offering teacher contracts for the 2025-2026 school year! Whether you are a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching career, we want you to join our team!
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Congratulations to the December 2024 SUPER Kids and SUPER Staff
Student and employee recipients were celebrated from Cactus Wren, Manzanita, Palo Verde, Roadrunner and the WESD Administrative Center!
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Your Child's Path to Success Begins Here
The WESD is now enrolling pre-K through eighth grade students for the 2025-2026 school year!