School News

Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Click here to read a welcome message from Palo Verde Principal, Jay Richardson. Let's make it a great year, Panthers!

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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. Adult and youth shirts are $8.00. 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.

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.

James Richardson, Principal

Shannon Gray, Assistant Principal

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

District Offers Many Rewarding Employment Opportunities

If you or someone you know is looking for rewarding employment with great benefits, be sure to join us at Support Staff Job Fair next month!

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WESD Introduces It's Newest School - the Online Learning Academy!

The WESD is pleased to announce the opening of it's new online school - the Online Learning Academy (OLA). The OLA is supported by a dedicated school administrator, 13 highly qualified teachers (including special education and language services), and an office specialist. With capacity to serve 290 students, the school offers a full-day, fully synchronous (live teacher) educational opportunity for K-8 students.

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Best of Luck to Our Eighth Graders Heading to High School!

Over the last few days, the WESD celebrated their eighth graders at promotion. Be sure to subscribe to your school's YouTube channel and relive the fun!

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Free Breakfast, Lunch for Children this Summer

The WESD is proud to participate in the 2022 Summer Food Service Program for Children. Free breakfast and lunch are available to ALL children 18 years of age and under at multiple WESD locations.

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