Amazing job to the January 2025 SUPER Kids! On Jan. 30, many bright students from Acacia Elementary School, Desert Foothills Junior High School, Ironwood Elementary School and Sunburst Elementary School were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton in recognition of their academic achievements! Each student received a special certificate and a reward for a free pizza from Peter Piper Pizza.

Congratulations to:
Thomas L., Saniya B., Jade M., Aubree G., Matthew G., Ariah H. and Michelle P. at Acacia; Aaron A., David C., Sophie C., Vicki G., Sama H. and Gabriel O. at Desert Foothills; Kimberly F., Lincoln V., Brienden R., Penelope B., Thang C., Jacob P. and Kendall S. at Ironwood; and Savannah R., Christian M., Jade D., Jaxon K., Tessa T., Jaks S. and Mckenzie B. at Sunburst.

The WESD Family is so proud of our students and appreciates their dedication to success!

Shout out to the January 2025 SUPER Staff! On Jan. 30, several dedicated employees from Acacia Elementary School, Desert Foothills Junior High School, Ironwood Elementary School and Sunburst Elementary School were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton in honor of their invaluable contributions to education! Each employee received a special certificate and a Starbucks gift card, courtesy of Veregy.

Congratulations to:
Tina Brown, achievement interventionist and Hasida Sadikovic, one-on-one aide at Acacia; Dena Kolstedt, science teacher and Ann Vigil, office manager at Desert Foothills; Sarah Bevil, one-on-one aide and Michelle Rippe, speech-language therapist at Ironwood; and Amanda Garcia, sixth grade teacher and Shelby Schroeder, lunch monitor at Sunburst.

We are very thankful for all of their hard work and commitment to the WESD Family!