School News

Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2023-2024 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. 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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School Information

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.

Principal: James Richardson

Assistant 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, September 2023 SUPER Kids!

WESD Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton Surprises September 2023 SUPER Kids from Maryland School, Ocotillo Elementary School and Orangewood School

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Attendance Matters, WESD!

The WESD is proud to continue a second year of its #AttendanceMattersWESD campaign! This school year is all about showing up together and making attendance a priority!

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Congratulations, September 2023 SUPER Staff!

SUPER Staff from Maryland School, Ocotillo Elementary School and Orangewood School Surprised by WESD Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton

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Students Earn Perfect Scores on Math and ELA Portions of AASA

Governing Board Recognizes Students for Earning Perfect Scores on Math and ELA Portions of Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment at August 17 Meeting

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