DISTRICT NEWS

WESD Seeks Input on ELA Curriculum Materials

WESD is in the process of reviewing and adopting English Language Arts (ELA) materials to support teachers with instruction in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to enhance student achievement. Teachers, staff, families and community members are invited to view the variety of materials on display at the WESD Administrative Center and to provide input.

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Get Ready for Kindergarten 2022-2023!

Get ready to board the train to kindergarten 2022-2023! Families will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and staff, visit a classroom and gather information for a successful year of kindergarten. We can't wait to meet you!

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WESD to Host Teacher Interview Fair in January

Calling all current and future teachers! Pre-register for your interview today! In-person and virtual interview options are available.

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WESD COVID Updates 2021 - 2022

Click here for up-to-date WESD and COVID-19 news.

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WESD Teacher and Board Member Selected as Top 10 Finalists for AEF Teacher of the Year Award

Alyssa Weed, music teacher at Acacia Elementary School and Lindsey Peterson, WESD Governing Board Member, have been selected as a Top 10 finalists for the Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Award.

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Bus Routes Now Available Online

Bus routes are now available online! Families will need to login using their student's ID number and date of birth. Student ID numbers are available on ParentVUE or by contacting the school office.

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Head Start Now Enrolling

The Head Start Program is a multicultural early childhood education program designed to meet each child’s individual needs. Students must be 3 or 4 before September 1, 2021, to participate and qualified students attend at no cost. Click to learn more or call 602-347-4806.

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COVID Metrics

Click here to review the metrics established by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) for measuring the transmission of COVID-19 in our area.

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WESD Social Worker Named School Social Worker of the Year

Congratulations to Washington Elementary School social worker Emma Sanchez for being named School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Work Association of Arizona.

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Ocotillo Elementary Designated as an A+ School of Excellence™ by the Arizona Educational Foundation

Ocotillo receives coveted award thanks to their commitment to closing the achievement gap, with an emphasis on high academic rigor and a positive school culture.

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Lookout Mountain School Recognized as Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School

Congratulations to the Lookout Mountain School administration, teachers, staff, students and community on this highly esteemed national honor.

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Two WESD Principals Named Exemplary Principals by Maricopa County

Congratulations to Lookout Mountain Elementary Principal Mrs. Tricia Heller-Johnson and Acacia Elementary School Principal Mrs. Christine Hollingsworth!

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Family Tech Support

Click here for information to support using your WESD Chromebook at home including student login instructions, internet options, and details on free wireless hotspots.

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Educational Resources for Students

The WESD created a collection of online educational resources and printable activities to support our students’ learning opportunities and enrichment during the closure of our schools.

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School Connect Partnership Donates 130 Laptops to WESD Families

Through a community partnership led by School Connect, families at Washington Elementary received 130 laptop donations to help students stay connected and engaged.

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Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Data Doctors donate 100 refurbished laptops

The WESD received laptops to be distributed to students in need.

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WESD Listed as one of the Top 20 School Districts in the Country for Student Growth

Thank you to the amazing students and staff who made this achievement possible!

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