Congratulations to Jessica Buttles, Kindergarten Teacher at Sunburst Elementary!

The WESD is proud to announce that Jessica Buttles, kindergarten teacher at Sunburst Elementary, has been selected as a Top 10 finalist for the Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year Award!

Congratulations to Julia Wright, Entrepreneurialism Teacher at Mountain Sky Junior High

Ms. Wright was selected as the Economic Education Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE).

Welcome Back to School!

It was a great first day of school! Thank you to all of the students, parents, staff and volunteers who helped make it a succeess!

Welcome New School Administrators

Please join us in welcoming both new to the District and new in their role administrators!

2019-2020 Adopted Fee Schedule

May Employees of the Month

These amazing WESD employees were invited to breakfast to celebrate their dedication to helping our students succeed!

Congratulations to the May 2019 SUPER Kids

Superintendent Dr. Stanton recognized SUPER (Student's Unique Performance Earns Reward) Kids at Acacia, Desert Foothills, Ironwood and Sunburst!

Congratulations to the BEGIN III Graduates

The WESD honored 64 teachers who graduated from BEGIN III (Beginning Educators Growing in Knowledge), the District’s teacher induction program!

Roseanne Knight, PE teacher at Sunburst Elementary, receives the 2019 Arizona Education Association Christa McAuliffe “I Touch the Future, I Teach” Award

Ms. Knight received this award for demonstrating commitment, activism and vision in the teaching profession.

Christine Hollingsworth, principal at Acacia Elementary, selected as the GCU STEM Principal of the Month

GCU recognizes those who display “creativity and vision in implementing or supporting STEM-related pathways and programs.”

WESD’S Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Lyn Bailey, Selected as Public Educator of the Year!

This award recognizes those “who have made an exemplary contribution to the academic and social success of children by focusing on prevention and or intervention with children to enhance their academic, emotional, and social functioning.”

Justin Wing, Director of Human Resources, Receives Administrator of the Year Award

Mr. Wing received this award in appreciation of his outstanding service and contributions to public education!

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!