Scottsdale Unified School District

09/15/2026

SUSD is celebrating National Arts in Education Week, which recognizes the important role the arts play in helping students explore, create and express themselves.

From dance and theatre to music, literature, design, media arts and visual arts, SUSD students have opportunities to discover their interests and develop their creativity in countless ways.

We’re proud to support the arts and the many ways they help our students learn, grow and see what’s possible. ❤️

09/15/2026

The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board has unanimously approved a resolution calling for a $375 million special bond election on November 3, 2026.

Attend a Community Informational Town Hall tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Desert Mountain High School from 6-7 p.m. to learn about the proposed investments.

The proposed bond program includes investments in:

• Learning Environment Improvements
• Technology Enhancements
• Site Lifecycle Renovations
• School Safety & Security
• Transportation
• Administrative Capital Improvements

*Bond funds may only be used for voter-approved capital projects and cannot be used for teacher salaries, employee benefits, or day-to-day operating expenses.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
• Election Day: November 3, 2026

For project breakdowns, tax estimates, and FAQs, visit: www.susd.org/bond.

09/15/2026

Students in Mohave Middle School’s Advanced Art class are putting their creativity to work for a cause that reaches far beyond the classroom.

Through Art2Hearts, students are creating colorful canvas paintings that will be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital to help brighten the walls and spaces where pediatric patients spend time during their hospital stays.

Art2Hearts provides supplies and opportunities for artists, classrooms and community groups to create artwork for pediatric hospitals. The nonprofit was founded by Blake Crisses, who spent much of her childhood in and out of hospitals and wanted to help bring a little more color and joy to other children facing similar experiences.

We can’t wait to see the finished masterpieces from our Mohave artists and the smiles they’ll help create. 🖌️💙

09/14/2026

Explore, experiment and discover STEM! 🔬🧪

Saguaro High School’s student-run Sisters in STEM organization is inviting K-8 students from across Scottsdale Unified School District to a free morning of hands-on STEM activities and experiments.

From biology and chemistry to physics, engineering, mathematics and technology, young learners will have the opportunity to explore STEM alongside Saguaro students who are serving as mentors and leaders.

The event is designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and explorers, with a special focus on encouraging girls to see themselves as future STEM leaders.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
📍 Saguaro High School, Courtyard Quad
6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale

Parking is available on the north side of the school. Enter through the Innovation Center gate.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Calling all SUSD students! 🎨💻

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security is holding a ‘Kids Safe Online’ Cybersecurity Awareness Calendar Contest!

All K-12 students are invited to get creative and help promote a safer, more secure digital community.

🗓 Entries are due by next Friday, September 18, 2026.

Interested in participating? You can find contest rules, theme ideas, and the official entry form at: https://bit.ly/4giQ0iT.

Questions? Email [email protected].

09/10/2026

A public meeting will be held on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Desert Mountain High School auditorium at 12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259.

The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public comment regarding potential school closures and resulting attendance boundary changes. The District administration is proposing school closures due to declining enrollment, to optimize facility management, and to increase budget capacity for District programming.

The District administration is proposing three options regarding potential school closures and/or consolidations and six models regarding resulting attendance boundary changes (two models per school closure option).

Information regarding the three proposed options and boundary models and maps may be viewed online at: susd.org/school-repurposing-phase-ii.

The schools potentially impacted with respect to the options regarding school closure and/or consolidation and resulting boundary changes are as follows:

Anasazi Elementary School; Cheyenne Traditional School; Copper Ridge School; Desert Canyon Elementary School; Desert Canyon Middle School; Laguna Prep; and Redfield Elementary School.

The following additional schools may also be impacted with respect to boundary changes:

Anasazi Elementary School; Cochise Elementary School; Chaparral High School; and Desert Mountain High School.

Option 1 would move Cheyenne Traditional to current Copper Ridge campus; Laguna Prep & Redfield move to current Cheyenne campus.

Option 2 would move Desert Canyon K-8 to current Copper Ridge campus; Laguna Prep closes.

Option 3 would close Copper Ridge & Laguna Prep.

At this public meeting, attending members of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District will gather public input regarding the proposed boundary changes.

Speakers will be limited to two (2) minutes and must be present to speak. Speakers cannot allocate their time to another individual.

The Governing Board will not be voting at the public hearing on September 22, 2026. The District has scheduled a meeting to consider potential school closures and resulting boundary changes on October 6, 2026.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Wishing our students, families and staff a safe and relaxing day off. Enjoy the long weekend and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday! 🎉