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Friday, March 6, 5–9 pm 

Saturday, March 7, 9 am–2 pm 

Scottsdale Family ArtsFest is a free, two-day festival of creativity that includes performances, interactive demonstrations, creative interventions, and culinary delights from local food trucks throughout the Scottsdale Civic Center.

Thanks to a partnership with HonorHealth Sports Medicine and the Scottsdale Charros Foundation, each of our five SUSD high schools has received a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to support student safety at athletic events!

This investment strengthens emergency preparedness across our district and reflects a shared commitment to keeping our students safe when they take the field, court, track, or pool.

February is Career and Technical Education Month, and we were proud to celebrate the incredible impact of CTE in Scottsdale Unified School District at Tuesday night’s Governing Board meeting.

Several outstanding CTE teachers were recognized for their unwavering commitment to student success, innovation in the classroom, and preparing students for college, careers, and life beyond graduation.

Calling All People Who Believe Math Powers Possibility! 

SUSD is launching a dynamic, cross-district Math Strategic Action Team—and we want your voice at the table! 

SUSD is launching the SPARK Team, a districtwide strategic action team focused on strengthening and sustaining our signature programs, including STEAM/MSA, IB, Dual Language Immersion, Traditional, AVID, and CGP.

We are inviting parents and community members to apply to participate in this collaborative work. The SPARK Team will help guide continuous improvement, explore future program opportunities, and ensure our signature programs remain strong, sustainable, and aligned with student and community needs.

Have you checked out the new December edition of The Source?

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-341(32) that a public meeting will be held on November 13, 2025 at 6:00p.m. in the Governing Board Room located at Coronado High School located at 7501 E. Virginia Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

To borrow from Cole Porter, three local schools are “a melody from a symphony by Strauss.”

Not to mention “a Bendel bonnet, a Shakespeare sonnet.”

Yes, these three schools are the tops.

On Feb. 18, the Arizona Educational Foundation announced 48 Arizona public schools have qualified for the prestigious A+ School of Excellence Award. 

This is the highest state-level recognition given to a public school.

As the fall season winds down, high school sports programs are celebrating milestones, record-setting performances, and some of the most competitive campaigns in recent history. From undefeated football streaks to postseason breakthroughs, athletes from Arcadia High...

Chaparral High School hosted the 2025 Future Ready Conference, an event presented by the Scottsdale Unified School District Career and Technical Education department in partnership with Scottsdale Rotary.

The full-day program brought together more than 480 CTE students to explore careers, develop professional skills and connect with industry leaders, according to a press release.

Students participated in workshops covering academic and workplace pathways, including:

Professional skills: Networking, personal branding, dress for success and tie-tying instruction

Scottsdale City Council has unanimously adopted a major update to the city’s smoking ordinance, expanding protections against secondhand smoke and vapor in public spaces.

Getting caught with a vape pen in certain places in Scottsdale could now bring hundreds of dollars in fines.

City officials expanded Scottsdale’s smoking ordinance to include e-cigarettes. The idea came from a local teenager who collected signatures for the city council.

School is in – and state grades are out, as well as a complex points system.

Scottsdale Unified School District celebrated an “A” grade, highlighted by nearly two dozen schools that aced their report cards.

“We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and staff for their hard work and dedication,” SUSD Superintendent Scott Menzel said. “Earning an ‘A’ rating once again reflects the strength of our academic programs and the deep partnership we share with our families and community.”

Chaparral High School Theatre students will perform the musical ‘Ride the Cyclone’ later this year.

The show will run from Dec. 4-6 at 7 p.m. in the Chaparral Auditorium, according to a press release.

“Set in the quirky and mysterious town of Uranium City, “Ride the Cyclone” follows six members of the Saint Cassian High School Chamber Choir who meet an unexpected fate on a roller coaster. Guided by a fortune-telling machine...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 21, 2026) –  The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is proud to announce that another two of our schools has been recognized as Scottsdale Blue Zones Project® approved schools, highlighting our ongoing commitment to student health and wellness. Navajo and Tavan Elementary Schools now join several other SUSD schools in earning this distinguished designation.

With this designation, Navajo and Tavan join a growing group of SUSD campuses intentionally creating environments that make healthy choices easier, for students, staff, and families alike.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 20, 2026) – There is a special kind of energy on three Scottsdale Unified School District campuses this month; the kind that comes from hard work recognized and a community united in purpose. Anasazi, Kiva and Redfield elementary schools have been named 2026 A+ Schools of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF).

The prestigious designation recognizes public schools across Arizona that demonstrate exceptional leadership, strong academics, a positive culture and meaningful community engagement. After an extensive application process and rigorous site visits, the three SUSD schools emerged as shining examples of what is possible when educators, students and families work together toward a shared vision of excellence.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 20, 2026) –  Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is charging into 2026 with bold vision and even bigger goals. At the center of this momentum is “Math Powers Possibility,” a districtwide Wildly Important Goal (WIG) designed to ignite curiosity, elevate achievement, and open pathways to future success for every student.