Media Releases

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — At Redfield Elementary School, learning extends beyond the classroom and into the garden, where students have the opportunity to get their hands dirty, ask questions, and discover the connections between growing food and living a healthy life.

Now that learning is getting a boost from a generous community partner.

Redfield Elementary School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, which will support the school’s garden and create additional opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning about gardening, nutrition, and healthy living.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — At Cherokee Elementary School, literacy is more than learning to read. It is the foundation for discovery, confidence, and a lifetime of learning. Every day, students are encouraged to find their voice, explore new ideas, and build the skills that will help them thrive.

Now, that commitment to literacy is being recognized on a national stage.

Cherokee Elementary School has been named a Bright Spot by The 74, a nonprofit newsroom covering education across the country. The recognition celebrates schools nationwide where students are thriving in literacy education, with a particular focus on schools whose third-grade literacy achievement is outperforming expectations

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 10, 2026) – Nineteen outstanding seniors from the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) have been named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program, placing them among the nation’s highest-achieving high school students.

The prestigious recognition, announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), recognizes academically talented students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.