Grow with SUSD! - SUSD Opens Up Kindergarten Classrooms

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 8, 2024) – Did you know that students who spend more years in Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) classrooms perform better than those who do not?  Did you know they also post higher grade point averages and score better on state tests?

Choosing the right educational foundation is a significant decision for parents, and one that sets the course for a lifetime of learning.  That's why SUSD will proudly open the doors of its kindergarten classrooms in the coming weeks and months to invite families to embark on this exciting path with one of Arizona’s premier school districts. 

With an eye toward the 2025-2026 school year, SUSD's Fall 2024 Kindergarten Roundup gatherings kick off next week at our 15 elementary schools and three K‒8 schools.  Sessions will also be held in January and March 2025 for the school year that begins on August 4, 2025.  Find the complete Roundup schedule at www.susd.org/kinder. 

"Choosing the right kindergarten for your child is an important decision,” says Margaret Serna, SUSD’s Executive Director of Elementary Education.  “Our Kindergarten Roundup events are a special opportunity to visit our schools, meet teachers, ask questions, and see how we create the welcoming environment where your child will thrive.” 

Scottsdale Unified is proud to offer free, full-day kindergarten to community families that provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning, with more time for in-depth instruction and hands-on activities.  The SUSD program also features gifted learning, special education services and dual language opportunities for incoming kindergarteners.

At our Roundup events, families meet SUSD’s state-certified kindergarten teachers and school principals.  Essential skills that incoming kindergarteners will have typically mastered before their formal education journey begins will be reviewed. Parent questions about enrollment, lunch options, school-day schedules, and campus and playground safety will also be answered.

From October 17 through November 20, we invite you to explore SUSD’s vibrant kindergarten classrooms, go on campus tours and find out how your littlest learners will grow in SUSD’s friendly, nurturing kindergarten program.

And coming up on November 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., all 30 SUSD schools will be under one roof at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale, for SUSD’s Education Expo.  The Expo is families’ one-stop opportunity to explore all 30 SUSD schools and their specialized programs in a single location. 

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 About the Scottsdale Unified School District
With more than 20,000 students in 30 schools, the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has been a premier choice for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public education for 128 years. Located northeast of metropolitan Phoenix, the District serves the educational needs of students and families in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe and Scottsdale. A highly experienced, professionally certified teaching staff fosters a diverse and rigorous educational environment that engages all students in world-class, future-focused learning. Offering gifted learning, special education, career and technical education, and a variety of athletics, arts and enrichment programs and clubs, SUSD provides the rich environment today’s students need to explore their interests, develop important social skills and grow into tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, visit www.susd.org and follow along on social media: Facebook: @ScottsdaleUSD, X: @ScottsdaleUSD, Instagram: @ScottsdaleUnifiedSD, LinkedIn and YouTube.