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Mohave Middle School’s Math & Science Academy Is Now Open! Come See What’s Possible!

Mohave Middle School’s Math & Science Academy Is Now Open! Come See What’s Possible!

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 13, 2025) – The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is excited to announce the Math and Science Academy (MSA) at Mohave Middle School is officially open and already inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Following last year’s announcement of the program’s expansion from the renowned MSA at Saguaro High School, the new academy at Mohave is now accepting students and is set to become a hub for academic excellence, innovation, and opportunity.

To celebrate this milestone, Mohave Middle School will host an Open House this month to give current and prospective families an inside look at what the academy has to offer and why it's the right choice for students seeking a rigorous and future-focused education. 

Open House Details:
Location: Mohave Middle School,  8490 E Jackrabbit Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Date: Monday, October 27th
Time: 6-8pm

Families are invited to meet MSA teachers and staff, explore the dynamic STEM-focused curriculum, and extracurricular opportunities available. 

A Premier STEM Destination for Middle School Students

The opening of the Math and Science Academy at Mohave marks a significant step in SUSD’s mission to expand high-quality STEM education across grade levels. The academy offers students a challenging and engaging pathway in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, designed to prepare them for a seamless transition to the high school-level MSA at Saguaro.

Students enrolled in the academy benefit from:

  • Honors-level courses and early access to high school credits
  • Hands-on, project-based learning experiences
  • Cutting-edge STEM labs and collaborative learning spaces
  • Career exploration through the “Design My Future” program
  • Connections to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

“Now that the academy is up and running, we’re seeing our vision come to life,” said Paul Ferrero, principal of Mohave Middle School. “We’ve created a space where students can truly explore, innovate, and thrive. Our goal has always been to provide hands-on, high-impact STEM experiences that not only support academic success but ignite a passion for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. We’re especially excited to highlight our accelerated science classes, which can lead to high school credit, building on the high school math credit opportunity we already offer. It’s all part of preparing students for the future, starting now.” 

Built on Strong Feeder School Foundations

Mohave Middle School continues to build on its rich tradition of innovation, drawing students from some of SUSD’s most forward-thinking elementary programs:

  • Navajo Elementary School: A STEM Cognia-certified school with a strong foundation in critical thinking and robotics.
  • Kiva Elementary School: Home to SUSD’s Comprehensive Gifted Program, preparing accelerated learners for Honors-level coursework.
  • Pueblo Elementary School: Offering Spanish Dual Language Immersion, enriching the academic diversity of Mohave’s student body.

Whether you're a returning SUSD family or new to the district, the MSA Open House is your chance to see firsthand how Mohave is setting the standard for middle school STEM education.

For more information about the Scottsdale Math and Science Academy at Mohave Middle School or to enroll your child, visit mohave.susd.org.

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