Showcase Magazine
Welcome to Showcase Magazine
Stay in the know! View the latest edition of the Scottsdale Unified School District’s magazine below. The magazine provides an in-depth look at the unique aspects of student life within our District.
Showcase magazine is an in-house publication of the Scottsdale Unified School District Office of Communications and Marketing. For advertising opportunities and more information, please call (480) 484-6100.
Winter Edition | 2024
In this edition of SUSD Showcase magazine, you'll read about SUSD's 2024-25 school-year theme, Elevate Excellence: Reaching New Heights Together, and how it is achieved by identifying our Wildly Important Goals, or WIGs.
You'll also learn more about our long legacy of success, from Pima Elementary School's celebration of 65 years, to Desert Mountain High School marking its 30th year, to Cherokee Elementary School's 50th anniversary. These milestones are a testament to our community's collective commitment. Parents share with us why they Choose SUSD, and we look at what it means for our early learners and kindergarteners to Grow with SUSD.
Spring / Summer Edition | 2024-2025
Our district thrives on innovation, and we're excited to share with you myriad ways in which SUSD is leading the charge to redefine teaching and learning.
Our cover story takes you on a journey into the heart of innovation at Tonalea Middle School. You'll read about how SUSD is empowering educators with the resources and support they need to pioneer groundbreaking approaches in the classroom. In line with our Strategic Plan initiatives, we are inspiring educators to ignite the imaginations of our students, encouraging them to think differently to explore new horizons.
On the cover: Tonalea MS Coding Class Takes Flight
Fall / Winter Edition | 2023
On the cover: Because Kids!, featuring vibrant snapshots that capture the dynamic student body of Scottsdale Unified School District.
Spring / Summer Edition | 2023
On the cover: Mark Phillips discusses rocket propulsion and the best way to build a rocket, pack the parachute and protect the cargo with Nick Stangler, Violet Doody and Jinseo Joo.
Fall / Winter Edition | 2022
On the Cover: Cason Frankito (L) and Conor Sheehan (R), 4th grade students at Laguna Elementary School, working on their STEAM-focused bridge project.
Fall / Winter | 2020
Scottsdale Unified School District is committed to the education of your children with rigorous, relevant and
engaging instruction. The current school year has started like no other in history. Eighty-five percent of our families chose the option for Enhanced Distance Learning(EDL)/full return; the other 15%chose Scottsdale Online through the first semester. Navigating school during a pandemic is challenging, and each family has had to wrestle with the best options in a less than optimal situation.
On the Cover: National Board Certified fourth grade teacher Abbey Bobbett readies her classroom for what will be a unique school year.
Fall / Winter Edition | 2019
The school year is off to a running start. As the students were off enjoying their summer break, our District personnel were hard at work making sure that the facilities and grounds were updated and ready to receive the nearly 23,000 students across our 29 campuses. A few days before school began, I had the honor of welcoming our new teachers. This year, we had a great mix of teachers who are coming to us as a second career with a desire to serve students. We also welcomed a cohort of teachers new to the profession. We honor their choice to be a teacher and we applaud them for selecting Scottsdale Unified to launch their careers. The energy and excitement from this group was inspiring. As the new teachers readied their classrooms and received coaching and support, the cabinet members, Governing Board and I held two “Welcome Back” rallies for returning employees. The program for these rallies focused on the District’s values and core purpose. After sharing a moving story, members of the cabinet recognized specific principals with a very special challenge coin for embodying these values. This program to celebrate excellence in the District is now active in all schools, with employees, students and our stakeholders eligible for this special recognition. You can read more about this program in the pages that follow.
On the Cover: Mohave Middle School student athlete Carver put his baseball skills on display during tryouts for the Wildcats’ fall lineup. Read more on page 4 about how sports help contribute to the overall success of students.
Spring / Summer | 2019
On the Cover: Echo Canyon School kindergartner Chloe enjoyed showing off her potting skills in the school’s garden. This outdoor learning space teaches lessons you can read about on page 13.