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January 27, 2025
Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members for an evening of excitement and exploration at its upcoming School Choice Fair. Whether you’re a parent, student or...
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January 29, 2025
At every board meeting during the school year, Mesa Public Schools will recognize a Spotlight School. The Spotlight School at the January 28 meeting was Pomeroy Elementary . Below...
January 27, 2025
Due to the overwhelming request of staff, parents and students, our Governing Board has invested $1.3 million to maintain the current elementary specials schedule (art, music, med...
January 24, 2025
Mesa Public Schools is committed to offering an equal educational opportunity to all students, which does not change with the repeal of the Department of Homeland Security’s 2021 ...
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January 24, 2025
Take a moment to read January's edition of Inside MPS . Topics covered include enrollment, budget and staffing, elementary specials, immigration and more.
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January 17, 2025
At every board meeting during the school year, Mesa Public Schools will recognize a Spotlight School. The Spotlight School at the January 14 meeting was Mesa Academy for Advanced ...
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January 15, 2025
Courtney Davis was elected Governing Board President and Lacy Chaffee was named Governing Board Clerk at the January 14 board meeting. January is School Board Recognition Month, ...
January 13, 2025
Like many districts across Arizona and the nation, Mesa Public Schools is experiencing declining enrollment, which directly affects funding and staffing levels. This year, the dis...
December 20, 2024
The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approved the contract to have Dr. Matthew Strom as the next superintendent of Mesa Public Schools during a Special Board Meeting on Dec. 19...
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December 12, 2024
We’re pleased to share this announcement from Maricopa County about their recent $1 million grant investment into Mesa Creative Youth Agency. Supervisor Galvin Spearheads Addit...
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December 11, 2024
At every board meeting during the school year, Mesa Public Schools will recognize a Spotlight School. The Spotlight School at the December 10 meeting was Skyline High School. Belo...
December 11, 2024
U.S. News named three schools from Mesa Public Schools as among the top in Arizona. The Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies was named the top Middle School in the state. It was al...
December 5, 2024
With an unanimous vote, the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board is moving into contract negotiations with Dr. Matthew Strom to be the next Superintendent of Schools. Pending negot...
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November 25, 2024
The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board has announced its three finalists for the next Superintendent of Schools following a special board meeting on Monday, Nov. 25. Dr. Ann...
November 20, 2024
Congratulations to newly elected Governing Board members Sharon Benson, Lacy Chaffee and returning board member Courtney Davis. They begin their four-year term in January 2025 an...
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November 13, 2024
At every board meeting during the school year, Mesa Public Schools will recognize a Spotlight School. The Spotlight School at the November 12 meeting is Stevenson Elementary. Belo...
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November 8, 2024
Mesa Public Schools is implementing a team-based teaching approach, moving away from the isolated, single-teacher model, in partnership with the Arizona State University (ASU) Ne...
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November 6, 2024
Mesa, AZ – This week, students from Red Mountain High School, Zaharis Elementary, and the STEM Institute at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School witnessed an incredible milestone...
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November 1, 2024
Mesa Public Schools is now recognizing an elementary and secondary spotlight school at the second board meeting of each month. Each school will highlight a student, certified staf...
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November 1, 2024
Mesa Public Schools is now recognizing an elementary and secondary spotlight school at the second board meeting of each month. Each school will highlight a student, certified staf...