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Superintendent's Message - April 2026

Dear SUSD Families,

As we move into April, we enter one of the most important stretches of the school year. Classrooms across the district are focused, energized, and preparing to demonstrate the learning and growth that has taken place all year long.

State testing officially began last week and will continue to ramp up across our elementary, middle, and high schools in the weeks ahead. In addition to AASA assessments, many of our students are also preparing for high-stakes exams such as ACT, SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) tests. These moments matter not just for accountability, but to mark milestones that reflect the hard work of our students and staff.

We ask for your continued partnership during this time--ensuring students are present, well-rested, and arrive with a fully charged district-issued device ready to do their best.

Academics

Recent Entries
  • Building Bright Financial Futures: April is Financial Literacy Month
  • Celebrating Our Schools: Learning, Community and Creativity Shined at the 2026 Parada Del Sol
  • District Spelling Bee Celebrates Academic Excellence
  • Celebrating Bilingual Brilliance at the SUSD Spanish Spelling Bee

Arts

Recent Entries
  • Celebrating the Brilliance of Arts in SUSD
  • Scottsdale Family ArtsFest: 10,000+ Reasons to Celebrate

  • An Inspiring Evening at the Music Instrument Museum

Athletics

Recent Entries
  • March 2026 Update
  • February 2026 Update
  • High School & Middle School Updates

Building Services

Recent Entries
  • 68th Street Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility
  • Capital Planning

Career & Technical Education

Recent Entries
  • High School to Personal Trainer: A New Path Starts Spring 2026
  • Arcadia High Engineering Students Explore the Construction Frontier

Celebrations

Recent Entries
  • AIA 4A Boys Basketball State Champion Arcadia Titans
  • Chaparral High School’s Criminal Justice Career and Technical Education program and Desert Mountain High School’s Marketing and DECA program
  • Luna – first-grade student in Mrs. Graham’s class at Redfield Elementary

Community Education

Recent Entries
  • April 2026 Update 
  • March 2026 Update
  • February 2026 Update
  • Information:  Early Learning Registration & Enrollment for ‘26-‘27

In The News

Recent Entries
  • Three Scottsdale Unified schools score A+ Excellence rating
  • Scottsdale Unified students ace state test scores
  • Mohave Middle School Math Science Academy now open

Nutrition Services

Recent Entries
  • Celebrate National School Breakfast Week at SUSD
  • Thanksgiving Lunch Was a Hit!
  • SUSD Nutrition Services Keeps Students Nourished and Thriving All Year Long

Partnerships

Recent Entries
  • SUSD & Blue Zones Project®: A Partnership for Lifelong Wellness
  • SUSD Students Take the Stage at Scottsdale ArtsFest 2026

School Safety

Recent Entries
  • Closing the Year with Purpose, Safety, and Pride
  • March 2026 Update
  • A Friendly Reminder from SUSD Security Services

Student Advisory Board

Recent Entries
  • April 2026 Update
  • March 2026 Update
  • Making Every Voice Count: SAB’s Semester of Impact
  • SUSD’s Student Advisory Board Hosts Second Monthly Meeting

Support Services

Recent Entries
  • Preventing Underage Drinking: A Community Approach

  • Prom Season & Alcohol Awareness: Supporting Safe, Positive Choices

  • March 2026 Update

  • National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Technology

Recent Entries
  • Testing Season & Technology: How We Keep Student Data Safe
  • Protecting Student Data: Our Commitment to Privacy and Security
  • Staying Cyber-Safe on Cyber Monday (and All Year Long!)

Join Us!

Recent Entries
  • Hiring for This & Next School Year!
  • Explore Jobs and Career Opportunities with SUSD