Spanning much of the Northwest Valley, the Peoria Unified School District is located in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise and Youngtown, Ariz. The district has a rich tradition of excellence, serving the community since 1889. 

Peoria Unified is one of the largest unified school districts in Arizona and prides itself on excelling schools, award-winning teachers, high test scores, career and technical education programs, specialized Choice Programs, free all-day kindergarten and championship athletic programs. 

The district serves more than 36,000 students in 34 elementary schools, seven high schools and one non-traditional high school. In addition, Peoria Unified is proud to be the first district in the state to receive the prestigious Cognia Accreditation. 

The Vision of the Peoria Unified School District is:

Every student, every day, prepared to shape tomorrow.

Mission  

The mission of the District is to provide each student with an excellent education that empowers students to think critically and prepare students for a successful future. 

The Mission is achieved by:

A.  Creating, maintaining, and delivering quality curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of all students for the 21st Century and beyond.
B.  Providing experience-based, innovative, individualized learning that meets the needs of every student.
C.  Facilitating access to quality staff, technology, resources, and instruction.
D.  Prioritizing relationships and focusing on the safety and well-being of students and staff.  Maintaining and advocating support for each school site and their staff on the need for improving student success.
E.  Implementing and sustaining effective stewardship of community resources.
F.  Fostering a collective trust among parents and stakeholders along with focusing on active community engagement.

Values

The Values of the Peoria Unified School District are grounded in our focus on people; students, staff, parents, and community members.  These values shape behavior and drive us to achieve our shared Vision and Mission.

Excellence:  Our actions are driven by clarity of purpose, a focus on results, and an unwavering commitment to leading with excellence.

Partnership:  Through shared leadership and partnership in our community, we will work as a team to develop and sustain the mission of student success.  Keeping at the forefront of following the Arizona Parental Bill of Rights A.R.S. 1-601 and 1-602.

Respect:  Respect of personal differences creates a culture of dignity, compassion, and understanding.

Opportunity:  All students will have an opportunity to strive to their highest potential.  We will encourage all students on their journey towards their future.

Non-Discrimination

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability.  This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business.The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator

James Nelson
District Administration Center
6330 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6086
Email the Title IX Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer for Section 504

Andrea Moore
21258 N. 81st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-486-5318
Email the Section 504 Compliance Officer

La Junta está comprometida con una política de no discriminación en relación con la raza, el color, la religión, el sexo, la edad, el origen nacional y la discapacidad.  Esta política prevalecerá en todos los asuntos relacionados con los miembros del personal, los estudiantes, el público, los programas y servicios educativos, y las personas con las que la Junta hace negocios.Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación:

Coordinador de Título IX

Ms. Sandra Schossow
Director of Food and Nutrition
Support Services Complex
10721 N. 95th Avenue
Peoria, Arizona 85345
623-487-5183

Coordinador de la Sección 504

James Nelson
District Administration Center
6330 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 487-5192
Email Mr. Nelson