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    Superintendent Search in Progress

    The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board has begun the search for a new superintendent. Click to learn more about the process, timeline and how to apply or how the community can participate in the selection process.

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  • Fall Field Trip, Thursday Oct 5th from 9 a.m. to noon. Vistancia elementary

    Fall Field Trip at Vistancia Elementary

    Ever curious about what life looks like as a Peoria Unified student? Come tour the halls of Vistancia Elementary School along with neighbors, local business owners, retirees, prospective parents & more! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon for a morning filled with learning, exploration and fun at Vistancia Elementary. Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot today.

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  • Blurred image of SRO in hallway with HS students. Text: Safety in Peoria Unified

    We Never Stop Thinking About Safety

    Whether you are enrolling a new kindergartener or you’ve been a part of our Peoria Unified family for a while, we want you to know the number one thing we are focused on is school safety. Safe and Welcoming Schools is a key focus in our Strategic Plan and as a dedicated member of this community, you should know exactly what that means to us. We understand that the thought of a school crisis is scary, but we want to give you peace of mind should the unthinkable happen.

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  • Photo of two kindergarten students hugging "Enroll now at www.peoriaunified.org/kindergarten"

    Start Strong With Peoria Unified!

    Our experienced educators are committed to providing your child with a safe, welcoming environment and giving them the tools they need to thrive. We offer a full, free day of kindergarten so your student can experience a day in the life at one of our top ranked schools! Invest your child's educational success by securing their kindergarten spot.

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  • Female Sunrise Mountain graduate smiles at the camera

    Peoria Unified Grads Break Records

    The Peoria Unified School District is proudly celebrating the class of 2023 for securing nearly $78 million in scholarships to post-secondary institutions, increasing last year’s record scholarships by $4.97 million.

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  • Female student works with clay on a pottery wheel

    70 Peoria Unified Students Earn Arizona State Art Proficiency Seal

    The Peoria Unified Arts Education Department is proud to announce that 70 students have earned the prestigious Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency in the 2022-23 school year. 

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  • 37 Schools Labeled A or B Graphic

    Peoria Unified Schools Show Growth With Latest Letter Grades

    The Arizona State Board of Education recently released A-F letter grades and 37 of our schools received an “A” or “B” label, showing excellent growth with 10 schools moving up one letter grade. See the full list of letter grades on our website at www.peoriaunified.org/lettergrades.

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  • Graphic of bee on a microphone with text: 2023 Peoria Unified District Spelling Bee.

    2023 District Spelling Bee

    The 2023 Peoria Unified School District Spelling Bee is on Friday, January 27 at 9 a.m. Watch live or on-demand as the best spellers from each of our elementary schools compete to become the 2023 champion.

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  • City of Peoria Mayor poses for a photograph with Peoria Unified students

    Peoria Unified Students recognized by City of Peoria Mayor and Council Young Artists Program

    The City of Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat and City Council recently celebrated 26 young artists from the Peoria Unified School District, spanning kindergarten to eighth grade, who participated in the 12th exhibition of the Mayor and Council’s Young Artists Program.

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    Preschool Program Earns First-Place Award in Golden Bell Promise Program

    Peoria Unified’s partnership with Glendale Community College (GCC), offering a Preschool program as a part of their Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lab received a first-place award in the collaboration category for the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Golden Bell Promise Program. The preschool team was recognized at the 64th Annual Arizona School Boards Association – Arizona School Administrator Annual Conference on December 16, 2021 for this prestigious award.

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