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The Scottsdale Unified School District is set to welcome some 20,000 students back to school on Monday, Aug. 4, with renewed energy and purpose, guided by this year’s district-wide theme: “Our Focus, Their Future.”
“This theme is more than a motto. It is a shared belief that when educators, families, and community partners come together around what matters most, there’s no limit to what our students can achieve,” said Dr. Scott Menzel, superintendent of SUSD, in a prepared statement.
Over the summer, hundreds of educators dedicated themselves to professional growth through the district’s annual Professional Development Institute, SUSD officials tell the Digital Free Press.
“When our teachers grow, so do our students,” Dr. Menzel said. “We proudly kicked off the new year celebrating this commitment with our staff at our annual Back-to-School Rally, where we recommitted to the core values that define our culture: excellence, integrity, empathy, trust, inclusion, and unity.”
New at SUSD this school year include:
•Copper Ridge School introduces an all-honors middle school model for 6th and 7th grades, empowering students to dive deeply into rigorous coursework.
•Mohave Middle School launches the Math and Science Academy (MSA), a direct pipeline to the prestigious MSA at Saguaro High School, preparing future engineers, scientists, and innovators.
•Coronado High School launches new Fire Science Program in partnership with the Scottsdale Fire Department, EVIT, and the Scottsdale Charros. This program prepares students for careers in emergency services.
Scottsdale Schools continues to offer a wide range of academic and enrichment programs including early learning, Dual Language Immersion, International Baccalaureate (IB), STEM, Gifted Education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and dual enrollment opportunities.
