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2022-2023 Announcements
Welcome to the Second Semester
Dear Phoenix Union Students,
We hope you had a joyous holiday season with loved ones, and a positive start to the new year. As we return for the second semester, remember to focus on your schoolwork, care for one another, and work toward achieving your goals in 2023.The semester begins tomorrow, Monday, January 9. If you need help when you return, reach out to a trusted teacher, counselor, administrator, or any other staff member. We are here to help you as you return from winter recess.As always, your physical and emotional safety is our top priority, but so is your digital safety. PXU wants you to feel at home and safe on our campuses.Recently, the District’s Facebook account was compromised. If you or anyone in your family receive private messages from a page claiming to be the Phoenix Union High School District, please report it right away. We will never request personal information through Facebook or any other social media platform.Thank you for choosing Phoenix Union. We wish you a happy and healthy new year.Estimados estudiantes de Phoenix Union,Esperamos que hayan tenido una feliz temporada festiva con sus seres queridos y un comienzo positivo en el nuevo año. Al regresar al segundo semestre, recuerden concentrarse en su trabajo escolar, cuidarse unos a otros y trabajar para lograr sus metas en el 2023.El semestre comienza mañana, lunes 9 de enero. Si necesitan ayuda, comuníquense con un maestro de confianza, consejero, administrador o cualquier otro miembro del personal. Estamos aquí para ayudarles al regresar de las vacaciones de invierno.Como siempre, su seguridad física y emocional es nuestra principal prioridad, pero también lo es su seguridad digital. PXU quiere que se sientan como en casa y seguros en nuestros planteles.Recientemente, la cuenta de Facebook del Distrito fue comprometida. Si ustedes o alguien de su familia reciben mensajes privados de una página que dice ser Phoenix Union High School District, repórtenlo de inmediato. Nunca solicitaremos información personal a través de Facebook o ninguna otra red social.Gracias por elegir a Phoenix Union. Les deseamos un feliz y saludable año nuevo.
Previous Announcements
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September 1, 2022
Phoenix Union Raises Minimum Wage and Teacher Salaries
September 1, 2022
Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) announced an increase to its minimum wage and starting annual teacher salary following Governing Board approval on Thursday, September 1. This is the third revision to the salary schedules for employees since January. The District will immediately raise minimum wage to $16 an hour for Education Support Professionals (ESPs) while increasing starting teacher pay to $52,200. PXU has increased employee salaries throughout the pandemic, combating the impact of inflation and the rising cost of living. The salary increases will be applied retroactively for current staff dating back to July 1, 2022. Administrators will receive comparable increases, and PXU is also increasing the daily rate of pay for guest (substitute) teachers from $115 to $150.
“Our employees deserve this and need this, now more than ever,” said Superintendent Dr. Chad Gestson. “In addition to remaining competitive in the marketplace, the health and wellness of our employees remains a top priority. Our educators have, and continue to, sacrifice so much to serve our students and families. They are the backbone of our society.” Click here for a video message from Superintendent Gestson. Click here for a video message from Superintendent Gestson.
The District originally revised the pay schedule for ESPs to meet minimum wage requirements in January 2022. In response to increased enrollment, District leaders worked with employee organizations to introduce a revised salary schedule in March 2022 that increased minimum wage to $14 per hour and starting teacher salary to $49,000. Following the close of the 2022 Legislative session and an additional spike in student enrollment, the District was able to provide further increases for all employees, now starting at $16 per hour and $52,200.
For more information on career opportunities with Phoenix Union, please visit PXU.org/Jobs.
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June 3, 2022
6/3/2022
Dear PXU Families,
Congratulations on a successful finish to the 2021-22 school year. We are excited to share that over 4,900 seniors crossed the graduation stage and that the Class of 2022 raised over $140 Million – and counting – in scholarships.
As we move forward with summer school and other community events, we want to remind our families that COVID is still in our communities. Recent data shows that the spread of the virus is increasing, and although the newest variant is less severe, it is transmitted more easily. Cases of the flu are also on the rise.
PXU still strongly recommends that each person wear a mask while indoors in the presence of others. We also encourage students, staff, and visitors to regularly use hand sanitizer and thoroughly wash their hands.
We will continue to offer opportunities for families to receive the COVID vaccine, including an event this Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Metro Tech High School. Anyone five years of age and older are eligible for the first, second, and first booster. Individuals over 50 or those who are immunocompromised are eligible for the second booster. If you or someone you know would like to get the vaccine but needs free transportation, please call (602) 764-1500, and you will be able to receive a free travel voucher via Lyft. COVID testing is also available.
Thank you for taking care of yourselves and one another. Have a great summer.
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Estimadas familias de PXU,
Felicitaciones por un final exitoso del año escolar 2021-22. Estamos emocionados de compartir que más de 4,900 estudiantes del 12vo grado cruzaron la etapa de graduación y que la Clase de 2022 recaudó más de $140 millones, y contando, en becas.
A medida que avanzamos con la escuela de verano y otros eventos comunitarios, queremos recordarles a nuestras familias que COVID todavía está en nuestras comunidades. Los datos recientes muestran que la propagación del virus está aumentando y, aunque la variante más nueva es menos grave, se transmite con mayor facilidad. Los casos de gripe también van en aumento.
PXU aún recomienda encarecidamente que cada persona use un cubrebocas mientras esté en el interior en presencia de otros. También alentamos a los estudiantes, el personal y los visitantes a que usen desinfectante para manos con regularidad y se laven bien las manos.
Continuaremos ofreciendo oportunidades para que las familias reciban la vacuna contra el COVID, incluyendo un evento este sábado 4 de junio de 9:00 am a 5:00 pm en Metro Tech High School. Cualquier persona de 5 años o mayor puede recibir la primera y segunda vacuna y primer refuerzo. Las personas mayores de 50 años o aquellas inmunocomprometidas son elegibles para el segundo refuerzo. Si usted o alguien que conoce desea recibir la vacuna, pero necesita transporte gratuito, llame al (602) 764-1500 y podrá recibir un cupón de viaje gratuito a través de Lyft. Las pruebas de COVID también están disponibles.
Gracias por cuidarse a sí mismos y a los demás. Que tengas un excelente verano.
