Are you going to be a freshman next year, or do you know a student who is? Join us at our EXPO on Saturday, November 8 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM and leave enrolled for high school! š„ All details are at PXU.org/EXPO!
Today was a great day at Wilson šŗā¤ļøš¤ Wilson had an assembly today to bring their student body together for games, performances, and fun š„ Congratulations on the successful assembly, Wilson!
Today, the students from the Superintendentās Advisory Council had lunch with the Governing Board during the Board Retreat š½ļø The Advisory Council members shared their experiences as students with the Board and had insightful discussions with them and members of the Executive Team.
PXU is so proud to share some amazing news! We have our first known Million Dollar Scholar from the Class of 2026 š Karen Estrada Mujica from Cesar Chavez has already reached over $1M in total offered scholarships and counting. Karenās dream school is UT Austin where she wants to study to become an accountant. We are so proud of her. Congratulations, Karen! š„
Attention all Maryvale and Trevor Browne students, staff, and community šØJoin us tonight at Maryvale for a PXU Governing Board Listening Session at 5:30 PM. Help shape the Board's guard rails and make sure your voice is heard. See the flier for details. We hope to see our community there!
Attention all PXU Ward 4 students, staff, and community representing Alhambra, Bostrom, Hayden, Desi, Franklin, Linda Abril, Metro Tech, PXU City, and Digital šØJoin us tonight at Linda Abril for a PXU Governing Board Listening Session at 5:30 PM. Help shape the Board's guard rails and make sure your voice is heard. See the flier for details. We hope to see our Ward 4 community there!
Happy Indigenous Peoplesā Day, PXU Family š Today, and every day, we celebrate and acknowledge those who were on this land originally, and the many Native American students and staff that enrich our campuses each and every day.
We hope you had a great Fall Break, PXU Family! We will see everyone back on campuses tomorrow for the start of the second quarter. š„
Today, PXU Family & Community Engagement partnered with Feed the Children and Popeyes Foundation to distribute food and resource boxes to over 400 families within the community š¦. The distribution had Rep. Sarah Liguori, Board Members Cross, Napa, and Pastor Rivera, and Superintendent Andrade all supporting. Thank you to all who volunteered in the rain to ensure our community has the resources they need. ā¤ļø
PXU Family, just a reminder that tomorrow, Fall Break begins! Classes are not in session and will return on Monday, October 13. Have a great Fall Break! š
We hope everyone has a great end of the first quarter and a fun, safe Fall Break! Fall Break is from Monday, October 6 thru Friday, October 10. Classes will resume for the 2nd quarter on Monday, October 13. š
Last weekend, Carl Hayden's Boys Basketball team competed in the 1st Annual Southwest Showdown and brought home the championship! This upcoming weekend, they are headed to Las Vegas to take on The Border League West, which is an invite-only tournament where last year over 200 college coaches, 400 media members, and 30 NBA scouts were present. Good luck to our Falcon Boys Basketball and Coach Brown leading their way to victory. Good luck, Falcons! ššš
In PXU, we believe that Every Day Counts. When students attend school regularly, they build strong relationships, stay connected to learning, and stay on track to graduate.
š” Did you know? Missing just 2 days a month adds up to 18 days in a school yearāenough to be considered chronically absent.
We know life happens ā transportation, health, and family challenges can sometimes make it difficult to get to school every day. Thatās why we want to partner with you. If your student is struggling with attendance, please connect with your school's Student Liaison. Together, we can identify solutions, remove barriers, and build strong habits that support long-term success.
With your partnership, we can make sure every student is present, supported, and ready to thrive. š
#ChronicAbsenceAwareness #EveryDayCountsInPXU
#StrongerTogether
š” Did you know? Missing just 2 days a month adds up to 18 days in a school yearāenough to be considered chronically absent.
We know life happens ā transportation, health, and family challenges can sometimes make it difficult to get to school every day. Thatās why we want to partner with you. If your student is struggling with attendance, please connect with your school's Student Liaison. Together, we can identify solutions, remove barriers, and build strong habits that support long-term success.
With your partnership, we can make sure every student is present, supported, and ready to thrive. š
#ChronicAbsenceAwareness #EveryDayCountsInPXU
#StrongerTogether
Today, the PXU Governing Board invited Carl Hayden Community High School Folklorico and members from Betty Fairfax and Southās Gay Straight Alliance, along with Cesar Chavez Theater, to celebrate both Hispanic Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ History Month. Hayden Folklorico gave a wonderful performance, and PXU GSA students participated in an informative video that was played during the meeting. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate!
Today, two Phoenix Coding Academy teachers, Ms. Angie Gustafson and Dr. Emily Bogusch, were surprised with $500 from APS through their Supply My Class initiative š„³ Thank you to APS for supporting our teachers! š
Last night, Carl Hayden hosted their Noche de Orgullo Latino, a night full of performances and celebrations of culture š It was very well attended and was a great way to celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month. Congratulations on the successful event, Carl Hayden familia! š„³
Happy National Principals Month, PXU Family! We are so grateful to all of our principals for being so dedicated to our schools and students, not only this month, but every single day. Thank you, PXU principals! š„³
Attention Central High School and Phoenix Coding Academy staff, students, and families, tonight, Governing Board Members Francisco Pastor-Rivera and Debbie Cross will host a listening session in the Library at Central High School to discuss the Governing Boardās goals and guardrails. This event provides a great opportunity for you to attend and have you voice heard! Light refreshments will be available and young children are welcome to attend with their families. The event will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. See you there!
Attention Camelback and Camelback Montessori staff, students, and families, tonight, Governing Board Members Francisco Pastor-Rivera and Debbie Cross will host a listening session in the Library at Camelback High School to discuss the Governing Boardās goals and guardrails. This event provides a great opportunity for you to attend and have you voice heard! Light refreshments will be available and young children are welcome to attend with their families. The event will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. See you there!
Today, Bostrom had a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the brand new outdoor eating space on their campusš„³ After the ceremony, attendees were served scones made by Bostrom's very own student chefs. Congratulations on the new eating space, Bostrom! We hope you make many great memories within it.š„
