Congratulations to the 2024-25 Exceptional Service Award winners! The Exceptional Service Award is the district’s highest honor for classified staff members.

• Sheyla Altamirano – Laveen Education Center  -Plant Manager
• Julyana Garibay – Laveen Education Center  -Student Services Specialist
• Marcela Cazares -Child Nutrition – MCC Cafeteria Manager
• Bryan Olheiser -LES- Plant Manager
• Anna Victoria -VDS -Student Success Associate
• Beronica Montoya- RR- School Registrar
• Vanessa Loza -PP- School Secretary
• Olivia Lopez- EFGA- Behavior Monitor
• Cristina Cardoso -CHE -Student Success Associate
• Dominique Peavey -TSP- School Secretary
• Martha Madrid -Transportation- Bus Driver
• Jennifer Urbatsch -DMS -School Secretary
• Claudia Mares -MCC- Sped IA
• Bianca Altamirano -Laveen Education Center – Benefits Technician

These individuals display the following attributes:

• Strong attendance and dependability
• High quality and quantity of work
• Excel at working harmoniously with others
• Expert in their job responsibilities
• Regularly show initiative and creatively solve problems
• Provide excellent customer service

Their commitment to our students, staff and community is greatly appreciated.

On March 6, 2025, the Laveen Elementary School District came alive with innovation and excitement as students put their STEM, coding, and robotics skills to the test at the LESD Robotics Hackathon! Held at the Laveen Education Center, the event brought together eight talented teams from across the district, all eager to showcase their problem-solving abilities and creativity.

The energy in the room was electric as teams worked collaboratively to design, build, and program their robots, tackling four unique challenges:

The Maze – Navigating obstacles with precision
Checkpoints – Strategically reaching designated locations
Capture and Carry – Transporting objects efficiently
Solo Cup Grab – Mastering fine motor control with robotic arms

We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated. Their dedication, teamwork, and ingenuity were truly inspiring! Events like these highlight the importance of STEM and computer science education, demonstrating the boundless potential of our students.

While the competition was fierce, a few teams emerged victorious:

1st Place: Paseo Pointe
2nd Place (Tie): Rogers Ranch & M.C. Cash
3rd Place: Laveen

A huge thank you goes out to the team coaches, staff, and judges who helped make this event a success. Your support and guidance are instrumental in fostering a passion for STEM in our students.

The LESD Robotics Hackathon is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the bright future ahead for our young engineers. We can’t wait to see what next year’s event will bring!

Laveen schools will begin accepting preschool registrations for the 2025-26 school year beginning on March 19 at 8:30 a.m. and closed for lunch from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

The full-day academic preschool program is offered at four schools – Desert Meadows, Estrella Foothills, Paseo Pointe, and Vista del Sur.

Children must be four or five-years-old by August 4, 2025 to enroll.

Visit our preschool page to download the registration form. Please make an appointment with the Kids Club office to verify the necessary paperwork.

The Laveen School District is hosting a job fair for teachers interested in joining our team. The job fair will be held on February 27, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins. Participants will be able to meet with Laveen administrators, including school principals.