All school and district offices will operate on a summer schedule starting on May 22 and running through July 17.
All offices will be open Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. except on holidays. All offices will be closed on Fridays throughout the summer months.
Interested in enrolling your child in one of Laveen’s outstanding schools? Prospective families are invited to visit the Laveen school of their choice during our annual spring open house events.
Visit our Open House page to learn more about our schools and reserve a space for the campus tour.
Congratulations to the 2022-23 Exceptional Service Award winners! The Exceptional Service Award is the district’s highest honor for classified staff members.
These individuals display the following attributes:
Their commitment to our students, staff and community is greatly appreciated.
Estrella Foothills Global Academy has received authorization to become an International Baccalaureate World School for the Middle Years Programme.
IB World Schools are part of a global community of schools committed to developing knowledgeable, caring young people who will be ready to negotiate their futures successfully and make contributions resulting in a more harmonious and peaceful world.
“We commend your school’s educators, administrators, students, and families for their active roles in choosing to offer the Middle Years Programme. The positive results of this choice will become evident in your community as classes of MYP students graduate and undertake activities that enhance social, cultural, and economic environments locally, nationally, and, perhaps, internationally,” wrote Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of International Baccalaureate in his letter to the school.
EFGA has been an IB Candidate School for the last few years while it sought full authorization. IB team members conducted their verification visit to the school in October which was the final step of the authorization process.
Learn more about the Middle Years Programme at EFGA.
The Laveen Elementary School District celebrated the opening of its Early Childhood Center at Desert Meadows School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour, and reception on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m.
This is the district’s first stand-alone building dedicated to preschool-aged children. Constructed adjacent to the Desert Meadows School campus, the center includes four preschool classrooms, a reception area, a conference room, and administrative offices that house the District’s Kids Club and Preschool staff.
The building houses both the district’s developmental preschool for children with special needs as well as the academic general education preschool.
Designed by BWS Architects and constructed by Chasse Building Team, the large classrooms provide ample space for reading, dramatic play, and craft centers as well as naptime and circle-time. High windows allow for natural light while automatic shades prepare the room for napping at the touch of a button. Dimmers allow teachers to adjust lighting for instructional needs. Each classroom has its own interactive Promethean board, sink, water fountain, and bathroom with pint-sized fixtures and Dutch doors. Brightly colored non-skid flooring and modern cabinetry add to the functional space.
All classrooms exit to the playground in which learning tools have been incorporated into the play structures. The administrative area is comprised of a secure reception area, large conference room, offices for dedicated staff, and storage. The exterior is comprised of glass, metal, and concrete wood-look materials that create a bright and inviting space for families. An outside seating area and desert landscaping allow for informal gathering.
The building is energy efficient with LED lighting inside and out, highly-rated windows, and the latest in energy management controls.
The grand opening celebration will begin with remarks from district officials and its construction partners followed by an official ribbon-cutting which will include current preschoolers. Visitors will then tour the building. A reception of lemonade and cookies will conclude the event on the playground.
The cost of the building was $3,962,668 and was funded entirely through bond proceeds approved by Laveen voters in 2015.
Desert Meadows is located at 6855 W. Meadows Loop East.