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Laveen School District Honored with Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award

We proudly announce that the Laveen Elementary School District has been awarded the Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK). This national recognition celebrates school districts that provide nutritious meals that support students’ health, learning, and overall well-being.

The award acknowledges our Child Nutrition Services team’s tireless work, ensuring every student receives meals that meet the highest standards in taste, quality, and nutrition. Their daily commitment to serving balanced, wholesome food helps our students grow, stay energized, and succeed in and out of the classroom.

Stay tuned as we share more on our journey to healthier schools and congratulations to our incredible nutrition team for this well-deserved award!

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Laveen Elementary School District Named One of Arizona’s Top 10 for 2025!

We’re proud to share that Laveen Elementary School District has been named one of the Top 10 Elementary School Districts in Arizona by Ranking Arizona for 2025! This statewide recognition celebrates the hard work of our students, the dedication of our educators, and the incredible support from our community.

Laveen was ranked #8 overall in the elementary district category, a testament to our commitment to excellence in education and the unique learning experiences we offer. From dual-language immersion and STEM academies to arts integration and accelerated learning programs, our schools continue to lead with innovation and heart.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on public votes. That means you, our families, neighbors, staff, and supporters, helped us earn this honor.

Voting for the 2026 ranking is open and closes on July 31st, 2025. Be sure to cast your vote to help Laveen rise in the ranking.

Vote here!

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Laveen’s Jennifer Gordon Named National Director of the Year

We are thrilled to share that Jennifer Gordon, Laveen School District’s Director of Child Nutrition, has been named the School Nutrition Association’s National Director of the Year for 2025—yes, that’s for the entire country!
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is a prestigious non-profit organization representing over 50,000 school nutrition professionals across the United States. Each year, the SNA recognizes exceptional leaders who demonstrate innovation, dedication, and excellence in serving nutritious meals to students. This year, they selected our very own Jennifer Gordon for this top national honor.
Jennifer will be officially recognized at the SNA’s Annual National Conference this summer in San Antonio, Texas, where she will be celebrated among her peers for her outstanding leadership and impact.
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Science & Engineering Fair Winners Announced!

The Laveen Elementary School District recently hosted its annual Science and Engineering Fair, showcasing our talented students’ creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Projects ranged from environmental science and physics to cutting-edge engineering solutions, all presented with the polish and enthusiasm that reflect students’ hard work and support from our dedicated teachers.

Judges had a tough time selecting winners among so many impressive entries. Still, after thoughtful deliberation, we proudly announce the 1st place winners by grade level and our Overall Science/Engineering Fair Champions!

Grade-Level First Place Winners

5th Grade
Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy
Shriadhrith Shrikanth & Eshanthika Prabakaran

6th Grade
Desert Meadows School
Sara Ortiz Vargas, Liliana Garcia, & Dayana Esparza Arellano

7th Grade
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
Giovanni Fuentes & Marcelo Fernandez
Also named Overall Science/Engineering Fair Winners!

8th Grade
Rogers Ranch STEM Academy
Brady Harmon & Michael Pilger

Overall Science/Engineering Fair Winners

Congratulations again to Giovanni Fuentes and Marcelo Fernandez from Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy for taking home the top honor of Overall Winners!

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