Bioscience Teacher of the Year
The Arizona Bioindustry Association is honoring Amanda Grimes, director of Mesa's Biotechnology Academy, for leadership and creativity.
CTE Teacher of the Year
Carson's Randy Jarvis was named Outstanding Junior High Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona.
Arizona Teacher of the Year
Nancie Lindblom, Skyline High social studies teacher and 2013 Arizona Teacher of the Year, visited with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.
Financial Reporting Award
MPS manages money wisely to provide excellent resources that support the learning environment and maximize student achievement.
AIA Directors Cup
Red Mountain High won Arizona's Directors Cup for reaching the pinnacle of excellence in athletics, academics, activities and character-based initiatives.
District News and Events
Join us at the East Valley Veterans Parade
Honor Mesa veterans, and cheer for MPS marching bands and Junior ROTC units. The parade's set for 11 a.m. Nov. 9 on Center Street, from Eighth Street to First Avenue.
New preschool merits Mesa flagship status
Jordan Center for Early Childhood Education, for 3- and 4-year-olds, is earning well-deserved acclaim for quality, affordability and expanded year-round programming.
Mesa's Title I schools earn top honors
The Arizona Department of Education commended eight Title I schools. They earned Reward School status for boosting student achievement.
MPS students are in the nation's top 1 percent
National Merit announced the names of 15 semifinalists in Mesa Public Schools. The College Board recognized eight MPS Hispanic scholars. Congratulations!
Governor clarifies state education standards
A new executive order affirms Arizona's right to set education policy, and to maximize local control and parent involvement in curriculum decisions.