Great Moments in Teaching Award
The Arizona Council for the Social Studies honored Jeannine Kuropatkin and Allison McIntosh of Rhodes Junior High for their Hungry Planet lesson.
MPS Students of the Month
Hugs and smiles abounded in the Board Room when MPS celebrated the district's inaugural Student of the Month award presentations.
Arizona Boys Golf Champions
The Red Mountain High School boys golf team, coached by Rich Hamilton and Brad Kaufman, captured its ninth Division I state championship title.
Biology Teacher of the Year
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission selected Westwood High's Tom Brennan, wildlife biologist, for his contributions to education and conservation.
Bioscience Teacher of the Year
The Arizona Bioindustry Association chose Amanda Grimes, director of Mesa's Biotechnology Academy, based on her creativity and leadership skills.
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.
District News and Events
Buy holiday high school choir CDs
Kick off the holiday season of sharing on the right note! Buy "Desert Holiday Sounds" CDs. Proceeds benefit choirs and community charities.
Thompson named 2014 Rodel Exemplary Teacher
Tiffany Thompson, fifth-grade teacher at Whitman Elementary, is one of the best in the state according to Rodel Foundation. Learn more about Tiffany.
Marching Toros wow parade viewers
Mountain View Toros marching band performed Sonoran Desert Holiday in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. See the show.
Masonic Lodge members honor Mesa teachers
Masonic Oriental Lodge #20 hosted a welcome reception, dinner party and awards presentation for 20 top-notch teachers and their families. Enjoy the video.
Mesa's Title I schools earn top honors
The Arizona Department of Education commended nine Title I schools. They earned Reward School status for boosting student achievement.