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Recent News About Scottsdale Unified District
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SUSD’s Spring Showcase Magazine Highlights Innovation
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has released its Spring edition of Showcase magazine, showcasing stories of innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement. Themed around #SUSDInnovates, this edition delves into the intersection of education and technology, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence.One of the featured articles in the magazine discusses the new SUSD Innovation StartUp Grant program, with Tonalea Middle School being one of the first grant recipients. According to the magazine, these grants are fostering innovative programs like...
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New Leaders Named for Copper Ridge, Desert Mountain High School
Brittany Walker and John Andrews have been appointed as the new leaders for Copper Ridge School and Desert Mountain High School, respectively. Walker, who joins Copper Ridge from BASIS and Legacy public charter school organizations, expressed her excitement to enhance the school's culture of academic excellence and student-focused mindset. She emphasized her goal to empower teachers, staff, and students to reach the highest level of excellence. Speaking about her new role, Walker stated, "My mission is to empower our teachers, staff, and students to reach the highest level...
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Scottsdale Unified School District Seeks New Bus Drivers at Test Drive and Hire Event
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 8, 2024) – The Scottsdale Unified School District's Transportation department is gearing up for the next school year by hosting a "Test Drive and Hiring" event at Pima Elementary School on Saturday, April 13. The event aims to recruit new bus drivers, mechanics, and bus aides for the 2024-2025 academic year.Transportation supervisor Jack Taylor emphasized that prior experience is not a requirement, stating, "It doesn’t matter if you’ve never driven one before." Taylor, a former member of the Scottsdale Police Department, highlighted the rewarding...
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SUSD Launches New Podcast – “SUSD Spotlight”
The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has recently announced the launch of a new podcast called "Spotlight," aimed at highlighting the remarkable individuals and programs within the community. Dr. Scott Menzel, SUSD’s Superintendent, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, "SUSD is full of stars, and each week we will 'spotlight' those people and programs that are making a difference."The podcast, "Spotlight," is dedicated to sharing inspiring human interest stories, celebrating the successes of students and staff, showcasing thriving community...
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Coronado High School and Scottsdale Community College Partner for Early College Campus
Dr. Scott Menzel, superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD), expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Scottsdale Community College (SCC), stating, “This initiative marks a significant step forward in providing enhanced educational opportunities for our SUSD high school students and aligns with both institutions' commitment to academic excellence, preparing the next generation for success in higher education and the workforce.”SCC President Dr. Eric Leshinskie shared the long-term goal of the partnership, saying, “The long-term goal of this...
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AASA/ACT: How many Scottsdale Unified District students passed their Math tests during 2021-22 school year?
There were 10,792 Scottsdale Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.