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The Sisters in STEM event Sept. 26 at Saguaro High School provides a unique opportunity for kindergarten through eighth grade students from across the Scottsdale Unified School District to learn directly from high school mentors.
Sisters in STEM welcomes K-8 students at SUSD’s Saguaro High School
The ninth annual Sisters in STEM Kids Event is scheduled 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sept. 26, at Saguaro High School, 6250 N. 82nd St., in Scottsdale. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering … more
The Scottsdale Unified School District staff presented three options for more possible school closures for next year during the governing board’s Sept. 8 meeting.
SUSD Governing Board gets look at next round of school closures options
The Scottsdale Unified School District School Governing Board got its first official look what the district’s next round of school closures might look like during it’s Sept. 8 meeting . The … more
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Saguaro takes the field against Highland.
Saguaro Football cancels second game
Saguaro High School is canceling its second varsity football game in as many weeks due to injuries and the inability to field a full team. The Sabercats’ game against ALA Queen Creek that was … more
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WestEd researchers Reino Makkonen and Alicia Okpareke presented their findings to the board.
How Arizona prepares teachers may affect whether they stay
Arizona's growing teacher-preparation alternatives may be helping schools keep teachers in their communities, but new research suggests programs offering more clinical classroom experience may better … more
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The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale opened a $10 million, 27,000-square-foot facility on the Tonalea Middle School campus Aug. 10.
Boys and Girls Club opens $10M facility on Tonalea Middle School campus in Scottsdale
After three years in the making, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale’s newest site on the Tonalea Middle School campus is open and accepting kids. The $10 million, 27,000-square-foot … more
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Each of Scottsdale Unified School District’s five high schools will host a town hall meeting to discuss the district’s $375-million bond request on the Nov. 3 ballot.
SUSD to hold town hall meetings on $375M bond request
Scottsdale Unified School District officials will hold a series of town hall meetings to discuss the bond project to be voted on during the Nov. 3 general election. If approved by voters, the … more

On Nov. 3, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve school district overrides and bonds for operating and capital expenses. What those measures would pay for, and how long taxpayers would pay, depends on whether the ballot asks for an override or a bond.
Arizona school overrides and bonds: What voters need to know
On Nov. 3, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve school district overrides and bonds for operating and capital expenses. What those measures would pay for, and how long taxpayers would pay, depends on whether the ballot asks for an override or a bond. more
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(From left) Joel Rodrigues, Alain Gomez-Gudiño Victoria Rodrigues and Lislen Gudiño celebrate Gomez-Gudiño’s senior night at Saguaro High School.
Scottsdale ballplayer overcomes adversity to make dream come true
Before he was the 2025-26 Gatorade Arizona Baseball Player of the Year, Alain Gomez-Gudiño spent his 16th birthday in a train station in Mexico. Gomez-Gudiño and his family were nearing the … more
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Children of all faiths, backgrounds or abilities are welcome at the Valley of the Sun J’s after school program.
Scottsdale’s Valley of the Sun J offering after school care
The Valley of the Sun J, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201, has begun registration for its Club J after school program. Club J is fully licensed and serves students in Pre-K through 4th grade … more
The International School of Arizona is raising $10 million for a new gym and renovations to its building’s third floor.
Scottsdale’s ISA hosting fundraiser new gym, renovations
The International School of Arizona, 9522 E. San Salvador Drive, is hosting a fundraiser Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Donations will go toward the school’s $10 million project to … more
Madyssen Simmons, of Scottsdale, earned a 3.5 GPA this summer at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Scottsdale native named to dean’s list at Austin Peay State University
Madyssen Simmons of Scottsdale was named to the dean’s list for academic achievement during summer 2026 at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. The dean’s list recognizes … more
Arizona charter schools educate public school students, receive taxpayer funding and cannot charge tuition. But the way Arizona pays them differs significantly from the way it finances traditional school districts.
Following the money: How Arizona pays for charter school students
Approximately $2.09 billion of the revised FY2026 formula went toward charter equalization assistance. more
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