Kyrene School District Awarded Meritorious Budget Award

Kyrene Elementary School District is the recipient of the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for fiscal year 2022-23.

Kyrene Middle School student named a 2022 Tempe Coalition Champion for Youth

Kyrene Middle School 8th grader Parys Frederick was named a Youth Champion by the Tempe Coalition during their 6th annual Celebrating Champions for Youth event.

15 Kyrene Teachers Receive Arts Grants from City of Tempe

Kyrene students will benefit from more than a dozen grants awarded to their arts teachers. More Kyrene School District educators were awarded Arts in Education grants from the City of Tempe this year than in the last two years combined. Fifteen teachers will now be able to procure everything from Mariachi guitars and elementary ukuleles to professional accompanists for concerts and supplies for student theatre productions or art projects.

Kyrene Employees Recognized as 'Key to Kyrene' In October

Congratulations to our October recipients of the Kyrene Values recognition - we are truly grateful for all you do to support students and your fellow staff!

Kyrene Elementary Students Put Fall Twist on Classic STEM Project

Early in the morning on Monday, October 31, students at Kyrene de los Cerritos Leadership Academy in Ahwatukee poured into the campus courtyard for their first pumpkin drop. The pumpkin drop was the final step in a schoolwide STEM project.

Kyrene Employees Recognized as 'Key to Kyrene' In September 2022

Kyrene Aprende’s After-School Drama Program Awarded $1,000

Jaguar Players is one of four award recipients and will receive $1,000 to purchase sound equipment to be used in the school’s productions this year.

Kyrene Celebrates Armed Forces & First Responders for Patriots' Day

Several schools in Kyrene School District hosted Patriot Day assemblies to show their appreciation for military members and all the first responders who keep our communities, neighborhoods, and schools safe.

Kyrene Employees Recognized as 'Key to Kyrene' In August 2022

Congratulations to our August recipients of the Kyrene Values recognition - we are truly grateful for all you do to support students and your fellow staff!

Kyrene Teacher Named a Top 5 Finalist for Arizona Teacher of the Year

Rodney “Scott” Harnisch, a music teacher at Kyrene del Norte Dual Language Academy, has been selected as one of five finalists for the 2023 Arizona Teacher of the Year® award.

Kyrene de las Lomas Eagles Flock Together for School-Wide Book Club

Kyrene de las Lomas students, families, staff, and teachers are participating in a new school-wide book club designed to build a community of readers.

Kyrene School District Invests in Employees With Additional Pay Increase

Kyrene School District is using new State funding to invest in its most valuable resource: employees. The budget passed late last month by the Arizona Legislature provided a large enough increase in education funding for Kyrene to add to the pay increases it had already planned for this year.

Capturing Hearts and Minds at Kyrene del Milenio

Kyrene del Milenio Elementary School is hoping to “capture kids’ hearts” with the launch of a new training program this year. Kyrene del Milenio staff will embrace their own love for learning through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts initiative.

Apply for Free & Reduced Meals

Applications are now open for Free and Reduced Meals for the 2022-23 school year! Families are encouraged to apply online or pick up a paper application from their school sites. Students attending both in-person and Kyrene Digital Academy are eligible to apply.

Kyrene Governing Board Approves 2-2-2 Calendar Adoption

The Kyrene Governing Board voted on May 24 to adopt calendars for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. The calendars reflect a transition to a new model, beginning in 2023-24.

Creativity is in Bloom in Kyrene School District

Springtime in Kyrene School District is the season for creative exploration and endeavors.

Kyrene Staff Receive Excellence in Education Awards

Teachers and staff from around Kyrene School District were recognized last night at the 33rd annual Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education award ceremony.

Kyrene de las Lomas Celebrates Cultural Diversity at One World, One Night Event

Kyrene de las Lomas families traveled around the world last Friday – no checked bags or airfare required. The One World, One Night event was an engaging and educational experience that brought the Lomas community together to celebrate diversity in their school and beyond.

Kyrene Gifted Students Invent Creative Solutions with Purpose for People and Planet

During two in-person evening events on March 23rd and 30th, Kyrene 5th grade students in the gifted enrichment program proudly presented projects and prototypes to teachers, administrators, and community members.

Kyrene Superintendent Laura Toenjes Honored for Earning AASA National Superintendent Certification

Kyrene Superintendent Graduates from First-Ever Arizona Cohort for National Superintendent Certification.

Kyrene Altadeña Water Walk Raises Funds for South Sudan

The Altadeña Water Walk benefits the non-profit organization, Water for South Sudan, which builds wells and provides hygiene education for Sudanese villages.

Kyrene School District Virtual Art Show

Kyrene Staff Announced as Finalists for Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Awards

Tempe Diablos name 13 Kyrene staff members finalists for Excellence in Education Awards.

National Board Certified Kyrene Teachers Honored

Three Kyrene School District teachers have earned the highest credential available to American educators by becoming a National Board Certified Teacher through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) this year. Two Kyrene teachers achieved a renewal of their National Board Certification.

Kyrene Aprende Middle School Receives National Recognition for High Performance

Kyrene Aprende Middle School recognized nationally.