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2025-26 Enrollment Opens Jan. 14
Kyrene School District is one of Arizona’s leading public school districts, providing excellence in education for more than a century.
Choice Opportunities
Kyrene provides additional learning opportunities to match the unique talents and needs of our students.
Find Your Place in #TeamKyrene!
Kyrene employs more than 2,000 talented teachers, administrators, and support staff dedicated to helping Kyrene students reach their potential.
Portrait of a Kyrene Kid
The Portrait of a Kyrene Kid reflects our community’s collective vision of the skills, traits and competencies each of our students should exemplify by the time they complete 8th grade.
Kyrene Strategic Plan 2023-2028
The Kyrene Strategic Plan 2023-2028, Thrive! Ready for the Future is a comprehensive roadmap outlining the Kyrene community's shared vision for the future.
Community Education Enrichment Classes
Kyrene Community Education provides enrichment classes for children K-8, which are held on campuses throughout the Kyrene School District.
Earn More, Drive for Kyrene!
Kyrene is seeking bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year! Drivers in Kyrene earn $18.90/hr in total compensation, plus benefits!
2025-26 Enrollment Opens Jan. 14
Kyrene School District is one of Arizona’s leading public school districts, providing excellence in education for more than a century.
Choice Opportunities
Kyrene provides additional learning opportunities to match the unique talents and needs of our students.
Find Your Place in #TeamKyrene!
Kyrene employs more than 2,000 talented teachers, administrators, and support staff dedicated to helping Kyrene students reach their potential.
Portrait of a Kyrene Kid
The Portrait of a Kyrene Kid reflects our community’s collective vision of the skills, traits and competencies each of our students should exemplify by the time they complete 8th grade.
Kyrene Strategic Plan 2023-2028
The Kyrene Strategic Plan 2023-2028, Thrive! Ready for the Future is a comprehensive roadmap outlining the Kyrene community's shared vision for the future.
Community Education Enrichment Classes
Kyrene Community Education provides enrichment classes for children K-8, which are held on campuses throughout the Kyrene School District.
Earn More, Drive for Kyrene!
Kyrene is seeking bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year! Drivers in Kyrene earn $18.90/hr in total compensation, plus benefits!
News and Events
![Our employees are Key to Kyrene. Kyrene Values Quarter 1 2024-25.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727114957/kyreneorg/oxswwzboypvugu7qqnyb/KyreneValuesQ12024-25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727114957/kyreneorg/oxswwzboypvugu7qqnyb/KyreneValuesQ12024-25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727114957/kyreneorg/oxswwzboypvugu7qqnyb/KyreneValuesQ12024-25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727114957/kyreneorg/oxswwzboypvugu7qqnyb/KyreneValuesQ12024-25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727114957/kyreneorg/oxswwzboypvugu7qqnyb/KyreneValuesQ12024-25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727114957/kyreneorg/oxswwzboypvugu7qqnyb/KyreneValuesQ12024-25.png","width":1920}])
Congratulations to the 12 Kyrene Values awardees for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year!
![Male students sitting at the lunch table with school-purchased lunches.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724779369/kyreneorg/dqrhk3j7yhz452gbavjk/Kyrene_2023_0288_Estrella.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724779369/kyreneorg/dqrhk3j7yhz452gbavjk/Kyrene_2023_0288_Estrella.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724779369/kyreneorg/dqrhk3j7yhz452gbavjk/Kyrene_2023_0288_Estrella.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724779369/kyreneorg/dqrhk3j7yhz452gbavjk/Kyrene_2023_0288_Estrella.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724779369/kyreneorg/dqrhk3j7yhz452gbavjk/Kyrene_2023_0288_Estrella.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724779369/kyreneorg/dqrhk3j7yhz452gbavjk/Kyrene_2023_0288_Estrella.jpg","width":2200}])
Students who are determined to be free or reduced eligible will receive meals at no cost every school day in school year 2024-2025.
![Two female students smiling at the camera while sitting at their desks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724100178/kyreneorg/eslqwpuudgjr1pfmqm0w/Kyrene_2023_1132_Aprende.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724100178/kyreneorg/eslqwpuudgjr1pfmqm0w/Kyrene_2023_1132_Aprende.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724100178/kyreneorg/eslqwpuudgjr1pfmqm0w/Kyrene_2023_1132_Aprende.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724100178/kyreneorg/eslqwpuudgjr1pfmqm0w/Kyrene_2023_1132_Aprende.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724100178/kyreneorg/eslqwpuudgjr1pfmqm0w/Kyrene_2023_1132_Aprende.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724100178/kyreneorg/eslqwpuudgjr1pfmqm0w/Kyrene_2023_1132_Aprende.jpg","width":2200}])
This year, 22 Kyrene Schools have been recognized for their hard work implementing and maintaining PBIS to improve the academic and behavioral outcomes for students.
![Kyrene Website with a graphic reading "Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting FY 2023"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722274659/kyreneorg/mxzcjwrhdorhqjjhlhrz/GFOAAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722274659/kyreneorg/mxzcjwrhdorhqjjhlhrz/GFOAAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722274659/kyreneorg/mxzcjwrhdorhqjjhlhrz/GFOAAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722274659/kyreneorg/mxzcjwrhdorhqjjhlhrz/GFOAAward.png","width":940}])
Kyrene Elementary School District No. 28 has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement (COA) for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 28th straight year.
![Construction workers stand on a roof.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720544826/kyreneorg/cnto5kekge1rgval7qao/MilenioRoof2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720544826/kyreneorg/cnto5kekge1rgval7qao/MilenioRoof2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720544826/kyreneorg/cnto5kekge1rgval7qao/MilenioRoof2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720544826/kyreneorg/cnto5kekge1rgval7qao/MilenioRoof2.png","width":919}])
Unlike the usual excitement of school days, the summer months are a critical period for extensive construction projects that ensure Kyrene schools remain safe, functional, and conducive to learning.
![Superintendent Laura Toenjes with two young students sitting at a desk.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720544644/kyreneorg/li0xsbcg3ph9ii0b3fcu/SuperintendentwithStudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720544644/kyreneorg/li0xsbcg3ph9ii0b3fcu/SuperintendentwithStudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720544644/kyreneorg/li0xsbcg3ph9ii0b3fcu/SuperintendentwithStudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720544644/kyreneorg/li0xsbcg3ph9ii0b3fcu/SuperintendentwithStudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1720544644/kyreneorg/li0xsbcg3ph9ii0b3fcu/SuperintendentwithStudents.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1720544644/kyreneorg/li0xsbcg3ph9ii0b3fcu/SuperintendentwithStudents.jpg","width":2200}])
One year into the Kyrene Strategic Plan 2023-2028: Thrive! Ready for the Future, I am proud to share that Kyrene School District is already seeing results, and we intend to use the momentum from the first year to drive our plan for year two.
![Two women smiling at the camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720544488/kyreneorg/eyowxylmibn8i8ifztpq/NewPrincipals24-25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720544488/kyreneorg/eyowxylmibn8i8ifztpq/NewPrincipals24-25.png","width":500}])
Kyrene School District will welcome two new principals in the 2024-25 school year, including one former Kyrene kid. Both principals are new to Team Kyrene but bring a wealth of experience in school leadership.
![Female students in basketball uniforms cheer on their teammates.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720544356/kyreneorg/o5jjlnpmm2bnu196w46b/Athletics_ALTGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720544356/kyreneorg/o5jjlnpmm2bnu196w46b/Athletics_ALTGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720544356/kyreneorg/o5jjlnpmm2bnu196w46b/Athletics_ALTGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720544356/kyreneorg/o5jjlnpmm2bnu196w46b/Athletics_ALTGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1720544356/kyreneorg/o5jjlnpmm2bnu196w46b/Athletics_ALTGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1720544356/kyreneorg/o5jjlnpmm2bnu196w46b/Athletics_ALTGirlsBasketball.jpg","width":2200}])
Students in Kyrene School District will have an expanded slate of sports to choose from in the 2024-25 school year, including boys and girls flag football and boys volleyball.
![Kyrene Early Learning Academy Reimagines Preschool with Innovative Staffing Model]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720544208/kyreneorg/w1wxxqectsei05frr8qk/KyreneEarlyLearningAcademy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720544208/kyreneorg/w1wxxqectsei05frr8qk/KyreneEarlyLearningAcademy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720544208/kyreneorg/w1wxxqectsei05frr8qk/KyreneEarlyLearningAcademy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720544208/kyreneorg/w1wxxqectsei05frr8qk/KyreneEarlyLearningAcademy.png","width":1080}])
Kyrene School District is expanding preschool opportunities in the 2024-25 school year with the new Early Learning Academy at Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School.
![A woman stands in front of student musicians.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716484039/kyreneorg/aqlndld9ou5kfp9gozdl/SelenaRyan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716484039/kyreneorg/aqlndld9ou5kfp9gozdl/SelenaRyan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716484039/kyreneorg/aqlndld9ou5kfp9gozdl/SelenaRyan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716484039/kyreneorg/aqlndld9ou5kfp9gozdl/SelenaRyan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1716484039/kyreneorg/aqlndld9ou5kfp9gozdl/SelenaRyan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1716484039/kyreneorg/aqlndld9ou5kfp9gozdl/SelenaRyan.jpg","width":2200}])
Kyrene Middle School Band Director Selena Ryan visited Chattanooga, Tennessee May 11 and 12 where she premiered one of her original compositions with The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO).
The Kyrene Promise.
We promise to provide welcoming, inclusive learning environments in which every student is honored, valued, and feels a strong sense of belonging and purpose.
We promise to provide rigorous, responsive learning environments in which every student is given what they need to develop knowledge, skills, confidence, and a passion for learning.
We promise to provide vibrant, world class learning environments in which every student believes they are empowered and prepared to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly changing world.