8700 South Kyrene Road
Tempe
AZ
85284
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![Female employee speaking to another employee while sitting in a multipurpose room.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725487233/kyreneorg/pmjndwzhrfln0k7ghd0f/EmployeesatONE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725487233/kyreneorg/pmjndwzhrfln0k7ghd0f/EmployeesatONE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725487233/kyreneorg/pmjndwzhrfln0k7ghd0f/EmployeesatONE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725487233/kyreneorg/pmjndwzhrfln0k7ghd0f/EmployeesatONE.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725487233/kyreneorg/pmjndwzhrfln0k7ghd0f/EmployeesatONE.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725487233/kyreneorg/pmjndwzhrfln0k7ghd0f/EmployeesatONE.jpg","width":2048}])
The Kyrene School District Governing Board has approved compensation increases and retention stipends for employees for the 2026-27 school year, continuing the district’s commitment to attracting and retaining exceptional educators while maintaining long-term financial stability.
![A large group of students and teachers in a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778518707/kyreneorg/c2jnl90ytj4mkqzydfkb/FeliciaWilliamsValues.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778518707/kyreneorg/c2jnl90ytj4mkqzydfkb/FeliciaWilliamsValues.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778518707/kyreneorg/c2jnl90ytj4mkqzydfkb/FeliciaWilliamsValues.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778518707/kyreneorg/c2jnl90ytj4mkqzydfkb/FeliciaWilliamsValues.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778518707/kyreneorg/c2jnl90ytj4mkqzydfkb/FeliciaWilliamsValues.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778518707/kyreneorg/c2jnl90ytj4mkqzydfkb/FeliciaWilliamsValues.jpg","width":2200}])
Celebrating our Quarter 4 Kyrene Values recipients!
![Headshots of six women and one man side by side all individuals are against a light brown background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778186763/aurhmdvaxkvrcs51blx1/EIEWinnersNewsletterBanner3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778186763/aurhmdvaxkvrcs51blx1/EIEWinnersNewsletterBanner3.png","width":500}])
Congratulations to the Kyrene winners of the 37th annual Tempe Diablos Charities Excellence in Education Awards.
![Gold frames with school logos on a white background with the words "Kyrene School District" on a blue background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770152898/kyreneorg/a05jvaikti48iajmx1gb/ArtShowWebimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770152898/kyreneorg/a05jvaikti48iajmx1gb/ArtShowWebimage.png","width":400}])
![A teacher with yellow and pink hair kneels between two middle school students who are working on a writing project at their desks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746026757/kyreneorg/oulpdy5b0hrfad97arqc/Kyrene_2023_1156_Aprende.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746026757/kyreneorg/oulpdy5b0hrfad97arqc/Kyrene_2023_1156_Aprende.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746026757/kyreneorg/oulpdy5b0hrfad97arqc/Kyrene_2023_1156_Aprende.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746026757/kyreneorg/oulpdy5b0hrfad97arqc/Kyrene_2023_1156_Aprende.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746026757/kyreneorg/oulpdy5b0hrfad97arqc/Kyrene_2023_1156_Aprende.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746026757/kyreneorg/oulpdy5b0hrfad97arqc/Kyrene_2023_1156_Aprende.jpg","width":2200}])
The Kyrene School District is proud to present the 2026 Digital Poetry Showcase.
![A woman with a hawk on her forearm stands in front of a group of students during an assembly.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773255462/kyreneorg/fa7lpgsg4outiredaoh2/EstrellaHawk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773255462/kyreneorg/fa7lpgsg4outiredaoh2/EstrellaHawk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773255462/kyreneorg/fa7lpgsg4outiredaoh2/EstrellaHawk.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773255462/kyreneorg/fa7lpgsg4outiredaoh2/EstrellaHawk.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773255462/kyreneorg/fa7lpgsg4outiredaoh2/EstrellaHawk.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773255462/kyreneorg/fa7lpgsg4outiredaoh2/EstrellaHawk.jpg","width":2048}])
From up-close encounters with majestic birds of prey to the powerful sounds of live symphonic music, students at Kyrene de la Estrella are experiencing learning in dynamic new ways this year thanks to a focused effort to strengthen student engagement on campus
![Excellence in Education on a light teal background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714754579/kyreneorg/zbnfh94glyutyzwfvsyk/EIEThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714754579/kyreneorg/zbnfh94glyutyzwfvsyk/EIEThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714754579/kyreneorg/zbnfh94glyutyzwfvsyk/EIEThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714754579/kyreneorg/zbnfh94glyutyzwfvsyk/EIEThumbnail.png","width":968}])
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Kyrene School District is proud to announce the finalists for the Tempe Diablos 2026 Excellence in Education Awards. |
![A large group of students and teachers in a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772471957/kyreneorg/hwrtwvegr2cfqfjggjyp/NormanKyreneValues.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772471957/kyreneorg/hwrtwvegr2cfqfjggjyp/NormanKyreneValues.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772471957/kyreneorg/hwrtwvegr2cfqfjggjyp/NormanKyreneValues.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772471957/kyreneorg/hwrtwvegr2cfqfjggjyp/NormanKyreneValues.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772471957/kyreneorg/hwrtwvegr2cfqfjggjyp/NormanKyreneValues.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772471957/kyreneorg/hwrtwvegr2cfqfjggjyp/NormanKyreneValues.jpg","width":2048}])
Celebrating our Quarter 3 Kyrene Values recipients!
![A+ School of Excellence on a blue background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771538407/kyreneorg/tk6vuvjsmwnxf3t5x3lv/ASchools2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771538407/kyreneorg/tk6vuvjsmwnxf3t5x3lv/ASchools2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771538407/kyreneorg/tk6vuvjsmwnxf3t5x3lv/ASchools2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771538407/kyreneorg/tk6vuvjsmwnxf3t5x3lv/ASchools2026.png","width":1080}])
Three Kyrene schools have been awarded the 2026 Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) A+ School of ExcellenceTM award.
![Congratulations, Kyrene Spellers!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768693054/kyreneorg/wj5ogqmecmsmpbobowro/DSC00707.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768693054/kyreneorg/wj5ogqmecmsmpbobowro/DSC00707.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768693054/kyreneorg/wj5ogqmecmsmpbobowro/DSC00707.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768693054/kyreneorg/wj5ogqmecmsmpbobowro/DSC00707.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768693054/kyreneorg/wj5ogqmecmsmpbobowro/DSC00707.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768693054/kyreneorg/wj5ogqmecmsmpbobowro/DSC00707.jpg","width":2200}])
Kyrene School District held its annual spelling bee on Thursday, January 15, showcasing the focus, talent and confidence of students from around the district.
![Governing Board Room]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766087195/kyreneorg/cgvupmpwiemm9cdew85t/IMG_3959.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766087195/kyreneorg/cgvupmpwiemm9cdew85t/IMG_3959.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766087195/kyreneorg/cgvupmpwiemm9cdew85t/IMG_3959.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766087195/kyreneorg/cgvupmpwiemm9cdew85t/IMG_3959.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766087195/kyreneorg/cgvupmpwiemm9cdew85t/IMG_3959.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766087195/kyreneorg/cgvupmpwiemm9cdew85t/IMG_3959.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday, the Governing Board approved a series of school closures and boundary changes as part of the district’s long-range plan to address declining enrollment, ensure financial stability and protect educational quality.
![A room full of KMS Students putting meals together at Feed My Starving Children]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765599135/kyreneorg/ehj5nufdzbzhlxxoeg5y/FeedMyStarvingChildren_DayofService257.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765599135/kyreneorg/ehj5nufdzbzhlxxoeg5y/FeedMyStarvingChildren_DayofService257.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765599135/kyreneorg/ehj5nufdzbzhlxxoeg5y/FeedMyStarvingChildren_DayofService257.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765599135/kyreneorg/ehj5nufdzbzhlxxoeg5y/FeedMyStarvingChildren_DayofService257.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765599135/kyreneorg/ehj5nufdzbzhlxxoeg5y/FeedMyStarvingChildren_DayofService257.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765599135/kyreneorg/ehj5nufdzbzhlxxoeg5y/FeedMyStarvingChildren_DayofService257.jpg","width":2200}])
Students at Kyrene Middle School (KMS) came together for a single day of service that will make an impact both here at home and around the world. From packing hygiene kits for individuals experiencing homelessness to preparing meals for children in other countries, students proved that service knows no boundaries.
![Kyrene Principal Receives Global Recognition for College and Career Readiness Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765558013/kyreneorg/tugkcdc68idynow6fpxb/thumbnail_AVID1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765558013/kyreneorg/tugkcdc68idynow6fpxb/thumbnail_AVID1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765558013/kyreneorg/tugkcdc68idynow6fpxb/thumbnail_AVID1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765558013/kyreneorg/tugkcdc68idynow6fpxb/thumbnail_AVID1.png","width":1125}])
Kyrene is already home to one of the nation’s premiere campuses for the college and career readiness program, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). Now, it is also home to AVID’s Secondary Principal of the Year. Kyrene Aprende Middle School Principal Renee Kory received the award during the AVID Global Achievement Award ceremony at a national conference in San Diego on December 11.
![Three women are standing together in what appears to be a classroom or library setting, with bookshelves and other educational materials visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765486896/kyreneorg/gpfocqploiw7ixofaitn/KyreneValuesQ2RECIPIENTS-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765486896/kyreneorg/gpfocqploiw7ixofaitn/KyreneValuesQ2RECIPIENTS-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765486896/kyreneorg/gpfocqploiw7ixofaitn/KyreneValuesQ2RECIPIENTS-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765486896/kyreneorg/gpfocqploiw7ixofaitn/KyreneValuesQ2RECIPIENTS-9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765486896/kyreneorg/gpfocqploiw7ixofaitn/KyreneValuesQ2RECIPIENTS-9.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765486896/kyreneorg/gpfocqploiw7ixofaitn/KyreneValuesQ2RECIPIENTS-9.jpg","width":2200}])
Celebrating our Quarter 2 Kyrene Values recipients!
![2023 Public Relations and Digital Media Excellence Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765239095/kyreneorg/zmxfsaaosasrszd6qnno/MBAAward4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765239095/kyreneorg/zmxfsaaosasrszd6qnno/MBAAward4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765239095/kyreneorg/zmxfsaaosasrszd6qnno/MBAAward4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765239095/kyreneorg/zmxfsaaosasrszd6qnno/MBAAward4.png","width":940}])
Kyrene has once again received national recognition for exemplary financial stewardship, earning the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the fourth straight year. Nationwide, fewer than 150 districts earn this award each year. Kyrene was the first Arizona district to earn the award in more than a decade and is the only district to achieve the recognition four years in a row.