Middle School
Developing the leaders of tomorrow Kyrene middle schools empower students to explore their interests, build confidence, and prepare for high school success. With strong core instruction, a wide range of electives, and opportunities in athletics and leadership, students discover their strengths both inside and outside the classroom.

Course Options
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Diverse exploratories & electives: Art, PE, world languages (Spanish), chorus, band, orchestra, STEM/multimedia, culinary arts, and advanced/gifted Choice Programs
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Personalized learning pathways: Grade-level and advanced courses in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies; high school math and Spanish for qualified students
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Gifted & advanced opportunities: Offered at all middle schools, class placement based on test scores, teacher recommendations, and parent consultation
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Strong transition support: 8th-grade programs, high school coordination, course registration guidance, and school visits
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Leadership development: AVID, The Leader in Me, International Baccalaureate (IB), and WEB (Where Everybody Belongs)
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Rich extracurricular opportunities: E-Sports, National Junior Honor Society, yearbook, band, theatre, debate, STEM clubs, and more
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Athletics for all interests: Cut and non-cut sports, plus intramurals for every student and E-Sports
School and Program Locations
Six middle schools are located in Tempe, Chandler and Ahwatukee (Phoenix)
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Clubs and Extracurriculars
Each Kyrene middle school offers students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities. Options vary by school, but some include:
- National Junior Honor Society
- Yearbook
- Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Symphonic, Mariachi
- Science/STEM Clubs
- Speech and Debate
- Theater and Theater Production

Kyrene Athletic Program
Kyrene offers robust athletic options that provide a positive, high-quality sports experience emphasizing participation, teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship.
- Available in Quarters 2, 3 and 4
- Cut and non-cut options
- Middle School Intramurals
- 10 sports offered

Before/After School Programs
Community Education offers tuition-based opportunities both before and after the school day. Program activities are student-driven and may include the following:
- video games
- cooking projects
- air hockey, pool, foosball
- sports
- fine arts
- service learning projects
- homework time
