Kyrene Schools account for 26% of the 83 Arizona schools being awarded Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) awards this year from PBISAz. 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.

The award recognizes a school’s dedication and commitment to improving student outcomes using consistent PBIS initiatives on campus. The schools receiving the awards are:

Level 2 – Tier 1 Fidelity

• Kyrene Altadeña Middle School
• Kyrene Centennial Middle School
• Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School

Level 3 – Tiers 1 & 2 Fidelity

• Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School
• Kyrene del Norte Dual Language Academy

Level 4 – Tiers 1, 2 & 3 Fidelity

• Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
• Kyrene Aprende Middle School
• Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School
• Kyrene de los Cerritos Leadership Academy
• Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School
• Kyrene de la Colina Elementary School
• Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School
• Kyrene de las Lomas Elementary School
• Kyrene de la Mariposa Computer Science Academy
• Kyrene Middle School
• Kyrene del Milenio Elementary School
• Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy
• Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School
• Kyrene de la Paloma Arts Integration Academy
• Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School
• Kyrene Traditional Academy
• C.I. Waggoner Elementary School

This recognition highlights Kyrene’s dedication to creating and sustaining school-wide systems of support that improve learning and ensure all students are successful socially, emotionally and academically. Awards will be presented during the annual Behavior Education Technology Conference at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix.