Congratulations to Kyrene's Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Award finalists

Kyrene celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and our Kyrene students are engaging in a variety of activities that promote their learning and understanding of the stories, struggles and accomplishments of those who contribute to our collective American story.

Kyrene students share inventions at the 5th Grade Gifted Showcase

From biodegradable balloons to taco drones, students showed off their original inventions at the Kyrene School District Gifted Showcase. 5th grade students proudly displayed their projects and prototypes that outlined the conceptual process, creative design and final trials.

Kyrene Honor Band, Orchestra and Choir perform at Honor Music Festival

On Thursday, Kyrene School District students, parents and community members gathered to celebrate a long-standing tradition that recognizes the importance of the performing arts.

Kyrene School District Spelling Bee

The top spellers from around Kyrene School District competed last night at the annual District Spelling Bee. The 25 participants ranged from students in grades 4 to 8 and were the winners of their individual school spelling bees.

Kyrene students attend Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life

Middle school students from Kyrene School District discovered what it means to be “Difference Makers” at the fourth annual “Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life” conference that took place earlier this week.

Kyrene educators earn National Board Certification

Two Kyrene educators were recognized in December, 2019 by Kyrene School District and Arizona K12 Center for earning National Board Certification (NBC).

Kyrene's SSC collect and bag hygiene items for the FRC

The students who serve on the Kyrene Student/Superintendent Council (SSC) were tasked with coordinating a donation drive at their schools to support the Kyrene Family Resource Center (KFRC).

Nominations open for 2020 Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Awards

Nominations are officially open for the 2020 Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Awards!

Kyrene students continue to grow and excel on AzMERIT

2019 AzMERIT results are now available, and Kyrene School District’s results demonstrate the District’s ongoing commitment to ensuring all students learn, lead and achieve.

Kyrene de la Sierra named a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School

Kyrene de la Sierra, in the Kyrene School District, has just received the prestigious 2019 National Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education. Kyrene de la Sierra is among only five Arizona schools to receive this year’s coveted National Blue Ribbon recognition.

Seven Kyrene teachers receive grants from City of Tempe

Kyrene School District teachers are celebrating the award of seven grants from the City of Tempe to make everything from music to murals. Each year, Tempe awards grants up to $750. Seven Kyrene fine arts, performing arts and music teachers each qualified for the full amount.

Kyrene students learn with AR/VR technology aboard the zSpace Bus

Fifth graders at Kyrene de la Colina and Kyrene de la Mariposa hopped aboard the zSpace Bus this week for science lessons with a twist.

Kartchner brings "Save the Kids" presentation back to middle schools and community

Recap of Collin Kartchner's presentations to Kyrene middle school students and the community on the dangers of social media and screen-time.

Positive Parenting Special Education Series at the District Office

Please join the Exceptional Student Services team for the upcoming information nights from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kyrene District Office Board Room, 8700 S. Kyrene Rd.,Tempe, AZ 85284.

Leaders named exemplary principals

Two Kyrene School District principals have just received the Maricopa County Exemplary Principal Award. Dr. Ana Gomez del Castillo, Principal of Kyrene de los Lagos Dual Language Academy, and Nancy Branch, Principal of Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy, accepted the awards during surprise celebrations at their schools.

Kyrene A+ Schools of Excellence™

The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) announced the names of Arizona public schools receiving the coveted A+ School of Excellence™ award for the 2018-19 academic year on April 8, 2019.

"Imagine the Possibilities" school approved by Board

The Kyrene School District Governing Board voted Tuesday, February 12, to approve the implementation of a program with two primary goals: Engage students in a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares them to be innovators and leaders of tomorrow; and deploy educators in non-traditional ways by creating new roles and staffing structures which will attract and retain high-quality staff and reinvigorate the teaching profession.

Governing Board action on budget proposals

The Kyrene School Governing Board voted on the proposals for 2019-20 budget reductions in all three focus areas at the Tuesday, January 22 board meeting.

Kyrene Teacher Nominated for MacGregor Teaching Award

Mr. Dave Carras, a teacher at Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy in Chandler, was nominated for the Hannah E. (Liz) MacGregor Teacher of the Year History Teacher Award.