Kyrene Reintroduces Early Release

Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Nominations Now Open

This year, more than ever, our Kyrene teachers, leaders and education support professionals deserve to be celebrated. Now is your chance to nominate an outstanding Kyrene educator or staff member for a Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Award!

Kyrene Names New Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent Laura Toenjes will serve as the next Superintendent of Kyrene School District. The Kyrene Governing Board voted unanimously on November 24 to approve Ms. Toenjes’s contract. Her first day as Superintendent will be January 1, 2021.

Kyrene Superintendent Search

The Kyrene Governing Board is seeking a highly qualified candidate to lead the Kyrene School District to continued success. The Board has identified the goals of stability and consistency to guide the search for a new superintendent.

Kyrene Celebrates A+ recognition by Arizona Educational Foundation

Kyrene School District’s list of A+ schools continues to grow. Three schools have just earned the coveted Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) A+ School of Excellence™ award, bringing the total number of A+ Kyrene schools to 16.

Superintendent Dr. Jan Vesely announces retirement

Kyrene teachers receive arts grants from City of Tempe

Three Kyrene Middle School teachers will be making music with the help of arts grants from the City of Tempe. The City of Tempe Fall Arts in Education grants award up to $750 to teachers at Tempe schools.

Kyrene teacher and student receive International Baccalaureate awards

A Kyrene teacher and former student are the recipients of the 2020 Arizona International Baccalaureate Schools Middle Years Programme Teacher of the Year and Student of the Year awards.

Kyrene teacher awarded $1,000 certificate from Fiesta Bowl Charities

This week, Kyrene Traditional Academy 3rd grade teacher Julie Ormiston was recognized by Fiesta Bowl Charities and College Football Playoffs for being an unsung hero for her students, families and KTA team.

Kyrene student receives 2020-21 Arizona Indian Education Association scholarship

A Kyrene student is a recipient of this year’s Arizona Indian Education Association (AIEA) Student Scholarship. Akimel A-al Middle School 7th grader Hayden Connor will be awarded the Middle School/Junior High Exemplary Scholarship.

Kyrene School District Purchases HEPA Filters

Kyrene Elementary School District’s Governing Board just approved the purchase of HEPA air filtration systems for every classroom in Kyrene. The Board voted to approved the purchase at its August 25 meeting, and all filters are scheduled for installation prior to September 17, when the first students will return for in-person instruction.

Banner Health’s Safety Town uses Kyrene campus to teach life-saving lessons

Banner Health’s Safety Town first “popped up” in Arizona in 2017. This fictional town fits in the back of a large truck, ready for their next pop-up event. 3D houses, swimming pools and roadways help educate children on common dangers inside and outside of the home.

NEA Foundation Selects Kyrene Educator to Receive National Award

Each year the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation selects public school educators from across the country to receive the prestigious California Casualty Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Kyrene's Safe Return to School

It is with a hopeful heart that I announce Kyrene School District’s return to school, at the start of the 2020-21 school year, with both in-person and distance learning opportunities. Thank you for your patience while hundreds of individuals invested thousands of hours into developing a plan that provides choices for families and a safe environment for all.

Superintendent Statement on Inclusion

Kyrene Superintendent Dr. Jan Vesely just delivered a statement during tonight’s Governing Board meeting.

Kyrene announces Poetry Contest winners

Each year, Kyrene hosts a Poetry Contest where students can submit and recite their favorite works. While we can't gather to celebrate them in person, we hope you will join us in congratulating our 2020 Poetry Contest winners!

Six Kyrene schools receive "No Place for Hate" designation

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has announced its list of schools in Arizona that have earned the designation of a “No Place for Hate” for 2020.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

You are the hearts, hand and minds of our front lines. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Kyrene Values Teachers & Staff

The Kyrene Values Teachers & Staff awards looked a little different this spring, but Superintendent Dr. Jan Vesely still found a way to surprise the winners. This quarter, Kyrene employees were given the opportunity to recognize their colleagues through Kyrene Values Staff and Kyrene Values Teachers nominations.

Virtual District Art Showcase

The Kyrene School District Art Showcase is an annual tradition that brings hundreds of pieces of artwork to District Office. It's an event that our students, teachers and families look forward to each year, and we are keeping the tradition alive by hosting it virtually on this page. While the showcase may look a little different this year, we still hope you enjoy the wonderful works created by our young artists.