A+ School of Excellence Archive

"Redfield Elementary School has earned recognition as an A+ School of Excellence, and this distinction reflects the excellent work happening every day within its walls.

From the moment you step onto campus, Redfield’s positive and joyful environment is unmistakable. Students are valued, supported, and celebrated for who they are, creating a school culture rooted in appreciation, respect, and inclusion. Every child belongs at Redfield, and that belief is evident in daily interactions, classroom practices, and schoolwide expectations.

Redfield also demonstrates excellence through strong, intentional systems that support student success. The school consistently reviews student data, attendance, and behavior trends, using this information to implement targeted, meaningful solutions. MTSS and PBIS systems are not only in place—they are actively monitored and thoughtfully responded to, ensuring students receive timely support aligned to their needs.

Equally important is Redfield’s commitment to partnership. Communication between teachers, the school, and families is strong, consistent, and collaborative, fostering trust and shared responsibility for student growth.

This A+ recognition is a testament to the dedication of Redfield’s staff, the engagement of its families, and the resilience and joy of its students. Redfield Elementary truly exemplifies what it means to be a school where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—and this honor is richly deserved."

Anasazi is an amazing school with a beautiful campus where students are supported by caring and engaged teachers and staff. Teachers work collaboratively to support all students, providing them with rigorous and interesting lessons and experiences. Teachers and staff go the 'extra mile' every day, with outdoor, experiential learning labs, connecting all of their instruction to their IB program. The culture of Anasazi is felt immediately - and is warm, inviting, welcoming and supportive. Parents are true partners with staff and students, and are involved across all aspects of the school climate. New families report being 'blown away' by the responsiveness and inclusiveness of the staff and community. Anasazi has something magical happening on their campus, and is an exemplar of an A+ School of Distinction.

Immediately upon entering the Cherokee Elementary campus the feeling of a positive, caring school family embraces you. We were greeted with warmth and smiles at the front office and from all staff, and students throughout the visit. In the classrooms we observed positive, engaging learning environments where teachers were holding students accountable to meet their high expectations for learning. This is evident in the academic growth that students have made in the last two years, especially this last year during COVID. School-wide PBIS practices are evident throughout campus as students receive C.A.R.E. tickets and are consistently reinforced through positive and specific feedback from staff. The recurring theme throughout the staff, parent and student meetings was that Cherokee Elementary provides a strong school family. The principal is highly regarded in all circles because of the powerful impact his leadership has made on the school culture and educational expectations. It is with honor that we recommend Cherokee Elementary for the Arizona Education Foundation A+ School of Excellence Award.

When you walk onto Desert Canyon Elementary, you can't help but be struck by the beauty and care taken in physical appearance of the campus. The attention to detail adds to the warm climate you feel once you enter the office and meander through each learning space. Each group of stakeholders- parents, students, and teachers ALL stated that Desert Canyon is a family. Students are now teachers, parents are embraced and part of the Desert Canyon community, and the students appreciate the support of their teachers and the opportunity to learn the culture and language through the Mandarin Immersion program. Desert Canyon prides itself on including all students and meeting each student where they are at. When we asked students to describe the school with one word, here are a few of the words we heard: family, unique, challenging, caring, respect, amazing, responsible, outstanding, engaging, loving, and dedicated. Congratulations to Desert Canyon on being named an A+ school.

Hohokam Elementary School has earned the prestigious A+ of Excellence School designation, a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion of both the staff and students. This honor highlights the school's commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and preparing students for future success. Hohokam's consistent pursuit of excellence serves as an inspiration to the community, proving that with the right focus and effort, outstanding results are achievable. Congratulations to the entire Hohokam family on this well-deserved recognition!