A+ School of Excellence Archive

The Pomeroy Panther Community is a close-knit family that supports one another in extraordinary ways. From positive practices of maximizing potential, to empowering students through meaningful and extensive experiences, each student, staff member, and family continue to build upon Pomeroy's Legacy of Excellence through their overt PRIDE for their school home. This PRIDE is seen from the crosswalk through the office and in and out of the classrooms and grounds. One kindergartner shared, "This is the best school I have every had!" proving that first impressions are lasting ones!

*Students are offered a large variety of experiences to meet their individual needs from a school within a school model with their Montessori component, to various clubs, programs, family events, and safe spaces like a calming corner in each room and a purposeful Maker Space in their Media Arts Center for creating and building.
*Staff have created a positive and inclusive environment in their learning and growing spaces throughout the school. Student engagement was at a premium while teachers were observed consistently asking relevant questions to extend student thinking.
*Systems at Pomeroy are seamless; hence, a positive and calming positive feeling tone is felt throughout the school. This is a great testament to the leadership and staff for supporting students' safety and learning in a way that reflects best practices while remaining focused on perpetual improvement!

From the very beginning, it was evident that Franklin East was an example of an exemplary Arizona public school. Franklin East's dedication and passion for their entire community came through loud and clear on their A+ application. Because of this, we couldn't wait to visit their campus.

During our two days of observations, we witnessed so many beautiful examples of a strong community in action. More specifically, we saw a trend of connection and relationships. We observed staff working to authentically connect and engage with students, families and their peers. Each and every person was unified in fulfilling Franklin East's mission of ""educating students in a positive learning environment with high expectations and an accelerated curriculum.""

We enthusiastically recommend Franklin East to be awarded with the A+ School of Excellence designation.

It was obvious that Pima Butte Elementary School has created a culture of pride and belonging. Staff, students, and parents are extremely proud of the effort that everyone has put forth to give Pima Butte a family feel. Students and staff feel safe and are connected and therefore able to teach and learn at their best. Parents want to support the school because they feel blessed to have their students attend a school where all faculty members cherish the students as much as they do as parents.

Mary C. O'Brien is a small school with a big heart for children and a history of excellence. They are student centered, with relationships that are strong. This is a school where we would want our children to be. Student growth is supported by one of the strongest intervention programs that we have ever seen. Every child receives intervention or enrichment every day-a model product for differentiated instruction. Staff travels from great distances to teach at this school and most of their 125 students are open enrolled. There is often a wait list as parents recognize the Mary C. O'Brien is an exemplary school. Many parents spoke with great emotion about how this school made a difference in their child's life. The staff, some of whom attended the school, teach in all the different ways a child needs to be taught. The certified staff provide consistent and student focused instruction. The students-proud of their school and their accomplishments, work together to learn. We are humbled and honored to award the A+ recognition to their school. Time to celebrate the amazing place that Mary C. O'Brien is!