The Latest News
There's a lot happening in our vibrant and growing school district! From events taking place at school, to public information notices we may send out to families, we’ve included all the latest events here on one page. Make it your first stop when you visit our website to ensure you are always aware of what is going on.
QCUSD is now offering winter break camps for our preschool and K–8 students. Please see our flyers for more information:
Registration closes on December 18. Please register online. We would love to have you join us at camp!
Dr. Perry Berry, superintendent of Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD), and the QCUSD Governing Board have named Mrs. Chasity Cruz the principal of the district’s newest elementary school, yet-to-be-named elementary #8. Mrs. Cruz is a current QCUSD principal. Her promotion was approved at the November 12, 2019, governing board meeting.
“We are fortunate to have Chasity plan and lead our newest elementary school,” said Superintendent Berry. “Chasity’s skills, experience, and energy are a great match for our new school.”
Elementary #8 will be located in the Barney Farms subdivision, northeast of Signal Butte and Queen Creek Roads. Elementary #8 will be a school of choice featuring an accelerated curriculum map, STEAM, and student uniforms. This new school will also feature the leadership program, Leader in Me, and Project Lead the Way for STEAM. Mrs. Cruz has been the principal of a Leader in Me school and has a solid background in curriculum and instruction. Chasity has a bachelor of arts degree in education and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Arizona State University.
Mrs. Cruz started her career in education in Mesa where she worked for 15 years. While in Mesa, Chasity worked as a teacher, dean of students, and a school improvement specialist. Chasity then moved to the Tempe Elementary School District where she was an assistant principal for two years. She has also served as principal of Simonton Elementary School in the J.O. Combs School District.
Chasity and her husband, Eric, have six children: Rylee (19), Jordyn (16), Adrianna (14), Hayden (13), Aubree (13), and Cooper (6). When she is not working, Mrs. Cruz enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her husband and children in their many different activities. In addition, she enjoys participating in 5Ks and half marathons.
The 2019–2020 school year is here! We hope that you are aware of these important dates!
- November 25 - Boundaries Thoughts/Opinions Public Information Session from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.
- November 26 - Parent Institute: Distracted Driving at 6:00 p.m. at District Office
- November 27 - All Schools Early Release
- November 28–29 - Thanksgiving - No School