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.

Important Announcement from QCUSD Transportation Department

Although about a month left of school remains, many departments and staff members are already gearing up for the 2023–2024 school year.

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Time for Kindergarten Registration

Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) offers tuition-free, full-day kindergarten programs at all of our nine elementary schools.

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QCUSD Announces New Principals for Two Elementary Schools

The Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) Governing Board and Superintendent Dr. Perry Berry have announced new principals for Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary (FBPE) and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (KMBE).

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Aspire2Teach in Queen Creek Unified School District

Do you know someone that has aspired to be a teacher? Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) is pleased to announce we are now offering an alternative path to certified teaching.

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Sixth Grade Honors Orchestra Concert Held at Crismon High

“In music, the best experience a student can have is doing,” says Shannon Pizzirusso, a QCUSD music teacher.

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Community Learns About QCUSD’s AVID Program

Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary (FBPE) students and their families attended a special event to highlight Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, a program that encourages college and career readiness for all students.

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DME Classroom Project ‘K’nex’ Students to Engineering

Five students from Desert Mountain Elementary teamed up on the ultimate group project. They built a six-foot-tall model of a Ferris wheel made of 8,551 K'nex pieces.

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CTE Month: QCUSD Programs to Help Students Find Their Path

Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes are available at each high school within Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) giving students the opportunity to develop skills and earn certificates to help them after graduation.

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Jack Barnes Elementary Wins A+ School of Excellence Award

Jack Barnes Elementary (JBE) is now an A+ School of Excellence®. This recognition is the highest state-level award granted by The Arizona Educational Foundation.

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What It Takes to Become an A+ School of Excellence®

Jack Barnes Elementary is now an A+ School of Excellence® award-winner after the Arizona Education Foundation announced recipients of the prestigious designation on Tuesday, February 21.

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