We continue with our April 2024 Employee of the Month spotlights with Brandon Goldstein, facility manager at Sweetwater School. His colleagues describe him as amazing, unique and skilled. #WESDFamily

It's National School Principals Day! We are truly fortunate to have amazing leaders at all of our schools! The #WESDFamily is thankful for all that they do every day for their students, families, staff and communities!

Let's hear it for our April 2024 SUPER Kids from Cholla, Lakeview, Sahuaro and Shaw Butte! Each of these students was surprised by Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton and received a certificate and an award for a free pizza. The #WESDFamily is very proud of them!

We are proud to celebrate our April 2024 SUPER Staff from Cholla, Lakeview, Sahuaro, Shaw Butte and the WESD Administrative Center! Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton surprised each of them with a certificate and gift card. The #WESDFamily is thankful for everything that they do!

As part of our April 2024 Employee of the Month spotlights, we recognize Julie Bernier, music teacher at Washington Elementary School. Her colleagues describe her as a caring and passionate leader. #WESDFamily

A final group of schools were highlighted prior to the April 25 Governing Board meeting including Chaparral, Desert Foothills and Lookout Mountain. To watch the schools' shared highlights on YouTube, please visit: youtube.com/live/rnjA7qFUC…. #WESDFamily

If you are interested in learning about school finance, please join us tomorrow, April 30, at Palo Verde. This presentation is open to all and will cover topics related to K-12 funding in Arizona. It will also be livestreamed on YouTube at youtube.com/live/tLPeW-jgF…. #WESDFamily

Happy Monday, #WESDFamily ! We begin this week with an April 2024 Employee of the Month spotlight of Stacey Barrett, office technician at Orangewood School. Her colleagues describe her as kind, hardworking and creative.

Good evening, #WESDFamily ! Please check your email or visit the following link to read the latest edition of the WESD e-news: wesdschools.org/wesd_enews. Thank you!

Our first April 2024 Employee of the Month spotlight goes to Kari Abraham, Project Potential gifted teacher at Moon Mountain Elementary School. Her colleagues describe her as dedicated, creative and caring. #WESDFamily

It is time to recognize our April 2024 Employees of the Month! These outstanding employees serve as an inspiration to others as they demonstrate excellent customer service and commitment to student achievement. The #WESDFamily is grateful for all that they do!

Congratulations to Desert View Principal John Mospan and Sweetwater School who were recognized as finalists, and to Abraham Lincoln Achievement Interventionist Deb Lupnacca who received the Founder’s Heart Award at the 2024 Champions of Education Awards this morning! #WESDFamily

Attention, #WESDFamily ! This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, April 26, due to April break. All school and district offices will also be closed. School and regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 29. We hope you enjoy your day off!

Ocotillo was treated with an ice cream party for completing 100% staff participation in the Maricopa County Trip Reduction survey! Abraham Lincoln and Richard E. Miller also had 100% participation and received sweet treats as a reward. Way to go! #WESDFamily

If you missed the BRIDGE Meeting yesterday, the WESD has another opportunity on May 15 at the Administrative Center! Learn about our free program that can help you earn your teacher certification while working as a full-time teacher. To RSVP, please call 602-347-2622. #WESDFamily

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to all of our incredible administrative professionals who keep our offices running smoothly and efficiently! Your hard work does not go unnoticed and we appreciate all that you do! #WESDFamily

Congratulations to all of our KidSpace employees who were nominated for Arizona Community Education Association Awards! A big shout out to Cassandra Laush who won Rookie of the Year! The #WESDFamily is grateful for our KidSpace employees and appreciates everything that they do!

Do you want to learn about school finance? If so, please join us for our next Regional School Finance Presentation next Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the gym at Palo Verde. The presentation will also be livestreamed on YouTube at youtube.com/live/tLPeW-jgF…. #WESDFamily