Coconino County Education Service Agency

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, as we take time to honor and remember the brave U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Today, we reflect with gratitude on their courage, service, and dedication. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

🎓 Congratulations to all Class of 2026 graduates! 🎓

Your graduation marks not an ending, but a beginning. What you’ve accomplished matters. Some of you have faced challenges that cannot be seen, and all of you have shown determination, resilience, grit, and heart. Each of you has reached this milestone through dedication, perseverance, and the support of your families, teachers, and communities.

As you take the next step toward college, community college, trades, apprecticeships, on-the-job-learning, military service, entrepreneurship, or other adventures, know that your future is full of possibility. We are proud of the leaders, innovators, and changemakers you are becoming.

Whatever your path may be, keep moving forward. Keep learning. Ask questions. Grow. Keep caring. This is your superpower. Your humanity is the strength that will carry you through life.

On behalf of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, congratulations to all 2026 graduates. Your hard work has paid off, and we cannot wait to see all that you will achieve.

Reminder! CCESA is offering a NO COST LETRS Course thanks to Secure Rural Schools Funds. This course can help educators complete the 90-course-hour required for the Arizona Literacy Endorsement before the SB 1572 deadline of August 1, 2028 .

Course begins September 19, 2026

Space is limited!

Funding support helps offset the cost, making this professional learning opportunity available at no cost to participants.

For more information, contact:
[email protected]
View this course and other professional development offerings in our course catalog:
https://www.coconino.az.gov/1833/Professional-Development-Offerings

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the educators who bring hope, encouragement, and opportunity into the lives of students every single day.

Teachers do more than teach lessons. They inspire confidence, open doors, and help students believe in themselves and their futures. The impact teachers make is seen in both the big moments and the quiet ones that matter just as much.

Thank you teachers for showing up with compassion, dedication, and heart every day. Your work changes lives.

There must always be hope because hope changes everything. 💛

Attention Arizona educators! 🍎📖

CCESA is offering a NO COST LETRS Course thanks to Secure Rural Schools Funds. This is your final opportunity to complete the 90 course hour requirement for the Arizona Literacy Endorsement and meet the SB 1572 requirement by August 1, 2028.

🗓 Course begins September 19, 2026
⚠️ Space is limited!

For more information, contact:
📧 [email protected] or view this course and others in our course catalog at https://www.coconino.az.gov/1833/Professional-Development-Offerings.

Have you ever considered serving on your local school board?

School board members hold one of the most influential leadership roles in a community. They oversee district budgets, hire and evaluate superintendents, set policy, and help shape the long-term direction of public education.

As we approach the November 3, 2026 election in Coconino County, it’s worth asking not only who will serve—but who should.

Effective board members bring preparation, sound judgment, and a commitment to serving all students. They collaborate, engage in thoughtful dialogue, and approach complex challenges with integrity.

If you are passionate about education and community impact, consider stepping forward. Public education depends on leaders willing to serve.

Learn more about candidacy:https://www.coconino.az.gov/1820/Election-Services | 928-679-8070

🗳️ Don’t just vote—run.

📢 Now Accepting Applications – CAVIAT Fredonia Governing Board Vacancy

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the CAVIAT (Coconino Joint Technology) District Governing Board representing Fredonia.

✔️ Applicants must be:
• A registered Arizona voter
• A resident of the district for at least one year
• Not employed by the district (nor their spouse)

🗓️ The first review of applications will begin May 20, 2026, and applications will remain open until the position is filled.

📄 Download the application online: https://coconino.az.gov/2855/Governing-Board
📧 Submit by email, fax, or mail (details in link)

Please note: A notarized original application is required for final consideration.

Community members are encouraged to apply and help shape the future of education in the Fredonia area.

📞 Questions? Contact Stacy Fobar at 928-679-8070 or [email protected]

Governing Boards | Coconino Resources for Governing Board elections and current member list for Coconino County.

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🎉

What an incredible night honoring the very best in Coconino County education! Please join us in congratulating our outstanding 2026 award recipients:

🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Dave Dirksen, Coconino County Regional Accomodation District & Erin Celona, Summit High School
🌟 Rookie Teacher of the Year: Gabrielle Nielson, Flagstaff High School
🍎 Teacher of the Year: Adrian Alvarez, Grand Canyon School

These exceptional educators inspire, uplift, and shape the future every single day. Their passion, dedication, and impact reach far beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting mark on students, families, and our entire community.

Thank you for all that you do—and for reminding us why great teachers make all the difference. 💙📚

Congratulations to our Rookie Teacher of the Year Gabrielle Nielson!

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year Adrian Alvarez!