Sunburst Elementary

Sunburst Elementary K-6 Public school in the Washington Elementary School district It also includes from 43rd Avenue to 35th Avenue between Greenway Road and Bell Road.

Sunburst Elementary School, in the Washington Elementary School District, serves more than 640 prekindergarten through sixth grade children in the neighborhood bordered by Thunderbird Road on the south and Bell Road on the north, from 51st Avenue to 43rd Avenue. Sunburst affords students a rich curriculum aligned to Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. The school received a “B” rating by th

e Arizona Department of Education for the 18-19 school year. Sunburst embraces All Things E.Q. For their Social Emotional learning. Teachers work with effective teaching strategies to actively engage students in their lessons and build student engagement in the learning process. Staff works together to implement the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. The structure of RTI provides Sunburst students with added academic support. Teacher instructional strategies continue to improve with a focus on increased student engagement and academic growth for all. Teachers also continue working on math instructional strategies to build a strong understanding of math skills for all students.

☀️ The countdown is over, Blazers! SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY! Thank you to all of our families who came out for Meet the Teac...
08/07/2026

☀️ The countdown is over, Blazers! SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY!

Thank you to all of our families who came out for Meet the Teacher Night! Our halls were filled with smiles, excitement, and so much Sunburst spirit! 💜🧡

A huge shoutout to our Sunburst PTO, Peoria Subaru, lets.taco.bout.us1, bigairglendale, and all of our amazing community partners who helped make this event a success. We are so thankful for the support you show our students and staff!

Classrooms are ready. Teachers are ready. We are ready. Bring on an amazing year, Blazers!

✨ The Secret Is Out... Introducing Our New Sunburst Elementary Logo! ✨We are so excited to finally share a big project w...
08/07/2026

✨ The Secret Is Out... Introducing Our New Sunburst Elementary Logo! ✨

We are so excited to finally share a big project we have been working on with our Sunburst families! After months of planning, we're proud to unveil our new Sunburst Elementary logo - a fresh new look that reflects the pride, energy, and bright future of our school community. While our logo has changed, what makes Sunburst special never will. We remain committed to inspiring every learner, building strong relationships, and creating a place where every child feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to shine. Over the coming weeks, you'll begin seeing our new logo on school communications, social media, spirit wear, signage, and more. We hope you love it as much as we do. Here's to a bright new chapter at Sunburst! We cannot wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 10! ☀️💜🧡

🌟 Meet our new Resource teacher, Mr. Liebman! We’re excited to welcome him to the Sunburst family! 💜🧡“Hello, I am a Spec...
08/06/2026

🌟 Meet our new Resource teacher, Mr. Liebman! We’re excited to welcome him to the Sunburst family! 💜🧡

“Hello, I am a Special Education teacher of some 40+ years. I like to travel and visit family and friends in Northern California. My hobbies include stained glass, cards and jigsaw puzzles. I am honored to be included in the staff at Sunburst Elementary and am looking forward to working with the students, staff and parents.”

Our Sunburst teachers are ready for an amazing year! They’ve been working hard during school and district professional d...
08/05/2026

Our Sunburst teachers are ready for an amazing year! They’ve been working hard during school and district professional development, collaborating, learning, and preparing to provide the best experiences for our students.

A huge THANK YOU to our Sunburst PTO for welcoming our staff back with a delicious breakfast and gifting our teachers with the cutest welcome back gift!! Your support and appreciation mean so much as we kick off another great year. 💜🧡

🌟 Help us welcome our new Resource teacher, Ms. Meyer, to the Sunburst family! We’re so excited to have her join our tea...
08/05/2026

🌟 Help us welcome our new Resource teacher, Ms. Meyer, to the Sunburst family! We’re so excited to have her join our team! 💜🧡

“I am excited to be joining the Sunburst team this school year! I have spent the past three years teaching special education and am passionate about creating a supportive, engaging learning environment where every student can succeed. Originally from St. Louis, I love traveling, especially to Arizona, and in my free time you can usually find me exploring the outdoors or spending time with family and friends. I look forward to getting to know my students and their families and making this a wonderful year together!”

‼️Please be sure to review the important update below from WESD regarding food changes for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎
08/05/2026

‼️Please be sure to review the important update below from WESD regarding food changes for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎

🏃‍♂️ Meet our new PE teacher, Coach Lange! We’re excited to welcome her back to the Sunburst family! 💜🧡“Hello, Sunburst ...
08/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ Meet our new PE teacher, Coach Lange! We’re excited to welcome her back to the Sunburst family! 💜🧡

“Hello, Sunburst families! I am so excited to be returning to Sunburst for my eighth year teaching Physical Education. Be sure to keep an eye out for my quarterly newsletter to stay connected on all the amazing things happening in PE. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growing, staying active, and doing it all the Blazer Way!”

🎨 Help us welcome our new Art teacher, Ms. Carolan, to the Sunburst family! We’re so excited to have them join our team!...
08/03/2026

🎨 Help us welcome our new Art teacher, Ms. Carolan, to the Sunburst family! We’re so excited to have them join our team! 💜🧡

“Hello! I’ve been teaching art for 9 years and went to NAU for Art Education. In my free time I enjoy making art of my own, hiking, reading, and spending time with my loved ones. Excited for this school year and to begin creating with our school community!”

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14218 N. 47th Avenue
Glendale, AZ
85306

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 2:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

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+16028966400

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