Desert Star School

🌟 Congratulations to our Desert Star Staff Member of the Week! 🌟

We're celebrating one of our amazing Paraprofessional Emergency Substitutes, Ms. Lynn! Whether she's supporting classrooms, lending a hand in the front office, or building positive relationships with our students, she's always ready to jump in wherever she's needed.

Ms. Lynn takes the time to get to know our students, encourages them to do their best, and makes a positive impact everywhere she goes. We are so grateful for her flexibility, kindness, and willingness to help our school community succeed.

Thank you, Ms. Lynn, for all you do—we're lucky to have you as part of the Desert Star family! 💛🦂

🦂✨ Day 2 brought even more smiles, high-fives, and new connections as students teamed up, shared ideas, and cheered one another on! 🤝💙

Every partner activity helped build confidence, strengthen communication, and create classrooms where every student knows they belong and their voice matters. 🌟📚 It is amazing to see friendships grow while learning grows right alongside them, proving that the best learning happens together. 💛

✨💙 A brand-new school year began with smiles, laughter, and the joy of reconnecting!

From greeting familiar faces to welcoming new friends, Desert Star students filled the campus with kindness, teamwork, and excitement as they explored new learning adventures together. Every classroom became a place where every student belonged, every voice mattered, and every moment helped build a stronger school community. 🌟📚

Watching students learn, grow, and shine together this year will be an incredible journey!

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Check out this week's edition of All Things Avondale – July 31, 2026. Enjoy!

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Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Meet the Teacher Night! 📚🍎

It was a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to meet their teachers, visit classrooms, and help us kick off an exciting new school year! We can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday and are excited for a year filled with learning, growth, and success!

🎉 We're All In for Avondale! 🎉

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–27 school year! Today, we welcomed our amazing staff back during our All Staff Back-to-School Celebration, centered around this year's theme: All In for Avondale... Playing to Our Strengths. ❤️💙

The energy was electric as the Copper Trails Dance Team, Copper Trails Cheer Team, and Desert Star Cheer Team brought the excitement with spirited dances and cheers that had everyone ready for an amazing year ahead!

We were also excited to introduce our 2026–27 Student Hope Ambassadors from each of our schools.

Together, we're building a school year where every student, every staff member, and every school plays to their strengths. Here's to an incredible year ahead!

🏈⚽ Ready to Play? We've Got You Covered! 🏀🏐

Join us for AESD Sports Physicals on Saturday, August 8, from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Avondale Middle School Cafeteria (1406 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323).

💙 $25 (Cash Only)
⭐ Open to all ages!

Every student deserves the opportunity to be part of a team, build confidence, and stay active. We look forward to helping our athletes take the next step toward a great season!

Questions? Contact Ms. Hailee Nanchy, Athletic Director, at [email protected].

🎉 We made history!

Avondale Elementary School District is proud to be the first—and currently the only—school district in the nation to earn certification as a Corwin Visible Learning School District! 🏆

What does that mean for your child?

It means classrooms where students take ownership of their learning, teachers use research-based strategies that accelerate achievement, and every child is encouraged to think critically, collaborate, and reach their full potential.

This national recognition reflects the incredible work happening every day in our schools—and our unwavering commitment to helping every student pursue a future without limits.

If you're looking for an award-winning school district where students come first, now is the perfect time to join the Avondale ESD family.

📚 Visit https://www.chooseaesd.org/registration, or call 623-772-5000, to enroll your child and discover why families are choosing Avondale ESD. The first day of school is Monday, August 3!