Innovation Academy

Innovation Academy Innovation Academy is a K-5 STEM-Focused School in the Amphitheater School District. The school is located in Oro Valley and opened August 10, 2017.

Amphitheater Public Schools is building a new K-5 elementary school specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). We are currently accepting applications for Open Enrollment. (There is a waiting list for Kindergarten only)

Uniquely designed to weave the sciences into all aspects of learning, the new school will engage students in “hands on” and “minds on” relevant curri

culum and instruction that will utilize technology and the arts to enrich and encourage learning. The school will also offer a well-rounded education in reading, writing, social studies as well as instruction in art, music and physical education, which are all essential components of a quality elementary education. The school has no neighborhood attendance boundaries and students from every area are eligible to apply for open enrollment. Due to the competitive nature of the open enrollment process, parents who want a STEM-focused education for their student(s) are strongly encouraged to apply for enrollment early in the process. The school has been designed to hold 500 students in grades K-5, or roughly 80-85 students per grade level. We take tremendous pride in being an innovative school district and preparing our students for successful futures – which is important to us and the families we serve. Thank you for choosing Amphi!

Kindergarten lunch, one of the greatest parts of a principals day! 75 five-year-olds all eating at once. If you want to ...
08/21/2026

Kindergarten lunch, one of the greatest parts of a principals day! 75 five-year-olds all eating at once. If you want to become a master of opening milk cartons, stop by.

IA has a Bear Essentials News Reporter.
08/20/2026

IA has a Bear Essentials News Reporter.

The heat is on…
08/20/2026

The heat is on…

Direct Giving 2026

IA Nation, our school year is off to an amazing start, and it’s all thanks to YOU!

PTO has been working hard to fulfill staff requests and make Innovation Academy the BEST it can be—but we can’t do it alone. We need your continued support!

What does your Direct Giving donation support?

⭐️Free access to PTO events
⭐️Before and after-school clubs
⭐️School-wide & classroom STEM projects

And so much more!

Your Direct Giving contributions help make these opportunities possible for our students and families. Every dollar makes a difference!

THE BIG GIVE

By donating $500 or more, you are considered a Big Give donor! Your extraordinary support will be recognized in the IA yearbook (including a complimentary copy for your family) and on the Big Give mural in the campus courtyard for the duration of your family’s time at IA.

Our goal this year is $32,000, and we need your help to get there! You can send in your donation or donate online at www.innovationacademypto.org.

Direct Giving ends Friday, September 4!

THANK YOU for supporting Innovation Academy!

08/11/2026

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Unfortunately the Lost and Found is Open for Business.

Last year we learned that Mrs. Samsel was the Southern AZ Chapter Air Force Academy STEM Teacher of the Year. This morni...
08/11/2026

Last year we learned that Mrs. Samsel was the Southern AZ Chapter Air Force Academy STEM Teacher of the Year. This morning Mrs. Samsel received that recognition and learned that she was the Arizona Air Force Academy STEM Teacher of the Year Runner-Up.
At IA STEM is everywhere including the Art Room.

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Ten years ago Innovation Academy opened! This is a picture from the very first the morning.We are excited for year 10! T...
08/04/2026

Ten years ago Innovation Academy opened! This is a picture from the very first the morning.
We are excited for year 10! The "Tin" Anniversary.

Our teachers and staff returned today! It is going to be a great year! After a long morning of meetings and afternoon of...
07/30/2026

Our teachers and staff returned today! It is going to be a great year! After a long morning of meetings and afternoon of setting up classrooms. It seems only fitting the Ice Cream Man came by with treats.

STEM Time for Parents
07/29/2026

STEM Time for Parents

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Our newest Scorpion teacher are getting ready to roll at the Amphi Effective Teaching Conference. Welcome to IA, Ms. Dea...
07/27/2026

Our newest Scorpion teacher are getting ready to roll at the Amphi Effective Teaching Conference. Welcome to IA, Ms. Dean, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Taliaferro.

Sadly the end of summer is fast approaching. Even sadder this is the last episode of STEM Time for season eight!Enjoy!
07/15/2026

Sadly the end of summer is fast approaching. Even sadder this is the last episode of STEM Time for season eight!
Enjoy!

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Address

825 W. Desert Fairways Drive
Oro Valley, AZ
85755

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15202694610

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