FREE food for kids!
We're now in week 2 of our Free Summer Meals Program!π
Kids 0-18 can stop at any of the eight school cafeterias below for FREE breakfast and lunch Monday - Thursday. Meal times vary. See the full updated schedule on our website. https://www.phxschools.org/support/food-nutrition/free-summer-meals-2026
Locations:
Bethune
Capitol
Emerson
Herrera School for the Arts
Lowell
Magnet Traditional
Shaw Montessori (plus Friday)
Whittier
Emerson Elementary School
Emerson School is a community school in the Coronado Historic Neighborhood serving families for more than a Century.
Through unique community partnerships, Emerson promotes access and opportunity in the sciences, and in visual, performance, and media arts
In this week's update, Dr. Gonzalez shares highlights from our Leadership Retreat as district leaders prepare for the 2026β27 school year and reminds families about free summer meals available all summer long. ππ
05/27/2026
FREE summer meals are back at some Phoenix #1 schools for all kids 0 - 18 years old. π½οΈπ
Our cafeterias at Bethune, Capitol, Emerson, Herrera, Lowell, Magnet, Shaw, & Whittier will open and serve breakfast and lunch.
Check out meal dates and serving times below β¬οΈ
05/25/2026
We celebrated the Superintendentβs Student Advisory Team with a special dinner alongside their families. It was an honor to present these outstanding student leaders with their certificates and celebrate the vital insights and voices theyβve brought to our district all year long. Thank you to our amazing students for your dedication, and to the families who came out to support them!
Another school year in the books! π Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing year filled with growth, learning, and memories. Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. See you next school year, Phoenix #1! βοΈπ
05/22/2026
Congratulations to our students who earned a proficient score on the AZELLA assessment and were recognized at our AZELLA Reclassification Ceremony! π Your hard work, determination, and growth have paid off, and we are so proud of this important achievement. Keep shining and reaching new goals! πβ¨
Reminder: our next Phoenix #1 Governing Board meeting is tomorrow, May 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Location:
Emerson Court - District Office
1817 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
You're invited to watch in person or online via livestream and review our agenda by visiting www.phxschools.org and clicking the Governing Board tab. π«
05/13/2026
Emerson first graders showed their families what they've learned in music class all year at their "Spring Sing" event. Ms. Flathers led students through many demonstrations, including the xylophone, songs, and movement. π£οΈπ¦
05/09/2026
Voices raised, hearts united πΆβ¨
Our District Choral Festival was a beautiful celebration of talent, dedication, and the power of music to bring us together, with powerful harmonies and unforgettable performances filling every moment with passion and pride. So proud of all the teachers and students who shared their voices and made the night truly special, bravo! π
In today's Superintendent Weekly Update, Dr. Deborah Gonzalez gives you a glimpse into the district's water safety partnership with the Valley of the Sun YMCA! π π₯½
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