🐝 Edison Elementary | K–4 | A hive of thinkers, doers & kind leaders | Growing bright minds & big hearts daily 🌟
06/03/2026
🐝 Did you hear the buzz?
The Edison renovation is officially underway! 🚧 Check out the demolition of the parking lot and playground area this week. It's the first visible sign that your bond dollars are hard at work.
Big changes are coming! Stay tuned for more construction updates!
In this week's update, Dr. Gonzalez shares highlights from our Leadership Retreat as district leaders prepare for the 2026–27 school year and reminds families about free summer meals available all summer long. 💙💛
05/27/2026
FREE summer meals are back at some Phoenix #1 schools for all kids 0 - 18 years old. 🍽️🆓
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 ⬇️
05/25/2026
We celebrated the Superintendent’s 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 they’ve 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! 🎉 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! ☀️💙
05/22/2026
Congratulations to our students who earned a proficient score on the AZELLA assessment and were recognized at our AZELLA Reclassification Ceremony! 🎉 Your hard work, determination, and growth have paid off, and we are so proud of this important achievement. Keep shining and reaching new goals! 📚✨
05/20/2026
The B.U.I.L.D. Teacher Support Program wrapped up its first year with a special celebration focused on growth, reflection, and encouragement for future B.U.I.L.D. teachers. 🍎 Teachers shared positive memories from the year and left thoughtful notes for next year’s cohort. Thank you to Michael Hansen for creating and leading such a meaningful program in its very first year! 🎉
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. 🏫
05/09/2026
Voices raised, hearts united 🎶✨
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! 👏
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! 🏊 🥽