2015 Annual Report - Kyrene Foundation

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Message from the Kyrene
Foundation Board President
The Kyrene Foundation, in partnership with the
Kyrene School District, is a tremendous resource
to our educational community. The Kyrene
Foundation partners with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community supporters
to provide essential assistance to our students,
educators, families and staff. Our key initiatives
align with the following focus areas:
2014 Kyrene Foundation
Annual Financial Summary
Beginning Fund
Balance
$46,300
Kyrene Foundation Revenue
Individual/Business
Donations and Grants
$22,300
Government Donations and
Grants
$7,500
United Way Donations
$17,200
• Funding for Kyrene Family Resource Center
which provides medical, dental, food, clothing
and family crisis assistance
Fundraisers
$149,300
411 Ad Revenue
$6,500
• Awards student scholarships for extra-curricular
and student enrichment programs such as
sports, arts, and academic support
Interest/Misc.
$2,400
In-Kind Donations
$265,200
• Provides educational grants, new teacher
stipends and recognition awards for staff and
students
Total
$470,400
• Partnerships with school administration
to bring opportunities, including outreach
services, prevention initiatives, leadership and
volunteer programs, which positively impact
school-wide culture and climate.
The Foundation is excited to announce a new
Principal’s grant ($5K). This year, it was awarded to
Centennial Middle School to support innovative
projects at the school.
There are many exciting events and opportunities
planned in the 2015-2016 school year that will
benefit the Foundation. I look forward to seeing
you at our signature events this year including the
Kyrene Classic Softball Tournament, the Taste of
Kyrene, and the Kyrene Golf Classic.
The Kyrene Foundation thrives, thanks to the
wonderful support of the Kyrene community.
We appreciate your support and wish you an
exciting school year!
Sincerely,
Kelly Katsiris, President
Kyrene Foundation Board of Directors
Kyrene Foundation Expenses
Family Resource Center
Prevention Services
$60,600
Recognitions & Awards
$8,200
Teacher Mini-Grants
$13,600
Rachels’ Challenge
$4,700
Donation Distributions
$265,200
Fundraising/Promotions
$54,200
Student/School Support
$16,200
Gen. Operating Costs
$17,800
Total
$440,500
Net Fund Increase/(Decrease)
$29,900
Ending Fund Balance
$76,200
The Kyrene 411 Annual Report production
costs are covered by The Kyrene Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
www.kyrenefoundation.org
The Kyrene Foundation non-profit
Tax ID # is 86-0607130.
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The Kyrene Foundation:
Mission and Vision
A Story of Secretaries
and Shoes
The Kyrene Foundation’s mission is to provide
key resources to our students, families and staff
which positively impacts their learning experience
within the Kyrene educational community. The
foundation provides key resources including basic
necessities (medical, dental, food, clothing, and
family crisis assistance), scholarships for student
enrichment programs, educational grants, and
recognition programs.
Socorro Slater, a Kyrene secretary, learned of a
family whose five children shared only one pair of
shoes. As a result, each child attended school
just one day per week. She took it upon herself
to gather donations of gently used clothing and
shoes which she distributed from the trunk of
her car. Later she was assisted by Diane Newman,
and eventually they helped create the Kyrene
Foundation, a formal program to assist families
in need. Their work has evolved into our Family
Resource Center located on the Kyrene de los Niños
campus. Hundreds of community volunteers,
supportive businesses, students and teachers
at our schools support the work of the Resource
Center. It provides food, clothing, hygiene items,
holiday assistance and other programs so that
EVERY student in Kyrene has what they need to
come to school ready to learn. The Slater Newman
award is given to students for their excellence in
community service in honor of two secretaries
who started helping students almost 30 years ago.
Our vision is that all students in the Kyrene School
District have the same opportunities to excel in
school each day.
2014 Kyrene Foundation:
Board of Directors
Kelly Katsiris, President
Sean Rosebrugh, Vice President
Patricia Weegar, Secretary
Lee Jacobs, Treasurer
Kelly Alexander, Board Member
Donna Castrenze-Steele, Board Member
Shirley Coomer, Board Member
Nancy Dudenhoefer, Board Member
Michelle Garrison, Board Member
Amanda Nosbisch, Board Member
Cindy Sleasman, Board Member
Gregory Stainton, Board Member
Jim Steinkamp, Board Member
MarJean Steinkamp, Board Member
Raju Thiagarajan, Board Member
In Memoriam - Socorro Slater
This year we said goodbye to Socorro Slater.
She passed away peacefully on October 9, 2014,
surrounded by her loving family.
Socorro was dedicated to
her family and friends, and
passionate about serving
her community and to
education. All who knew
her remember her as a loving
and caring person and she
will be sorely missed
Honorary Board Members
Kyrene Family Resource Center
Dr. Ben Furlong
The Honorable Harry Mitchell
The Honorable Michelle Hirsch
Removing Barriers to Learning
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Food Boxes
Non-perishable food bags are designed to feed
a family of four for one week. Our most needed
donations are pasta and sauce, peanut butter,
rice, dry beans, and hearty soups. Friends of the
Foundation collect non-perishable food items
through school, church, neighborhood and
business drives all school year long.
Resource and Referral
The Kyrene Family Resource Center connects
families with additional resources and referral for
services such as employment, education, healthcare, childcare, housing, and financial assistance.
Hygiene Supplies
Families who are struggling financially have to
prioritize when purchasing non-food item necessities.
The government food stamp program can be
helpful but does not cover ANY basic items like
soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, or feminine hygiene
products. Approximately 35 hygiene kits are
distributed each week at the Resource Center. Kits
contain 6 full sized items: shampoo, conditioner,
toothpaste, toothbrush, soap and deodorant.
Clothing
Families who visit the Kyrene Family Resource
Center can receive new and gently used outfits
for school for their children each month. We
understand that students who feel like they
belong at school perform better in school and
so we collect gently used, school appropriate
clothing for distribution. In addition to our
resource center clothing each fall, the Kyrene
Foundation partners with East Valley Assistance
League for “Operation School Bell” which helps
economically disadvantaged students shop for
new clothing in partnership with Target Stores.
Any family who could use assistance is welcome
at the Kyrene Family Resource Center on a selfdeclared need; there are no income requirements.
No appointments are needed during our open
service hours.
The Kyrene Family Resource Center is Open:
Tuesdays 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am-6:00pm
Located at: 1330 E. Dava Dr. Tempe, AZ 85283
2014-2015 Kyrene Family
Resource Center Highlights
8,665 Individuals served through
the resource programs
43,600 Meals Provided
2,180 Food Boxes Distributed
1,246 Hygiene Kits Distributed
11,944 Articles of school clothing
distributed to students
1,525 Students served with backpacks
and school supplies
The Kyrene Family Resource Center is a joint
effort between the Kyrene School District and
the Kyrene Foundation.It provides access to
resources that assist with meeting their basic
needs: food, school clothing for children, school
supplies, enrichment scholarships and referral
for emergency resources.
Major Giving Events
The Kyrene Family Resource Center is open to any
family that has a student enrolled in Kyrene. It exists
to remove barriers to learning by providing basic
necessities and critical resources that enable our
students and families to succeed in an educational
environment. Families are welcome to the Kyrene
Family Resource Center on a monthly basis to
receive:
230 “Summer Activity Kits” distributed
to homeless students in Kyrene
255 Thanksgiving Food Bags distributed
to Kyrene families
976 Children served through
“Winter Wonderland”
58 Eighth Grade girls dressed for
“Wishes Come True”
New School Supplies for Students
Students are assisted year-round with school supplies
needed to complete homework and special projects.
Items include pencils, paper, notebooks, 2-pocket
folders, calculators, colored pencils, crayons, glue
sticks, scissors, and construction paper.
915 Backpacks distributed
though “Stuff the Bus”
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Making a Difference!
The Kyrene Foundation is fortunate to have the
support from the Kyrene community with volunteers for our Kyrene Family Resource Center and
our large giving events and fundraisers each year.
I volunteered at many school events and PTA
functions and through that I became aware of the
Kyrene Family Resource Center. I wanted to be a
part of the wonderful support it was providing to
the Kyrene community and began volunteering
at Foundation giving events and signature fundraisers.
I am honored to volunteer with and be a Kyrene
Foundation Board member and look forward to the
great work that lies ahead.
In The Spotlight
2014 Bureau of Labor Statistics data lists volunteer
hours at a value of $23.07/hour.
The Kyrene Foundation is dedicated to increasing
learning opportunities for Kyrene students. As a
part of that initiative, twice annually, the Kyrene
Foundation awards teacher mini-grants.
Volunteer Opportunities in 2014 Included:
Kyrene Family Resource Center
Stuff the Bus
Operation School Bell
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Winter Wonderland
Wishes Come True
Summer Activity Kits
Taste of Kyrene
Hunger Games Movie Fundraiser
Tax Credit Donation Campaign
Kyrene Softball Classic
Kyrene Golf Classic
From Volunteer to
Foundation Board Member
Cindy Sleasman has volunteered at KFRC events
for many years. Well known at our Taste of Kyrene
and a major contributor to Wishes Come True the
Kyrene Foundation welcomes Cindy Sleasman to
the Kyrene Foundation Board as a new member.
Hear from Cindy about her experience with Kyrene
Foundation:
Keller Williams Sonoran Realty of Ahwatukee
hosted several food drives, a sock drive,
Thanksgiving food drive, and a holiday gift drive.
It also selected the Kyrene Family Resource Center
as the recipient of their Red Day efforts. Over five
pallets of food were collected in one morning at
several Ahwatukee grocery locations by local
relators donating their time and energy. Two
Keller Williams realtors have also created a One
Home Donation program benefitting the Kyrene
Foundation each time a home is bought or sold
with mention of the Kyrene Foundation.
FedEx Ground of Tempe and other stores in the
Arizona region participated in collecting over 200
packed backpacks for Stuff the Bus in July 2014,
collected over 500 toys and gifts for Winter
Wonderland. They awarded the Kyrene Foundation
with a $5000.00 grant to support enrichment, athletic
and camp scholarships for students in need.
Teacher Mini-Grants
The Kyrene Foundation is dedicated to increasing
learning opportunities for Kyrene students. As a
part of that initiative, twice annually, the Kyrene
Foundation awards teacher mini-grants.
Mini-Grants Support:
Enhanced learning opportunities for students
District approved professional development
for teachers
Kyrene teachers and staff may apply for up to
$500.00 for items such as guest speakers, supplies,
materials, equipment, educational study trips,
conference fees, or allowable travel expenses.
In 2014-2015, just over $17,000 was awarded to
fund proposals that impacted student learning
in Kyrene. Grant cycles are typically August and
October.
Annual Principal Grant
The annual Principal Grant is designed to support
the school’s efforts to increase student achievement
by providing additional funds for guest speakers,
supplies, materials, equipment, conference fees, or
allowable travel expenses up to $5000.00.
Applications are judged with special consideration
for those that support the school’s School Improvement Plan (SIP), the Kyrene School District’s
adopted curriculum, and/or supports one of the
Kyrene School District’s Innovative programs.
In June 2015, the first ever Kyrene Foundation
Principal Grant was awarded to Centennial
Middle School.
2015 Teacher Mini-Grant
Recipient – Eric C. Santos
7th Grade Science Teacher
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Kneaders of Ahwatukee donated day old bread to
the KFRC once per week for the 2014-2015 school
year. Delivery was coordinated by Bob Anderson
of the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club.
When my family transferred to Arizona from
Pennsylvania, we chose our home based on the
fact that it was in the Kyrene School District.
All three of my boys went to Kyrene schools.
For many years the Kyrene Education Association
has hosted a diaper drive in April and a Target gift
card drive in December for Winter Wonderland
totaling over $1000 in support annually.
Summary/Evaluation of Field Trip to Challenger Space Center
Kyrene Foundation Mini-Grant, Spring 2015
Project Completed on May 8th, 2015
This field trip was the capstone to a seventh grade
science curriculum that heavily invested students in
engineering and space exploration. The trip helped
me to complete my year-long goals of 1.) Immersing
students in a variety of STEM-related career
exploration opportunities, 2.) Providing authentic
hands on STEM opportunities, and 3.) engaging
students in space-exploration education.
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After gathering student reflections and holding a
post-trip discussion, I am confident the students
valued this learning experience as a unique and
challenging STEM field trip that they wish they
could do again. I personally observed 100%
engagement for the duration of the activity, and
noted that many students were shocked to know
that 3 hours had passed so quickly. The teamwork
and communication they exhibited was impressive
and required little intervention or coaching. It was
an exciting and confidence-building way to wrap
up the school year. Thank you again for the
support to make this trip happen for this
motivated group of students.
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Rachel’s Challenge
Continues in Kyrene
Kyrene Foundation Annual Golf Classic
June 3, 2016
Whirlwind Golf Resort in Phoenix
A Chain Reaction of Kindness
The Kyrene Foundation will hold its
Annual Charity Golf Classic at the
beautiful Whirlwind Golf Resort
on June 3, 2016.
The partnership with the Kyrene Foundation
and Tempe Diablos brought Rachel’s Challenge
to Kyrene middle school students for the third
year in a row.
In September 2014, Rachel’s Challenge was
presented at two Kyrene middle schools, Kyrene
Middle School (KMS) and Altadeña Middle School.
Students from the closest sister schools were
bussed in for a combined presentation. All Kyrene
6th grade and new 7th and 8th grade students
received the Rachel’s Challenge presentation.
Rachel’s Challenge provides students with a
powerful presentation on the life and writings
of 17 year-old Rachel Scott, who was the first
person killed at Columbine High School in the
1999 tragedy. Rachel left a legacy of reaching out
to help students who were picked on, disabled
students, and students who were new to her
school. Shortly before her death she wrote:
“I have this theory, that if one person can go
out of their way to show compassion, then it
will start a chain reaction of the same.”
Altadeña Middle School FOR Club
Thank you to the Tempe Diablos for their
continued partnership with the Kyrene
Foundation. Find out more about Rachel’s
Challenge at www.rachelschallenge.org.
Learn more about the Tempe Diablos at
www.tempediablos.org.
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Gently used, like new school clothing
Food (dry beans/rice/pasta, PB&J,
canned meats, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce)
Hygiene (soap, shampoo, conditioner,
toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant)
Diapers/wipes
Cash/Change Drive
Kyrene Middle School Students Listening
to Rachel’s Challenge Presentation
Taste of Kyrene
February 26, 2016
Foothills Country Club in Ahwatukee
Join us for the 5th Annual Taste of Kyrene, an
evening of tastes and treats at the lovely Foothills
Country Club in Ahwatukee on February 26, 2016.
Kyrene Foundation
Signature Fundraisers
Kyrene Softball Classic
October 19, 2015
Big League Dreams in Mesa
“Champions Play as One” The Inaugural Kyrene
Softball Classic will be held October 19, 2015 at
Big League Dreams in Mesa. This event is geared
at providing a fun, competitive atmosphere
while supporting a great cause.
Local restaurants participate
in this event which provides
Kyrene supporters with a
chance to enjoy an evening
with friends, music, beverages
and delicious foods. A silent
auction helps raise money to
support our Kyrene students, families
and teachers. Last year’s event raised $37,000!
You may purchase tickets and find more
information about the 2016 Taste of Kyrene at
www.kyrenefoundation.org.
Contact Ted Gonzalez
at 480.541.1513 to
reserve your spot.
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Sock & Undie drive (collect and pack in
twos in sandwich bags by size)
Food Drive
Pack hygiene bags
Make fleece blankets for holiday gift program
Collect and/or decorate re-usable flat bottom
grocery bags (used for packing food bags)
Collect and pack school pencil boxes with
school supplies
Volunteer at the Kyrene Family
Resource Center
Open hours for volunteering are Tuesdays and
Thursdays, please contact [email protected]
to arrange your first volunteer orientation.
Who Can Volunteer?
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Individuals and groups are welcome!
Students ages 9 years old to 17 years old
can volunteer at the center with an adult.
We can accommodate large groups/office
with notice
When Can I Volunteer?
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Typical volunteer hours are Monday-Thursday
8:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Special events and projects throughout
the year
How Do I Get Set Up?
Assemble a full team or
combine forces with a
business partner to see
if you have what it takes
to be a Kyrene Softball
Classic Champion.
Kyrene
Foundation
Host a Drive in Your Neighborhood,
Club or Business for:
Classroom/Small Group Project Ideas:
Students who participate in Rachel’s Challenge
learn strategies to combat bullying, feelings of
isolation and despair, and how to create a culture
of kindness and compassion on a school’s campus.
Each of the six Kyrene middle schools have
“Friends of Rachel” (FOR) Clubs that promote
the Rachel’s Challenge message of kindness.
Many schools have integrated the Rachel’s
Challenge curriculum and messaging into
existing structures in the schools.
Join us for a fun-filled day, featuring great prizes
and contest holes, finishing up with a first class
lunch. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
How Can You Help The
Kyrene Foundation?
• Contact the Foundation to learn more:
[email protected]
The United Way number for supporting the Kyrene Foundation is 1984.
The Kyrene Foundation non-profit Tax ID # is 86-0607130.
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Thank You
Southwest Foodservice
Excellence
Amanda Conti and her
amazing culinary team!
In addition to providing our students with fresh, healthy
foods, Southwest Foodservice Excellence has supported
Kyrene Foundation events, providing the following:
Dinner for Parent Summit
Breakfast for Kyrene Golf Classic
Refreshments for Employee Recognition
and Kyrene Softball Classic
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Kyrene Schools Points of Pride
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Ahwatukee
Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
Stephanie Phillips (480) 541-5800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Student alumnus is a Flinn Scholar recipient
• 2013 Mix-it-up Model School for Tolerance Efforts
• AZ Education Foundation Teacher of Year Top 5
Kyrene Altadeña Middle School
Nancy Corner (480) 541-6000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• The only middle school in the state recognized as a higher performing
school based on AIMS data in all subject areas.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Jocelyn Sims (480) 541-6400
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• STEM school designated by the Science Foundation
Arizona for the 4th year
• Two student alumni are Flinn Scholar recipients
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
Kyrene de los Cerritos
Darcy DiCosmo (480) 541-2200
• Leadership Academy
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• 27th school to be globally recognized as one of the 1,149
• Franklin Covey Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools
Kyrene de la Colina
Kelley Brunner (480) 541-2600
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Two student alumni are Flinn Scholar recipients
• 2013 National ACE Educator of the Year
• Excellence in Aerospace Education Award (AEX)
Kyrene de la Esperanza
Cheryl Greene (480) 541-2800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Energy Bus for Kids, principles and concepts for behavior
Kyrene de la Estrella
Michael Lamp (480) 541-3000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Kindergarten Pilot of iPads
• After school orchestra and band
• Average classroom teacher experience – 16+ years
Kyrene de los Lagos
Ana Gomez del Castillo (480) 541-3200
• Dual Language Academy
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Student Peace Ambassadors and
Principal/Student Advisory Team
Kyrene de las Lomas
Brian Gibson (480) 541-3400
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Beat The Odds Gold and Silver Award winner:
implements six keys to success in schools
• Connecting to Serve: Lomas volunteers tutoring program
• Annual Read with Me literacy event
Kyrene del Milenio
Carrie Furedy (480) 541-4000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Home to 5 National Board Certified Teachers
• Tempe Diablo Excellence in Education recipients
• 4th and 5th grade Student Safety Patrol
Kyrene Monte Vista
Suzanne Ramundo (480) 541-4400
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• 100 Acts of Kindness Project started global reaction
• Implemented a Student Safety Ambassador program
• Gifted self-contained classrooms (Grades 2-5)
Kyrene de la Sierra
Lisa Connor (480) 541-5200
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Recognized as an NCEA Higher Performing School (2013)
• First Kyrene School with Watch D.O.G.S.,
a father involvement group
Chandler
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
Renee Kory (480) 541-6200
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Partnered with Brisas Elementary to create the
ABC Mentoring Program (Aprende Brisas Cares)
• AZ Education Foundation Teacher of Year Top 10
Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School
Kelly Alexander (480) 541-6800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Partnership with ASU iTeachAZ
• ASU Engineering Program Partner
• Science teacher awarded Outstanding Teacher
Candidate Achievement Award
• Action-Brain Connection campus
Kyrene Traditional Academy Sureño Campus
Marianne Lescher (480) 541-5400
• Traditional instructional model
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipient
• Exemplary Program Award from Arizona Educational
Foundation for after school “Club Heat”
Tempe
Kyrene Middle School
Jama Nacke and Sheryl Houston
(480) 541-6600
• College Preparatory Academy
• Home of Kyrene Prep Program
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
• Student alumnus is a Flinn Scholar recipient
Kyrene de las Manitas
Dan Langston (480) 541-3600
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Beat The Odds Gold and Silver Award winner: implements six keys to
success in schools
• Manitas Steel D.R.U.M. Ensemble
• Manitas Minstrel’s Chorus
Kyrene de la Mariposa
Spencer Fallgatter (480) 541-3800
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education recipients
Kyrene de los Niños
Tonja Yalung (480) 541-4600
• College Bound Dual Language Academy
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Four students won the AZELLA Art Contest
• Lunchtime D.R.U.M. Club
Kyrene de las Brisas
Christie Winkelmann (480) 541-2000
• Earned an “A” from AZ Dept. of Education
• A+ School of Excellence*
• Partnered with Aprende to create the
ABC Mentoring Program (Aprende Brisas Cares)
Kyrene del Norte
Tracey Pastor (480) 541-4800
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• 21 staff members completed Anti-Defamation League training:
A Classroom of Difference
• No Place for Hate School
Kyrene del Cielo
Tina Nicks (480) 541-2400
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Thinking Maps School - visual teaching tools that foster
and encourage lifelong learning
• Gifted self-contained classrooms (Grades 3-5)
C.I. Waggoner
Lisa Gibson (480) 541-5600
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Teachers in grades K-5 have received training from a staff
developer from the Teachers College of Reading and Writing
Project for the past 4 years
• All teachers trained to integrate Thinking Maps into their content areas.
Kyrene de la Paloma
Janet Tobias (480) 541-5000
• Earned a “B” from AZ Department of Education
• Partnership with ASU iTeachAZ
• P.E. teacher named Arizona Health and Physical
Education Teacher of the Year
Kyrene de la Mirada
Nancy Branch (480) 541-4200
• Earned an “A” from AZ Department of Education
• Partnership with ASU iTeachAZ
• Leader in Me School
• Gifted self-contained classrooms (Grades 2-3)
Letter grades are for the 2013-2014 school year.
Kyrene District Office
Ben Furlong Education Center
8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe AZ 85284
(480) 541-1000
*A+ School of Excellence is a trademark of the Arizona
Educational Foundation and is used by permission.
Kyrene Preschool Program
Taught by certified, early childhood educators: Brisas,
Cielo, Cerritos, Esperanza, Estrella, Lomas, Milenio,
Manitas, Mirada, and Paloma
Kyrene School District Governing
Board Members
Ross Robb, President
Bernadette Coggins, Vice President
Michelle Hirsch, Member
John King, Member
Kristin Middleton, Member
What is Kyrene?
• Well-rounded education including art, music, library & P.E.
• Technology-rich curriculum
• Gifted self-contained classrooms: 3 locations in 2015-16
• Advanced placement grades 4-8
• High school level courses in cooperation with
Tempe Union High School District
• Kyrene Prep Program (test-in requirements)
• Dual Language Academy: 2 locations
• Leadership Academy: 2 locations
• Traditional Academy: 1 location
• Athletics: Intramurals 3-8, Middle School
cut and non-cut sports
• Middle School Electives: Spanish, fine and performing
arts,multi-media, theater, band, chorus, orchestra
• Elementary: after-school fine arts studio classes include
orchestra, band, visual arts
18,000 Students
• Preschool to eighth grade
• 12 schools in Ahwatukee
• 6 schools in Tempe
• 7 schools in Chandler
Teacher Experience and Qualifications
Higher percentage of National Board Certified Teachers than
any district in the state. All teachers are certified and state
designated Highly Qualified.
School tours by appointment
Call (480) 541-1000 to be connected to a school of your
choice or visit www.kyrene.org
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