Interested in enrolling your child in one of Laveen’s outstanding schools? Prospective families are invited to visit the Laveen school of their choice during our annual spring open house events.
Visit our Open House page to learn more about our schools and reserve a space for the campus tour.
Congratulations to our 2022-23 Exceptional Service Award winner Sheila Hall, Behavior Monitor! The Exceptional Service Award is the district’s highest honor for classified staff members.
These individuals display the following attributes:
-Strong attendance and dependability
-High quality and quantity of work
-Excel at working harmoniously with others
-Expert in their job responsibilities
-Regularly show initiative and creatively solve problems
-Provide excellent customer service
Their commitment to our students, staff and community is greatly appreciated.
Read February’s issue of our school newsletter, Paw Prints.
Desert Meadows won their first-ever Rocket League esports competition in the Western Region Middle School Esports Conference against Karios Middle School in Vacaville, CA 3 games to 1 . WRSEC is made up of over 50 middle school teams in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Washington state. During the fall, schools play Rocket Leauge (ESRB rated E for everyone) in an 8 week season.
The Laveen Elementary School District celebrated the opening of its Early Childhood Center at Desert Meadows School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour, and reception on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m.
This is the district’s first stand-alone building dedicated to preschool-aged children. Constructed adjacent to the Desert Meadows School campus, the center includes four preschool classrooms, a reception area, a conference room, and administrative offices that house the District’s Kids Club and Preschool staff.
The building houses both the district’s developmental preschool for children with special needs as well as the academic general education preschool.
Designed by BWS Architects and constructed by Chasse Building Team, the large classrooms provide ample space for reading, dramatic play, and craft centers as well as naptime and circle-time. High windows allow for natural light while automatic shades prepare the room for napping at the touch of a button. Dimmers allow teachers to adjust lighting for instructional needs. Each classroom has its own interactive Promethean board, sink, water fountain, and bathroom with pint-sized fixtures and Dutch doors. Brightly colored non-skid flooring and modern cabinetry add to the functional space.
All classrooms exit to the playground in which learning tools have been incorporated into the play structures. The administrative area is comprised of a secure reception area, large conference room, offices for dedicated staff, and storage. The exterior is comprised of glass, metal, and concrete wood-look materials that create a bright and inviting space for families. An outside seating area and desert landscaping allow for informal gathering.
The building is energy efficient with LED lighting inside and out, highly-rated windows, and the latest in energy management controls.
The grand opening celebration will begin with remarks from district officials and its construction partners followed by an official ribbon-cutting which will include current preschoolers. Visitors will then tour the building. A reception of lemonade and cookies will conclude the event on the playground.
The cost of the building was $3,962,668 and was funded entirely through bond proceeds approved by Laveen voters in 2015.
Desert Meadows is located at 6855 W. Meadows Loop East.
Read September’s issue of our school newsletter, Paw Prints.
In September 2022, Dr. Jeff Sprout launched the Superintendent’s Math All-Stars Club to all students in Grades 3-4 through a series of student assemblies.
Math All-Stars are challenged to spend 15 minutes a day practicing math skills. Students who join the club will be given a Chromebook to use at home for the duration of the school year. Participants will use the ALEKS online math program, a companion product to the district’s math curriculum. ALEKS uses adaptive tools to tailor students’ math practice to their identified needs.
Students who are in the Math All-Stars Club can earn monthly prizes for their participation.
Each year one teacher from each school is selected to receive the district’s Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious award is given to those who attain high academic achievement for their students, provide exceptional service and leadership at their school, and make a positive difference outside of the classroom and in the community.
Congratulations to Desert Meadows School- 7th grade Math Teacher- Charlene Saltarelli. Mrs. Saltarelli was recognized at the district’s annual all-staff celebration last week.
Read April’s issue of our school newsletter, Paw Prints.
On Wednesday, February 9, Laveen’s Governing Board unanimously approved a resolution urging the Arizona State Legislature to immediately pass a resolution that singularly, with no other stipulations, overrides the Aggregate Expenditure Limit for the Fiscal Year 2022, and that the Arizona Legislature approves and the Governor signs a new law that provides a permanent solution to the Aggregate Expenditure Limit issue.