Chandler Unified School District

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms. Watch and learn how Andersen Junior High School is excelling: https://lnkd.in/gbp552Zw. #WeAreChandlerUnified

Arizona College Prep High School DECA had an outstanding showing at the State Career Development Conference, with 92 students competing. 32 reached the final round, and 22 qualified in 14 events for DECA's prestigious International Career Development Conference in April 2025. Additionally, 21 students earned test medals for scoring 80% or higher, and 11th graders Sophie B. and Shripal D. excelled by qualifying in both their events. The chapter achieved Diamond Chapter Status, the highest award, for excellence in Marketing, Finance, Business, Hospitality, and Community Service. For the first time in ACP history, two students ran for State Executive Officer in the same term—congratulations to Anika K. and Shubham G., who will serve on the 2025-2026 team! Advisor Stacey Etherington (pictured) was nominated for DECA’s New Advisor of the Year for her exceptional dedication. Senior Anthony T. was the only Arizona student to earn a bid to ICDC in the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge for Entrepreneurship. ACP’s MidKnight Snack school-based enterprise earned GOLD certification, and the chapter was among 1,100 worldwide to achieve Thrive Level recognition for successful Community Service and Promotional Campaigns. Finally, Heather Osborn will receive Arizona DECA’s Administrator of the Year Award for her outstanding support of ACP DECA and the state program. Congratulations to all! #WeAreChandlerUnified

Build 4 Tomorrow 2025 was a success! Thanks to all our community and staff members who made this event possible to explore career opportunities for our students. #WeAreChandlerUnified

Register today for "Too Good for Drugs," a free substance prevention program for students in grades 6-8. ?? Every Wednesday in April from 5:30-6:30 p.m. @ Chandler Community Center 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. Register here: https://bit.ly/4bx7pQI. #WeAreChandlerUnified

The latest CUSD weekly newsletter is live! https://bit.ly/3F7ThBn Highlights include: ? Chandler Innovation Fair winners ? Kindergarten Readiness Testing dates ? Career Days at elementary schools ? Staff member recognition ? Upcoming events and more #WeAreChandlerUnified

Spring Break is finally here! School is out from March 10-24. March 24 is an in-service workday for staff members with schools open. Students return to class on March 25. #WeAreChandlerUnified

Six CUSD elementary schools were treated to an exciting performance from the East Valley Pops Orchestra on Wednesday, March 5! The audience, filled with 4th-6th graders, included students who will have the opportunity to pick up an instrument in the next school year. The orchestra inspired students by playing classic themes and music while educating them on the differences between instruments. ?? ?? ?? What made the event even sweeter? CUSD received $10,000 total in support of music education programs at the participating schools, thanks to the generosity of the orchestra and community members. #WeAreChandlerUnified

In CUSD’s “I Am the Face of Science” lessons, career experts visit eighth graders to share their stories, answer questions, and offer advice to students. Read more in our CUSD Newsroom: https://bit.ly/41EJ1JA. #WeAreChandlerUnified #STEM

Congratulations to Perry Theatre! The Pumas are one of four schools in the state this year to receive the Award of Distinction. Schools needed to receive gold in all categories to achieve this honor, and this is Perry's second year in a row earning this distinction! ?? #WeAreChandlerUnified

March 2-8, 2025 is National School Social Work Week! ?? Please join us in this opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the impactful work our CUSD school social workers do to support students, families, and the community. This year's theme, "Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact," highlights the vital role school social workers play in fostering connections, advocating for supports, and enhancing vital life skills. “In the tapestry of education, school social workers are the threads of compassion, weaving empathy, support, and understanding into the fabric of students' lives. National School Social Work Week is a canvas to celebrate their profound impact a masterpiece of care, advocacy, and transformative influence," said Dr. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon, Former Board President for the School Social Work Association of America. Let's honor the difference our school social workers make as they work together and empower others to overcome challenges, ensuring that all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. School social workers unite communities to ignite positive change! #WeAreChandlerUnified