Congratulations to Irma Gutierrez on receiving the America250 Heart of Service Award for her outstanding work at the Kyrene Family Resource Center! Presented by JustServe in collaboration with America250, this national honor recognizes extraordinary individuals whose leadership, compassion, and commitment to civic responsibility have a lasting impact in their communities, inspiring others to serve. We are proud to see Irma recognized for the difference she makes in our community!
Kyrene School District
Education Administration Programs
Tempe, Arizona 3,656 followers
About us
Kyrene School District is one of Arizona’s leading public school districts, providing excellence in education for more than 135 years. Kyrene is known for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools, and state averages on AzMERIT and other academic benchmarks. Kyrene is comprised of 22 schools (15 elementary, 6 middle and one K-8). District boundaries encompass all of Ahwatukee and parts of Chandler, Guadalupe, Tempe, and the Gila River Indian Community. Kyrene enrolls approximately 13,000 students in grades K-8 and offers preschool options on many elementary school campuses. K-8 program offerings include world languages (Spanish and Mandarin), STEM, college prep, fine arts, performing arts, and computer science immersion. Kyrene is also home to a Traditional Academy and an IB World School. Kyrene also offers an impressive selection of courses and program options that occur before, during, and after school hours. Join #TeamKyrene The Kyrene School District boasts a variety of programs to promote health and well-being, such as paid sick days, personal or vacation days, an employee assistance program, life insurance, medical, vision, dental, flexible spending and 403b/457b benefits for eligible employees. Recent district wellness awards include being named Arizona's Healthiest Employers for the second year by the Phoenix Business Journal, A Fit-Friendly Company by American Heart Association, and A Leader in Wellness Innovation by the Wellness Council of AZ. Our employee wellness program, WOW - Win on Wellness, is integrated with the Let's Move in Schools, Kyrene initiative.
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http://www.kyrene.org
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- Education Administration Programs
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Tempe, Arizona
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- Educational
- Founded
- 1888
- Specialties
- High Achievement, High Teacher Retention, 26 Campuses (one Digital Academy), Digital Learning, Primary Education, Community Enrichment, Dual Language, Arts Integration, Computer Science, Traditional Academies, Leadership Academies, Spanish Immersion, Special Education, and Gifted Education
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8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85284, US
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Kyrene School District has once again been recognized for excellence in financial reporting! The Kyrene Finance team earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. “We are proud to have a long-standing history of clear financial reporting,” said Kyrene Chief Financial Officer and Associate Superintendent Chris Herrmann. “These awards and Kyrene’s track record of earning them is a testament to our commitment to our community members to be transparent in how we spend every dollar we receive.” Kyrene has earned both recognitions for more than 30 consecutive years. “Receiving these recognitions consistently for the past 30 years reflects the high standards we uphold in managing our district’s resources,” said Kyrene Superintendent Laura Toenjes. Congratulations to our Finance team on this incredible achievement!
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Today marks the 138th anniversary of the founding of Kyrene School District! On August 6, 1888, the District became the 28th elementary school district in Maricopa County. Thank you to the generations of students, families, educators, staff and community members who have shaped Kyrene over the past 138 years.
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Looking for a rewarding way to make a difference each school day? Join Kyrene School District as a Bus Monitor! 🚌 Bus Monitors help create a safe, positive ride for students by supporting the bus driver, monitoring student safety and behavior, assisting with student needs, and helping keep buses ready for the road. Enjoy a Monday–Friday split shift, competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision and the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), and the opportunity to play an essential role in helping students get to and from school safely. Apply today and become part of #TeamKyrene! https://lnkd.in/gJKtV-vb
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Join the Kyrene School District team as a School Psychologist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day. At Kyrene, you'll be part of a collaborative team of 18 school psychologists who support one another through mentorship, weekly supervision, monthly department meetings, and comprehensive onboarding. Our psychologists also have access to an extensive assessment library, the full Pearson Digital Assessment Library, and a strong MTSS framework, giving you the tools and support to focus on what matters most: helping students succeed. Apply today and learn more about joining #TeamKyrene! https://lnkd.in/gkqB69DU
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We welcomed back our Kyrene Transportation staff today! 🚌 Thank you to our incredible transportation team for your commitment to getting students to and from school safely each day. You play an essential role in student success, and we appreciate everything you do to support our students, families and school community. We’re grateful to have you as a part of #TeamKyrene!
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Congratulations to Kyrene Governing Board Member Cedric Collins for being recognized as the Teacher Leader of the Year by the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators!
🏆 Celebrating Arizona's 2026 Leaders of the Year 🏆 At the 12th Annual Teacher Leadership Summit, the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators was honored to recognize exceptional leaders whose dedication, vision, and service are making a lasting impact on students, educators, schools, and communities across Arizona. Congratulations to our 2026 Leaders of the Year Award recipients: 🏆 District Leader of the Year — @Dr. Daniella Portillo, Roosevelt School District 🏆 School Leader of the Year — @Angela West, Mesa Public Schools 🏆 Higher Education Leader of the Year — Dr. Jessica Manzone, Arizona Teacher Residency at Northern Arizona University 🏆 Teacher Leader of the Year — Cedric Collins, Casa Grande Union High School District We also congratulate District Leader of the Year Finalists Jennifer Cruz of Pendergast Elementary School District and Dr. Ernest Rose of Wilson Elementary School District for their outstanding leadership and commitment to educational excellence. These remarkable leaders exemplify the spirit of our Summit theme, Black Education Excellence: Reflect. Regroup. Reimagine. Their leadership is helping shape stronger schools, empower educators, and create greater opportunities for students across Arizona. Please join us in celebrating these outstanding educational leaders and thanking them for the impact they continue to make in our communities. 🎉 Congratulations to all of our 2026 honorees! #TLS26 #AzABSE #LeadersOfTheYear #BlackEducationExcellence #EducationalLeadership #TeacherLeadership #ArizonaEducation #ReflectRegroupReimagine #EducationExcellence
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Ten dedicated Kyrene teachers from seven campuses recently completed more than 40 hours of intensive, in-person professional learning through LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). Led by Kyrene K-3 Literacy Facilitator Dr. Raquel Ellis, participants engaged in deep study of evidence-based practices that strengthen how we teach elementary students to read, spell, and write. This rigorous training reflects their commitment to continuous growth and their passion for ensuring every student develops strong literacy foundations. Their dedication to Early Literacy supports Kyrene's Strategic Plan and helps us create brighter futures for all learners. Please join us in celebrating these educators for their hard work and commitment to excellence!
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! This week, we're celebrating our teachers and highlighting the many ways that they create welcoming and inclusive environments that are vibrant and world class, and where they provide rigorous and responsive lessons to ensure Kyrene kids are ready for the future. We'll be diving into the Portrait of an Educator, thanking Kyrene teachers for all the ways they prepare students for high school, college, career and beyond! #ThankaTeacher
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