For the ✨️28th✨️consecutive year, Kyrene School District has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Please join us in congratulating our amazing Kyrene Finance team! Learn more about the award: https://lnkd.in/gj3Cgu_V
Kyrene School District
Education Administration Programs
Tempe, Arizona 3,007 followers
About us
Kyrene School District is one of Arizona’s leading public school districts, providing excellence in education for more than 130 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 26 schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, one K-8 and Kyrene Digital Academy). District boundaries encompass all of Ahwatukee and parts of Chandler, Guadalupe, Tempe, and the Gila River Indian Reservation. Kyrene enrolls approximately 16,500 students in grades K-8 and offers preschool options on every single elementary school campus. 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. Preschool options include dual-language, leadership, and arts integration programs, as well as project-based and self-directed learning programs. Integrated preschool options serve students with developmental needs and are taught by certified staff. 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
External link for Kyrene School District
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Tempe, Arizona
- Type
- Educational
- 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
Locations
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Primary
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85284, US
Employees at Kyrene School District
Updates
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Welcome #BacktoKyrene, bus drivers and monitors! The Kyrene Transportation team cheered staff as they left the bus yard on the first day of school and headed off to transport Kyrene kids. Thank you to our transportation professionals for everything you do to ensure students get to school and back home safely each day! 💛🚍️
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One of our favorite parts of the kickoff for our Orientation for New Educators is seeing all the Kyrene kids returning to the district as Kyrene educators. Thank you for choosing Kyrene! Let's hear it for this year's group! #TeamKyrene #KyreneKids #Teachers
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Drive for Kyrene! 🚍 Kyrene School District is looking to grow our Transportation team. If you are retired, a student pursuing higher education, or you're looking for a chance to work with great kids in a supportive, fun environment, we just might be the perfect fit for you! Learn more and apply to join #TeamKyrene at www.kyrene.org/careers. #busdrivers #nowhiring #transportationjobs #publiceducation #jobopening
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Kyrene School District is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Registered Nurse in Kyrene, you'll work with a team of professionals and some awesome kids at several of our schools and enjoy all holidays and school breaks off! Learn more and apply online: https://lnkd.in/gpYdWxhw #hiring #publiceducation #nursingjobs #healthcarejobs #healthcarehiring #schoolnurse
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🌟 Spanish & Dual Language Teachers Wanted! 🌟 Kyrene School District, a top-performing Arizona district, is seeking passionate professionals to teach Spanish and dual language immersion for the 2024-25 school year. When you become a member of #TeamKyrene, you'll experience: ✨ An equity-focused and diverse community ✨ Innovative dual language programs ✨ A supportive and collaborative community ✨ Top-notch professional development ✨ Competitive pay and benefits Join us to inspire the next generation of learners! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gy8ErfHH #DualLanguageTeachers #KyreneSchoolDistrict #BilingualEducation #SpanishTeachers #Hiring
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E-Sports has arrived in Kyrene School District, and our students (and staff!) could not be more thrilled! 🎮 The district-wide program just wrapped up its first year, and brought together 6-8 grade students from across Kyrene to participate in some friendly, virtual competition. E-Sports is about more than just gaming; it's a gateway to careers in software development, engineering, graphic design, and more. By participating in our E-Sports program, students will gain valuable experience in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and collaboration—skills that are essential for success in the 21st century. But don't take it from us - check out what our students and coaches have to say about E-Sports in Kyrene! Thank you to our incredible partners and neighbors at Intel Corporation for helping make this program possible for the 2023-24 school year!
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Our very last Kyrene Values spotlight of the 2023-24 school year is on Greta Merrick, a 2nd grade teacher at Kyrene del Milenio. Greta was nominated by one of her colleagues for the Kyrene Key Value Compassion. Below is a snippet from Greta's nomination: "She is creative, kind, thoughtful, and brave. Being a leader in schools means being able to take chances and speak up for your kids. Her love for her kids pours out of her, and it is evident in how she speaks about every one of them. Even on their hardest days, she is their champion." #KyreneValuesEducators
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Our first Kyrene Values spotlight of the day is on Stephanie Casper, a 1st grade teacher at Kyrene Traditional Academy. Stephanie was nominated by one of her colleagues for the Kyrene Key Value Compassion. Below is a snippet from Stephanie's nomination: "Ms. Casper embodies the essence of compassion through interactions with students, team and staff demonstrating unwavering dignity, understanding, empathy and kindness. She consistently prioritizes her students' well-being above all else even amid challenging circumstances. Ms. Casper's compassion permeates every facet of her teaching, fostering an environment where each student feels valued and cared for. " #KyreneValuesEducators
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Our next Kyrene Values spotlight today is on Amanda Wirichaga, an Instructional Assistant at Kyrene del Norte Dual Language Academy. Amanda was nominated by two of her colleagues for the Kyrene Key Value Connection. Below is a snippet from Amanda's nomination: "We are so lucky to have Ms. Amanda here at Norte! Amanda is an IA in my classroom each day, and I am truly impressed with how much she cares for our students and how she takes the time to develop relationships with them. Amanda cares for all students and is someone we treasure here at Norte!" #KyreneValuesEducators