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 Dear TUHSD Community, It is hard to believe that May has arrived and we are preparing for graduations and end-of-the-year activities. Where has the year gone? I continue to be amazed by the accomplishments achieved in TUHSD. We are fortunate to have schools where students continue to shine and staff continues to make every effort to improve their schools. I think it is fitting to take a step back and reflect on what we have achieved this year. As we look at our accomplishments, it is only fitting to ask, “What are the next steps to advance our work and our district?"
There have been many things achieved this year, but there is still work to be done. As we conclude this year and begin to look toward the future, we must continue to build on our foundation of success. Next year will bring the creation of a strategic plan, AdvancED accreditation, and an increase in enrollment. I wish to recognize the efforts of all of the staff and parents, residents, and citizens as we work together to transition our schools to be sanctuaries where all students can and will learn at the highest levels. I continue to have the good fortune of seeing this on a daily basis. Research shows that the success of our children in school is directly attributable to many variables. Some of these variables include supportive parents who are active in their child’s education, a talented and committed staff, a community that recognizes the importance of a quality education, and district systems that keep children and their needs as the single highest priority. I am pleased to say that we have all of the necessary ingredients to help our children succeed and I look forward with a sense of great optimism about our continued work together. Yours in education, Lexi Cunningham  In April 2012, the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board approved the summer partnership with Teach for America (TFA) to provide an opportunity for future teachers to work with the District’s finest teachers. Together, they will provide a unique experience working with students that have failed to demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain a minimum .5 credit. Every summer, the Teach for America program goes through a rigorous process to prepare future teachers for the classroom through one of their programs known as the Summer Institute. This summer, we feel fortunate that the institute will be held in the Phoenix region at two West Valley high school districts. Our 3rd Semester Summer Success program will be part of this summer’s TUHSD/TFA partnership. The 3rd Semester Summer program is open to any student who has received an “F” or “NC” in any of their core classes. Tolleson Union High School District has a long partnership history with TFA that dates back to mid- 2000. This partnership has allowed our District the opportunity to hire many teachers through TFA, and we are proud to say that some of our highly qualified District teachers received their foundation in education through participation in the TFA program. We are very excited to extend our partnership with TFA this summerto benefit student achievement, prepare future teachers, and provide growth for our district’s highly qualified teachers through reflection as mentors. For more information regarding Teach for America, please feel free to visit their website. For information on the 3rd Semester Summer Success program, please visit our Summer School page. |
 Hosted this year by Estrella Mountain Community College, the TUHSD 3rd Annual Visual Arts Show is on display through Monday, May 7. Awards for photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, and Best in Show were announced during an Opening Reception held on April 18. Congratulations to all of our talented students and to the individuals who assist in developing and cultivating this talent; our art teachers Christine Kitzmiller (CCHS), Gwen Brock, Heather Eaton, and Erik Rodgers (LJCHS), David Murrieta and Valentina Dima (SLHS), Sheila Carter, Stephanie Nandin and Allison Watkins (TUHS), and Jeremy Bartlett, Brittani Blumenthal, Sarah Ivey, and Keith Sewell (WHS). Best in Show
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