Superintendent’s Office

Message from Our Superintendent

Superintendent’s Message: September 2026

Dear Tolleson Union High School District Community,

“Wake Me Up When September Ends” is a great song but not the one that you want to be singing right now when we have so many great events going on in our district. The month begins with several of our football teams winning their first two games before the Sun Devils or Cardinals can even take the field.

Then on September 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the West Point Performing Arts Center, we will have our Board Candidate Forum. We have two open board seats and four candidates who are trying to earn your vote. This is a critical year since the two selected candidates will play an important role in deciding the future of our school district. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, we will have it recorded and posted on our website.

Later this month, our high school seniors will take part in Commitment Day. This special event gives students an opportunity to explore the many paths available after graduation. We are in our third year of offering Commitment Day to our seniors, and this is an event that is unique to Tolleson Union High School District. They will be able to connect with over 175 colleges, universities, trade and specialized schools, military representatives, and employers as they think about enrollment, enlistment, and employment. We want every senior to leave with greater confidence, useful information, and a clearer plan for the future. Commitment Day is on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at State Farm Stadium. Please note that Wednesday, September 23 will be a full school day, not a release day like usual.

On September 30, our employees will come together for Professional Development Day under the theme “One District, One Path” at La Loya Community High School. This theme reflects our shared commitment to working as one team. It means being on the same page, learning from one another and moving toward the same goal: providing every student with an excellent education and the support needed to succeed. Each school and department has an important role, and our greatest progress happens when we move forward together.

Thank you to our students, families, employees, and community partners for believing in the promise of public education. The year is still young, and there is much to look forward to. If we continue supporting one another and keeping students at the center of every decision, I am confident that we will make this a year of growth, achievement, and opportunity.

Together, as one district on one path, we will keep moving forward and help every student build a bright future.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Calles

Jeremy Calles
Superintendent
Tolleson Union High School District