Superintendent’s Office

Message from Our Superintendent

Superintendent’s Message: March 2026

Dear Tolleson Union High School District Students, Families, and Staff,

I hope all is well with you as we prepare for spring break the week of March 9. Spring is a great time of year that marks new beginnings such as spring training all around the valley or our new high school in the Alamar community. We are proudly breaking ground on Estrella Vista Academy on March 4. We have been collaborating with Phoenix Raceway, which should be apparent in the design of the school. This school has a very unique and beautiful design that we anticipate being embraced by the community.

We also have the completion of a new exceptional student services building on the Tolleson campus this month. This building will help us elevate the level of service that we provide to our students with special needs. The Tolleson campus is the oldest school campus in the district, but we have now managed to transition the majority of the campus into new buildings over the past decade.

March 24 will be an ACT testing day for all juniors. This test has major implications for our students and our community. For students who intend to go to college, this test will impact their scholarship offers. For our community, this test will determine how outsiders view our schools and our district. It is important that all students give their best effort so they can represent us well. We have brought in Mastery Prep, a company that will give them advice on how to prepare for the big test.

The month ends with a special community giveback event on Tuesday, March 31 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Copper Canyon High School’s Lecture Hall. Callahan Care is partnering with TUHSD and Copper Canyon High School to open a new free clothing and food closet for families. Their goal is to bring hope, dignity, and strong community connections through student-led efforts.

I hope you all enjoy the weather before it gets too hot, and above anything else, I urge you to be kind to people. Hold the door open for the person behind you, give space to the one trying to cut you off, and forgive people for their imperfections. March may be full of madness but there is still room for kindness.

Warm regards,

Jeremy Calles

Jeremy Calles
Superintendent
Tolleson Union High School District