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What's going on [IN] and around our schools? This page is dedicated to the many wonderful things that are happening at our campuses or District Office. With so much going on, here is a place to find out what stories are [IN] the News, big happenings and events, academic and athletic accomplishments. TUHSD is very proud of all the good work each person invests in our vision and mission.
Media Contact: Megan Sterling Executive Director of Community Relations, (480) 839-0292 x11021 or msterling@tempeunion.org
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Tempe Union High School District is recruiting family/parent volunteers for the Family Advisory Council to the Superintendent (FACS).
September 15, 2021 – The Family Advisory Council to the Superintendent (FACS) provides input on ways to improve communication and parent engagement at the district and local school level and also provides family/parent advocacy trainings to support student learning.
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ESSER III Funding and TUHSD Community Survey
September 1, 2021- The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law in March 2021 and will provide nearly $122 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) Fund. This grant is known as ESSER III. The purpose of ESSER III funding is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students.
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Tempe Union to Offer Meals at No Cost During 21/22 School Year
August 11, 2021 – Tempe Union High School District will be offering healthy meals to all students at no cost for the 21/22 school year. As part of this program all students at Tempe High, Marcos De Niza, Corona Del Sol, McClintock, Desert Vista, and Mountain Pointe high schools will be offered free breakfast and lunch meals every school day regardless of household income.
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Tempe Union Governing Board Passes Resolution on Health & Safety
August 10, 2021 – Tempe Union Governing Board Passes Resolution on Health & Safety
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2021-22 Tempe Union Families Notification of Online Verification
July 12, 2021- As we get ready to begin the 2021-2022 school year, all parents/guardians are required to update or verify their child’s information. Updating/Verifying is an annual process that all families participate in. This is not optional, and must be completed by Monday, August 9, 2021.
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Tempe Union Governing Board Passes Key Social Emotional Wellness Policies to Benefit Students and Staff
June 17, 2021 – Tempe Union High School District’s Governing Board unanimously adopted a key set of social-emotional wellness policies during their meeting on June 16. The Governing Board had previously unanimously adopted a social-emotional wellness resolution at their April 21 meeting.
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TUHSD COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Talk with Doctor Edmond Baker
June 17, 2021- Our role as an educational institution is to provide our families with information so that individual family decisions can be determined. On Monday, June 21 at 6 PM, we will hold a virtual event with Dr. Edmond Baker to address common questions and concerns around the COVID-19 vaccine.
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TUHSD | Summer Update + Upcoming Events
June 16, 2021- Dear TUHSD Families, I am hopeful that this summer brings you much joy and relaxation with family and friends as we prepare for the upcoming school year.
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AZTECH Robotics Team 6479 of Corona del Sol High School Named as Finalists for 2021 Global Innovation Awards
June 14, 2021- Congratulations to the AZTECH Robotics Team 6479 of Corona del Sol High School for being named as one of 20 teams to represent FIRST Robotics Competition at the 2021 Global Innovation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place virtually via FIRSTtv on June 30, 2021, at 2:30 PM (EST).
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Tempe Union High School District Holds Vaccine Events for Ages 12 and Older
June 7, 2021 – Tempe Union High School District will once again collaborate with local partners on bringing vaccine POD (Point of Dispensing) events to the local community.
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Tempe Dollars for Scholars Awards $78,000 in Scholarships to TUHSD Seniors!
May 27, 2021 – Tempe Dollars for Scholars (TDFS), a chapter of Scholarship America, has announced the award of scholarships totaling $78,000 to graduating seniors from all seven Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) schools.
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Class of 2021 Graduation!
May 17, 2021- Congratulations to our Class of 2021 graduates! Join us in celebrating our Seniors, as each school will be hosting Graduation on Thursday, May 20th at 7 PM.
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Congratulations to our TUHSD 2021 Flinn Scholarship winners!
April 28, 2021- Congratulations to Mitch Zakocs from Mountain Pointe and Maya Steinberg from Tempe High for being named as 2 of the 20 Flinn Scholars for the Class of 2021! This year, 6 Tempe Union students from Corona del Sol, Desert Vista, Mountain Pointe, and Tempe High were announced as semifinalists for the Flinn Scholarship Program, and these two outstanding students were selected as scholarship winners!
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TUHSD Fine Arts Students Earn 2021 Seal of Arts
April 26, 2021- Congratulations to the fantastic TUHSD students who earned the 2020-2021 Seal of Arts! There were a total of 86 TUHSD Fine Arts students who all met the requirements, and have worked incredibly hard to earn this honor.
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TUHSD Issues Clarification Statement on Required Mask Usage
April 23, 2021- During the afternoon of Monday, April 19, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued Executive Order 2021-10 which rescinded the portion of Executive Order 2020-51 which required school districts and charter schools to adopt policies requiring the use of cloth face coverings. Please view TUHSD's clarification statement on required mask usage.
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Governing Board Unanimously Adopts a Social-Emotional Wellness Resolution
April 22, 2021- Tempe Union High School District’s Governing Board unanimously adopted a social-emotional wellness resolution at their meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Board member Armando Montero has been a vocal advocate for the promotion of social-emotional wellness during his time as a board member and campaign, as well as during his time as a Desert Vista High School student.
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JROTC Program Awarded Honor Unit with Distinction for 2020-21 School Year!
April 22, 2021- Congratulations to our TUHSD JROTC program that has been awarded the Honor Unit with Distinction for the 2020-2021 school year! An Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD) is one that has demonstrated exceptional performance in all areas of program operation
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Congratulations to the Desert Vista Speech & Debate team for winning their 17th State Championship!
March 1, 2021- Congratulations to the Desert Vista Speech & Debate team for winning their 17th State Championship this past weekend!
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Congratulations to the Charger Esports Team for Being Awarded a High School Esports League Gaming Lab!
March 1st, 2021- Congratulations to the McClintock Esports Team who was awarded an Esports Gaming Lab that is made up of six, high-end gaming computers that was won through the High School Esports League (HSEL) Gaming Lab Competition.
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What You Need to Know for Returning to In-Person Learning
February 26, 2021- We will be returning to in-person learning for those who have opted to return on Monday, March 15, 2021. Please be sure to visit our TUHSD Newsroom for everything you need to know, so you can be prepared when you get back to campus!
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TUHSD Monthly Parent Support Groups!
February 12, 2021- Please join your appropriate school Parent Support Group! Parent Support Groups will kick off on Tuesday, February 16th with a Trauma Informed Webinar, and then occur monthly as scheduled!
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Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Fall Tempe All-City Awards Winners!
February 10, 2021- Congratulations to all of our Tempe All-City Awards winners! Our Fall Sports student athletes were recognized this past weekend, and you can view a full list of the award winners and details here. You can also re-watch the exciting event which was streamed in full on our TUHSD Youtube channel!
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Corona Student wins Honorable Mention Award in the Art category in the 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest!
February 9, 2021- Congratulations to CdS student, Leo Kubota, for winning the Honorable Mention Award in the Art category in the 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest!
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Desert Vista Teacher Awarded Arizona Music Educators Association George C. Wilson Leadership & Service Award
January 28th, 2021- Congratulations to Dr. Wedington-Clark, Desert Vista teacher who was awarded the Arizona Music Educators Association George C. Wilson Leadership & Service Award!
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Mountain Pointe's Annual Men's Mentor Day!
January 27, 2020- Men’s Mentor Day is an annual event where Mountain Pointe young men and other young men from across the District gather to hear influential men from around our community gather to talk to these young men about their success and how they achieved it.
