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Scottsdale Schools Start Next Monday, August 10th

by Dru Bloomfield on August 3, 2009

Hard to believe that summer vacation is almost over! Scottsdale schools start class in one very short week. Monday, August 10th.  And, high school registration starts today! I asked my son if he was excited for the school year to begin, and he responded, "A little bit."  I remember those days of excitement and dread, [...]

Scottsdale Schools Continue to Exceed

by Dru Bloomfield on July 30, 2009

photo credit: Dru Bloomfield – At Home in Scottsdale From the Scottsdale Unified School District Community Connection newsletter :  SUSD Outperforms the State on AIMS Tests The Arizona Department of Education recently released the Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) results from the 2008-2009 school year. Once again, Scottsdale Unified School District continues to outperform [...]

Scottsdale Schools Open Enrollement Ends January 15th

by Dru Bloomfield on January 5, 2009

Did you know that parents outside of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) boundaries can enroll their child in a Scottsdale school? SUSD is accepting Open Enrollment applications for the 2009-2010 school year during the initial enrollment period of December 1, 2008- January 15, 2009. You can pick up an Open Enrollment packet at any of the [...]

Scottsdale Kindergarden Roundup Schedule

by Dru Bloomfield on January 3, 2009

Schools throughout the Scottsdale Unified School District will be hosting tours and open houses in preparation for enrolling children in Kindergarten for the 2009-10 school year. Parents can meet teachers and principals and learn about the great programs offered by schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District. Upcoming Dates for Kindergarten Round-ups: Cheyenne Traditional School, [...]

Trulia Voices is an on-line community where people can ask questions related to real estate and other related issues, which can be especially helpful if you are considering a move across the country. This morning I answered the following question: HELP! Relocating to Scottsdale and want some honest parents’ input on the schools. Any recommendations?  [...]

Scottsdale Schools Start August 11th

by Dru Bloomfield on August 2, 2008

Schools in Arizona start much earlier than other parts of the country.  Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) starts back in to session in just over a week, on Monday, August 11th.  If you are new to the city, you will want to visit the school’s web site at www.susd.org.  Lots of school information, including newsletter [...]

Scottsdale Announces School Superintendent Plan

by Dru Bloomfield on July 3, 2008

Some time ago, Scottsdale School Superintendent Dr. John Baracy announced that he would be retiring this coming October.  Last night, the SUSD school board voted to appoint Katy Cavanagh and David Peterson as joint interim co-superintendents.  I support this decision as I think it will take some time to find the right candidate to fill [...]