Isaac School District #5

Congratulations to our talented student musicians selected to perform in the ASU Middle School Honor Experience! This special event brings together young band members across Arizona for a day of musical growth, collaboration, and inspiration. We’re so proud of our students for representing our community through their hard work and love of music.

Special thanks to our MKU School Band Director, Austen Muniz, for supporting, mentoring and nominating these students for this incredible opportunity.

The Heart of Isaac Community Center hosted another Resource Day and it was a huge success! Families and community members came together for a day filled with health screenings, essential resources, and helpful services, all made possible through the collaboration of our incredible community partners and organizations.

Thank you to all of our dedicated Heart of Isaac team members, our caring parent educators, and the amazing parent volunteers who make events like this possible. Your hard work and commitment continue to uplift and strengthen our Isaac community!
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El Centro Comunitario Heart of Isaac organizó otro Día de Recursos y fue un éxito. Las familias y los miembros de la comunidad se reunieron para disfrutar de un día lleno de exámenes de salud, recursos esenciales y servicios útiles, todo gracias a la colaboración de nuestros increíbles socios y organizaciones comunitarias.

Gracias a todos los miembros dedicados del equipo de Heart of Isaac, a nuestros atentos educadores de padres y a los maravillosos padres voluntarios que hacen posibles eventos como este. Su trabajo y compromiso continúan fortaleciendo y elevando a nuestra comunidad de Isaac.

Join Heart of Isaac for Resource Day on Thursday, October 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Heart of Isaac Community Center! Discover local resources, connect with your community, and explore programs and services designed to support your family. Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and engaged!
1403 N. 32nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ
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¡Únase a Heart of Isaac para el Día de Recursos el jueves 16 de octubre, de 9 a 11 a. m., en el Centro Comunitario Corazon De Isaac! Descubra recursos locales, conéctese con su comunidad y explore programas y servicios diseñados para apoyar a su familia. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de informarse y participar!
1403 N. 32nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Isaac students from multiple campuses joined Spirit, the Fiesta Bowl Foundation mascot, for an unforgettable birthday celebration alongside mascots from across Arizona! From Go the Gorilla to Sparky, each mascot brought their own energy as they led students through a fun, interactive football clinic with the Grand Canyon University band keeping the atmosphere lively. This was a meaningful moment of community connection, giving students the chance to interact with local organizations, athletics, and volunteers in a positive, encouraging space. A huge thank you to the Boys and Girls Club for hosting this incredible event that truly showcased the power of partnership and community engagement. See our students wishing Spirit a happy birthday on Fiesta Bowl’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPhFcT9DSkJ/

We are thrilled to celebrate three of our outstanding educators, Ms. Panwar, Mr. Bennett (Issac Middle School) and Mr. Pablo (Esperanza), who have been awarded through the APS Supply My Class program. This wonderful recognition highlights their dedication, creativity and commitment in creating inspiring learning environments for their students.

Each teacher will receive additional classroom support, enabling them to continue providing engaging lessons and meaningful opportunities for growth. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful to APS for supporting our teachers in such an impactful way.

The Isaac School District hosted another successful Parent Advisory Council meeting. The purpose of the Parent Advisory Committee is to hear from families and bring parents and guardians together with school leadership to represent the community. The meeting sparked engaging conversations and thoughtful questions that encouraged reflection on how to better serve students.

One parent thanked district leaders for creating a dedicated center for education and community, recognizing everyone from educators to the staff at Heart of Isaac. This kind of impact is what the district strives to achieve every day, and a key reason these meetings are held. Thank you to the parents and leaders who shared this space with us!

Congratulations to Mrs. Lucero-Carbajal and her class for being selected to participate in the Arizona Diamondbacks Read Your Way to the Ballpark program, supported by AVNET! This exciting initiative is designed for K-5 students to inspire a love for reading and literacy while providing new books for classrooms.

We are proud that Mrs. Lucero-Carbajal’s classroom is part of this initiative, and we look forward to celebrating the reading successes of her students throughout the year.

Isaac School District is continuing its participation in the Fruit and Vegetable Program. This initiative not only provides our students with delicious and nutritious snacks but also encourages healthy eating habits and enhances their overall well-being.

Just a reminder to all our families, students and staff that fall break begins today! Classes resume on Monday, October 13.

Les recordamos a todas nuestras familias, estudiantes y personal que las vacaciones de otoño comienzan hoy. Las clases se reanudan el lunes 13 de octubre.

October is National Principals Month! We’re proud to highlight the incredible principals across Isaac School District who lead with care, dedication, and vision every single day. Join us in thanking them for guiding our schools, supporting our staff, and inspiring our students to succeed. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

The Isaac School District is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of Wild Rose Flats, a new affordable housing community, that will bring stability and opportunity to families in our district. In partnership with the City of Phoenix and Phoenix IDA.

This project was made possible thanks to the generous donation of land by the Kazan family in 1997. Their legacy will now provide stable housing for families in our district and strengthen our community ties.

Parent Teacher Conferences are from October 1-3. There will be half-day dismals during these dates. Please reach out to your child's school for additional information regarding your conference.
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Las conferencias de padres y maestros son del 1-3 de octubre. En estas fechas su estudiante va tener salida de medio día. Por favor comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo/a para obtener información adicional sobre su conferencia.

This past Tuesday, September 16, we hosted Isaac Family Connect Night at Isaac Middle School!
It was a wonderful evening where families came together to learn more about our district initiatives and our Strategic Plan. Parents and guardians had the chance to meet with district and school leaders, ask questions, and engage in thoughtful conversations about the future of our students.

We were thrilled with the great turnout, and thanks to donated giveaways, some families even went home with special prizes!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, your partnership and input help us continue building strong schools and an even stronger community.

On the weekend of September 6th, 76 Isaac School District families came together at the beautiful ASU West Campus for our 14th Parent University!

With the theme “Growing Minds and Strong Hearts,” families explored higher education opportunities, gained important insights on mental health, and connected with incredible partners dedicated to supporting student success.
A huge THANK YOU to our families who joined us for this special day of learning, growth, and community!

We are also deeply grateful to our event partners—ASU Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Access ASU, WeGrad, NotMyKid, and New Pathway for Youth. These amazing organizations not only led powerful sessions, but also dedicated their time and energy to ensuring Parent University was a success.

Together, we are building bright futures and stronger hearts for our students!

✨ Isaac Family Connect Night ✨
Isaac Community, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM for an evening of connection and learning! Hear about district initiatives, our Strategic Plan, meet leaders, and discover resources to support our students and families. Light refreshments will be provided, we look forward to seeing you there!

We’re halfway through the first week—and the joy of being back together is shining through in every classroom! From learning classroom procedures to jumping into new lessons, it’s been a warm and wonderful welcome back. 💙📚 #IsaacPride

✨ We’re ready and so excited to kick off a brand new school year! Monday, August 4th is the first day of school — we can’t wait to welcome our amazing students back! 💼✏️

Today, our district came together in full spirit to kick off the 2025–2026 school year at our annual Back to School Rally! 💙✨ Each school brought energy, joy, and pride — and we were reminded of the lasting impact we make as educators.

One of the most powerful moments came when Amber Yu, a proud alumna of Mitchell Elementary and Isaac Middle School, spoke to our district. Her kindergarten teacher, Ms. Moore, is still serving in our district — and her former 3rd grade teacher, now Principal Mr. Jimenez, stood right beside her. A true full-circle moment! 🌟

We were also inspired by our current student, Gael Rodriguez, who shared a simple but powerful reminder with our staff: “Never give up on your students, no matter how hard it is.” 💬❤️

What a beautiful way to begin the school year — rooted in purpose, passion, and connection. Here's to an amazing 2025-2026 school year!

This week, our Kinder Jumpstart Program kicked off with an Open House welcoming our newest students and their families. Over the next two weeks, our incoming kindergarteners will explore classroom routines, engage in fun, hands-on learning, and build confidence as they prepare for the first day of school. We’re excited to support a strong and joyful start to their educational journey!
#IsaacPride