Congratulations to our Superintendent, Dr. Mario Ventura, for being recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Superintendent presented by the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS). Your leadership, commitment, and guidance supports our mission, vision, and core values here at the Isaac School District.
Isaac Leaders also presented on attainable housing initiatives. The presentation focused on the ISD Governing Board's approach to bringing multifamily housing to its community. The Isaac School District is the first school district to provide this opportunity to our community. Our Isaac Board Members and Dr. Ventura shared their collective journey as they are paving the path for similar projects across the valley. We are thankful to our ISD Board & Dr. Ventura for their leadership.
Our Isaac Leaders participated in the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference. Our Isaac Leaders presented to AZALAS members and administrators from all over the state of Arizona. They shared our initiatives and goals that support our efforts in student achievement, empowering leadership and educating resilience.
Reminder, ISD’s Annual High School Fair is this week. Join us to learn about 30+ different high schools and organizations to help your child prepare for their future.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
3449 N. 39th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85019
Five of our Isaac Scholars attended the first City of Phoenix Sustainability Officer Orientation. The purpose of a Sustainability Officer is to enhance their campus through promoting practices that reduce environmental impacts while educating their fellow classmates on these initiatives. Students met and collaborated with Mayor Kate Gallego, Chief, and Student Engagement Coordinators for the State of Arizona. These students will be leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) Sustainability Projects at our school sites.
We are proud and look forward to the great successes our City of Phoenix Middle School Sustainability Officers will accomplish this year.
The Isaac School District is proud to recognize Native American Heritage Month this November. We honor the Native American culture and its members that have greatly contributed to our society.
Please join us for the Annual High School Fair where you and your child can learn about 30+ different high schools and organizations.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
3449 N. 39th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85019
This year, the Arizona Education Department has unveiled the A-F School Letter Grades for the 2022-2023 academic year. These assessments provide crucial insights into student academic progression, educational growth, and readiness for higher education or the workforce. We commend our dedicated students and educators for their hard work and commitment to excellence.
Students across Isaac were delighted to see their teachers and school staff with festive spirit. Students participated in trunk-or-treating, academic and enriching games, dancing, and student performances. Thank you to all ISD families who supported their schools and joined in on the fun.
Save the date! Join us for our Annual High School Fair where you and your child can learn about 30+ different high schools and organizations to help prepare your child for their high school career.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Pueblo Del Sol Middle School
3449 N. 39th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85019
This fall season has been filled with great sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and talented student athletes. Here at Isaac, our athletic programs not only provide students with teamwork skills, but also promote responsibility, commitment, and student wellness.
The Isaac District Education Association (IDEA) and the Heart of Isaac Community Center (HOI) hosted their 5th Annual Costume Drive. This annual event with their collaborative efforts, allowed for donations and costumes for children of all ages. Isaac Staff volunteered their time and contributed to this successful event.
Our SSAC (Superintendent Student Advisory Council) engaged in thoughtful conversations and reflections to deepen their understanding of the valuable assets within their schools. We emphasized the importance of asset-based thinking in shaping their perspectives and contributing to the overall growth of our educational community.
Our Community Tree Planting initiative continues as 33 trees were planted at J B Sutton Elementary School today. Thank you to our community partnerships, APS and Arizona Sustainability Alliance, which have supported this initiative of environmental sustainability across Isaac. Students, families, staff, and volunteers have contributed their time and efforts into planting donated trees and we cannot wait to see how they grow over the years.
Today, our district leaders and ISD staff engaged in a professional development session about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings facilitated this session with our Isaac leaders about the importance of DEIB as together, we can honor the diversity of our learning community.
The Family Leadership Institute, in partnership with the National Association for Bilingual Education, provides workshops that focus on supporting families with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to help children succeed in school and in life. If you are interested in these free workshops, please contact your school site parent educator.
Isaac Leaders gathered to review data protocols in order to analyze and interpret data. Updates were provided by department leaders to support our ongoing commitment to our Isaac students.
We thank our Isaac Community and families for joining us today during Heart of Isaac’s Community Resource Day. The Heart of Isaac hosted over 20 providers and 108 families participated in receiving resources, fresh produce, and health screenings. We look forward to the continued partnership with our organizations, families, and Isaac Community.
This morning, we kicked off our Community Tree Planting for our schools. This initiative involves our commitment to environmental sustainability, heat advisory mitigation, and community well-being. Thanks to the generous support from APS through their Community Tree Program and in partnership with Arizona Sustainability Alliance, we have been granted the opportunity to plant 28 trees today at Isaac Middle School. We appreciate the support of the City of Phoenix and the American Recovery Plan Act. This marks the first planting, the rest of the school sites to follow.
Various factors were taken into account such as the low tree equity score in the area and proximity of the sites. This initiative aims to enhance our environment, promote shade and cooling, and foster a sense of community and environmental stewardship among our students, families, and Isaac Community.
The Isaac School District was honored to welcome and host a delegation from the Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN). Superintendents and esteemed leaders from this organization visited four of our sites, generously offering invaluable feedback allowing us to gain fresh perspectives and insights.
Our district leaders also had the privilege of showcasing our incredible initiatives, ranging from our relentless focus on academic excellence and the well-being of both students and staff to our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
We look forward to continued collaboration and growth toward educational equity and excellence.
