In celebration of the theme "Legacy of Leadership and Resilience," this evening featured a vibrant program including a traditional Chinese martial arts demonstration, a Mandarin-language poetic presentation about Arizona, as well as dynamic Kung Fu and K-pop performances.

What does a family physician, a mechanical engineer, a trauma nurse and a college student all have in common? They are STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) industry leaders and professionals who recently visited Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) junior high classrooms. 

In CUSD’s “I Am the Face of Science” lessons, career experts visit eighth graders to share their stories, answer questions, and offer advice to students. Depending on the number of volunteers and schedules, students rotate classes up to three times to meet new guests. 

Thank you, Dr. Gilbert, for your unwavering dedication to academic and athletic excellence. Throughout your career, you have profoundly impacted students as a Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, and Associate Superintendent. Your 32 years in Education - five in Tucson and 27 in CUSD - you are a testament to your passion for shaping young minds and fostering a thriving learning environment. Your legacy of leadership and commitment will continue to inspire generations to come.

CUSD students recognized the African American Labor from 1619 - 2025 which was the National Theme this year.

Families were invited to walk with their students to celebrate this special day.

Chandler Unified School District celebrates Indigenous Excellence. Where we honored 14 High School Indigenous Students for the National Recognition Award. We also recognized our CUSD Indigenous Parent Group. Lastly, we closed our presentation with the Generational Dance Performance – The Jingle Dance.

CUSD wanted to honor a few of our Hispanic "And Then Some" staff members who are Pioneers of Change: Shaping our Future Together. While the students recited the poem "I am Joaquin", and the sister and brother duo wrapped up our presentation.

On May 8, 2024, at the Governing Board Meeting, CUSD celebrated the Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Staff members & students were honored and given certificates by Mr. Frank Narducci. While Mr. Ty Ng closed out our presentation with a Lion Dance.

During the February 14 Governing Board meeting, CUSD was proud to recognize Black History Month with Black Student Union student members from all of our high schools. Staff member Renee Moon was also honored for 25 years at CUSD, and Chandler High School's BSU Sol Steppers performed!

Chandler Unified School District recognizes Indigenous Heritage Month during the Governing Board meeting. The students led the presentation which celebrated one of our very own staff members, Sandra Casoose, as well as all of the CUSD teachers, and several CUSD seniors and their tribes from all of the high schools. A proclamation was shared and a family from Bogle Jr. High did a fancy war and jingle dance which started our presentation.

We're so proud of our schools who participated in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

The students showed off all of the work that they did for the Hispanic Heritage Month.They did a superb job!

Chandler Early College High School students celebrated Hispanic Heritage by having a salsa competition and a potluck.