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Basha High (2023-2024) |
Students from Basha High School's Academic Decathlon (AcDec) and Basha Accelerated Middle School's Academic Pentathlon (AcPen) organized a book drive to support the White Mountain Literacy Project. Together, they collected an impressive total of 1,685 books. The AcDec and AcPen teams diligently categorized the books by age group, carefully boxed them, and personally delivered the donations.
Chandler Unified School District (2022-2023) |
The CARE Center would like to thank the community for making this year's Thanksgiving distribution a huge success. The CARE Center had more families registered this year than years past, and although the donations were lower, they were able to help every family that showed up to the distribution event. Thank you for making this possible!
Did you know Chandler CARE Center provides services all year long? The CARE Center has a food bank, behavioral health center, medical and dental clinic, parenting classes, and much more. The Chandler CARE Center's medical and dental clinic is a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO). You can take the State's QCO tax credit for up to $400 for single filers or $800 married couples. This credit is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit (not a deduction) and is stackable on top of other Arizona State tax credits available (such as the extra-curricular tax credit). VIDEO: Superintendent's Focus on the Chandler CARE Center
Chandler Unified School District (2022-2023) |
Thank you, Chandler Compadres, and all our community partners. In December, the Compadres took a handful of students holiday shopping. These students and their families are in need of extra support which they receive from our Federal Programs team.
Jacobson Elementary (2022-2023) |
Jacobson alumni refereed the Annual Turkey Bowl at Jacobson Elementary. All four young men are seniors in CUSD: Hayden Nikolaus (Hamilton), JJ Hinsberg (Hamilton), Xavier Arnett (Hamilton), Drew Vanderah (Arizona College Prep - High School).
Jacobson Elementary (2022-2023) |
Jacobson Jets LOVE our new soccer nets! Thank you, PTO. All three playgrounds received brand new soccer nets and our students are playing hard. Look for the new, large-sized nets on the K-1 playground, the 2-3 playground and the 4-6 playground. Thank you, also, to our sixth grade Leadership Club for putting the nets together for our school community.
Jacobson Elementary (2022-2023) |
Jacobson fifth-grade students are lending their leadership skills to family drop off and pick up!
Weinberg Gifted Academy (2022-2023) |
Noa Joffe, 5th Grade Weinberg Gifted Academy, has been growing her hair and wearing it long for many years. When she was thinking of cutting her hair, her mom mentioned she could take a little more off (10 inches in all) and donate it to Locks of Love. They are a non-profit that make wigs for children who don't have hair. Though Noa misses her long hair, she knows there are children who don't have any and would appreciate the donation. She hopes to inspire other kids to do the same.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Campus (2021-2022) |
CTA Independence National Elementary Honor Society promoted and organized a breakfast drive. They were able to gather 240 breakfast items from the community. Thank you, Hawk families for your generosity.
Shumway Leadership Academy (2021-2022) |
Students at Shumway Leadership are passionate about their leadership in the world. They have partnered up with StudentRebuild.org to generate funds by creating art to make a global difference in clean oceans, ending hunger and homelessness. Way to go, Shumway!
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus (2021-2022) |
CTA Goodman completed the Kids Heart Challenge in April and raised a total of $9,641 -- the most they have ever raised in the 32 years that Goodman has participated! PHOTO ALBUM: Kids Heart Challenge at CTA Goodman
Conley Elementary (2021-2022) |
Students at Conley Elementary slimed principal Lisa Shore for raising the most money for the PTO fundraiser. Conley Coyotes raised over $13,000 for our school!
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
On April 5th, 30 International Baccalaureate (IB) students and IB Coordinators participated in the Arizona IB Day of Service. In the morning, they served at The United Food Bank, filling nearly 1,000 emergency food bags and even got a shout out on the news! In the afternoon, these same IB students organized a "Drop Off" drive at AJ Chandler Park in downtown Chandler to help collect hygiene items, cleaning supplies and gift certificates to support our CUSD families in need. It was an amazing day, and participants grew as individuals and as a community.
Chandler Unified School District (2021-2022) |
CUSD student councils convened March 31 to show off their spirit and celebrate the hard work collecting hygiene items to benefit the Chandler CARE Center. The theme this year was "Watch Us Lead." Shout out to the high school student councils and the advisors for organizing this event. PHOTO ALBUM: Student Council Convention
Tarwater Elementary (2021-2022) |
Tarwater raised $3,129.96 in gift cards for Phoenix Children's Hospital. This student-driven fundraiser was led by students Isa Llanos, Jayde Brower, Hailey de la Rosa, and Myka Canavan and directed by student services coordinator, Joanna Plumb. 5th and 6th grade DLI (Dual Language Immersion) classrooms challenged each other to raise more money, and the winners got to throw a pie in the face of their challengers. This is an example of how a few students can lead and make a big difference in the lives of others.
Chandler Unified School District (2021-2022) |
During break, CUSD Communications Specialist Kimberly Guevara assisted Chandler Horizon Rotary Club and City of Chandler staff with counting school supplies in preparation for Operation Back-to-School in the summer.
Perry High (2021-2022) |
Perry High culinary students provided staff with some desserts the week prior to break.
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
Students from the Chandler High swim and dive and wrestling teams visited Frye Elementary to read with second graders.
Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022) |
"Johnson's Jet-Setters" in Jann Johnson's 1st grade class sorted through their classroom library to choose books to donate to students at Hartford Elementary School.
Andersen Elementary (2021-2022) |
Andersen Elementary recently participated in Kindness Week. Along with daily kindness challenges, students participated in Kindness BINGO with their classes and were encouraged to do things such as write kind notes to staff members, help others in need, and keep their campus clean. The Kindness BINGO winners were then able to paint rocks to be displayed in the schools kindness garden. Way to go, Kind Astronauts! PHOTO ALBUM: Kindness Week
Chandler Unified School District (2021-2022) |
CUSD students from 13 schools partipated in the "Valentines for Veterans" project from Congressman Greg Stanton's office. Cards were picked up and delivered to Veterans across the valley on Valentine's Day. Pictured: Cards created by students at Jacobson and Rice Elementary Schools.
Chandler Online Academy (2021-2022) |
Chandler Online Academy's Hornet Helpers spent the morning volunteering at Desert Paws Rescue. Students in this service club helped by organizing the sanctuary, feeding the cats, and cleaning up.
Rice Elementary (2021-2022) |
Rice students made Valentine's Day cards for veterans. This was in partnership with Congressman Stanton's office. We are glad to share our love and gratitude with our very special veterans.
Jacobson Elementary (2021-2022) |
Jacobson made homemade Valentine cards for veterans this year! Third graders from ALL classes participated and designed their own cards. Students shared them with U.S. Representative Greg Stanton and his aide, Jillian.
Basha High (2021-2022) |
Basha High School senior Jadyn Ocampo made national news with her senior project to help teachers with their student loans. Jadyn raised money and rewarded 7 teachers from CTA Independence, Santan Junior High, Navarrete Elementary, San Marcos Elementary and Hamilton High School $1,000 scholarships to help pay down their student loans. Photo Album: Jadyn Ocampo Scholarship Recipients
Navarrete Elementary (2021-2022) |
Navarrete Elementary students in Melissa Buist's third grade class brought in more than 300 items to help the Chandler Care Center. Her class will enjoy a personal electronics day as a thank you for their hard work and serving others.
Rice Elementary (2021-2022) |
Rice Elementary School students participated in the STUCO food drive and donated 5,530 pounds of food to United Food Bank, thanks to the generosity of our families during Thanksgiving. Additionally, boxes of food were also donated to the Chandler CARE Center. Thank you for helping our students make a difference by caring for others.
Rice Elementary (2021-2022) |
The week before winter break, second graders wrote letters to seniors at Rose Court Senior Living in Phoenix. Each student was assigned a resident, and in technology class they typed a short letter and included a festive border before printing them out. Ms. Wahid delivered the letters and the staff handed them out on Christmas with stockings and brownies. They were a huge hit, and some of the residents are planning to write back. It looks like we might have some pen pals in the near future! This was an excellent opportunity for students to practice writing, technology skills, and service to the community.
Hancock Elementary (2021-2022) |
Hancock Kindness Club honors bus drivers for all their kindness and dedication to students! We "wheelie" appreciate them and wouldn't be here without them!
Chandler Unified School District (2021-2022) |
Jo Wolf, a retired librarian makes and donates a variety of decorated note cards for the staff to give to students. The cards include words of encouragement, acknowledgement, and gratitude. She has provided over 100 cards every quarter to four elementary schools in CUSD for the past few years. Thank you, Jo, for making our students feel special.
Casteel High (2021-2022) |
Casteel High School math club held an animal rescue donation drive during the month of December. They had so much support from Casteel families that they were able to donate more than 650 lbs of dry food, 83 collars, 41 leashes, 35 bags of treats, 191 toys and more! Great job!
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Campus (2021-2022) |
Hamilton High School families, the Sun Lakes community, Safeway grocery stores and other Chandler businesses came together to help homeless and underprivileged students. More than 120 families were adopted from Hamilton, Bogle, Hill Learning Academy and other CUSD schools. They distributed more than 100 Thanksgiving Meals sponsored by the Sun Lakes Methodist Church and Safeway grocery stores. The social work team distributed more than $50,000 in gift cards, food, clothing, and other holiday items for CUSD families in need. Additionally, CTA Independence National Junior Honor Society raised $3,960 for the Hamilton homeless and underprivileged students with the help of counselor Michele Dussault and her team.
Hamilton High (2021-2022) |
Hamilton High School families, the Sun Lakes community, Safeway grocery stores and other Chandler businesses came together to help homeless and underprivileged students. More than 120 families were adopted from Hamilton, Bogle, Hill Learning Academy and other CUSD schools. They distributed more than 100 Thanksgiving Meals sponsored by the Sun Lakes Methodist Church and Safeway grocery stores. The social work team distributed more than $50,000 in gift cards, food, clothing, and other holiday items for CUSD families in need. Additionally, CTA Independence National Junior Honor Society raised $3,960 for the Hamilton homeless and underprivileged students with the help of their counselor, Michele Dussault and her team.
Payne Junior High (2021-2022) |
Builders Club members at Payne Junior High School created holiday decorations and cards for Archstone nursing home in Chandler.
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
Chandler High's Student Council traveled to Bologna Elementary to host a day of leadership activities with 6th grade students. The day focused on defining empathy and finding everyday opportunities to be kinder, more empathetic individuals in the classroom and around campus.
Willis Junior High (2021-2022) |
Students in the English Language Development (ELD) Program at Willis Junior High School recently read the book, A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park. The story tells about the Lost Boys of Sudan and the dire water situation that still exists there. It didn't take long for students to act and hold a fundraiser for the foundation Water for South Sudan. The foundation was created by the main character of the story, Salva Dut, one of the Lost Boys who relocated to the USA. The WJHS students raised over three-hundred dollars that will go for water pumps at the Water for South Sudan organization. If anyone is interested in learning more about the group, their details are at: Water for South Sudan
Hamilton High (2021-2022) |
Hamilton High School senior Sam Bregman raised more than $14,000 to purchase 400 pairs shoes and 2,000 pairs socks for students in need at San Marcos Elementary. This is the second school that Sam has brought shoes to. He is looking to start up an annual 5K run to raise money to put on an event like this every year. Thank you, Sam! PHOTO ALBUM: Shoe and Sock Drive
Weinberg Gifted Academy (2021-2022) |
The day before Thanksgiving, Weinberg Gifted Academy student Maya Joffe smashed her goal for her children's book drive charity and was able to donate 1,545 books and $65 cash to UMOM New Day Centers located in Phoenix. Wow!
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
Lowe's Hardware store donated $3,000 worth of supplies for our Chandler High School agricultural greenhouse and our wood shop. Five Lowe's employees, partnered with FFA students, met on a Saturday to complete the greenhouse irrigation system in our two greenhouses. Lowe's employees were impressed with our students' knowledge and work ethic. Thank you, Lowe's, for your generous donation. PHOTO ALBUM: Donations from Lowe's for our greenhouse and wood shop
Chandler Unified School District (2021-2022) |
Due to the many donations from CUSD schools and the community, the Chandler CARE Center was able to provide 325 families with turkeys and food bags at the Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day. Volunteers from Basha High, Chandler High and Willis Junior High were on hand to help the distribution go smoothly.
Santan Elementary (2021-2022) |
Santan Elementary third grade students worked very hard doing chores at home and for family members to earn money to purchase their own donations for the Chandler CARE Center. Their parents took them to the store to select their choices, and the results of their combined effort was amazing!
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
Chandler High raised $4,545.71 to donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation during last week's spirit week. Thanks to everyone who donated, dressed up, and participated in lunch time activities to support this great cause!
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
Students involved in Chandler High's International Baccalaureate (IB) Program participated in an amazing IB Day of Service. Students learned about the hunger epidemic in our communities and the impact that just a few people can make. Students filled over 1,050 bags of food for communities and families served by the United Food Bank. Additionally, IB students donated directly to the Chandler CARE Center through the CHS food drive.
Chandler High (2021-2022) |
Student Council delivered several hundred boxes and cans of non-perishable food items to the Center Care Center as part of the Annual Food Drive. Chandler High clubs, teams, and academic departments across campus collected items to support this worthy cause.
Payne Junior High (2021-2022) |
Payne Junior High students in the builder's club had a toy drive, and Payne students brought in 1,200 toys for the Blue Line of Love Toy Drive. These toys will go to community families in need. The club also packed 160 toy kits for police officers in Gilbert to give to kids in times of trauma to keep their spirits high.
Perry High (2021-2022) |
Perry High's graphic design chapter of SkillsUSA has been busy these past two weeks. During the Homecoming Carnival, students ran a booth with a balloon pop game and had prizes that they created in class. They also sold some of the products they had made with their designs like socks, tee shirts, coffee cups and stickers. On October 26, eleven students along with Caryn Butler and Rob Lange attended the Arizona SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference held at the Phoenix Convention. Students got to hear a great motivational keynote speaker and then participated in a variety of workshops geared towards workplace skills. Then students, staff and parents did a community service activity at Feed My Starving Children. They packed 22 boxes of food which amounts to 4,752 meals for kids around the world.
Sanborn Elementary (2021-2022) |
Sanborn Elementary student council sponsored a cereal drive for the Chandler Care Center. 1,351 boxes/bags of cereal were donated by students, families, and staff proving that the caring and citizenship pillars are a part of who they are and what the stand for at Sanborn!
Perry High (2021-2022) |
Perry High culinary team Esai Raya, Luke Mosley, Jaylene Cid, Sammy Waz, and Zeke Smith participated in the Harvest Moon Fundraiser providing scholarships for high school culinary students. The event took place at Tarbell's restaurant in Scottsdale on October 20. Perry Culinary was paired with Chef J. Perry and Perry land and cattle, so it was the trifecta! They served Beef Barbacoa Sopes with a citrus slaw and avocado creama. They also received an autographed book and photo op with Chopped Challenge judge, Scott Conant.
Andersen Junior High (2021-2022) |
Andersen Junior High teacher Jill McCurdy organized a service project painting homes in the Galveston neighborhood. The event was at the "For our City Day" with our AVID and NJHS clubs. Fun fact: Mrs. McCurdy attended Galveston Elementary School!
Chandler Unified School District (2021-2022) |
Thank you to the Sun Lakes Rotary who continued their project to distribute 3,198 dictionaries to all third graders at 35 CUSD schools. This is the eighteenth year that the Sun Lakes Rotary has sponsored this event.
Arizona College Prep High School (2021-2022) |
At the ACP High School football game prior to fall break, host Odyssey Institute was using the game as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for juvenile cancer research. One sponsor shared they would donate $50 for every touchdown scored by Odyssey. At halftime, ACP students in attendance realized the chances of Odyssey scoring were not strong as our defense was smothering any offensive possession Odyssey had. Because of this, the students took it upon themselves to ask our fans in the bleachers to considering donating money to Odyssey's cause. In a matter of minutes, the kids collected and donated $200 to give to the school and their fundraiser. It was a heartfelt gesture and showed the compassion and concern our students have for others in our world. Nicely done, Knights.