Open Houses
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Welcoming, achieving, eye-opening, and future-ready education developing students who are fully prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and excel for a lifetime.
We're honored to have been named the #1 Elementary School District for a second year in a row in 2025 by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll, and again recognized as a Best Communities for Music Education district by the NAMM Foundation for the last seven years!
What to Expect at Our Open Houses:
- Experience the warm, welcoming and vested Tempe community
- Meet the principal, certified teachers, and support staff
- Explore core classes and a large diverse selection of electives
- Tour classrooms, exhibits, curriculum approach and teaching philosophy
- Ask about our experiential learning & real-world experiences
- Discover support services, health services and community partnerships
- Learn about upcoming school events, volunteer or join our team
Voted #1 Elementary School District for a second year in a row in 2025!*
*Based on an official opinion poll Ranking Arizona 2025
Join Us! We look forward to meeting you.*
*All events are open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar!
Specialty School open houses
- December 2, 2025: McKemy Academy of International Studies IB (grades 6-8)
- December 4, 2025: ASPIRE Academy at Connolly Middle School (gifted grades 6-8)
- December 9, 2025: Ward Traditional Academy (grades K-8)
- December 10, 2025: Meyer Montessori (grades PreK-5)
- December 12, 2025: 2026-2027 Applications OPEN for all Specialty Schools
Elementary K-5 & K-8 Open Houses Across the District!
- January 15, 2026: Explore one or multiple Kindergarten and Elementary Options
- January 15, 2026: Dual Language Immersion Program at Aguilar Elementary
Comprehensive Middle School OPEN HOUSEs
- January 22, 2026: Connolly Middle School
- January 27, 2026: Fees Middle School
- January 29, 2026: Mosley Middle School
Can't attend? For your convenience, we offer tours weekly!
Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School Enrollment in progress!
FREE school t-shirt when you enroll in Kindergarten! (while supplies last)
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Specialty Programs
Applications are OPEN for 2025-2026!
Learn More About Specialty Program Applications
Applications OPEN for 2026-2027 on December 12, 2025 for all Specialty Schools