Florence Unified School District

Florence Unified School District We are a "District by Design, Not by Chance!"
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We have almost 10,000 students and 12 schools to serve you and your family. We are innovative, creative and successful. Come see why we are the preferred K-12 choice in Florence/San Tan Valley. Apply online today at https://www.applitrack.com/florenceusd/onlineapp/

🎉Please join us in welcoming our September new hires to Florence Unified School District! We’re so excited to have you a...
09/30/2026

🎉Please join us in welcoming our September new hires to Florence Unified School District! We’re so excited to have you as part of the FUSD family.

From transportation and nutrition services to classrooms, offices, student support, building and ground services and so much more, every person plays an important role in making a difference in FUSD.

Looking for your next opportunity? There’s a place for you on our team! Explore current openings and learn more about joining FUSD at 👉 fusdaz.org/hr

WHY FUSD? Because of the people who take what they learned and pour it back into the community that helped shape them. ❤...
09/29/2026

WHY FUSD? Because of the people who take what they learned and pour it back into the community that helped shape them. ❤️

Today’s WHY FUSD story comes from Justiss Green, Graduate of Florence High School, Class of 2021.

“Because of FUSD, I was given a strong foundation that helped shape the person and professional I am today. As a Florence native and Florence High School graduate, I’m grateful for the teachers, staff and experiences that supported me throughout my education.

After graduating in 2021, I attended Northern Arizona University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. Today, I’m proud to be back in my hometown working in the Public Affairs Department at Florence Copper.

FUSD played an important role in my journey, and it means a lot to now be building my career and giving back to the community that raised me.”

Justiss’s story is a great reminder that the impact of a school district doesn’t end at graduation. Sometimes, our students come full circle - building their careers, investing in their community and becoming part of the next chapter of the place they call home.

And we want to hear YOUR WHY FUSD story. Whether you’re a current or former student, parent, staff member, graduate or community member, we’d love to know:

Why FUSD? What has FUSD meant to you?

Share your story with us at 👉 fusdaz.org/whyfusd and help us celebrate the real people and real stories that make FUSD what it is.

📢 Community Information: Superintendent Search PresentationThe Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) will provide a p...
09/28/2026

📢 Community Information: Superintendent Search Presentation

The Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) will provide a presentation regarding its superintendent search services and associated costs during the FUSD Governing Board Work-Study Session on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m.

📍 Poston Butte High School Library
32375 N. Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley

All are welcome to attend.

🎉 Celebrating our Top 5 ParentSquare Communicators!A big THANK YOU to these FUSD staff members who are leading the way i...
09/25/2026

🎉 Celebrating our Top 5 ParentSquare Communicators!

A big THANK YOU to these FUSD staff members who are leading the way in keeping our families connected to what’s happening in our schools! Your communication helps families stay informed, engaged and connected.

Each of our Top 5 communicators received a surprise gift, and we also put them to work sharing a few important reminders for all of our FUSD families as we head into Fall Break! 😉

📅 Fall Break: September 28–October 9
🏫 School Office Hours: Find these on your school webpage, school sites can be found at👉 fusdaz.org

While you’re enjoying the break, it’s also a great time to take a few minutes to:
✔️ Log in to ParentVUE to check grades and make sure your contact information is up to date.
✔️ Check your ParentSquare notification settings and make sure they’re set up the way you want them. ParentSquare is how FUSD and our schools share important information and emergency alerts with families.

Thank you to all of our staff members who help keep communication moving and to our families for staying connected!

🍂 We hope everyone has a wonderful Fall Break! We’ll see you back on our campuses Monday, October 12th!

💬👉At Florence Middle School, student voices took center stage during Monday's school tour!Student leaders got plenty of ...
09/25/2026

💬👉At Florence Middle School, student voices took center stage during Monday's school tour!

Student leaders got plenty of seat time with Florence Mayor Keith Eaton, Town Council Members Bencina and Buchner as well as Superintendent Chris Knutsen and Assistant Superintendents, Denice Erickson and Rebecca Hendry...and they made the most of it.

Students shared their stories of growing up in Florence, what it means to be a Gopher from kindergarten on, and what they enjoy most about their hometown. They also had the opportunity to share their ideas about how they would make their community even better. ❤️🖤

🤝That’s the power of giving students a voice. Their experiences, ideas and perspectives matter, and FUSD has an important role in creating opportunities for students to use their voices, connect with community leaders and see that they can make an impact right where they live.

This weeks school tours with district and community leaders gave us a firsthand look at the learning, leadership and opportunities happening across our Florence schools and the journey is just beginning...

09/24/2026

It’s Attendance Awareness Month, and we have one important question:

Where’s our student? 👀
Because when you’re not at school, your:
🧑‍🏫 Teachers miss you
👯 Friends miss you
📚 Class misses you
❤️ FUSD misses you

Show up and be part of the fun, learning and memories happening every day!

Your seat is waiting. Your friends are waiting. And we’re happier when you’re here. 😃 🏫

❤️✏️ The learning, leadership and connections continued at Florence Elementary School! Here's a peek at what they experi...
09/23/2026

❤️✏️ The learning, leadership and connections continued at Florence Elementary School! Here's a peek at what they experienced on Monday's tour...

FES Student Council welcomed Superintendent Knutsen, Assistant Superintendents, Denice Erickson and Rebecca Hendry, Florence Mayor Eaton and Town Council Members Bencina and Buchner, then took the lead, guiding our guests on classroom visits through kindergarten, third and fifth grade.

Our guests didn’t just visit the classrooms; they sat down with students, listened about what they were learning and experienced the day with them.

👏What a great way to showcase the voices of our students and give our community leaders a firsthand look at the opportunities happening at Florence K-6 School, Home of the Gophers!

✨Stay tuned for a special Friday post highlighting Florence Middle School, as we wrap up this week's tour of schools with our district and community leadership 📸

WHY FUSD? Because for some of our educators, this isn’t just where they work - it’s home. Meet Mr. Johnson, a San Tan Fo...
09/22/2026

WHY FUSD? Because for some of our educators, this isn’t just where they work - it’s home.

Meet Mr. Johnson, a San Tan Foothills High School teacher who wears a lot of hats in FUSD: AP English teacher, English Department Chair, Head Wrestling Coach and Freshman Football Coach. After years in FUSD, including serving as an administrator at Poston Butte High School, he continues to find ways to invest in our students both inside and outside the classroom.

He also gives his time to our younger FUSD students, running community wrestling camps that help kids stay active, build skills and discover the sport.

For him, being part of FUSD means being part of the community, too:

“Until I worked here, I had never lived in the community where I teach. I love that I can influence youth, help parents, and be a part of San Tan Valley and Florence, AZ, on a daily and weekly basis.

I find I care more about the district, as someone who lives, shops, and works in this area. I run into students, former students, and athletes at restaurants, grocery stores, and even walking my dog, or playing in the park with my young kids. It is great!!!”

That’s WHY FUSD. It’s about teaching, coaching, mentoring and investing in the communities we call home.

Florence High School student and school leaders had a special opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the great thin...
09/21/2026

Florence High School student and school leaders had a special opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the great things happening at their school!

FHS welcomed Superintendent Knutsen, Assistant Superintendents Erickson and Hendry, Florence Mayor Eaton, and Florence Town Council Members Bencina and Buchner to campus, sharing their school and giving our guests a firsthand look at the learning, leadership and opportunities happening at FHS.

Throughout the next few months, district and community leaders will be hitting the road to visit schools across FUSD. Today, we kicked things off at Florence High School, Florence Elementary School and Florence Middle School!

Stay tuned this week for highlights as we take you inside the other two schools visited and showcase the people, programs and opportunities happening across FUSD.

There’s a lot happening in our schools, and we can’t wait to show you!

🎉 We’re kicking off the week with big news! Saturday’s Copper Athletic Conference Cross Country Meet brought home not on...
09/21/2026

🎉 We’re kicking off the week with big news! Saturday’s Copper Athletic Conference Cross Country Meet brought home not one but TWO championship titles for Florence Middle School.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Join us in congratulating the...🏆
Florence Middle School Boys Cross Country Champions
Florence Middle School Girls Cross Country Champions

There were some impressive individual finishes also which deserve a round of applause, 5 of the top 6 racers were Florence Unified students, way to go athletes!

Girls
🥇 Nuala Morales - Florence MS
🥈 MaKenzie Werlinger - J.O. Combs
🥉 Mayble Hansen - Florence MS

Boys
🥇 Everardo Castellanos - Florence MS
🥈 Emmitt Wiltfang - Walker Butte MS
🥉 Gio Sosa - San Tan Mountain MS

You’ve represented your team, your school and your district with pride, determination and heart - and you’ve shown us that when you seize the opportunity, great things can happen. Way to go champions!

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Florence, AZ
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