Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office

06/09/2026

A note from Superintendent Boggs for Maricopa County voters:

As you prepare for the July 21 Primary Election, you may notice that your local school governing board candidates are not on the ballot. This is by design, not an oversight.
School board races in Arizona are nonpartisan, which means there is no party primary for these seats. Every qualified candidate advances directly to the November 3 General Election, where they appear in the nonpartisan section of the ballot — listed by name and office, without party labels.

Candidates across Maricopa County are filing to run for their local governing boards with our office. You will have the opportunity to learn about them, hear their priorities, and cast your vote this fall.

Governing board members make decisions that reach directly into our classrooms — shaping budgets, policies, and priorities for students and teachers alike. When November arrives, I encourage you to look for these candidates on your ballot and make your voice heard. 🗳️

06/08/2026

Parents: Looking for things to do over the summer? This looks like great fun and kids ride FREE! 🇺🇸

06/05/2026

☀️ Superintendent Boggs reminds families: temperatures are rising across Maricopa County — it's already 105°F at Phoenix Sky Harbor today!

When the heat climbs like this, staying hydrated isn't just smart, it's a safety priority. Whether your student is heading to summer programs, camps, or playing outside, water is the best defense against heat exhaustion.

So let's test your hydration knowledge 👇
💧 How many glasses of water should you drink each day? A) 4 cups B) 8 cups C) 12 cups

Drop your answer in the comments! Parents and students, play along — and a few quick reminders from Superintendent Boggs to beat the heat:

🚰 Carry a refillable water bottle and sip throughout the day
🧢 Wear light clothing, hats, and sunscreen outdoors
⏰ Save outdoor activity for early morning or evening
🚗 Never leave children in a parked vehicle

Stay cool, Maricopa County. 💙

06/04/2026

Yesterday, our Transitions Team and our partners at Arizona State University (ASU) presented at the 2026 Arizona Correctional Educators Symposium — and they had an incredible story to share.

For years, incarcerated juveniles who earned their high school diploma faced a dead end. There was no pathway to higher education.

Today, through a strong partnership with ASU, that door is open. Incarcerated students can pursue college degrees while working toward their own futures. It's real access. It's real opportunity. It's changing lives.

Our Transitions Team works tirelessly to make sure no student — regardless of circumstance — falls through the cracks. Together with our ASU partners, we are proving that education is the ultimate second chance.

Thank you to everyone at ASU and on our Transitions Team. You're showing what's possible when we believe in every student's potential. 🎓

06/03/2026

🎒 Join us for our Annual Backpack Drive — a partnership between Superintendent Boggs's office and the Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show!

Donate school supplies and help Maricopa County students get ready for back to school. In exchange, you'll receive FREE admission tickets to the Home & Landscape Show — plus enjoy a FREE arts and crafts station for kids accompanied by parents, games, and a chance to win Diamondback tickets for the whole family. 🎨

Donate any 5 supplies and receive 1 free ticket. Donate a new backpack and receive 2 free tickets. See the graphic below for the full list of supplies needed.

📍 State Farm Stadium, Gate 2 📅 July 17-19 | 10:00am-5:00pm

Together, we can make a difference for our students in need! 🎒

06/02/2026

Superintendent Shelli Boggs swore in Damian Sandoval Barrera to Phoenix Elementary School District Governing Board today.

Congratulations, Damian! 🍎 Thank you for stepping up to serve our students and the Phoenix Elementary community. ✏️📚

06/02/2026

Thank you, Representative Teresa Martinez, for getting HB2370 signed into law. This is a real win for school safety in Arizona.

Weapons detection systems are only as effective as they are reliable. HB2370 strengthens accountability around how these systems are managed — making sure they work the way they're designed to work, protecting our kids.

Superintendent Boggs is grateful for leadership that puts student safety first. Thank you, Representative Martinez! 👏

06/01/2026

IMPORTANT: EVIT Students and Families ⤵️

Are you or your student in need of transportation to EVIT in the upcoming school year?

While district transportation is currently uncertain in some districts, there are other transportation options that parents and students may want to consider - including a carpool group that was created on Facebook!

Our recent blog post details transportation options and some additional info you will need to know before school begins on July 27! evit.edu/blog

06/01/2026

💧 DID YOU KNOW? 💧

Arizona has a law to help prevent child drownings — and free swim lessons are available across the Valley this summer! ☀️

House Bill 2019 (A.R.S. § 15-249.19) took effect for the 2025-2026 school year. It requires every Arizona school district and charter school to share a list of certified swimming and water safety programs with families. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death for young children — and learning to swim is one of the best ways to prevent it.

Right now, Salt River Project and aquatic centers across the Valley are offering thousands of FREE swim lessons for adults and children as young as 6 months old. To get started, just contact a participating center and mention the "SRP scholarship":

📍 Apache Junction Aquatics — (480) 983-2181
📍 Buckeye Aquatics — (623) 349-6390
📍 Chandler Aquatics — (480) 782-2764
📍 Town of Gilbert — (480) 503-6200
📍 Mesa Aquatics — (480) 644-7529
📍 Phoenix Aquatics — (602) 534-6587
📍 Peoria Aquatics — (623) 773-7137
📍 Salvation Army Kroc Center — (602) 425-5054
📍 Junior's Swim School (for swimmers with physical disabilities) — (602) 753-6782
📍 Valley of the Sun YMCA — valleyymca.org/locations

"These free lessons make it possible for more families to have a happy and SAFE summer break." — Superintendent Boggs, Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office

05/30/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: School Superintendent Boggs Appoints Damian Sandoval Barrera to Phoenix Elementary School District Governing Board

Read The Statement Here ⤵️
https://tinyurl.com/PHXE1