Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office

08/11/2026

📋 Why are some school board elections cancelled?

Superintendent Boggs is sharing information for families and voters who want to understand why some school district governing board races are cancelled and what happens to those seats.

What makes a race non-competitive:
A race is non-competitive when the number of candidates who file is equal to or fewer than the number of open seats — or when no one files at all. This happens every election cycle across Arizona.

What the law says:
Arizona law (A.R.S. § 15-424.E and § 16-410) allows the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors — not the County School Superintendent's Office — to cancel an election for a non-competitive seat no earlier than 105 days before the General Election. For 2026, that window opened July 21.

The Board votes to take one of two actions:
🔹 Cancel and appoint — the one candidate who filed is appointed and is fully vested with the same powers and duties as if elected.
🔹 Cancel and declare vacant — no one filed. The seat becomes officially vacant on the first day of the term, January 1, and the County School Superintendent appoints under A.R.S. § 15-302.

How the list is built:
The candidate filing period ran June 8–July 6, write-in filing ran June 8–July 20, and the 10-day challenge period ran July 7–20. Courts expedite election cases, but some challenges are still being resolved. Once they are, Maricopa County School Superintendent's Office finalizes the list of non-competitive races and submits it to the Board of Supervisors, which is scheduled to take final action Wednesday, August 19. The General Election ballot must be settled and ready for print by August 20.

A finalized list of recommended cancellations of 2026 School District Governing Board Elections will be submitted to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors by the deadline, August 19, 2026 and can be found at https://schoolsup.org/governing-board-elections.

The Maricopa County School Superintendent is statutorily responsible for providing services supporting school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintaining homeschool and private school records. The superintendent also oversees the Maricopa Cou

08/07/2026

🎒 A quick back-to-school reminder: a backpack that's too heavy can be a safety issue, not just a sore back. Overloaded packs can throw kids off balance on stairs, curbs, and bus steps. ⚖️ The general guideline is a full pack around 10–15% of a child's body weight, worn with both straps, with heavier items closest to the back. ✏️ Some families also like to tuck in a small card with a parent's name and number. Little tweaks, lighter loads, safer kids. 😊

08/07/2026

🍎 Celebrating Arizona’s teachers.

Superintendent Boggs and her team were at this morning’s Back to School Breakfast, joined by Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer, to honor the Arizona Educational Foundation’s Teacher of the Year and this year’s Ambassadors for Excellence.

Congratulations to Lisa Scott, the 2027 Arizona Teacher of the Year, who teaches 8th grade science and social studies at Esmond Station in the Vail School District — and to every educator recognized this morning. Teaching is honoring work — the kind that stays with a student long after the school year ends. Superintendent Boggs wishes each of you the very best year ahead. 👏

08/07/2026

💜 Today we pause to observe National Purple Heart Day. We are forever grateful to the courageous men and women of our Armed Forces who were wounded, or gave their lives, defending the freedoms we enjoy. 🎖️ The Purple Heart is one of our nation's oldest military honors, first created by General George Washington in 1782. It's a meaningful day to reflect together, as families, on service, courage, and sacrifice. We honor our heroes today and always. 🇺🇸

08/06/2026

As the new school-year kicks off, the 'stranger-safety' conversation is one many families like to revisit. Here are some reminders that tend to stick with kids:
✅ It's always okay to say no.
✅ Don't go anywhere with someone you don't know, and skip rides, gifts, or 'help me find my puppy' requests from strangers.
✅ Trust your gut — if something doesn't feel right, find safety as fast as possible.

📱 For kids with a cell phone, popular location-sharing apps like Life360 are one tool some families use to stay connected.

💬 What's the one stranger-safety rule your family lives by? 👇

08/06/2026

🔬 Lab Work with Real Impact: Honoring Donations & Treating Diseases 🧬💙

An inspiring look inside the rewarding world of biomaterial development! 🌟 In this Industry Spotlight, viewers see how the team honors tissue donations 🤝 and contributes to future treatments that could change lives. 🧪✨ Experience the passion and real-world impact driving their lab work as they develop cutting-edge solutions for treating diseases.

🎥 Watch the full Industry Spotlight (Product Development Scientist Humabiologics, Inc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCKXo9hZcM

08/05/2026

Did you know most schools have a school-to-parent messaging system? 📲 It's how schools reach families fast — sending text and app alerts for emergencies, along with everyday updates like grades and missing assignments. ✅ By downloading your school's app (or opting-in to text alerts) and turning on notifications, you can always be in the know about what's happening on campus and with your child. A quick connection now keeps you one step ahead all year long! 🎒

💬 Which app does your school use — ParentVUE, ClassDojo, ParentSquare, or PeachJar? 👇

08/04/2026

Superintendent Shelli Boggs swore in Jason Miranda to the Alhambra Elementary School District Governing Board.

Congratulations, Jason!
Thank you for stepping up to serve the students, families, and Alhambra Elementary community. ✏️📚We wish you the very best in your new role.

08/04/2026

👮 Did you know your child's campus may have a School Resource Officer (SRO)? An SRO is a specially trained law-enforcement officer who works right at the school. SRO's are not only there to help protect schools, but also build relationships, mentor students, and teach safety. 🤝 If you'd like to know who your school's SRO is, the front office can point the way. We're grateful for the men and women who serve and protect our schools every day. 🇺🇸

08/03/2026

🎉📚 Welcome back, Maricopa County! We're excited to welcome students, families, and teachers for a brand-new school year. 🍎 All month long, Superintendent Boggs will be sharing simple safety reminders and resources for families, ensuring our kids are safe all year long! A safe school year is a team effort, and we're here to walk it alongside you to have a happy, healthy, and safe year ahead! 🇺🇸

💬 What grade is your student starting this year? Tell us below! 👇