Prescott Unified School District No. 1

09/18/2024

Prescott Unified School District is excited to announce the grand opening of its Farm to School Food Forest Learning Lab with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024. The event will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Prescott High School, located at 1050 Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ 86301.

The Farm to School Food Forest Learning Lab is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, promoting sustainable practices, and providing fresh, local produce to students and the community. This innovative project aligns with PUSD’s commitment to fostering a healthy and environmentally conscious school environment.

Event Highlights:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: The official unveiling of the food forest learning lab will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting with remarks from PUSD officials and community leaders.

Tours of the Food Forest Learning Lab: Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the new food forest learning lab, which includes various fruits, vegetables, and educational garden spaces.

Educational Activities: Interactive sessions and demonstrations will be available to educate visitors about sustainable agriculture and the benefits of the Farm to School Program at PUSD.

Community Engagement: This event is a chance for community members to engage with the project, learn more about its goals, and celebrate the collective effort that brought it to fruition.

“Our PUSD Food Forest Learning Lab at Prescott High School is a model of how enthusiastic staff, community generosity, and external grant funding can come together to provide incredible learning opportunities for kids. The possibilities for standards-based learning in the areas of science, vocational education, and health and wellness are exciting,” said Clark Tenney, Superintendent of Prescott Unified School District.

The Farm to School Food Forest Learning Lab is part of PUSD’s broader initiative to integrate more hands-on, experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum while fostering a deeper connection between students and their food sources.

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Prescott High School, 1050 Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ 8630
RSVP: [email protected] by 9/20

Parking: The attached picture below is to assist everyone with locating the Food Forest Learning Lab! It is highlighted in yellow, located behind the school. There is a large gate, highlighted in blue, where members of Farm to School will greet you! In red, are driving directions once you enter the school. You may park anywhere in the red rectangle and walk towards the gate for entry!
Visit https://sites.google.com/prescottschools.com/phs-food-forest/home to learn more about this incredible educational space at PHS!

We look forward to welcoming community members, media, and partners to celebrate this exciting new addition to our school district!

09/16/2024

The Farm to School has harvested over 100 pounds of produce in the past week! We have fed students at lunch, garden clubs, and during taste tests with their classes! Students were able to harvest, process, and enjoy fruits and vegetables they have grown themselves!

What we were enjoying this week: Corn, cucumbers, tiger melons, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash, potatoes, figs, blackberries, pomegranate, strawberries, and an eleven pound watermelon!

We wanted to extend our gratitude to the plants and all the people that make these experiences possible for the students of PUSD!

09/13/2024

Farm to School is proud to be participating in tonight's Women in S.T.E.M. event! We'll be discussing the hydroponics systems that serve 1,100 students each year at Granite Mountain School and Mile High! Hope to see you there!
https://facebook.com/events/s/women-in-stem/477927328420469/

09/13/2024

PUSD is a great place to work! Click here to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/prescottschools/onlineapp/default.aspx

09/12/2024

We at Farm to School are thrilled to announce that we were awarded a $10,000 grant from Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation for PHS's Food Forest Learning Lab!

Through this generous grant from Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, we will be able to include additional seating, educational signage throughout the learning lab, educational materials and resources for classes to utilize, and a completed outdoor classroom, to take the food forest we designed and built in June, and turn it into a fully functioning learning lab!

By creating a food forest learning lab that is adapted to the new wave of education, where learning spaces are reimagined and built around the desire to inspire students, create spaces for not only academic enrichment, physical education, mental health rejuvenation and cutting edge learning opportunities that are experiential by design.

For your support in this mission we here at Farm to School thank you Sprouts!

09/10/2024

Free and Reduced Meal Applications:
Last year's applications will expire on 9/13 and students' status will be full-pay until another application is filled out for the current school year.

Applications can be filled out online here: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

Or paper applications can be downloaded here:
https://www.prescottschools.com/fs/resource-manager/view/a15ee996-c04e-4bb9-90d3-bbc58ff32ae3

You can also scan the QR Codes below.

09/09/2024

Farm to School has been hard at work today, harvesting 28.5 pounds of produce from the school gardens to be served at 2 campuses for lunch tomorrow!

We harvested tomatillos, green beans, and yellow squash from PHS, GMUES, and DG!

We appreciate everyone's continued support of our District wide Farm to School Program that maintains all 10 school gardens, and hope students enjoy tomorrow's school grown lunch offerings!

09/03/2024

Prescott Empty Bowls - September 8th!

08/27/2024

HALL OF FAME GAME Friday, August 30! Varsity Football vs. La Joya Community @ PHS. Hall of Fame Ceremony during pre-game. Game time is 7:00 pm, Ceremony starts at 6:30 pm.

08/21/2024

08/15/2024

PHS Students and Families,

Prescott High School is having our annual “Meet the Teacher Night” on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00-6:30 pm. This is an open house, so parents/guardians are able to come at any time during the evening to visit their students' classrooms and explore the PHS campus. Meet the Teacher Night is not a parent teacher conference as those will happen later this semester. Parents/guardians will not follow a set schedule but instead will be provided information material on their students' courses and be given an opportunity to get to know each of their teachers.

Prescott High School Administration

08/10/2024

Mile High Middle School is home to 500 amazing students, 45 dedicated staff, and a Grand Old Cottonwood Tree. Recently PUSD was advised that the massive old cottonwood tree on the south end of the Mile High Middle School sports field could present a future risk to students and visitors. The tree is beautiful and a part of Prescott’s history. However, it is likely over 200 years old, and the limbs weigh thousands of pounds. Years ago, in an effort to preserve the life of the tree and keep visitors to the Mile High MS field safe, a hollow portion of the trunk was shored up with concrete. Over the years, numerous limbs have been trimmed to improve the health of the tree. Currently, many enormous limbs are horizontal to or even growing toward the ground. Every living thing has a lifespan. The Grand Old Cottonwood Tree has already far outlived an expected lifespan for this type of tree, and may be less structurally sound than it once was.

PUSD has consulted with a number of professional arborists and with our liability insurance company. Their conclusion is that one of two things must happen to increase safety for future visitors and students. Either:
1) The tree must be cut down and removed. --OR--
2) The tree must have potentially problematic limbs trimmed, and the immediate area around the tree must be fenced to prevent climbing.

After much consultation, PUSD has chosen to continue to try to preserve the life of the Grand Old Cottonwood Tree by contracting with professional arborists to trim problem limbs, and by fencing the tree area for the safety of students and visitors. Access to the field and use of the track will be maintained. Next time you visit Mile High Middle School, give a wave to the historic tree that has shared space with thousands of energetic students for the past 85 years!

08/09/2024

The Badger Student Body has kicked off our online Fall Fundraiser. Every donation counts and we can make a big impact on our school! You can donate here: https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/phsptsafall2024?utm_source=link&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=oneclick
Thank you!

08/07/2024

Here's the link to our PHS webpage for photo schedules and information: https://az50010920.schoolwires.net/domain/565

08/07/2024

In the 2024/2025 school year, PUSD will be looking to adopt a new math curriculum for grades K-4 and 9-12. Two committees of teachers, administrators, district staff, parents and community members will be responsible for analyzing curriculum options and selecting new curriculum for our students.

Please complete this application if you are interested in being a part of the math curriculum adoption committee for K-4 or 9-12. If selected, you will be notified by Friday, August 16th. Thank you!

Link to Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVw2Orj5WjibTFHXuKH4KM02OluReKck2kD4Tp4mTWMJ0xBg/viewform

07/30/2024

A great day at Convocation 2024! Thank you to our vendors and to everyone who attended!

07/23/2024

Mile High Middle School Phone Update!

07/22/2024

Phones are out at Mile High Middle School!

07/22/2024

Click this link for Child Find Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-nvioGa3yMGFdXs7e6u1uT8lnoVzgHcaI0NFJ3aDnQ/edit?usp=sharing

07/11/2024

Please visit the following link for the Media Release:
https://az50010920.schoolwires.net/Page/795

07/11/2024

PUSD ANNOUNCEMENTS!

07/09/2024

Farm to School is proud to be co-hosting this Summer's Garden Educator Gathering!

We will be focusing on standards aligned garden lessons! We will have time to share resources, network with other educators, and enjoy harvests from our school gardens!

Register at the link below and we look forward to seeing you there!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDxTqYpwOMExgz3g16INlfTtsGrGTnKwoSqKVMLB82lOpEFQ/viewform

07/02/2024

Join us for next week's Garden Parties!

06/28/2024