Pima County School Superintendent's Office

08/03/2026

Welcome Back to our Marana families!

Dustin Williams

07/31/2026

Celebrating two extraordinary educators whose impact will be felt for years to come.

After 11 years of dedicated service at CAPE, we are wishing a happy retirement to Shelly Duran, Principal, and Terri Polan, Special Services Coordinator.

Serving students at our school located within the juvenile detention center and adult jail, Shelly and Terri led with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every young person. They built relationships, inspired hope, and changed countless lives through their leadership and commitment to students who needed champions the most.

Thank you, Shelly and Terri, for your years of service, your incredible character, and the difference you've made in our community. Your legacy will continue through the lives you've touched.

Please join us in celebrating their remarkable careers! Leave a comment below to share your memories, congratulations, or words of appreciation. 💙🎉

Dustin Williams

07/29/2026

📢 We're Hiring! 6-12 or High School Teacher

Join our CAPE team and help make a difference for our students! If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about the position, qualifications, and how to apply by clicking the link below. Applications are now being accepted! 👇

https://www.applitrack.com/pimagov/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=198&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

07/25/2026

Great story about CAPE, our school located in Juvenile Detention. Thanks, Isabela Lisco TV!

Dustin Williams

Kayla Smith, a planetary sciences graduate student, developed the curriculum herself and chose to bring it to the detention center.

07/25/2026

Edith Cabrera, our Programs Support Superstar, has been hard at work setting the scene for our Summer Resilience Retreat tomorrow! We are so thankful for her artsy eye and attention to detail! Can’t wait to renew, restore, and thrive with our educators! 🌻

Dustin Williams

07/23/2026

Chronic absenteeism isn’t just about missed school days…it’s often a sign that students and families are facing challenges beyond the classroom.

That’s why innovative programs like ECHO are making a real difference. By helping remove barriers, ECHO connects students and families with the support they need to succeed.

The results speak for themselves: in its first year at Nash Elementary, the program reduced chronic absenteeism by 10%. Now, it’s expanding its impact and showing how a community-wide approach can help more students stay engaged, attend school, and thrive.

Every day in school matters, and together we can help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Learn more about ECHO: https://www.amphi.com/resourcecenter

Dustin Williams
Pima County
Amphi Foundation
Amphitheater Public Schools

07/22/2026

Pima CommunityShare Spotlight!

📚✨ Last Spring, second- and third-grade students at Gallego Elementary became published authors and illustrators!

Inspired by the colorful world of alebrijes and the animals of the Sonoran Desert, students researched native wildlife, created beautiful watercolor illustrations, and wrote original stories blending facts with imagination.

Thanks to a partnership through Pima CommunityShare, students visited West Press, toured the printing facility, met the graphic designer who brought their work to life, and received professionally printed copies of their very own book.

Experiences like this show the power of connecting classrooms with local businesses to create unforgettable, real-world learning opportunities. Thank you to West Press for being a phenomenal partner and bringing learning to life for these students!

Your students can experience that this school year! Learn how you can become a Pima CommunityShare educator or community partner today! Connect with our director, Amy Morales Baum: [email protected]!

Dustin Williams
Pima County
Isabela Lisco TV
Sunnyside Unified School District
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet School
Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family - GOYFF

07/21/2026

🎨 Calling all art teachers and educators!

We’re looking for student artwork to display in the windows of our downtown Tucson office. It’s a great opportunity to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of Pima County students for the community to enjoy.

We welcome all mediums, including paintings, drawings, photography, graphic design, digital art, mixed media, and more!

Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more.

Dustin Williams