New to the Pendergast Elementary School District? Here is how to register your child in your neighborhood Pendergast School. We have so much to offer including free full-day kindergarten and S.T.E.A.M. Academies.
On January 21, 2020, students, police chiefs, government officials, parents and teachers will get together to tackle ongoing issues involving bullying, depression, drug addiction and other ongoing issues facing our youth. Together, we can inspire everyone to Speak Up, Stand Up and help Save a Life!
We are looking for outstanding candidates ready to "Empower Excellence and Success" to our over 9000 students on twelve campuses across the district.
The Arizona Tax Credit Program allows each taxpayer to donate up to $200 for a single individual or a head of household per year to public schools and up to $400 if married and filing a joint tax return. That money can go directly to the public school of your choice, reducing your taxes by the amount donated.
Pendergast is proud to be a member of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber helps build a strong community by creating a climate of growth and success that benefits everyone.
The Pendergast Elementary School District has so much to offer including the traveling Puzzle Bus Escape Room. Other programs we have available are...
- FREE FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
- DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
- S.T.E.A.M. ACADEMIES
- FREE & REDUCED BREAKFAST / LUNCH
...and so much more!
The Pendergast Quick Tip is a system that allows students, parents, staff and community members to submit information to district administrators anonymously or non-anonymously.
Quick Tip allows authorized district administrators to receive tips at any time and have the ability to respond in a timely manner to issues that impacts the school or individual students.
The reported issues range from peer pressure, threats, depression, weapons, suicide and bullying. Anyone with access to the web or a smartphone has access to Quick Tip.
The Pendergast Elementary School District, through a partnership with First Things First, have developed the Pendergast Family Resource Center providing quality, comprehensive, diverse and streamlined services centered on a holistic view of early childhood education with neighborhood outreach as a core component. The services offered create a unique collaboration between the educational environment, families and communities combined with staffing support from caring, knowledgeable professionals.
OUR MISSION: The Pendergast Family Resource Center is a family-centered, comprehensive, collaborative and high quality outreach program that supports the development, health and education of all Pendergast Elementary School District families and the surrounding community with a focus on families with children birth to age five.
Family Resource Center Activity Calendar: August - English | Español
Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux and the Pendergast Elementary School District BEE-LIEVES in your child's future! In her August message, Dr. Matos DeBlieux talks about the excitement surrounding the 2019-20 school year.
The Pendergast Elementary School District offers high quality half and full day community preschool programs designed to prepare 3 and 4-year-old children for school.
1. REGISTER
2. VOTE
3. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Make a payment for the Use of Facilities, to the P.R.I.D.E. Club or Pre-School online. You can also make a tax or gift Donation online and help make a positive impact in the lives of our students.
The Pendergast P.R.I.D.E. Club provides high quality and affordable before and after school care at Canyon Breeze, Copper King, Desert Mirage, Garden Lakes, Rio Vista, Sonoran Sky and Sunset Ridge.
The District has been using this bond funding to repair and improve our schools and facilities, as well as, to vastly improve and upgrade technology for student learning and District communication.
Find out what's being served for breakfast and lunch at your school by accessing our new Online Menus >>
My School Bucks provides parents with a secure, fast and convenient method for adding money to their children's school meal accounts.
Charlie's Cafe and Catering >>
Pendergast is providing the following financial information in order to give our community with an open view of the financial status of Pendergast.
View the District's FY 2019-20 Budget >>
View the District's FY 2019 Adopted Budget at the AZ Department of Education's Website >>
| AVERAGE TEACHER SALARIES (A.R.S. §15-903.E, amended by Laws 2018, Ch. 285, §10) |
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| Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2020 (budget year): $51,374 |
| Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2019 (prior year): $50,920 |
| Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year: $454 |
| Percentage increase: 1% |
| Comments on average salary calculation (Optional): Includes base contract salary, Classroom Site Fund (Prop 301) base salary and performance pay. |
View the District's Spending Report for FY 2018 prepared by the Arizona Auditor
General: Pendergast Profile | Pendergast Profile - Text Based
View the District's Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 >>
View the District's Final Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 >>
Pendergast Annual Financial Report for 2018 >>
Understanding the Budget: Find out more about how the Pendergast District spends money by watching this fun and informative video. View the Video >>
Visit the Pendergast Financial Services Department >>
We would like to thank our Partners in Education who's generosity helps us provide an educational experience beyond what is possible with public dollars. These partnerships are vital in helping the community and Pendergast work and grow together.
If you would like your business to become a Partner in Education, please contact Kerry Pohlmeyer at 623-772-2206 or by email at kpohlmeyer@pesd92.org.
Student-Parent Handbook 2019-2020
The purpose of this handbook is to inform parents and students of the policies, procedures, and operations of the Pendergast Elementary School District. It presents information highlighting district policies and guidelines necessary for the academic achievement, safety, welfare, and well-being of our students.
Register Now for the Pride Club Before and After School Program
We recognize the need for families to have an affordable, quality based before and after school program. The Pendergast P.R.I.D.E. Club provides a safe environment where staff guide students and promote their participation in multiple engaging activities.
- P.R.I.D.E. Club Information
- P.R.I.D.E. Club Enrollment Form
- P.R.I.D.E. Club Enrollment Emergency Card
- Parent Handbook
2019-20
Keep up with scores, matchups and your favorite volleyball team.
According to a June 12, 2019 story in AZED News, “School districts and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) are reaching out to community members to let them know how important Census 2020 is and to encourage them to take part in the population count done every 10 years.” Watch this video for more information on the census and its importance.
Pendergast District Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux hosts a monthly Community Breakfast, as well as, a monthly Parent Lunch. These are FREE events and open to all parents and community members.
The Pendergast Elementary School District will be conducting a Maintenance and Operations override renewal election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. This is a renewal of an existing override and with the continued funding, the District will be able to continue to provide a level of educational services and programs for students and community not funded by the state.
Notice and Call of Special Election >>
Budget Override Renewal Fact Sheet & Frequently Asked Questions >>
Request for Arguments "For" or "Against" the Special Budget Override Election >>
Pendergast School District is excited to continue the STEAM academies for the 2019-20 school year and expand programs to additional grade levels and schools. A highlight of all academies is a focused, academic-based field trip and a professional speaker, every semester for all students to learn from and interact with.
Pendergast School District is seeking to contract with qualified and experienced vendors to provide professional services for, but not limited to the following: Communications, Media, Presentations, Training, Leadership Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Website Services
RFP#P19-20-07 as posted on AZ Purchasing.com
Proposals will be accepted until 2:00pm on 8/16/19 at the Pendergast District Office located at 3802 N. 91st. Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, 85037.
For more information contact Karen Barden at 623-772-2218 or kbarden@pesd92.org
The Pendergast Elementary School District was awarded a $20K grant from Corning Incorporated Foundation. he Corning Incorporated Foundation is a charitable contributions organization established by Corning Incorporated in 1952. Through leadership and collaboration, the Foundation strives to foster vibrant, enriching, and supportive Corning communities.
Treasures 4 Teachers is a creative reuse center that supports educators by providing free and low cost supplies from the community’s sustainable resources. This is accomplished through generous donations from companies and corporations; offices that are downsizing; overstocks, retiring teachers, the Kids In Need Foundation and individual donors.
The mission is to empower youth to speak up! Encouraging students to be aware of warning signs and to speak up to a trusted adult about depression, suicide, grief, abuse and bullying is the first step to saving a life. These students save each other; SSS just give them the tools and resources to do it.
We are so excited to be partnering with motivational speaker Jeremy Anderson. Jeremy Anderson knows how to connect with students and teachers in an amazing and transparent way. Jeremy is one of America's Top Youth Speakers, and one of the Best Keynote Motivational Speakers for Teachers.
For more information about Jeremy and his services visit his website at https://www.jeremyanderson.org Check out some of Jeremy's motivational videos below.
- Top School Motivational Speaker >>
- Jeremy's School Take Over
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- Motivation for Teachers
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What You Need to Know About Standard-Based Grading (SBG)
Standard-Based Grading is a way for the school or teacher to tell you how your child is progressing toward mastery of a new skill or knowledge. Check out this handy infographic for a better understanding about what SBG is and how it benefits your child.
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