Through an Executive Order, schools will delay the start of in-person classes for the school year until August 17 or until further notice, however, online learning is permissible and encouraged. For all Pendergast students, school will begin on Wednesday, August 5, through online Distance Learning.
The Summer Meal Program is underway! The hours of operation are 7:30am – 11:00am, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week. Meal distribution continues in the “Grab and Go” format, with breakfast and lunch meals being provided. Meals are available for all students 18 years and younger.
Cox is offering high speed Internet for families that have a K-12 student and receive government assistance. No annual contracts, no deposits, free installation and free WiFi modem. Find out if you qualify!
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.
As your Governing Board, we work with Administration, Staff, Parents and the Community to provide a quality education for all students so they compete globally in their future endeavors and aspirations.
Through an Executive Order, schools will delay the start of in-person classes for the school year until August 17 or until further notice, however, online learning is permissible and encouraged. For all Pendergast students, school will begin on Wednesday, August 5, through online Distance Learning.
A comprehensive reopening plan for Distance Learning is in place and was adopted at the Pendergast District Zoom Governing Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 30.
We will follow up directly with families and staff to share the information presented and ensure families and students have what they need to be prepared to learn virtually. We continue to carefully monitor COVID-19 in Arizona and seek guidance from the Governor's Office and other agencies as the situation changes.
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SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
The Summer Meal Program is underway at all twelve Pendergast School sites. The hours of operation are 7:30am – 11:00am, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week. Meal distribution continues in the “Grab and Go” format, with breakfast and lunch meals being provided. Meals are available for all students 18 years and younger.
ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE
We invite you to use these links to encourage your children to continue their learning while our school buildings are closed.
The Pendergast Elementary School District has so much to offer including innovative S.T.E.A.M. Academies. 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: July - English | Español
Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux and the Pendergast Elementary School District BEE-LIEVES in your child's future! In her July message, Dr. Matos DeBlieux discusses the difficult choices ahead during this unprecedented time.
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 2020-21 Budget >>
View the District's FY 2021 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 2021 (budget year): $52,696 |
| Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2020 (prior year): $50,870 |
| Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year: $1,826 |
| Percentage increase: 4% |
View the District's Spending Report for FY 2019 prepared by the Arizona Auditor
General: Pendergast Profile | Pendergast Profile - Text Based
Pendergast Annual Financial Report for 2019 >>
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.
AZEDNEWS: Student Leadership in the Pendergast School District
DeBlieux formed the Eighth Grade Superintendent’s Student Council five years ago to actualize a student leadership and mentoring model. The purpose of the Council is to build a strong connection to the schools and the Pendergast School District.
A Message from Dr. Matos DeBlieux - Working Against Racism and Injustice
Our district has always cared deeply about its students, staff, families, and the communities we serve. At times like these, we are conscious of not just our community but also the greater community we are connected to and take seriously our charge to actively work against systemic racism and injustice.
The Glendale Star - Schools Act Fast to Serve Families During Crisis
The rising concerns of COVID-19 prevented the normal resumption of classes as Gov. Doug Ducey ordered all schools closed.
Now, many students, teachers and parents are attempting to get their balance and find a new normal.
Online Instructional Resources Available
We invite you to use these links to encourage your children to continue their learning while our school buildings are closed.
Desert Mirage Elementary School Students Win Grant from SRP
Stefanie McKee’s second grade students at Desert Mirage School in Glendale have been putting their interest and knowledge of being a Green School into action by forming the Junior Green Team, developed in order to get younger learners involved in the SRP Energy Savings program.
PHXTV Classroom - Census Lesson at Desert Horizon Elementary
PHXTV Classroom visits Desert Horizon Elementary School where students learn about the importance of #census2020 in a "bracketology" style lesson. A census specialist also emphasizes the importance of everyone being counted. Each response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
Grab & Go Meals are Available for Children 18 and Under
Our sites will be open from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm for the grab and go meals at the entrances of each of our cafeterias. Breakfast and lunch will be handed out during these hours. In addition, our Food Service and Transportation Departments will be collaborating and distributing meals via specified bus routes within each of our school campus communities.
Important Information for PRIDE Club Families
Please contact coliverossosa@pesd92.org to request a tuition refund if needed for the month of March. You also have the option of applying pre-paid tuition to future services. Tuition will not be collected during the school closure and late fees will not be applied.
Cox is offering high speed Internet for families that have a K-12 student and receive government assistance. No annual contracts, no deposits, free installation and free WiFi modem. Find out if you qualify!
For the health and safety of our staff, families and communities, we will be cancelling all Monthly Parent Lunches and Community Breakfasts through the rest of the school year effective immediately. We appreciate your understanding and supporting our efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy.
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.
The Arizona Council for Exceptional Children is bestowing the honor of the Samuel A. Kirk Teacher of the Year Award to Shaylyn Savage, Special Education Teacher at Sunset Ridge School in Glendale.
Sonoran Sky Elementary Receives Playground Equipment Donation from Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Sonoran Sky Elementary was thrilled to receive a donation for seven pieces of primary playground equipment from Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Water from Air: ASU Professor's Technology Produces Clean Drinking Water Around the Globe
A partnership with the Scottsdale startup Zero Mass Water allows students in the Copper King STEAM Academy to explore the off-grid technology behind the company's "hydropanels," which use sunlight to pull water from the air.
Student Achievement Continues to Grow Throughout the Pendergast District
During the 2018-2019 school year, all 12 Pendergast schools made growth on their state issued letter grade designation.
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.
The Pendergast Elementary School District was awarded a $20K grant from Corning Incorporated Foundation. The 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.
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.
For additional information and past stories about the Pendergast School District, please visit our Media Section.
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