The Pendergast Elementary School District has so much to offer including innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) Academies. Other programs we have available are free full-day kindergarten, dual language programs, free and reduced breakfast and lunch, and so much more.
Hosted by the Pendergast Elementary School District, this conference will focus on innovative and engaging educational practices that promote the development of 21st Century skills for our students. This conference seeks to inspire educators to engage in innovative practices that promote creativity and inspire hands-on, engaging learning activities for our scholars.
Earn your bachelor's degree leading to teacher certification from Arizona State University. ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and the Pendergast Elementary School District provide unparalleled support to teacher candidates in schools.
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.
March 3, 2021
Dear Pendergast Families,
Governor Doug Ducey issued a new Executive Order 2021-04 entitled, "Open for In-Person Learning." To remain in compliance with the Governor's Executive Orders, the Pendergast District will offer an in-person learning option starting Monday, March 22, 2021, immediately following Spring Break. We will send a brief online survey regarding your choice to have your student(s) remain with virtual instruction or attend class in the school building. This information is of vital importance to us to ensure accurate planning and staffing.
It is important that you know we have a COVID-19 Mitigation Plan. However, it may not be possible to have students socially distance on the bus, in classrooms, or in the cafeteria depending on the number of students that come to the in person learning option. Students will be required to wear a mask, wash their hands frequently, and follow staff directions regarding social distancing.
We appreciate your support through this challenging year and look forward to a productive rest of the school year. We will keep you updated as new information about our school reopening plan is available.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer Cruz
Acting Superintendent
Return to In-Person Learning Letter: English | Español
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!
Meals are being provided Monday through Friday for all children ages 18 years and younger, at no charge. Breakfast and lunch meals may be picked up at the same time. Parents (adults) and siblings are welcome to pick up the meals for multiple children.
Meal Distribution will be located in the doorway of each school within the Pendergast Elementary School District. This will provide the opportunity for Grab and Go Meals as conveniently and quickly as possible, while maintaining social distancing for everyone's safety.
Grab and Go Service Times and Procedures >>
BUS ROUTES
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. This schedule will be continually updated with the most current information regarding routes, so please be sure to check back periodically.
Schedule Bus Stop Times for Food Distribution >>
The PESD Fall Food Service Stop Map contains all bus stop locations, including descriptions. Families may enter their address to locate the closest Meal Distribution Bus Stop. If there are no stops in your areas, please remember that meals are also being provided at your student's school campus.
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.
In her April letter, Acting Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Cruz talks about going back to in-person learning, as well as, celebrating Assistant Principals Week and World Autism Month.
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, 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 Revised Budget >>
| 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
View the District's FY 2020 Annual Financial Report at the AZ Department of Education's Website >>
View the District's FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report >>
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 >>
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District's Title IX Coordinator.
Dr. Gwyn Marr, Pendergast Title IX Coordinator
3802 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85037
623-772-2296
gmarr@pesd92.org
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, regardless of whether the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of the reported conduct or not. A report may be made in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator. The District shall notify students, parents or legal guardians of students, employees, applicants for employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the District, of the name or title, office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number of the Title IX Coordinator. The District will respond promptly when any school employee has notice of sexual harassment. Upon receipt of notice of sexual harassment, the District shall notify students, parents or legal guardians of students, employees, applicants for employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the District, of the District’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District shall respond. The District is committed to investigating each formal complaint submitted and to taking appropriate action on all confirmed violations of policy. The District shall follow grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints from students and employees alleging sexual harassment.
Pendergast Selects New Superintendent to Lead District
The Pendergast board accepted the retirement of Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux at its February 9, 2021 board meeting and has unanimously selected Dr. Jennifer Cruz as the new superintendent beginning July 1, 2021.
InspirED Instructional Innovation Conference - April 8-10
Hosted by the Pendergast Elementary School District, this conference will focus on innovative and engaging educational practices that promote the development of 21st Century skills for our students. This conference seeks to inspire educators to engage in innovative practices that promote creativity and inspire hands-on, engaging learning activities for our scholars.
ELA/Math 6-8 Public Review
We are thrilled to announce that after a 7 month pilot process, our middle school Math and English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum adoption committees have formal recommendations. We would now like to invite feedback during the 60-Day Review.
The 60-Day Review is the window of opportunity for teachers, staff and community to provide feedback on resources.
Pendergast District Earns Top Honor in 2021 National Magna Awards Program for Equity Work
Pendergast was recognized for its commitment to equity as a first place winner in the 27th annual Magna Awards program.
BEE Recognized Awards for April
This month we recognize six outstanding individuals who contribute to the excellence of their schools and the departments. In these times, we are reminded of the importance of being grateful and thanking others for all the effort and willingness that goes into making Pendergast a special place to work and learn.
Pendergast District Leader Selected to Serve on Glendale Chamber Board
Dr. Jennifer Cruz will bring her insight and energy to enhance the Chamber's goals. The Glendale Chamber is one of the largest business organizations in the West Valley.
COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Plan for Re-Opening Schools 2020-2021
The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recommend that reopening decisions be driven by the current prevalence of COVID-19 in the community. The following protocols are to be implemented across all District sites.
Updated: 4-6-2021
A Year Later, Schools are Still Feeding Kids Learning Remotely
When Pendergast officials learned school buildings would close because of COVID-19, they issued computers to students to use at home. But for some kids, no school can also mean no foo, or not enough anyway.
Finding Solutions: School Bus Drivers Deliver Meals to Students in Pendergast District
Thank you ABC15 for recognizing all of the hard work our Food Services and Transportation Department puts into serving our amazing community on a daily bases!
Pendergast District was Selected for the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative to Bring Internet Access, Devices and Technology Coaches to Local Schools
In partnership with digital promise, Verizon Innovative Learning will welcome Amberlea, Desert Horizon and Villa de Paz in the Pendergast District for the 2021-22 school year.
Profile of a Graduate
We partnered with the community is a sustained conversation leading to shared agreement about a community-owned picture of what graduates need for success.
Amazon Funding Computer Science Education for 11 Elementary Schools in Pendergast District
Amazon is funding computer science education and teacher professional development for 11 elementary schools in the district, impacting more than 1,650 students.
Upcoming Parent & Family Engagement Workshops
PESD parents and guardians are encouraged to register to attend one or more of these FREE workshop sessions. All workshop sessions will be from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Registration is required to attend.
Next-Gen Teacher Preparation in the Pendergast Elementary School District
Earn your bachelor's degree leading to teacher certification from Arizona State University. ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and the Pendergast Elementary School District provide unparalleled support to teacher candidates in schools.
CAPIT Parent Night ZOOM
CAPIT is a phonics curriculum on a digital platform used by our K-2 students, so it's accessible anywhere and accommodates distance learning. CAPIT enables teachers to instruct the entire class while individualizing the learning for each student.
McKinney-Vento / Foster Care
The mission of the Homeless Education Program is to ensure that homeless children and youth have access to a free, appropriate public education, comparable to that provided to the children of any Arizona resident and consistent with Arizona’s mandatory school attendance laws.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains key provisions to promote educational stability and success for students in foster care.
Pendergast District to Receive Microsoft Large Community Empowerment Funds
The Pendergast District recently received news that The Builder Bees Makerspace Program was made possible with funds from the Microsoft Corporation. The program will serve over 5,500 students throughout the West Valley.
2020 Pendergast Distance Learning Guide
The Distance Learning Guide was created by educators in our district in order to help all of our students succeed and do their very best. It includes sections that will provide a step-by-step guide to online learning and everything that you will need to know.
Student-Parent Handbook 2020-2021
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.
To learn more about parent and student rights and responsibilities, please review the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook.
Pendergast Elementary School District Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux hosts a virtual bi-monthly Community Partners Lunch & Learn, as well as, a virtual bi-monthly Parent Lunch & Learn. All from the comfort of home, office, or your favorite spot to relax and learn more about education and the Pendergast District.
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.
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.
Arizona Department of Education Parental Rights Handbook
In the 2020 Arizona Legislative Session, the Legislature passed Senate bill (SB) 1061 (Laws 2020, Chapter 64) which the Governor signed on June 5, 2020. SB 1061 established ARS § 15- 249.16 which requires the Arizona Department of Education (Department) to establish and post a statutory handbook of parental rights.
Media Releases
For additional information and past stories about the Pendergast School District, please visit our Media Section.