News at Laveen Elementary School District

So that you are always informed about the awesome things that go on in our school district, we invite you to visit our News and Events page often. We'll post awards, events, and important announcements so that you don't miss a thing.


School Lunch Price Increase

Please be aware of the slight increase of $0.10 in lunch for the upcoming school year. Please view our flier in English or Spanish for more information. You may also view our school menus page. Thank you!


School Begins August 5

All parents and students are invited to "Meet Your Teacher Night" on August 1, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. School begins the following Monday, August 5.


Vista del Sur Traditional School is #1!

Vista del Sur is the No.1 elementary school in the state!The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has ranked Vista del Sur Traditional School in the Laveen Elementary School District the number one elementary school in the State of Arizona. Vista del Sur earned a score of 175 out of a possible 200 points when ADE released the 2011-2012 A-F Letter Grades on August 2, 2012.

Vista del Sur Traditional School also has an “A” letter grade based on the Arizona Department of Education’s A-F Letter Grade Accountability System for 2012. “A” schools demonstrate an excellent level of performance. They have a greater percentage of students passing AIMS and achieve greater academic growth with their population of students than most schools.

The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) has also named the school an Arizona Higher Performing School.

Vista del Sur Traditional School is a K-8 school and one of seven schools in the Laveen Elementary School District.


Tax Credits

You can lower your Arizona State income tax bill when you donate to your local school district. Read more>>>



Several times each year we'll produce a district-wide newsletter. Be sure to check them out for a great overview of our district's happenings:

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