Press Releases

October 15, 2025 - West-MEC Career Academy at Agua Fria High School

October 21, 2025 - Freshman Career Expo at Phoenix Raceway celebrated the Class of 2029 with hands-on expeiences and resources

November 10, 2025 - AFHSD Veterans Day Ceremony

November 26, 2025 - AFHSD Highlights Strategic Investments in Students and Community

December 3, 2025 - AFHSD and Buckeye Fire Department to Launch Fire and Rescue Career Pathway

December 24, 2025 - Voter-Approved Bond Projects Provide for Essential Maintenance While Strengthening Safety and Learning Environments Throughout the AFHSD

Student Press Release - Students Earn Nominations for NATAS Emmy Award Ceremony

January 6, 2026 - AFHS Celebrates New Cafeteria with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

January 28, 2026 - AFHSD Appoints Matt Lees as Principal of Verrado High School

February 4, 2026 - AFHSD Campuses Celebrate Academy Selection Day

February 11, 2026 - District Hosts Third Learning and Collaboration Day Featuring Industry Experience Opportunities

April 10, 2026 - AFHSD Recognizes Top 1% Academic Achievers Through Superintendent’s Academic Superstars Initiative

May 20, 2026 - AFHSD Honors our Student Valedictorians Through Superintendent’s Academic Superstars Initiative

June 15, 2026 - Academies of the Southwest Valley Celebrates Partners Driving Student Success and Workforce Development

July 1, 2026 - Fifth Annual West Valley Film Festival Showcases Student Creativity and Talent

July 1, 2026 - AFHSD Seniors Earn More Than $74.7 Million in Scholarships

August 1, 2026 - Hilltop School for the Arts Prepares to Open Its Doors for its Inaugural School Year

October 1, 2026 - Arts and Entertainment, Right in Your Backyard