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FW Staff Shout Out 💙💛
Mrs. Stretton was nominated for the patience, care, and encouragement she brings to her kindergarten classroom each day.
One family shared how grateful they are for the way she supported their daughter through such an important year, helping her grow in confidence, feel cared for, and find success along the way.
Thank you, Mrs. Stretton, for creating a classroom where students feel supported, valued, and ready to grow.
A pretty amazing surprise at Laguna Elementary this morning! 💙💛
Ms. Kristi Gutierrez was surprised by KOLD’s Surprise Squad with a $1,000 gift from Rite Way HVAC!
It was so much fun seeing her reaction and watching our Laguna community celebrate right along with her.
Congratulations, Ms. Gutierrez! So well deserved!
Ms. Kristi Gutierrez was surprised by KOLD’s Surprise Squad with a $1,000 gift from Rite Way HVAC!
It was so much fun seeing her reaction and watching our Laguna community celebrate right along with her.
Congratulations, Ms. Gutierrez! So well deserved!
FW Staff Shout Out 💙💛
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Christina Hales!
Mrs. Hales was nominated for the care, dedication, and encouragement she brings to her students each day.
Her nomination highlighted the way she helps students develop a love of music, build new skills, and grow in confidence. She was also recognized for her attention to detail, the high expectations she sets for students, and the genuine care she shows each child.
Even on challenging days, Mrs. Hales continues to show up with patience, dedication, and positivity.
The Following Wells Governing Board and District Administration loved their visit to Homer Davis Elementary!
Thanks, Dragons!
Thanks, Dragons!
If you’re driving down La Cholla, you may have spotted a bright new addition at the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center!
Our new sign offers a warm welcome to current and future preschool families while making EMELC even easier to find. Our staff was happy to help us celebrate the occasion! 💙💛
Our new sign offers a warm welcome to current and future preschool families while making EMELC even easier to find. Our staff was happy to help us celebrate the occasion! 💙💛
FW Staff Shout Out 💙💛
This week, we’re celebrating Ms. Blissett at Douglas Elementary!
Her nominator shared that she is always there for students with patience, warmth, and care. Most importantly, “The kids know they can count on her.”
Thank you, Ms. Blissett, for being such a caring and dependable presence for Douglas students!
Know a Flowing Wells staff member who deserves a shout out? Submit one here:
https://www.flowingwellsschools.org/forms/flowingwellsstaff
This week, we’re celebrating Ms. Blissett at Douglas Elementary!
Her nominator shared that she is always there for students with patience, warmth, and care. Most importantly, “The kids know they can count on her.”
Thank you, Ms. Blissett, for being such a caring and dependable presence for Douglas students!
Know a Flowing Wells staff member who deserves a shout out? Submit one here:
https://www.flowingwellsschools.org/forms/flowingwellsstaff
Two Flowing Wells teachers are among Pima County’s top educators! 💙💛
Congratulations to Emily Godlove, 7th grade English teacher at Flowing Wells Junior High School, and Caitlin Reynolds, Agriscience teacher at Flowing Wells High School, who have been named finalists for the 2026 E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award, formerly known as the Raytheon Leaders in Education Award.
The award recognizes educators for Excellence, Leadership, Engagement, Vision, Achievement, Transformation, and Empowerment.
We are incredibly proud to have two Flowing Wells educators recognized among this year’s 12 finalists!
Congratulations to Emily Godlove, 7th grade English teacher at Flowing Wells Junior High School, and Caitlin Reynolds, Agriscience teacher at Flowing Wells High School, who have been named finalists for the 2026 E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award, formerly known as the Raytheon Leaders in Education Award.
The award recognizes educators for Excellence, Leadership, Engagement, Vision, Achievement, Transformation, and Empowerment.
We are incredibly proud to have two Flowing Wells educators recognized among this year’s 12 finalists!
Congratulations to the Flowing Wells High School Class of 2026! 💙💛
The Flowing Wells Educational Foundation recently welcomed alumni, students, staff, and community members for the 2026 Flowing Wells High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Congratulations to Michelle Celeste Trinidad (Class of 2006) and Michael Vazquez (Class of 2011) on this well deserved recognition.
Thank you to the Foundation for honoring the legacy of Flowing Wells while celebrating the achievements of these outstanding alumni.
Congratulations to Michelle Celeste Trinidad (Class of 2006) and Michael Vazquez (Class of 2011) on this well deserved recognition.
Thank you to the Foundation for honoring the legacy of Flowing Wells while celebrating the achievements of these outstanding alumni.
We recently celebrated our amazing Flowing Wells retirees at this year’s Retirement Reception.
Thank you for the care, dedication, and impact you have made in the lives of students, staff, and families throughout the years. Your contributions have helped shape the Flowing Wells community in so many meaningful ways.
Wishing all of our retirees a joyful and well deserved retirement! 💙💛
Thank you for the care, dedication, and impact you have made in the lives of students, staff, and families throughout the years. Your contributions have helped shape the Flowing Wells community in so many meaningful ways.
Wishing all of our retirees a joyful and well deserved retirement! 💙💛
Our seniors took one more walk through the halls today and were cheered on every step of the way.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see you walk across that stage!
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see you walk across that stage!
Congratulations to FWHS Spanish Teacher Alberto Urquidez, who was recognized as an Exemplary Educator at the Southern Arizona Education Council's Evening to Empower Ed on Friday, May 1!
We are grateful for Sr. Urquidez's outstanding service to our Flowing Wells students, colleagues, and community.
We are grateful for Sr. Urquidez's outstanding service to our Flowing Wells students, colleagues, and community.
Sentinel Peak High School has been designated an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Education Foundation.
This distinction recognizes schools that go beyond test scores to create exceptional learning environments for students. During their visit, the A+ judging team was especially impressed by their interviews with Sentinel Peak students, staff, and families, and noted that the school is transforming perceptions of what is possible in public education.
Excellent work, Scorpions. We are proud of this incredible achievement.
Way to go to our Flowing Wells spellers! Students from Hendricks, Douglas, Centennial, Richardson, Davis, and Laguna Elementary schools competed at our District Spelling Bee, with Asher earning first place and Aubrianna finishing second. Both will represent Flowing Wells at the Pima County Spelling Bee in February.
The Flowing Wells Governing Board and District Administration loved their visit to Richardson Elementary! Thanks, Roadrunners!
Three FWUSD Teachers Honored by the Arizona Bowl
Three Flowing Wells educators have been selected as Arizona Bowl Extra Yard for Teachers winners. Each teacher receives a 1000 dollar grant and will be recognized on the field during halftime at the Arizona Bowl.
This year’s honorees include Jessica Jankowski Gallo, Preschool Teacher at the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center; Mimi Lawton, Special Education Teacher at Flowing Wells High School; and Destiny Pundt, Kindergarten Teacher at Richardson Elementary School.
Congratulations!
Three Flowing Wells educators have been selected as Arizona Bowl Extra Yard for Teachers winners. Each teacher receives a 1000 dollar grant and will be recognized on the field during halftime at the Arizona Bowl.
This year’s honorees include Jessica Jankowski Gallo, Preschool Teacher at the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center; Mimi Lawton, Special Education Teacher at Flowing Wells High School; and Destiny Pundt, Kindergarten Teacher at Richardson Elementary School.
Congratulations!
AP Human Geography kicked off their Cultural Patterns and Processes unit with a field trip to Tucson Meet Yourself! Students experienced Tucson’s incredible cultural diversity through food, art, and live performances. 🌵
Flowing Wells Junior High recently hosted "Life Beyond the Books," a hands-on event where 8th graders learned real-world skills such as cooking, budgeting, car care, and first aid. It’s not every day students get to learn how to change a tire or make an omelette in class, and they loved it!
Thank you to Life Beyond the Books and all of the community partners who shared their time and talents with our students!
Thank you to Life Beyond the Books and all of the community partners who shared their time and talents with our students!
Fifty-five students from Flowing Wells High School’s Bella Voce and Choralires performed at the ACE Fall Choral Festival at Catalina Foothills High School, earning Superior with Distinction ratings in both performance and sight-singing. Only three choirs received this top honor, and one clinician awarded them an exceptional score of 98 out of 100.
We’re so proud of our talented students!
Sentinel Peak students took on La Cholla for Community Service Day and got it done, filling bags and cleaning the roadway.
Way to make a difference, Scorpions!
