Zaharis Elementary

The Arizona Department of Education has released its 2024–25 school letter grades, and we are proud to share that our school has earned an A ! This recognition reflects the focu...

Mesa Public Schools is thrilled to welcome new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! As we uphold our Promise to prepare every student for success in college, career...

The Community Forum was on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Please take time to watch the replay and submit your feedback on our post-forum survey form . As part of the district’s ...

Mesa Public Schools invites parents, staff, and all interested community members to an informational meeting about the district's budget. The MPS Budget Community Meeting is an ...

Mesa Public Schools has updated its policy about when and how students can use personal devices like cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets during the school day. School day inclu...

Dear Mesa Public Schools community, As we gear up for a new school year, I’m filled with excitement and deep gratitude to serve as the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. I wa...

Mesa Public Schools has rolled out ParentSquare as our primary school-to-home communication tool. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to activate your account and download t...

The SmartTag Parent App is now available for families of bus riders! This app allows you to keep track of your student’s bus-riding activity and receive SMART Alerts including: ...

At every board meeting during the school year, Mesa Public Schools will recognize a Spotlight School. Zaharis Elementary was the Feb. 25 Spotlight School Below are principal Jen K...

Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members for an evening of excitement and exploration at its upcoming School Choice Fair. Whether you’re a parent, student or ...

Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has begun the process of selecting a new superintendent to succeed Dr. Andi Fourlis, who announced her retirement effective June 30, 2025, after a dist...

Mesa Public Schools is implementing a new protocol requiring all students to wear their school identification badge visibly at all times while on school grounds. This expectation ...

We strive to ensure that classrooms are well-balanced and beneficial for all learners, as it lays the foundation for optimal learning experiences. Grade-level teams collaborate cl...

The Fund Run is coming soon. We will use the money raised to support teachers/staff, as well as, helping to create more innovative learning areas at Zaharis. Last Year's Fund ...

It's time for Kindergarten registration! We are excited to invite incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024/25 academic school year to our Open House event. New and returning fa...

For over one hundred years, Mesa Public Schools has been the No. 1 choice for Mesa families. Diverse options include STEM, career and technical education, free Montessori, acceler...

Enrollment in Mesa Public Schools has begun! 🚍 For over one hundred years, Mesa Public Schools has been the number-one choice for Mesa families. Diverse options include STEM, ca...

Hello Zaharis Families, I hope you have had a wonderful weekend with your family. I can't believe we have started the third full week of school. Teachers have been very busy...

As you begin to think about next year's teacher at Zaharis, please keep in mind that our teachers know your students. We also know that parent input is important, as you know the ...

Samson will be at our school to meet the social and emotional needs of students and staff at Zaharis. He will be on our campus for support, for love, as a reading companion, and...