Zaharis Elementary

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome students back for another exciting year at Mesa Public Schools! As you enjoy the final weeks of summer...

Congratulations to our Zaharis Community! We have been awarded the prestigious A+ School of Excellence Award from the Arizona Educational Foundation. Thank you to everyone who con...

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...

Schools Just Got Healthier! Effective the 2026-27 school year, Arizona has a brand-new law called the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01). This law requires higher...

Three additional Mesa Public Schools campuses — Dobson High School, Kerr Center for Agriscience, and James K. Zaharis Elementary School — have received the prestigious A+ School...

Kindergarten enrollment is open now. Click the link above to see details for the Open House.

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 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 R...

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...