Zaharis Elementary

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...

Get fancied up and join us for a fun evening of dancing under the stars! Tickets are only $10 per family with the option of purchasing corsages or boutonnières. Light refreshment...

Beloved author Brandon Mull met with third through sixth grade students today. His work includes the trio of popular series: Fablehaven , Candy Shop War, and the Five Kingdom...

Come explore the world of STEAM at Zaharis Elementary School's Showcase on March 30th from 5-7pm! Experience the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math wit...

Congressman Andy Biggs visited with fifth grade students to talk about how our government works including checks and balances and creating new laws.

Author Dusti Bowling paid a visit to Zaharis to share her inspirations for stories.

Our kindergartners dived into an inquiry into community helpers by inviting Mesa Mayor John Giles to share his passion for leading our community.

Chris Powell came to Zaharis to conduct some morning exercises with our students!

Chris Powell was our special guest for PE Night at Zaharis! Thanks to our wonderful PE Teachers, Mr. Smith and Mr. Crowley, for an activity-filled evening.

K-1 Multiage is the deliberate placement of children of various ages to support learning based on the individual child. Students are placed with the same teacher consecutively for...

Zaharis' final team to compete in a FIRST Lego League tournament was DeBuggers. On the first weekend of the Winter Break, DeBuggers had a blast and earned a berth to the state tou...