Gulick & Brown: Celebrating SUSD during National Public School Week

All that said, it’s students who benefit the most by attending SUSD schools. They are the ones who have the opportunity to learn from highly committed and qualified teachers and have diversified experiences that create balance in their education. They are provided with the tools it takes to continue their education and prepare them for life beyond their schooling.”

Denny Brown and Melinda Gulick, Yes To Children co-chairs

This week is National Public School Week, so it’s a perfect time to reflect on our Scottsdale Unified School District schools, our students and their teachers --- and to also express how proud Yes To Children is to be affiliated with all of them.

It’s wonderful timing that the selection of SUSD’s new superintendent Scott Menzel coincides with our celebration of Scottsdale public schools. Welcome to our SUSD community Dr. Menzel.

For those who may not be aware, the Scottsdale Unified School District has 30 public schools. There are five high schools, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, four K-8 schools and one online high school.

There are currently almost 23,000 students enrolled in SUSD.

Scottsdale public schools, like others across the country, are one of the pillars of the community. Besides contributing to the civic fabric of the community, our quality public schools play a critical role in creating an expanding economy by attracting businesses that offer good paying jobs.

It is also a fact that SUSD schools, some of the most highly rated in the state, enhance our neighborhoods and increase the value of property throughout the city.

All that said, it’s students who benefit the most by attending SUSD schools. They are the ones who have the opportunity to learn from highly committed and qualified teachers and have diversified experiences that create balance in their education. They are provided with the tools it takes to continue their education and prepare them for life beyond their schooling.

Our SUSD public schools are fortunate to attract the support and encouragement of groups like the Scottsdale Parent Council, the teachers of the Scottsdale Education Association and Scottsdale Charros, just to name a few. These organizations believe that our SUSD schools are worthy of their involvement and validate the value of receiving a public school education.

The volunteers of Yes To Children invite the community to help celebrate National Public Schools Week. It’s a time to express your appreciation to educators and all those who make our SUSD public schools such a special part of our community.

Editor’s Note: Melinda Gulick and Denny Brown are co-chairs of Yes To Children.