Education

Black Mountain Elementary School named an A+ School of Excellence

Black Mountain Elementary School (BMES), Owsley. “We are thrilled to receive the well-deserved located in the Cave Creek Unified School Dis- distinction that our staff have earned through their trict, has been named one of 44 Arizona public hard work and dedication to the advanced educational schools receiving the coveted A+ School of Excellence opportunities and distinguished programs that make Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF). BMES what it is. This prestigious award recognizes the “The A+ School of Excellence Award shines a spot- family, and community. I am so proud to be a part of light on the positive stories and successes occurring something so special.” in public schools,” says AEF Executive Director Kim Graham. “The application and evaluation process for AEF has been championing public schools with the this program is comprehensive and rigorous. We ap- A+ School of Excellence Award program since 1983. plaud these schools for exceeding expectations to meet The A+ Award is a way to identify, celebrate, and their students’ needs and for achieving overall success recognize educational excellence in PreK-12th grade despite the many challenges that face the education schools throughout Arizona. In addition to showcasing community statewide.” outstanding public schools, the A+ program provides BMES offers its students drama, dance, music, and work that serves as a basis for school self-assessment art. BMES believes that their students are special and and planning. The A+ School of Excellence award is deserve the very best. They believe that they must a powerful energizer for increasing public confidence develop the whole child through advanced academics in recognized schools. A+ schools are celebrated and says Superintendent Burdick. “BMES’ staff, students, and the arts. Their students will be community-minded recognized as exceptional. Schools receive $500 and a PTO, and families focus all their energy and resources and globally prepared due in large part to these amazing banner designating them as an A+ School of Excellence on students to make their educational experiences supprograms that they have built, according to the school. winner. portive and interactive. Congratulations, Bobcats!”

“It feels great when others, especially administrators from award winning schools, recognize your school as one of the best in Arizona,” says BMES Principal Matt exceptional work by BMES teachers, staff, students, school teams with an extensive comprehensive frame“We are thrilled to see the amazing school community that BMES has cultivated, honored with the prestigious AEF A+ School of Excellence Award,” For more information regarding Black Mountain Elementary School, please contact Principal Owsley at mowsley@ccusd93.net or by calling 480-575-2100.

DESERT SUN ACADEMY an A+ STEAM School

INSPIRING EXCELLENCE through engagement, critical thinking & collaboration At Desert Sun Academy, students are inspired to become global leaders. In addition to an A+ STEAM program, all DSA students receive Spanish classes while the internationally recognized French immersion program develops trilingual language skills! Science Wing - Makerspace - STEAM Lab • French Immersion K-5 • Spanish Pre-K-6 • Preschool