Patterson 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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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 have been working hard to improve our school website and provide our community an updated venue for learning about our campus, our culture and the variety of engaging programs ...