As we welcome students, families, and staff to the 2025–2026 school year at Apache Junction Unified School District, I want to share a message that has been on my mind: this year feels

At Apache Junction Unified School District, we’ve always believed that real learning—and real connection—happens when students are fully present.

At Apache Junction Unified School District, we believe in one simple truth: kids come first.

AJUSD is a small district with a big heart, and every day, our teachers, staff, and families work hard to create endless possibilities for our students.

Every March, as we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, we hear a lot about the luck of the Irish. But is success really about luck, or is it something we create for ourselves?