FREE food for kids!
We're now in week 2 of our Free Summer Meals Program!π
Kids 0-18 can stop at any of the eight school cafeterias below for FREE breakfast and lunch Monday - Thursday. Meal times vary. See the full updated schedule on our website. https://www.phxschools.org/support/food-nutrition/free-summer-meals-2026
Locations:
Bethune
Capitol
Emerson
Herrera School for the Arts
Lowell
Magnet Traditional
Shaw Montessori (plus Friday)
Whittier
Herrera School for the Arts
We welcome PreK-8 students from all across the Valley of the Sun!
Herrera School for the Arts is a kindergarten through grade eight school where we foster the minds and hearts of our students and inspire them to become empowered, compassionate leaders committed to their own personal growth to create a better tomorrow. You may attend Herrera School even if you do not live in our boundaries, as long as space exists in our classrooms.
In this week's update, Dr. Gonzalez shares highlights from our Leadership Retreat as district leaders prepare for the 2026β27 school year and reminds families about free summer meals available all summer long. ππ
05/27/2026
FREE summer meals are back at some Phoenix #1 schools for all kids 0 - 18 years old. π½οΈπ
Our cafeterias at Bethune, Capitol, Emerson, Herrera, Lowell, Magnet, Shaw, & Whittier will open and serve breakfast and lunch.
Check out meal dates and serving times below β¬οΈ
05/25/2026
We celebrated the Superintendentβs Student Advisory Team with a special dinner alongside their families. It was an honor to present these outstanding student leaders with their certificates and celebrate the vital insights and voices theyβve brought to our district all year long. Thank you to our amazing students for your dedication, and to the families who came out to support them!
05/24/2026
Next stop: High School! πβ¨ Huge congrats to the Herrera School for the Arts Class of 2026 on their 8th-grade promotion. We are so proud of your creativity and hard work, and want to give a special shoutout to our amazing scholarship winners for your inspiring dedication. The future looks incredibly bright for this entire class! ππΆ
Another school year in the books! π Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing year filled with growth, learning, and memories. Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. See you next school year, Phoenix #1! βοΈπ
05/22/2026
Congratulations to our students who earned a proficient score on the AZELLA assessment and were recognized at our AZELLA Reclassification Ceremony! π Your hard work, determination, and growth have paid off, and we are so proud of this important achievement. Keep shining and reaching new goals! πβ¨
05/20/2026
Cheers to our retiring Class of 2026! βοΈπ We celebrated our retirees with an adventure-themed celebration because their next adventure is just beginning. Thank you for your years of dedication to Phoenix #1. We wish you a retirement filled with rest, fun, travel, and unforgettable memories! β€οΈ
In this week's Superintendent Weekly Update, Dr. Deborah Gonzalez has an urgent reminder for ALL 8th-grade parents as they prepare to transition their students to high school. ποΈπ
05/14/2026
TODAY is the day! We look forward to performing for our friends and family tonight for our 2026 Spring Dance Concert from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. See you at our Performing Arts Center! ππ
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Location
Address
1350 S 11th Street
Phoenix, AZ
85034
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 3:30pm |
