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Congratulations to Devin Wala who has been appointed by County Superintendent Linda O’Dell to serve as the fifth member of our governing board.  Mr. Wala will complete the term left vacant when Ms. Barbara Shepherd relocated to the Valley.

 District is Considering Proposals for Frontier Elementary School and the former Payson Center for Success Building

The district has received several proposals for Frontier Elementary School and the former Payson Center for Success Building.  Representatives from the Board and district administration are in the process of meeting with representatives from the various entities making those proposals.  If you have any questions you may call the Superintendent’s Office directly at (928) 472-5810.

Daria Mason Honored by the Arizona Music Educators’ Association

The Arizona Music Educators’ Association Board announced January 11, 2013, that Payson High School’s Daria Mason has been selected to receive the O. M. Hartsell Excellence in Teaching Award; she will accept this award on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the AMEA Conference at the Hall of Fame Luncheon.  This award is given to those members who have demonstrated exceptional ability as a teacher of music.

 Ms. Mason is a PHS Longhorn Legend. Congratulations! We are proud of you!

CTE Teacher honored as Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year 2012-13.

Congratulations to Marlene Armstrong, Rim Country Middle and Payson High School computer and engineering teacher!

Visit the District Office at 902 W. Main Street in the historic Julia Randall Rock Building

Payson Unified School District offers superior curriculum, highly qualified teachers, professional support services and the intangible benefits of smaller schools and small-town life. We encourage parents, citizens, business leaders, government officials and prospective new residents to visit our dynamic schools to discover what we are doing to educate students to be well prepared for the global economy of the 21st century.

Our Vision

Every student prepared to be a productive citizen

Our Mission

Create confident, successful and responsible citizens by providing quality education and training in a safe and supportive environment.

A Special Word to Educators

If you are an educator thinking about relocating or starting a teaching career, consider Payson, Arizona. Payson is a full-service community just an hour away from the unlimited amenities and specialized services of the rapidly-growing Valley of the Sun: Phoenix, Arizona.

Three state universities, a local community college and the Gila County Education office allow teachers to readily continue their own professional development.

Outdoor recreation abounds in the surrounding Tonto, Coconino and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests-fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, boating, mountain biking. Why travel for hours on busy weekends to enjoy the clean air and mild, four-seasons climate that are right outside your door in Payson?

Contact us to see how you can further your professional practice in an environment conducive to raising a family, preparing for retirement or starting a second career.

Ron Hitchcock

Superintendent

Our Schools

Payson School News
Solar Energy Comes to Payson Schools
See real-time data/graphs of solar generated watts by clicking on this link.
Payson Schools Awarded $1.1 Million PEP(Physical Education) Grant
Through a $1.1 million federal PEP grant, the district is expanding its physical education program to slim down student waistlines and improve its nutrition education programs…
Engineering Comes to PHS A new Engineering program begins this school year.
Virtual Learning Comes to Payson Payson Schools is proud to announce the opening of Payson Virtual Academy, an online school for students in grades 7-12

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