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BREAKING NEWS:  

Marketing Students Prepare for Real World

Community Donations Providing Tremendous Support

Physics Students Turn Principles into Machines

 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.

Casey O’Brien

Superintendent

Our Schools

• Julia Randall Elementary (Pre-K & 3-5)
• Payson Elementary (K-2)
• Rim Country Middle School (6-8)
• Payson High School (9-12)
• Payson Center for Success High School (ages 16-21)
• Payson Virtual Academy (7-12)

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

 

 

  

 

Featured Programs:

DRAMA        S.A.D.D

 JRE Gifted