Supporting Students in Achieving a Successful Tomorrow

As superintendent, I am excited to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year in the Buckeye Elementary School District and can say without reservation that this is truly the most exciting place to be in the West Valley.  

Perhaps you have seen one of our slogans and hashtags on social media: “Buckeye is #GrowingPlaces!”  But, it’s not just a fun hashtag!  It is indicative of the BESD spirit and the explosive growth we are experiencing in achievement, population, and excitement!  Buckeye is truly a community passionate about student success, and a community with that kind of enthusiasm is one that people want to be a part of.  Our staff, students, and families are all proud to be a part of this vibrant community of leaders, learners, and supporters.  And to me, proud just is not a strong enough word for how I feel to be the superintendent of BESD.

The past few years have presented us with new challenges but even more opportunities, and we have seized them all.  Our staff has shown resilience and commitment in the face of adversity and, while working in concert with students and parents, raised expectations and performance to new heights.  Our rate of academic growth has exceeded the state average and has positioned us for even greater achievement in the coming years.  Further, the BESD family continues to be committed to embracing the whole child, and to also innovating throughout our system for the benefit of students who will be poised to seize a future that is filled with opportunity.  

There is no better place to be than in the Buckeye Elementary School District, where our sense of community feels more like family and our passion for success drives our efforts each and every day.  In Buckeye, we truly are #GrowingPlaces!

Sincerely,

Superintendent Dr. Kristi Wilson

This statement is to confirm that all schools in the Buckeye Elementary School District are qualified as Title One schools.