Good morning, Scottsdale.

Wildfire Elementary Principal Ryan Schoonover, a Kansas native and parent of three Wildfire students, has led the school since 2018 while rising from teacher to administrator.

He builds strong community ties by engaging families in daily school life (highlighting his commitment to lifelong learning).

PVSchools board approved new 2026-27 academic goals on Sept.

3 to boost school ratings, literacy scores, and pre-college readiness. Superintendent Dan Courson said each campus should aim for an A rating and high schools will add career-focused academy pathways in 2027-28.

Coronado High School at 7401 E.

Virginia Ave. will celebrate its 65th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 25, inviting current students, alumni, families, educators & community members to join homecoming festivities with outreach to nearby middle and elementary schools.

Scottsdale is accepting nominations for its Salutes program to honor veterans, military personnel, and reserve members (nominees must have local ties).

Banners of honorees will appear on Old Town light poles for two weeks in November and a reception during Veterans Day events is planned.

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Scottsdale City Council approved new license agreements for Hirsch Academy and Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center to use space at the Paiute Neighborhood Center for public education programs.

Hirsch Academy will pay a starting fee of $122,796 with a 2% annual increase—renewing their expired contract and ensuring continuation of services.

The CAP board authorized its counsel to initiate legal action if the Interior Department's 10-year plan forces cuts on the CAP Canal that supplies Phoenix & Tucson, while state officials prepare a water deal and explore a three-state agreement to limit further reductions.