The Fountain Hills Unified School District in Fountain Hills, Arizona has earned a reputation for excellent academic programs, noteworthy student achievement, and high levels of parent and community involvement. Over the past several years the district has earned respect throughout the state as a small, friendly, high achieving district with well-trained and motivated staff.

FHUSD students consistently take home academic awards in science, math, and other curriculum when competing with students from other districts around the state. It is this high degree of student achievement that attracts top students and teachers from around the state and country to the Fountain Hills Unified School District.

Commitment, enthusiasm, motivation, and a friendly atmosphere are the keys to Fountain Hills Unified School District's successful approach to student education. 



Take some time to see what Fountain Hills Unified Schools has to offer by visiting our individual school sites, the district calendar, or news & events. Please meet our Governing Board and our Superintendent, or visit some of the hundreds of links to helpful online resources that we provide.

We're very proud of our district, its students, teachers, and community. And, we hope you'll enjoy your visit to Fountain Hills Unified School's Web site!

FHUSD Superintendent, Dr. Bill Myhr, now offers Twitter on FHUSD events, activities and programs for those interested in following the greater school community.

 



Fountain Hills School District is one of the greatest in the state of Arizona. Our students and teachers strive to do their best in all they do. We thank our parents and communitiy members for your continued support. Please read some of the great things our district is doing.


Ballet Under the Stars Involves 3rd Graders

Twenty-two Four Peaks 3rd graders will be participating again in the “Class Act” program through the Arizona Ballet. Read More>>>


Chess Club Offered at FHUSD Elem. Schools

On Friday, August 27, FHUSD elementary schools began a before school enrichment Chess Club activity. Read More>>>


Apple Pride Award

At the Wednesday, August 26th Fountain Hills USD Board of Directors Work Session, Judge Ted Armbruster received the district's "Apple Pride" Award. Read more >>


FHS Holds Annual Open House

Principal Tom Lawrence with his faculty and staff recently held their annual Open House. Read More>>>


McDowell Open House

McDowell Elementary held their annual Open House on Wednesday, August 26. Read More>>>


ASU Engineering Course on FHHS Campus

Arizona State University's "Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques" is now an engineering course at Fountain Hills High School. Arizona State University has approved this new course for dual enrollment providing students three university credits for taking the yearlong course. Read More>>>


Four Peaks ES Open House

On Monday, August 23rd, Four Peaks ES held their annual Open House. Read More>>>


FHHS Senior Speaks to FH Noon Kiwanis Club

Fountain Hills High School senior Nick Everetts wowed the Fountain Hills Noon Kiwanis with his U.S. Constitution speech from this summer's National American Legion Speech Contest. Nick qualified for the national competition by finishing first in the Arizona American Legion Contest. Read more>>>


Varsity Football Opens with Sedona Scrimmage

The Fountain Hills Varsity Football Team opened their season with a scrimmage against Sedona High School. Read More>>>


FHHS Football/Cheer Teams Visit Retirement Home

Members of the Fountain Hills HS Football and Cheer Teams visited Fountain Hills Village Retirement residents for an Ice Cream Social. Read More>>>


Washington Federal Students Savings Program

The Washington Federal Savings Fountain Hills Branch offers student savings program at McDowell Mountain Elementary on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Read more>>>


FHMS Teacher Visits China - Summer Teacher Tour

Ftn Hills MS social studies teacher, Chris Peterson, spent part of his summer touring The People's Republic of China with an Education First teacher group. Read More>>>


High School Students, Parents Learn About PEDs

On Tuesday, August 17th, Fountain Hills High School presented Don Hooton from the Taylor Hooton Foundation presenting on the dangers of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs). Read more>>>


2010 Fountain Hills Cheer Team

These pictures of the Fountain Hills High School 2010 Fall Cheer Team were taken at Fountain Park. You can see them at various fall athletic and school activities. See Photos>>>


Author Larry Winget Speaks at Parent Academy

Best selling author, Larry Winget, shared his thoughts on parenting and kids at the Parent Academy on August 16. Read More>>>


Four Peaks Rotary Donates to FHUSD Jr Achievement

At the monthly Fountain Hills Four Peaks Rotary meeting, Junior Achievement Director Lisa Shevey received a $7000 check from Roger Riggert and club leaders. These funds generously help support Jr. Achievement programs in all our FHUSD schools. See photos>>>


Teacher Art Featured at FH Community Center

Fountain Hills Middle School social studies teacher, Chris Peterson, currently has his artwork on display at the Fountain Hills Community Center. Read More>>>


First Day of 2010-2011 School Year

On Monday, August 9th, school began on all four Fountain Hills Unified SD school campuses. See pictures>>>


Meet the Teacher Night

On Friday, August 6th, FHUSD held their annual "Meet Your Teacher" activities at McDowell Mountain Elementary, Four Peaks Elementary, and Fountain Hills Middle School. Parents flocked with their students to the new classrooms. They also signed up for enrichment activities. See pictures>>>


Student Tops in State Education Profession Program

Fountain Hills Education Professions class and Fountain Hills High School Senior, Emily Stone, were recognized at the State Career Technical Education Summer Conference. Read more>>>




What's New
Cox Channel 7 "Game of the Week"

FHHS's Thursday, October 2 game at 7:00 p.m. will be the featured "Game of the Week" on Cox Channel 7. Read More>>>


FHUSD Hiring Primary Teachers

Dr. Bill Myhr, FHUSD Supt., has announced the hiring of an additional kindergarten teacher and a first grade teacher to reduce present primary class sizes. The KG class size will move from 27 to 22 with the first grade reduced from 29 to 23 students. "This protects our youngest students' learning environment and honors our local K-3 override passage while we wait for release of federal teacher jobs funds."


Substance Abuse Meeting

A coalition recently met to discuss substance abuse among teens and the impact of marijuana on brain development. Read more>>>


Parent /Teen Underage Drinking Symposium

The Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition presents a “Parent and Teen Symposium on Underage Drinking," on September 9. Read More>>>


New Teachers

FHUSD welcomed seven new teachers to the faculty on Thursday, July 29th. Read more>>>