Buckeye Elementary School District

👀 This post isn’t actually about cabinets...it’s about how our maintenance team saw an opportunity that created more than one impact. 🛠️✨

During the demolition of the Inca Elementary library, our maintenance crew saved a set of great-condition cabinets headed for the dumpster. Instead of letting them go to waste, they gave them a second life in a classroom.

It transformed the space without the cost of buying brand-new materials.

That’s the kind of behind-the-scenes work most people never see: smart decisions, resourceful employees, and a commitment to making every dollar count for our families.

Sometimes the biggest wins aren’t flashy. Sometimes they’re built one cabinet at a time. Thank you, maintenance team!

Did You Know? Preparing for a new school year starts long before the first bell rings.

☀️ Every summer, BESD employees work behind the scenes to beautify campuses, complete facility improvements, and prepare learning environments for the thousands of students who will walk through our doors in August.

Their work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is seen and felt every day.

Thank you to our dedicated staff members for helping make BESD a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive. ✨

Looking for a fun way to beat the summer heat this Wednesday?☀️ Check out this awesome, FREE Pool Day event hosted by our fantastic partners at the Buckeye Family Resource Center!

Did you know they offer tons of incredible resources all summer long? From hydration stations and snack packs to free community events like this one, they’ve got you covered.

👇 Give their page a follow or check out their calendar to stay in the loop on all the summer fun! https://buckeyefrc.besd33.org/

👀☀️ Something SUNNY just arrived at BESD…

We can’t wait to introduce our newest friend to students, staff and families soon!

Stay tuned… because next school year is about to shine a little brighter.

Our Superintendent, Dr. Lanese, is getting his 20 minutes of reading in today! Are you? 📖✨

Reading just 20 minutes a day is one of the best ways to keep your mind sharp and ready for the upcoming school year—and it's a great habit for the whole family!

While you're diving into your next favorite book, don't forget to sign up for the Buckeye Public Library's Summer Reading Program, Unearth A Story! It's a fantastic way to track your reading time, stay motivated, and even earn some awesome rewards along the way. 🎉 https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/library/summer-reading-end-of-summer-reminders

Let's see those pages turning, BESD! What are you reading today? Drop your current book recommendations in the comments below! 👇

FREE Summer Meals are officially here! ☀️🍉

We love our Buckeye community, and we are so happy to welcome you! Our cafeterias are open to serve you fresh, delicious breakfast and lunch every single day. There are no forms to fill out and no sign-ups needed—just come on in and enjoy!

Who can eat?
All kids and teens 18 years and younger eat 100% free!

📍 Our cafeterias are open at these locations:

Buckeye Elementary School | 211 South 7th St.
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary | 4280 South 246th Ave.
Sundance Elementary School | 23800 West Hadley St.

📅 Dates & Times (Monday – Friday)

Running through July 17th, 2026
Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Note: Cafeterias will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.

Want to find more sites near you? Simply visit azhealthzone.org/foodsites or text "FOOD" to 304-304.

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The calendar says summer break, but the work never stops at BESD! ☀️

Our Instructional Leadership Teams spent this week's sunny days collaborating, reviewing data, and building out the blueprint for the 2026-2027 academic year. Great things are in the making right now, and we can’t wait for you to see it all come together when the school year starts!

🏆 Behind every award is an incredible team. 🏆

As we continue celebrating Buckeye Preschool being named a 2026 PHOENIX Magazine Best of the Valley Readers' Choice Winner for Preschool & Childcare, we want to recognize the dedicated teachers and staff who make this achievement possible each and every day.

From welcoming students each day, to helping young learners build confidence, friendships, early literacy skills, and kindergarten readiness, their passion and commitment help create the nurturing environment our families know and love.

This recognition belongs to our students, families, teachers, staff, and community. Thank you for trusting Buckeye Preschool to help shape the future of Buckeye's youngest learners.

🌟 Want to learn more about why families voted Buckeye Preschool Best of the Valley? Visit our website to explore our award-winning preschool: https://preschool.besd33.org/

🏆 Voted Best Preschool in the Valley.
📍 Right Here in Buckeye.

📚 Superintendent Dr. Lanese stopped by the Buckeye Public Library grab his official library card, and Cody the Coyote was right there to make sure he signed up for "Unearth A Story" just in time for day one! Dr. Lanese even tracked down his very first book to start clocking those minutes today. ⏱️📖

Your turn! No shovel required—just click the link to grab your library card and sign up today!
https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/residents/library