Highland Arts Elementary

The Arizona Department of Education has released its 2024–25 school letter grades, and we are proud to share that our school has earned an A ! This recognition reflects the focu...

Mesa Public Schools is thrilled to welcome new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! As we uphold our Promise to prepare every student for success in college, career...

Schools Just Got Healthier! Effective the 2026-27 school year, Arizona has a brand-new law called the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01). This law requires higher...

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome students back for another exciting year at Mesa Public Schools! As you enjoy the final weeks of summer...

Still looking for the right school for your child? Come tour Highland Arts Elementary, Mesa’s only arts-integration school, and see what we have to offer! Our students enjoy weekl...

Mesa Public Schools invites parents, staff, and all interested community members to an informational meeting about the district's budget. The MPS Budget Community Meeting is an ...

Mesa Public Schools has updated its policy about when and how students can use personal devices like cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets during the school day. School day inclu...

Dear Mesa Public Schools community, As we gear up for a new school year, I’m filled with excitement and deep gratitude to serve as the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. I wa...

Mesa Public Schools has rolled out ParentSquare as our primary school-to-home communication tool. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to activate your account and download t...

We are excited to share some wonderful news as we prepare for the 2025–26 school year—please join us in welcoming Mrs. Melissa Munoz as the new principal. A proud Mesa native and ...

The SmartTag Parent App is now available for families of bus riders! This app allows you to keep track of your student’s bus-riding activity and receive SMART Alerts including: ...

Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members for an evening of excitement and exploration at its upcoming School Choice Fair. Whether you’re a parent, student or ...

Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has begun the process of selecting a new superintendent to succeed Dr. Andi Fourlis, who announced her retirement effective June 30, 2025, after a dist...

Dear families, We are excited to announce that we have been selected as one of 15 schools to pilot a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare . This unified c...

Mesa Public Schools is implementing a new protocol requiring all students to wear their school identification badge visibly at all times while on school grounds. This expectation ...

We are working hard to add information, events and news to our new website and provide an improved venue to learn about what is happening at Highland Elementary. Please look aroun...