
Are you preparing for your first or next school administration interview? Join us for an Aspiring Administrators Interview Skills Clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Verna McClain Wellness Center
This interactive clinic is designed to help aspiring leaders confidently communicate their experience, navigate panel and scenario-based interviews, and stand out as strong leadership candidates.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for networking and breakfast.
Register Today
Who Should Attend
✓ Aspiring school administrators
✓ Teacher leaders and instructional coaches
✓ Deans, counselors and coordinators
✓ Educators pursuing leadership roles
What You’ll Learn
✓ Preparing for administrator-level interviews
✓ Answering panel and scenario-based questions
✓ Communicating leadership experience with clarity
✓ What hiring panels are really looking for
✓ Practical strategies to interview with
This event is hosted in partnership with the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators

Our student athletes took the court against our staff and officers from the Phoenix Police Department South Mountain Precinct in a fun and competitive volleyball game. Events like this remind us that school is about more than academics. It’s about building relationships, strengthening our community, and creating memories our students will carry with them long after the final whistle.
A big thank you to the officers from the South Mountain Precinct who joined us, and to our staff who were great sports. And of course, shoutout to our student athletes who came ready to compete! 💙🐂
#IreneLopezBulls #StudentAthletes #CommunityStrong #SouthMountainPrecinct #BullsVolleyball





Families, if you haven’t completed re-enrollment yet, please do so as soon as possible.
Complete re-enrollment here: https://www.rsd66.org/page/enroll-in-rsd
Thank you for helping us plan for next school year!

Join us for our free mobile food distribution, in collaboration with St. Mary's Food Bank, on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. Food items will be distributed in the parking lot of Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy.
🚗 For everyone’s safety, please enter the distribution site via Southern and 27th Ave.
✉️ Bring your ID and a piece of mail to confirm your address.


8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.

8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.

Students may come in free dress for picture day. All students will take both their individual photo and a class picture.
Photo proofs will be sent home at a later date for families to review and order if they wish.
We look forward to seeing all of our students looking their best!

8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.

Families, if you haven’t completed re-enrollment yet, please do so as soon as possible.
Complete re-enrollment here: https://www.rsd66.org/page/enroll-in-rsd
Thank you for helping us plan for next school year!

Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Makers Space
Families are cordially invited to attend Coffee with the Principal. This meeting provides an opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and share feedback in a welcoming and collaborative environment. We look forward to your participation.

Bring the whole family for hands-on STEM activities, connections with community partners, helpful family resources, and food available for purchase. It’s going to be an evening full of learning, innovation, and community fun — we hope to see you there! 🚀

8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.

This is a reminder that today is our Re-Enrollment Carnival from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We invite you to join us for a fun experience and to enroll your students for the 2026–2027 school year.
Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult and must be registered in order to enter the carnival.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Makers Space
Families are cordially invited to attend Coffee with the Principal. This meeting provides an opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and share feedback in a welcoming and collaborative environment. We look forward to your participation.


Join us for a district-wide STEM Night.
This family-friendly event will feature hands-on STEM activities, community partners and resources, and food available for purchase.
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 11
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy
6550 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Legacy. Learning. Leadership.

Join us tomorrow, January 23 for a sweet treat.
Students should bring their own money - cash only.
We recommend each student having their own money because we cannot guarantee that siblings will be able to exchange.
Klassic $4 | Color Changing $6 | Refills of existing Cups $4

Good afternoon Lopez Families,
You are invited to join us for Principal Talk on Thursday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM via Zoom.
Zoom Information:
Meeting ID: 986 3879 1513
Passcode: HVhew4
We look forward to your participation and hope you can join us for this important conversation.
Thank you,
Jenny Burnside
