Excelling SchoolsThe 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.


FHHS Hosts 8th Grade Curriculum Night

On January 23, Fountain Hills High School staff and students hosted an eighth grade curriculum night to acquaint students with FHHS academic programs, clubs, and athletics. Read more>>>


FHHS ED Professions Works With FHUSD Preschoolers

The Fountain Hills High School Education Professions students recently worked with McDowell Mountain Elementary School students as they studied cognitive brain development. Read more>>>


Four Peaks Contest Winners

Six Fountain Hills Four Peaks Elementary School 5th grade students were honored in the local FH Elks Lodge #2846 National "Pledge of Allegiance" Essay Contest.

1st Place - Andrew Merica
2nd Place - Paige DeSpain
3rd Place - Nick Howard

Read more>>


Five Named to Arizona All State Band

Evan Dixon, Fountain Hills Middle School band director, announced that the following five members of the FHMS music program have been selected for the Arizona Middle School All State Band program. Congratulations to Amy Carr, 6th grade clarinet, Gwyn Goltry,8th grade baritone, Jordan Wodynski, 8th grade clarinet, T.J. DeNinis, 7th grade trumpet, and Mitchell Schurz, 8th grade bassoon.


FHHS Research Club Tests 100 mpg Car Engine

The Fountain Hills HS Research Club recently tested their 100 mpg car engine. Dr. Paul McElligott advises the Research Club with support from local area vendors and retired engineers. Check out the FHHS News page to see the YouTube video. 


FHHS AP Chemistry Students Score High Nationally

Several Fountain Hills HS advanced placement chemistry first semester students scored well on the 2009 National American Chemical Society exam. Read the full story on the FHHS news page.


Christmas Angels Program Serves 90 Children

On Saturday, December 17, three dozen Fountain Hills students, parents, and community members prepared over 90 gift holiday packages for kids within our community. Read the full story>>>


FHHS Student Wows Noon Kiwanis

Fountain Hills HS Sr., Nick DePorzio, spoke to the FH Noon Kiwanis sharing his personal journey that led him to being elected a the Kiwanis Key Club International Trustee. Read More>>>



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Four Peaks Contest Winners

Six Fountain Hills Four Peaks Elementary School 5th grade students were honored in the local FH Elks Lodge #2846 National "Pledge of Allegiance" Essay Contest. Read more>>


National Science Fair

Please join us for our science fair on Saturday, March 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Fountain Hills High School Gym. Please visit our national science fair page for more information.


FHHS Wins AZ School Board Scholarship Award

Fountain Hills High School senior, Megan Ostrenga, was awarded the Arizona School Board Association's Jack Peterson Scholarship Award at the ASBA annual conference. Read the full story on the FHHS news page.


Fountain Hills VFW Announces Essay Awards

Fountain Hills VFW Post 7507 is pleased to announce that a number of FHUSD students and a teacher have placed in the District 4 Veterans of Foreign Wars essay contests and Teacher of the Year Contest. Please visit FHHS, FHMS or, MME news page for a complete list of winners.


Pertussis Precaution

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. To see a list of the signs/symptoms of pertussis, please visit the McDowell Mountain Elementary news page. 


FCCLA Service Project Helps AZ's Adopted Children

The FHHS FCCLA service project was a huge success. See our News page for details and photos.