Pinal County School Superintendent's Office

10/16/2026

📚 Our public schools impact every community, and decisions about their funding matter! Proposition 320 deserves more than a quick glance at the ballot. Take a few minutes to understand what it requires, what it doesn't address, and what it could mean for our schools.
Be informed, ask questions, and know the facts before you 🗳️!

🏫 PROPOSITION 320 | What Arizona Voters Should Know……..
As the November 3, 2026 election approaches, it is important to share information to help voters better understand Proposition 320 and its proposed requirements for Arizona public schools.

📌 What is Proposition 320?
Proposition 320 would require certain Arizona school districts to spend at least 60% of their operating funds on direct classroom instruction.

📍 How Does This Apply to Pinal County?
The proposition would apply to school districts that meet either of the following criteria:

📚 Have 7,500 or more students.
🏘️ Operate a school in a county with 500,000 or more residents.

Because Pinal County has more than 500,000 residents, school districts operating within the county would be included, even those with fewer than 7,500 students.

📖 Learn More About Proposition 320
The accompanying informational graphics answer frequently asked questions and provide additional details about the proposed requirements and school district funding.

🗳️ Be informed. Review the facts. Understand the proposal.

🔗 Additional information: Arizona Secretary of State:

https://azsos.gov/elections/ballot-measures

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not endorse or oppose Proposition 320.

10/14/2026

📊📅 October 15 — AFR Deadline Reminder
📣 Reminder for Pinal County school districts: Annual Financial Reports are due October 15.
Thank you to our district business offices and staff for all of the work that goes into completing, reviewing, and finalizing year-end financial reporting. 📊🧾 We appreciate your continued partnership! 🤝✨

10/13/2026

📚 Arizona Homeschool Families — Mark Your Calendars!
We are excited to share that our very own Nicole O’Brien will be representing the Pinal County School Superintendent’s Office as a guest speaker at the 2026 Arizona Virtual Homeschool Summit!

Nicole will present “Arizona: The Wild West of Homeschooling,” an informative session designed to help families navigate Arizona’s homeschool affidavit process and better understand the resources and requirements associated with homeschooling.

Her session will cover topics such as:
📌 Filing, withdrawing, and updating homeschool affidavits
📌 Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA)
📌 Extracurricular participation
📌 Testing, transcripts, and returning to public school
📌 Common questions about homeschooling in Arizona

🗓️ October 16–18, 2026
💻 Free Virtual Event

Registration is FREE and includes access to the Arizona Homeschool & ESA Planning Kit bonus bundle!

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/arizona-home-school-summit/registration?utm_source=speaker&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=arizona_homeschool_summit_2026&utm_content=nicole-obrien

We are proud to have Nicole share her knowledge and expertise while helping Arizona families better understand their homeschooling options!

10/12/2026

It’s National School Lunch Week🍎🥪🥛!
Every school day, nutrition professionals across Pinal County work hard to prepare and serve meals that help students stay fueled, focused, and ready to learn📚✨.
This week, we celebrate the incredible teams behind the trays! 🍽️👏 Thank you for everything you do for our students❤️!

10/12/2026

🌟 Monday Motivation 🌟
October Focus: Impact.
You don’t have to do something big to make a difference. Be intentional. Encourage others. Make it matter🌱✨.

10/11/2026

🏫 PROPOSITION 320 | What Arizona Voters Should Know……..
As the November 3, 2026 election approaches, it is important to share information to help voters better understand Proposition 320 and its proposed requirements for Arizona public schools.

📌 What is Proposition 320?
Proposition 320 would require certain Arizona school districts to spend at least 60% of their operating funds on direct classroom instruction.

📍 How Does This Apply to Pinal County?
The proposition would apply to school districts that meet either of the following criteria:

📚 Have 7,500 or more students.
🏘️ Operate a school in a county with 500,000 or more residents.

Because Pinal County has more than 500,000 residents, school districts operating within the county would be included, even those with fewer than 7,500 students.

📖 Learn More About Proposition 320
The accompanying informational graphics answer frequently asked questions and provide additional details about the proposed requirements and school district funding.

🗳️ Be informed. Review the facts. Understand the proposal.

🔗 Additional information: Arizona Secretary of State:

https://azsos.gov/elections/ballot-measures

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not endorse or oppose Proposition 320.

10/08/2026

💙 Strong families build stronger communities, and protecting our children is a responsibility we all share. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. ❤️

What a wonderful opportunity to come together, share knowledge, strengthen resources, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout Pinal County.

🌟 Prevention starts with awareness, and together, we can make an impact! 💙

10/08/2026

🇺🇸✨ What an incredible opportunity for the students at Villa Oasis High School to experience our nation's capital firsthand! So many memories to be made, lessons to be learned, and experiences that will last a lifetime. Enjoy every moment of this amazing adventure! ❤️🤍💙

10/08/2026

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