October 13, 2026
What happens when a room full of school principals, businesses, faith leaders, public service officials and parents come together? Powerful student-centered connections. On Oct. ...
October 2, 2026
The Litchfield Elementary School District #79 has found innovative ways to attract and retain teachers in response to Arizona’s teacher shortage, helping strengthen classrooms and...
October 2, 2026
Safety awareness and understanding how choices can have positive or negative consequences are key components of the Litchfield Elementary School District’s (LESD79) Safety Roadsho...
October 2, 2026
As students return to classrooms this school year, Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD79) is continuing to expand opportunities that help them connect what they learn toda...
July 21, 2026
The 2026–2027 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application is now available. LESD79 encourages families to complete an application, even if they are unsure whether they qualify. Incom...
July 21, 2026
LESD79 families who plan to use district transportation are encouraged to complete transportation registration and pick up their child’s RFID bus pass before the school year begin...
July 21, 2026
The first day of school is almost here, and we look forward to welcoming our Litchfield Learners back to campus on Thursday, July 30. Before the school year begins, LESD79 famili...
May 26, 2026
Litchfield Elementary School District will once again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to all children 18 years of age and younger throughout J...
January 26, 2026
Sam Nuanez Executive Director of Communications nuanez@lesd79.org 623-535-6047 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Litchfield Elementary School District Earns “A” Rating Following Success...
January 15, 2026
The Litchfield Elementary School District #79 Governing Board has re-elected Melissa Zuidema to serve as Board President for a fourth term. Elected annually by fellow board member...
October 13, 2025
Litchfield Elementary School District #79 invites teachers, staff, families, and community members to participate in the public review of middle school social studies curriculum m...
July 9, 2025
Join us on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to meet your teacher and get ready for a great school year! Elementary and K-8 Schools: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Middle Schools: 5:00 – 7:00 PM C...
June 23, 2025
The Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD79) has been named the second-best elementary school district in Arizona according to AZ Big Media's 2025 Ranking Arizona poll...
April 21, 2025
Keeping students safe is an #LESD79 priority. That's why a #SafeRoutestoSchool meeting was conducted at Belen Soto Elementary School today. Traffic engineer pro...
April 13, 2025
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month from LESD79! We are so grateful for the dedicated volunteers who support our schools, students, and staff. Thank you for all that you do! #...