Our district is located in Southern Arizona, nestled between the Huachuca Mountains on the west and the Dragoon Mountains on the northeast. The district office is located in Tombstone, known as "The Town Too Tough To Die."

Our district includes three schools, Walter J. Meyer Elementary (PreK-8th), Huachuca City Elementary (PreK-8th), Tombstone High School (9th-12th). Our district covers a large geographical area of more than 510 square miles including the communities of Coronado, Fairbank, Gleeson, Huachuca City, Presidential Estates, Whetstone, Woody Hills, and Tombstone, Arizona. Our district was organized and the main building was constructed in 1922.

We currently educate more than 920 students with 65 certified teachers, which translates to a very low student/teacher ratio of 14:1. In addition to our belief that all students can achieve academically, we also help them find and develop talents in a wide variety of areas, including athletics, art, vocational, and more.

Students Learn Best When:

  • Provided with diverse, relevant activities and materials that pique their interest and desires
  • Multiple learning styles and intelligences are recognized and accommodated
  • Their basic needs (i.e. readiness, nutrition, safety, and support of family) are met

Effective Teachers and Effective Staff:

  • Communicate with - and respect - students, colleagues, staff, and community
  • Rejuvenate their knowledge, ideas, materials, and procedures
  • Practice on-going self-evaluations
  • Motivate and challenge students to succeed
  • Equip students with problem-solving skills
  • Know all students can learn

Effective Ways to Access Student Learning Include:

  • Multiple types of assessments (i.e. observational matrices, hands-on assessments, performance assessments, developed rubrics, student self-assessment, portfolios, student-led conferences, standardized testing)
  • Options for lifelong learning
  • Student progress toward employability

The Most Authentic & Relevant Content for Students:

  • Relates to student experiences and is child-centered, useful, practical, and challenging
  • Is adaptable and continues throughout PreK-12 levels