 Blue Ridge Unified School District is located in Southern Navajo County. The Pinetop-Lakeside community is surrounded by the natural beauty of the White Mountains, the Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest and the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. The town has a population of approximately 4,000 full time residents but expands to about 30,000 in the summer months.
With an elevation of 7,200 feet, the community motto is "Celebrate the Seasons." Temperatures range from the 90's during the summer to the teens during the winter. The winter snowfall and cool summer rains attract visitors from the hotter desert parts of the state. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities such as snow skiing, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and photography. A winter sports complex, Sunrise Ski Resort, located 30 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, attracts skiers from around the southwest as well as internationally with its well developed slopes and facilities.
The Pinetop-Lakeside community is truly an outstanding place to work, live and raise a family.
DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
Blue Ridge Unified School District faculty, staff and administration are dedicated to academic excellence and success for all students. The district serves approximately 2,700 students in programs ranging from preschool through high school. Student enrollment is very stable. The district consists of one Elementary School (PS-3), one Mid
School (4-6), one Junior High School (7-8), and one High School (9-12). The Arizona Department of Education has recognized the Elementary School as an A+ School. The High School is fully accredited by North Central Association. All facilities are located on one 80 acre parcel. The district is geographically the smallest in Navajo County encompassing 65 square miles in size.
Blue Ridge Unified School District is progressive and has solid educational programs in the core areas with support programs for preschool through post high school. In addition to the outstanding academic programs that include Advance Placement classes, the High School vocational and athletic programs are widely recognized as some of the best in the State. The Junior High and High School utilize a four period day. This schedule allows for additional required and elective course offerings for all students as they prepare for their post high school career. The District places a significant emphasis upon school-to-work transition. An Alternative School program is available during the day and evening to meet the needs of "at risk" students.
The District believes that staff and community involvement and support are essential for a successful school system. The District enjoys broad based community support and utilizes a large number of parent volunteers. Each building has an active school council made up of parents, staff, students, patrons and administration.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of the Blue Ridge School District is to graduate 21st Century Citizens who will:
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Possess self-esteem
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Be value oriented
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Be career/life directed
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Be competent in problem solving
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Be skillful in thinking skills
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Possess awareness about globalization
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Be informed users of technology
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Possess awareness of and skills for living in our multicultural society
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Have an awareness of and appreciation for the arts
FACILITY & STAFF
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Teachers |
160 |
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Administrators |
12 |
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Classified/Support |
130 |
STUDENT POPULATION
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Elementary (PS-3) |
788 |
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Middle School (4-6) |
629 |
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Junior High (7-8) |
420 |
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High School (9-12) |
909 |
BUDGET & FINANCE 2001/2002
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Primary Assessed Value |
$179,367,962 |
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Secondary Assessed Value |
$184,936,511 |
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Annual Budget - M & O and Capital |
$ 13,143,217 |
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Bonded Debt |
$ 12,935,000 |
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M & O Capital Tax Rate |
$ 4.0496 |
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Operations Override Tax Rate |
$ ..5511 |
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Bond Tax Rate |
$ .8530 |
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Average Per Pupil Expenditure |
$ 5,294.26 |
BLUE RIDGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD
Jack Barker
President-Term Ends 12/2008
Margaret L. Gabe
Vice President-Term Ends 12/2006
Christopher Kengla
Member-Term Ends 12/2006
Abbie Crozier
Member-Term Ends 12/2008
Linda Allen
Member-Term Ends 12/2008
District Administration
Mike Aylstock, Superintendent
Brenda Thomas, Business Manager
Jalyn Gerlich, Special Services Director
School Principals
Gerad Ball, High School
Greg Schalow, Junior High School
Diana Butler, Mid-School
Dr. Rance Pullin, Elementary School
Physical & Mailing Address
1200 W. White Mountain Blvd.
Lakeside, Arizona 85929
PHONE NUMBERS
Main: 928-368-6126
Fax: 928-368-5570
District Office-Ext. 102
High School Office-Ext. 870
Junior High Office-Ext. 501
Mid-School Office-Ext. 301
Elementary Office-Ext. 201
Special Services Office-Ext. 210
Visit Blue Ridge Unified School
Districts Website at
www.brusd.k12.az.us
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Our
Mission
Our Mission is to
educate each child academically, physically, socially, and
spiritually in a Catholic context. We seek to instill
moral integrity within each child. Working together as
a cooperative community, each child will be prepared for
secondary and higher education via an environment that
fosters love and respect for God and others.
Our Vision
To create an
independent Catholic school that emphasizes excellence.
To focus on teaching
strong fundamental skills.
To establish a core
curriculum which also teaches children how to learn.
To provide a safe
learning environment that will nurture the holistic growth
of all students via a Catholic-values oriented setting.
To develop students so
that they will go naturally into the service of helping
others.
To work as a community
in our shared objective to proved a Christ-centered
education for our students such that they may develop their
individual relationship with God while growing toward their
fullest, God-given potential.
Campus Directory
Mailing Address: P O
Box 696 Lakeside, AZ 85929
Phone Numbers:
Phone (928)-367-9111, Fax (928)-367-9191
Physical Address:
1915 S. Penrod Lane, Pinetop, AZ 85935
E-Mail:
stanthonyschoolwhtmtn@yahoo.com
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