WELCOME TO MESA

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Home of the 2024 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention /  November 6th and 7th / Mesa, Convention Center Mesa, Arizona is home to boundless opportunities for exploration. Surrounded by the breathtaking expanse of the Sonoran Desert and natural beauty of Tonto National Forest, Mesa is a gateway to one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences. This regional recreation playground boasts an assortment of things to …

Panda In The Community

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Join us this Friday, August 30 from 9:00 am – 11:30 pm for a a Panda In The Community to support Arizona Health and Physical Education. This event will be held at the Panda Express on the corner of Broadway and Rural in Tempe. Address: 908 East Broadway, Tempe 85282 Online Ordering Code. Arizona Health and Physical Education online code 373117 …

Honorable mention in teacher awards goes to Queen Creek instructor

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A teacher from the Queen Creek Unified School District was given an honorable mention in the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards. Lara Cox, a K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, will be honored at the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony on Oct. 19. Cox has served as a teacher for …

Founders Award

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The Founder’s Award in honor of Arizona Health and Physical Educations founder, Ina Gittings. This honor will be awarded to a teacher that is currently teaching and has taught for 25 years or more and is still making a difference. This individual should not be currently retired. Below is a statement about Ina Gittings that may help with understanding the …

More deals during Teacher Appreciation Week?

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Here are some of the offerings various businesses are giving to educators to thank them for their work. Keep in mind, most of these require a valid ID, like a school ID badge, to claim. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: Teachers can get a 20% discount on all orders Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12 with a valid ID. Buffalo Wild …