Spotlight

Libby Carlton receives the Oct 2024 Golden Apple Award from the K-1 2 Foundation
Libby Carlton, Nautilus Elementary Counselor, was named the October 2024 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient. Congratulations, Libby!
Staff who reached the status of "Continuing" teacher
Congratulations to our "Continuing" Teachers, who have completed their first 3 years of teaching, transitioning from the probationary stage to status of continuing teacher. See our News section for more details.
LHHS band plays to welcome staff at 24-25 Back to School Rally
A big THANK YOU to the LHHS Marching Band for a wonderful musical "Welcome Back" for staff at the 24-25 Back to School Rally.
Thunderbolt MS 7th Grade English teacher Christina Bonsang received the May 2024 Sherry Daily Golden Apple Award
Congratulations to Christina Bonsang, Thunderbolt MS 7th Grade English Teacher, for being named the May 2024 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient.
Jena Walls receives April Golden Apple award from the K12 Foundation
Jena Walls, Smoketree Kindergarten Teacher, was named the April 2024 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient. Congratulations, Jena!
LHUSD Teachers recognized for Core Knowledge videos
Four LHUSD teachers have been invited to present at the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference in Orlando, FL. Read more in our NEWS section.
4 LHHS Music Students
Congratulations to LHHS music students who recently participated in the Northwest AZ Regional Band and Choir event, held in Kingman, AZ; Kaitlyn Hendriksen - French Horn, Logan Grace - Clarinet, Jacob Flagg - Trumpet, and Cush Coloscos - Choir.
Raigan McGuire receives awards as March Golden Apple winner
Congratulations to Raigan McGuire, Oro Grande 1st Grade Teacher, for being named the March 2024 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient.
Mr. Huntting, Starline Elementary, receives March Golden Apple award
Congratulations to Darren Huntting, Starline Music Teacher, for being named the February 2024 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient.
Sharon Neece, Havasupai 4th Grade Teacher, awarded the Feb 2024 Golden Apple award
Congratulations to Sharon Neece, Havasupai 4th Grade Teacher, for being named the January 2024 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient.
LHUSD NBCT new and renewal certification recipients
Congratulations to Kristen Friesz (far right) for earning her National Board Certification; and to Melissa Waller, Raichel Nutt, Marie Hendry, Jamie Thuneman, Jackie Murphy, Tania Gray, and Ginny Sautner (left to right) for maintaining their certifications.
AZCEC logo and "I Can Do It" awards text
In partnership with the Arizona Council for Exceptional Children (AZCEC), LHUSD wishes to recognize students within our district who have demonstrated an “I Can Do It" attitude! Read more in our NEWS section.
Michelle Burke, LHHS CTE Teacher, receives Dec 2023 Golden Apple Award
Congratulations to Michelle Burke, LHHS CTE Teacher, for being named the December 2023 Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award recipient.
LHHS Stock Market Challenge team: Brandon L, Ellie C, and Warren M.
LHHS takes 10th place in stock market competition and will visit Washington D.C. in June. Teams were given $100,000 of virtual money to manage portfolios. Over 4,000 students, with teams from all 50 states, competed. After 14 weeks, the top performing teams were selected.

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8 SCHOOLS

6 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School, and 1 High School

5320 STUDENTS

Currently enrolled (as of Nov 30, 2024)

547 DEDICATED STAFF

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10 YEARS

Average number of years of teaching experience