Reminder: Friday Early Release! ⏰
Starting tomorrow, every Friday is an early release day at Estrella Middle School College & Career Prep.
🕐 School dismisses at 1:00 PM every Friday.
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and transportation⭐

Spirit Day is Tomorrow, Stars! ⭐💜
Don't forget, tomorrow is Spirit Day! Students should wear their EMS T-shirt or the color purple to show their school spirit.
Don't have an EMS shirt yet? They can be purchased in the front office for $10 (cash only).
💜 Students earn PBIS points in EVERY class for wearing purple or an EMS shirt!
Let's see our campus shining in purple tomorrow! ⭐

We are off to a great start at Estrella Middle School College & Career Prep! 💜⭐ Our Stars have had an amazing first two days of school. It has been so much fun seeing our student scholars back on campus, learning, making new friends, and having a great time. A few reminders for our families: ⭐ Gates open at 7:45 AM ⭐ School starts at 8:30 AM ⭐ Monday–Thursday dismissal is at 3:00 PM ⭐ Friday dismissal is at 1:00 PM ⭐ Please pick up your child before the last 30 minutes of the school day if they need to leave early. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping make the first week a success. We are excited for an amazing school year. Go Stars! 💜🌟

⭐💜 Welcome back, Stars! 💜⭐ What an amazing first day at Estrella Middle School College & Career Prep! Our campus was filled with smiles, excitement, and new beginnings as we welcomed our student scholars back for the 2026–2027 school year. 🌟 We’re ready for an incredible year of learning, growth, and success! 📚💜

Check out the updated Estrella Middle School hours below! 📚✨ Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday (Early Release): 8:30 AM – 1:00PM

Hello Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep Parents, It was great to meet many of you and our student scholars last week at Meet the Teacher night. Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, is the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. All of the Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep teachers and staff are excited to welcome all 7th and 8th graders back to school. Campus gates will open at 7:45 AM. Students who arrive early will get breakfast. Students should go to the cafeteria for free breakfast and to get their homeroom information. Class starts at 8:30 AM. School ends at 3:00 PM. Have a wonderful last evening of summer break with your child. Sincerely, Proud Principal Eric Kemp

💜✨ School Starts TOMORROW, Stars! ✨💜 The wait is over! We can’t wait to welcome our students back for an incredible school year! 🌟 Get those backpacks packed, lay out your first-day outfit, and get a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow is the start of new opportunities, new friendships, and new memories! Haven’t enrolled yet? There’s still time! 📞 Call: (623) 691-4000 🌐 Enroll online: www.csd83.org We’ll see all of our Stars tomorrow morning! Let’s make it an amazing year! 💜⭐

Our teachers returned to prepare for an amazing school year! 💜⭐ Throughout the week, we collaborated, learned, and planned as we revisited our mission and vision and participated in professional development focused on PBIS, TopScore, AVID, and ELD—all with one goal in mind: ensuring our students are successful. We also had the opportunity to attend the Cartwright Welcome Back Conference, where we gained new ideas and inspiration to better serve our students. We’re feeling prepared, motivated, and excited to welcome our students back. Here’s to a fantastic school year at Estrella College and Career Prep! ⭐

🚨Happening TODAY! Don't Miss It!🎒 Looking for school supplies? Stop by the Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway today at 6:00 p.m. while supplies last! 📍American Family Fields of Phoenix 3600 N. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85031 Free backpacks available while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack. 📞This is a community event shared as a resource for our families. For more information, contact the event organizers at (602) 262-7446 or council.district5@phoenix.gov.

🎮 Game On, Stars! ⭐ What an amazing turnout at Meet the Teacher Night! Thank you to all of our Estrella College & Career Prep families for kicking off the school year with us. We can’t wait to level up together and make this our best year yet. See you Tuesday for the first day of school! 💜✨

⭐ Meet the Teacher Night is almost here, Stars! ⭐ Join us THIS THURSDAY, July 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Estrella Middle School! 🌟 Pick up your class schedule 🌟 Meet your teachers 🌟 Walk your schedule 🌟 Play games and win prizes 🌟 Spin the prize wheel in the gym! 💜 Earn PBIS Reward Points! ⭐ Attend Meet the Teacher Night = 50 PBIS Reward Points ⭐ Review and sign the Technology Use Agreement in the Library = 50 additional PBIS Reward Points ✨ Earn up to 100 PBIS Reward Points! ⭐ Here’s your game plan: 1️⃣ Go to the cafeteria to find your homeroom teacher. 2️⃣ Pick up your class schedule and Required Forms packet. 3️⃣ Walk your schedule and meet your teachers. 4️⃣ Visit the Library to review and sign the Technology Use Agreement. 5️⃣ Head to the gym to play games and spin the prize wheel! We can’t wait to kick off another amazing school year with our Stars! See you Thursday! 💜⭐

☀️🎉 SCHOOL’S OUT! 🎉☀️ That’s a wrap on an amazing school year! Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for the memories, hard work, and school spirit all year long. ⭐ We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break! Enjoy every moment, make great memories, and come back refreshed for another awesome year. 😎🌴 See you next school year, EMS! 💜✨

🎓✨ Congratulations to the 8th Grade Promoting Class of 2026! ✨🎓
We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and unforgettable memories of this year’s promoting class. From the classroom to the court, the stage to lifelong friendships, you’ve left your mark at Estrella Middle School ⭐

We are so proud of this class and cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead. 💜

Once a Star, always a Star. ⭐
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

🎉✨ 8th Grade Dance ✨🎉
What an amazing night celebrating our promoting 8th grade class! From pizza and snacks to dancing and nonstop memories with friends, it was the perfect way to wrap up middle school. 🕺🍕💜

A huge THANK YOU to all of the teachers and staff who volunteered their time to make this night so special for our students. We truly appreciate everything you do! ⭐

To our promoting class — we are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished at Estrella Middle School. We wish you nothing but success, happiness, and unforgettable memories in high school. Once a Star, always a Star! 🌟🎓

Happy Birthday to our June babies! 🎉☀️
Since school is usually out during your birthday month, you don’t always get celebrated on campus… but today, we made sure you did! 🥳💛💜
We loved celebrating our June birthdays today and hope you felt extra special. 🎂✨

🥞✨ Pancake Breakfast Celebration ✨🥞
We celebrated our amazing ELL students with a Pancake Breakfast for passing the AZELLA Test! 🎉⭐
We are so proud of all the hard work, determination, and growth our students showed this year. Passing AZELLA is a huge accomplishment, and they earned every bite of pancakes! 💜💛
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration special for our students. Congratulations, Stars— keep shining and reaching for the stars! ⭐🥞📚

🎓 8th Grade Promotion Reminder 🎓
📅 Last Day for 8th Graders: Monday, May 18
Students must attend rehearsal Monday to receive promotion tickets. If absent, tickets must be picked up by a parent in the front office.
❗ After Monday, 8th grade students will not return to school for the rest of the week.
🎉 Promotion Ceremony
📍 Steve Gallardo Event Center at Atkinson Middle School
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85033
🗓 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ Ceremony Begins: 6:00 PM
Students must arrive by 5:30 PM sharp.
🎟 Each student will receive 6 tickets.
All guests, including children, must have a ticket for entry.
🚗 Parking is limited — please carpool if possible.
🎈 No balloons allowed inside the ceremony.
We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing 8th graders! 💜⭐

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨
Estrella Middle School is looking for a passionate and student-focused Science Teacher to join our team! 🧪💜
If you love inspiring students, creating engaging lessons, and making a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 3733 N 75th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033
💻 Apply today: www.csd83.org

🎉 End of Year Showcase 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to support our End of Year Showcase! It was amazing seeing our students’ hard work, creativity, and talent on display across campus.
We proudly had Science, STEM, ELA, Art, PE, AVID, Band/Strings, Drama Club, and Industrial Tech all represented throughout the evening. Thank you to all of our staff, students, and families who helped make the night so special and memorable. 💙💛
A special shoutout to Ms. Sparrow for running concessions outside in the awful heat — we appreciate your dedication and support! ☀️👏