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Students enjoy newly opened planetarium at a Fountain Hills elementary school Irene Snyder FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. - McDowell Mountain Elementary School students are shooting for the stars as they enjoy their newly opened planetarium. Stepping into another world, and another galaxy, these kids are in for quite a treat. It's a first-of-its-kind school planetarium just inside the library at McDowell Mountain Elementary. "We thought this would be a great way to spend our money whe

Fountain Hills High School was named an "A" rated school by the Arizona Department of Education for 2023. Letter grades are determined based on graduation rates, percent passing on the state assessment, growth from the previous year, and how prepared students are for college and career. An "A" letter grade equates to an "Excellent" label. We are very proud of our students and staff for their hard work and for having high expectations.

Watch McDowell Mountain's students make a difference in the community by spreading kindness. https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/watch-fountain-hills-man-celebrates-100th-birthday-alongside-102-year-old-wife