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Dear Parents & Guardians, We are proud to share that Fountain Hills Unified School District has retained its “A” Letter Grade for 2025 from the Arizona Department of Education! This recognition reflects the outstanding work of our students, staff, and administrators across all campuses. Fountain Hills High School earned its sixth “A” Letter Grade—and its third in a row—continuing an incredible legacy of excellence. FHHS not only maintained its high standards but also grew its

The unique planetarium is the only one of its kind in the United States. Students in Fountain Hills now have a special way to learn about astronomy. PHOENIX — A Valley elementary school is bringing astronomy to students in an incredibly unique way.  At McDowell Mountain Elementary School in Fountain Hills, staff and students are unveiling their one-of-a-kind planetarium. It's the only one in the United States, and it's give new meaning to "the sky's the limit" when it comes t

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