Schools Reunite in New District Layout | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Amphitheater Public Schools kicked off the year with a major shake-up—four elementary schools shut down, students redistributed across campuses. At Painted Sky, former Copper Creek kids found familiar faces, including teachers and even Principal Stephanie Hillig, turning the transition into a warm family reunion. The district’s goal? To foster essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and empathy while staying focused on college and career readiness. Here’s where everyone landed: Copper Creek students now at Painted Sky, Wilson K-8, and Harelson; Donaldson moved to Mesa Verde; Holaway…