Apache Junction Unified School District Accepting School Supply Donations

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - June 28, 2018 - PRLog -- Generosity is not in short supply in the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon area. Due to multiple requests, the AJUSD office, 1575 W. Southern Ave in Apache Junction, will be accepting donations of new school supplies for teachers and students Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July 5.

A list of requested items is posted on the District's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ajusd43/ A partial list includes: construction paper, sticky notes, 3 x 5 index cards, scotch tape, staples, student lap white boards, tissues, printer paper composition books, sharpies, #2 pencils, highlighters and more. Many churches and non-profit organizations are also collecting new backpacks to give to students of all ages.

For those who prefer to donate at an alternative location, after July 5, or on Saturdays, Arizona Wholesale Floors, 200 S. Ironwood Drive, also in Apache Junction, will accept donations. Their showroom is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The first day of school is July 24. Once school is in session donations will be accepted at Project Help, 195 E. Superstition Blvd on the north side of the Pinal County Complex. For more information call 480-288-2955.

According to a Dec. 19, 2017 report by Ariana Figueroa for National Public Radio, teachers spend more than $250 a year on school supplies. According the story, the amount is closer to $1,000 a year for many educators. Student needs were not addressed in the report, but an AJUSD representative said student supplies are always needed and donations are much appreciated.

About AJUSD:

The Apache Junction Unified School District serves over 3,600 students in a 217-square mile area that includes the City of Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Peralta Trail, Queen Valley and the unincorporated areas of the Superstition Mountain foothills. Formed in 1952, the K-12 district provides a quality education to its students and is proud of the variety of educational programs offered. AJUSD has a reputation for innovative approaches to education. The guiding philosophy of the school district is to put all students in the best position to succeed academically, emotionally and physically. Committed to low teacher/student ratios and individualized instruction, the focus of AJUSD is centered on a 'College Readiness For All' curriculum for every student in every grade. For more information call 480-982-1110, or visit www.ajusd.org or www.facebook.com/ajusd43.