TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Wednesday marks the first day of school for Amphitheater Public Schools, and for hundreds of students, it means walking into a new building for the first time.
The Amphi Governing Board previously voted to close four elementary schools, redirecting students to other campuses across the district. At Painted Sky Elementary, many students arriving from Copper Creek were greeted by familiar faces, including their former teachers, classmates, and administrators who made the move alongside them.
Stephanie Hillig, principal at Painted Sky Elementary, said the transition feels less like a disruption and more like a reunion…