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Celebrating "The Launchpad"

Community members and district staff celebrated Shumway Leadership Academy's renovated media center that fosters collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning experiences.

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Welcome to Shumway Leadership Academy!

Home of the Stars

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A Reimagination Project

More to come soon, but we have a completely new media center that debuted in the 2025-2026 school year. Stay tuned for more!

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Established in 1987

At Shumway Leadership Academy, we know excellence in education starts with us. We offer a variety of educational opportunities as well as extracurricular activities to our elementary students, enabling each child to reach their full potential.

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We are a Leader in Me School

Based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Leader in Me equips students with the self-confidence and skills they need to thrive.

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STEAM Opportunities

Our students have had opportunities to explore STEAM lessons in the classroom and with special guests, like members from the Curiosity Cube in 2024-2025.

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About Our School...

Shumway, home of The Stars, was established in 1987. We are at the far northeast region of Chandler Unified School District. At Shumway we know excellence in education starts with us. Shumway offers a variety of educational opportunities as well as extracurricular activities to our elementary students, enabling each child to reach their full potential. Our excellent teaching and support staff promote a positive school climate.

At Shumway we know our Star Students always shine brightly.

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    "The best part about Chandler Unified School District is that it has so many resources and helpful teachers standing by just to help you. It has a vast amount of different clubs, sports, and classes that you can take that it is almost unbelievable."

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    Our Goals

    Chandler Unified has set forth the following goals for the District and schools.

    1 Learning Experiences

    Two Shumway Leadership Academy School students gain valuable technological experience with the Curiosity Cube

    "Unleashing true potential in EVERY student"

    Chandler Unified School District students and staff engage in meaningful, innovative learning experiences using essential skills and strategies that foster continuous growth to develop successful members of local and global communities.

    2 Community Engagement

    Students observing a firefighter during the Fire Pals event

    "Student success begins with the US in CUSD"

    CUSD families and community partners engage in the shared responsibility of personalizing experiences that contribute to the students’ personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.

    3 Innovative Organizations

    Shumway Students experience the Curiosity Cube

    "Modernize and maximize to be future‑ready"

    CUSD staff illustrate future focused, adaptable instructional and operational practices that are equitable, efficient, fiscally responsible and data driven to ensure high quality educational experiences.

    4 Culture

    Shumway Students handling drills on a board during Construction Day Event

    "Where Everyone Thrives"

    CUSD students, staff, families and community members create inclusive and supportive environments that enhance open collaboration and quality learning.