Vernon Elementary School District

Vernon Elementary School District #9 is a K–8 school district in Vernon, Apache County, Arizona. It operates a single K–8 school.

History

In 2019 the district established its preschool program.[1]

In 2020 its student population was above 100.[2]

Monica Baraja served as superintendent and as principal until September 2020, when she resigned. The school community did not anticipate that she would do this.[2]

From 2020 to 2021 the number of students in the district decreased by 24%.[3]

Operations

As of 2007 the school district uses volunteers to provide services that it cannot afford to have paid employees do; for example, parents volunteered as librarians.[4]

References
  1. Singleton, Laura (2019-05-28). "Vernon Elementary opens much needed pre-school". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. Singleton, Laura (2020-09-25). "Vernon Elem superintendent resigns unexpectedly". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  3. Aleshire, Peter (2021-04-27). "Enrollment declines pose low-moving crisis for school districts". White Mountain Independent. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  4. "Vernon School: Small, rural but still a 'sparkling gem'". White Mountain Independent. 2007-09-06. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
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