Queen Creek Campus
We are the only A+ Excelling Charter School in Pinal county.
Our EDUPRIZE Queen Creek campus is located in the beautiful San Tan Mountains just off Hunt Highway and Thompson Rd. Our 10 acre facility houses two gymnasiums, media center, band and music rooms, multiple science laboratories, and six technology labs. Children in grades K-8 are offered our award winning science-based curriculum, which requires students to not just learn basic skills in isolation, but to apply them to real-world content. Parents drive up to 30 miles each day to bring their children to this extraordinary school of choice.
EDUPRIZE Queen Creek is one of a few “A” rated schools and the only A+ rated charter school in Pinal County. EDUPRIZE Gilbert is the only 5 time A+ rated charter school in all of Maricopa County and these two amazing campuses are unparalleled in the state. No schools have the growth scores that our students have – year after year. We invite you to learn more about our extraordinary method and programs and why we are called, “The Disneyland of Education.”
4567 W Roberts Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85144
Enrollment: 480-888-1610 ext. 1106
General information: 480-888-1610
General fax: 480-888-1655
Records fax: 480-457-1701
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Program flexibility to meet your needs
The key to the EDUPRIZE model’s success is that everything we do is for the child. We offer a variety of program options to best meet the family and child’s needs, but all contain our proven curriculum imparted by passionate, highly qualified, certified teachers.
Our full school day option (K-8) offers a well-balanced daily schedule that begins at approximately 8:00 AM and ends between 2:30 – 3:15 PM depending on the grade level. Our approach includes our extraordinary core curriculum combined with a weekly rotation where students experience a variety of elective classes taught by our highly effective specialist team. The program also includes a lunch period and recess/brain breaks to provide our students with continuous opportunities to build essential social-emotional skills throughout their day.
Start and End Times:
| Grade Levels | M – Th | F |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Day 1st | 8:00 – 2:30 | 8:00 – 11:15 |
| Regular Day 2nd | 8:00 – 2:30 | 8:00 – 11:15 |
| Regular Day 3rd | 8:00 – 2:40 | 8:00 – 11:25 |
| Regular Day 4th | 8:00 – 2:40 | 8:00 – 11:25 |
| Regular Day 5th | 7:45 – 3:00 | 7:45 – 11:35 |
| Regular Day 6th | 7:45 – 3:15 | 7:45 – 11:45 |
| Regular Day 7th | 7:30 – 2:50 | 7:30 – 12:30 |
| Regular Day 8th | 7:30 – 2:50 | 7:30 – 12:30 |
TOPS stands for Technology Optimized Program & Schedules. This is an amazing option for busy parents and students who have music, sports and family-filled days. Our AM TOPS program begins early and students are home for lunch daily. This has been a choice for so many families with food allergies and has allowed students to complete homework and other activities and still be home for dinners and family time each evening. PM TOPS is perfect for families who work late and need more time In the morning to get to school. This also provides quality morning, study, reading and homework time before school daily. With the 3:40 PM release time students are able to participate in afterschool sports and other activities.
Start and End Times:
| TOPS | M-F | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| AM TOPS 1st – 6th | 7:15 – 12:15 | 7:15 – 12:15 |
| PM TOPS 1st – 6th | 10:40 – 3:40 | 10:40 – 1:40 |
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Start and End Times:
| TOPS | M-F | Early Release |
|---|---|---|
| AM TOPS K | 7:15 – 12:10 | 7:15 – 12:10 |
| PM TOPS K | 10:40 – 3:30 | 10:40 – 1:25 |
Pre-Kindergarten at EDUPRIZE will introduce your child to all the fun that school can be! Children will acquire a love of learning in a nurturing environment that will teach them how to become successful students. This program is taught by a highly-qualified, Arizona Department of Education-certified teacher and an instructional aide. The teacher is certified in Early Childhood Education and has been chosen for this program because of her love and understanding of young children.
Start and End Times:
| Pre K | M-Th | F | Early Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Pre K | 7:30 – 10:10 | 7:30 – 11:00 | 7:40 – 10:20 |
| PM Pre K | 12:00 – 3:30 | 12:00 – 3:30 | 11:00 – 1:40 |
Life as an EDUPRIZE Eagle
Extracurricular activities offered at EDUPRIZE Queen Creek
Before and after school music programs include our sectionals, band, musical theatre, etc. Our sports program offers competitive leagues in soccer, flag football, cross country, basketball, and cheer.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Principal
Bryce Solberg
This will be my ninth year as the principal of EDUPRIZE and I have never been so excited. I have been in public education for over 20 years. Eight years were as a special education teacher and this will be my thirteenth year as a school administrator. We have an amazing thing going on here at EDUPRIZE and it is due to the amazing teachers, staff, and families that we have. Our focus and goal is to work collaboratively to ensure all students receive the support they need to grow.
Assistant Principal
Dawn Lynk-Jones
I am Mrs. Lynk-Jones, the Assistant Principal at EDUPRIZE Schools for our Queen Creek Campus. I have been in the education field for over 25 years. Nine of those years, I have worked in an administrative capacity, which includes being a Principal, Assistant Principal, and Instructional Specialist. I am a parent of three beautiful children. I hold a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts, Master’s in the Art of Teaching, and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision. I hold certifications in Elementary Education and Elementary & Secondary ADMIN K-12. I have implemented/served on various programs/committees, which include but are not limited to Character Camp, Go Green Rally, School Improvement, Summer School Coordinator, Drop-In Service Coordinator, Leadership Team, District Instructional Coach for K-5th grades, as well as an Academic Specialist. I have presented several professional development trainings for writer’s workshop, cooperative centers, classroom management, a mentor program for novice teachers, and climate & culture. I aligned partnerships with Wayne State University, Drexel University Bonnie Cabbage Program, Shoes That Fit to donate shoes to support disadvantaged families, Chozen Mentorship Program, Princess Ball to empower young girls through self-esteem and academics, assisted with the development of the EDUPRIZE Student Cultural Committee and partnered with several retired professional athletes to promote character development across our campus. I am a firm believer that when parents, teachers, and schools work together we can develop, educate and produce long life leaders. I am elated to be a part of the EDUPRIZE Family!