About Tuba City Unified School District #15
Tuba City is located on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, U.S.A. The Hopi Village of Mungapi is located one mile south of Tuba City. Mungapi is a major gateway to the Hopi Indian Reservation. Located about 75 miles northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, Tuba City’s elevation is about 5,000 feet. Summers are warm and sunny, winters are relatively mild with a small amount of snow each year. Area scenic attractions include the magnificent Grand Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell, Navajo National Monument, and the world famous Monument Valley. All scenic attractions are an average distance of 80 miles from Tuba City.
Our Mission: At Tuba City Unified District, we strive to be transparent, compassionate and positive so that our students’ innate abilities of a growth mindset, respect, and academic achievement rises above all challenges.
Our Vision: Transforming our resilient WARRIORS into positive and successful lifelong learners
Our Motto: Stronger Together
Average Teacher Salaries
A.R.S. §15-903.E AMENDED BY LAWS 2018, CH. 285 §10)
- Average of all teachers employed in FY2024 (Budget year) $54,112.
- Average salary of all teachers employed in FY2023 (Prior year) $52,031
- Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year – $2,081.
PERCENTAGE INCREASE – 4%
AZ School District Spending Report
The Building Blocks of Crisis Response
TCUSD has adopted the Standard Response Protocol
Operation: Diné School Safety
Due to recent school threats circulating on social media on the Navajo Nation and across the United States, the Navajo Nation has activated a team to assist with mitigating these threats. The team will be operating under the name, “Operation Diné School Safety” working directly with the Navajo Division of Diné Education’s (DODE) “SchoolCommunity Safety Task Force” and local law enforcement to ensure schools on the Navajo Nation are safe.
Three workshops available on Cultural Night. November 6 from 6PM - 7:30PM
February 26, 2025 from 8 AM to 4 PM at Tuba City High School. More information here.
As we close in on the season of candy and spookiness, let is think about what's better. Trick or Treat versus Trunk or Treat?
Be part of the program designs that meet the unique needs of Native American students at TCUSD!
Update regarding pick-up locations for students participating in late activities
For safer schools, TCUSD requires clear backpacks for all students
Congratulations to Thaila Clitso, a Junior at TCHS who hit over 1,000 assists in her volleyball career. She is currently sitting at 1,124 assists as they head down to the play-ins for the state tournament.
Little Thunderbird Cross Country Classic (1st-4th grade races) held on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
TCHS teacher, Carmen Honyouti winner of the APS Supply My Class and won a $500 gift certificate for classroom supplies. Congratulations Mrs. Honyouti!
Parents had the opportunity to learn about Tuba City JR High School during Parent Orientation Night. We share some images of the event
Tuba City JR High teachers and staff are always learning, just as their students are. We share some images taken at the Reunification Presentation.
TCJHS held a Show & Tell Luncheon during Summer School. Students got to show their projects to parents and enjoy some good eats.
Braves received a plethora of health benefits while engaging the thrilling sport of rafting. We have some photos to share of this adventure.
Braves made the transition from middle school to high school. We share some images and video of the special day.
On Sat., May, 18, 121 students, proudly wore their green and white caps and gowns in the Tuba City High School gym.
The Warrior Track team finished their regular season with multiple PRs and athletes brought home multiple medals in their events.
Mikayla placed 2nd place in the 300mH at the Sedona Red Rock Invitational.
Phoenix Convention Center In Phoenix AZ on March 28-29, 2024
TCHS & TCJHS students spent their morning on March 29, 2024 at the College and Career Fair.
Tuba City HS Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Members competed with eight Satellite Schools
Julian Ami and Jerrell Bedonie qualified for the AIA State Meet. Congratulations!
Congratulations Braves for your tremendous efforts put into your projects. Here are the winners.
Tuba City Junior High School girls Varsity basketball team win the 55th Annual T-Bird Classic
Tuba City Elementary School Cross Country Team placed 3rd in the State Meet Championships for Middle School
These students were awarded in Recognition of students who were "proficient" and "highly proficient" in Arizona Academic Standards Assessment which is a statewide achievement test for Arizona.
This past weekend TCHS Chess Team participated in Region I Individual Qualifier at Coconino High School this was a two-day event.
Congratulations to our two TCJHS Braves Cross Country runners that finished in the top 10 today at the Window Rock Invite
Born in Tuba City but raised in Ganado, April Clairmont has been warmly welcomed back to Tuba City.
Ellyce Begay, Jeremiah Walters and Jaycelyn Tallsalt - 2023 Chief Manuelito Scholars. Tuba City High School Alumni. Class of 2023.
2023 TCHS graduate Jeremiah Walters (Diné/Navajo) was selected to attend the 2023 Atlanta Braves Native American All-Star showcase
Kailer Tsingine-Reid has been one of the 2023 classes top under the radar prospects. She averaged 13.4 points/game, 4.7 rebounds/game, 2 assists/game, and 2.2 steals/game her senior year.
With the season over for the Tuba City High School Boys Varsity Basketball, it hasn’t come to a complete end as the senior boys received a few credits to their belts. After the 3A North Regionals which were held at the Chinle High School Wildcat Den, several TCHS Seni...
TCUSD Governing Board recognizes Tuba City Junior High School boys and girls basketball team on their stellar seasons.
2022-2023 NAIC Boys & Girls Basketball Team Champions! Congratulations!
Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is pleased to announce the appointment of Roselyn G. Riggs to the Tuba City Unified School District #15 Governing Board.
During Native American Heritage Week, students participated in the event: Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women Day / Hair Day
The Navajo Nation Tribal Council recognized Mr. Royd Lee, 2023 AEF® Arizona Ambassador for Excellence
Opening day for the Tuba City Jr. High School Braves baseball and Lady Braves softball teams went off without a hitch April 5 as they hosted the Kayenta Middle School Colts.
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