For Immediate Release: September 8, 2026
For Information Contact: Superintendent’s Office (928) 505-6925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Agenda and information in the packet could change up to 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to LHUSD Board members (with the exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection twenty-four hours before the meeting at our BoardDocs site: ( https://go.boarddocs.com/az/lhusd/Board.nsf/Public ) and at the Superintendent's Office, 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38.431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 and to the general public that the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 will hold their regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the District Office in Building C, located at 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will attend either in person or by technological devices such as speakerphone, internet, or another device.
When necessary, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session intermittently throughout the meeting, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding any of the agenda items (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)). The Board may also vote to go into Executive Session if so noted, which will not be open to the public, to discuss personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)), records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)), or for legal advice and consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)). The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda and to call matters in random order.
Meetings of the Governing Board may be audio or video recorded, which may result in the audio or video recording of a minor child. Pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602(A)(9), subject to certain express statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or audio recording of a minor child. In order to exercise their rights, parents may either file written consent with the district, consenting to such recording, or take affirmative steps to ensure that their child is not present when a recording may be made. Should the child be present at the time a recording is made, this right will be considered to have been waived.
Dated this 8th day of September 2026
LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Dr. Rebecca Stone, Superintendent
The Lake Havasu Unified School District # 1 endeavors to ensure accessibility of all its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Lillian Leanea Fullerton, at (928) 505-6925, as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.
Picture Day is Coming Up!
Please see the attached flyers for all the important information regarding Picture Day. Be sure to review them for details!
Free Dress Day– school-appropriate attire required.
Today we celebrate the power of reading, learning, and storytelling!
Literacy opens the door to imagination, knowledge, creativity, and endless opportunities. Every book read, story shared, and new word learned helps our Crocs grow into confident learners and lifelong readers.
At Jamaica Elementary, we are proud to support a love of reading and encourage our students to explore new worlds through books every day. Whether it's reading independently, with family, or in the classroom, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. 💚🐊
Let's celebrate International Literacy Day by picking up a favorite book and enjoying the adventure that reading brings!
#InternationalLiteracyDay #JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #CrocsCare #LoveToRead #ReadersAreLeaders #LifelongLearning #GrowingReaders
As we head into the holiday weekend, we'd like to remind our Jamaica Elementary families that there will be no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Labor Day recognizes and celebrates the hard work and contributions of workers across our country who help our communities grow and thrive every day. It's also a wonderful opportunity to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a well-deserved long weekend.
We hope our Crocs and their families have a safe, fun, and restful holiday weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, ready for another great week of learning!
Enjoy your three-day weekend! 🐊💚
#LaborDay #NoSchoolMonday #JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #CrocsCare #LongWeekend #SeeYouTuesday
We’re excited to announce a NEW twist on one of our favorite Jamaica’s traditions!
This year, in lieu of our annual Jamie’s Pumpkin Patch, we’re bringing you…
🧡💜💚 JAMIE’S TRUNK OR TREAT FUN FAIR! 💚💜🧡
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
And to make this event everything we know it can be, WE NEED YOU!
We’re looking for Jamie’s families, friends, clubs, groups, local businesses and community members to sign up to host a TRUNK or BOOTH at our Fun Fair!
✨ Decorate your trunk
🎯 Set up a quick game
👻 Create a kid-friendly spooky experience
🎨 Paint faces or offer temporary tattoos
✨ Add some sparkle with hair tinsel
🍬 Create a fun trick-or-treat stop
🎃 Or come up with something completely different!
We included a few ideas on our flyer to get those creative wheels turning, but the sky is the limit! Whether you go all-out or keep it simple, we want each stop to add a little something special to the night.
🍭 BONUS: Every registered trunk or booth will receive one LARGE bag of candy donated by Jamie’s PTSO to help get you started!
Our goal is to have at least 10–15 trunks and booths, and the more people who participate, the bigger and better this event becomes! Grab another family and create a trunk together, get your club involved, challenge your coworkers, or get your business out into the community. Team-ups are absolutely encouraged!
We’re also planning some of the fun games you’ve loved from Jamie’s Pumpkin Patch, plus a live DJ 🎧, The Kind Cup Coffee Truck ☕, trick-or-treating and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun!
🏆 And yes… there will be a PRIZE for the BEST TRUNK/BOOTH!
👻 WANT TO JOIN THE FUN?
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
Or sign up directly here:
https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/jamies-trunk-or-treat-fun-fair-participant-sign-up/forms
⏰ SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Thursday, October 1
Bring us your creativity, your silly, your spooky (but school-friendly! 😉), and your Halloween spirit. Together, we can make Jamie’s first Trunk or Treat Fun Fair an incredible night for our students and families! 🎃🐊👻🍬
Please SHARE and help us spread the word! 🧡💜💚
🐊💚 MEET YOUR JAMAICA PTSO! 💚🐊
Meet the crew behind the planning, organizing, creating, budgeting, volunteering, and general chaos that makes the fun happen! 😂 We’re a mix of parents, former Jamaica parents, sports moms, creative minds, list makers and coffee drinkers—all with one thing in common: we love our school and the families we get to serve. ✨
💚 BROOKE MELCHER | PRESIDENT
My PTSO journey started 7 years ago when Tristen volun-convinced me to “just hop on” a Zoom meeting…and apparently I never left. 😂 I’ve been with my husband for 16 years, and we have three kids—two girls and a boy—plus two pup-children. 🐾 When I’m not at school or the gym, you’ll find me coaching or spectating at the soccer and baseball fields. I’m a workout and sports mama who somehow keeps all the chaos moving!
Fun fact: I make incredible sourdough bread! 🍞
💚 AMBER CARELLI | VICE PRESIDENT
I’ve been married for 20 years and am a proud mom of three—two boys and a girl. I joined PTSO kind of by accident…and somehow they convinced me to stay. 😂 When I’m not helping with PTSO, you can usually find me on the field supporting my kids and living the busy sports-mom life!
Fun fact: I only look super serious…I promise I’m friendly! 😉😂
💚 ROSIE LOTZOJ | TREASURER
I’ve been married for 17 years and am a mom of four—two boys and two girls! I may be in charge of the budget, but if something our school needs isn’t in it…there’s a good chance I’ll find a way to donate it anyway. 😂 Giving is my love language! I also make delicious horchata and choco flan and recently started making custom stickers.
Fun fact: I definitely fight with my kids—but I love them more than anything! 😂
💚 YVETTE GARAY | CO-TREASURER
I’m a proud boy mom and stay-at-home mom—which somehow means I’m always busy. 😂 I was part of Jamaica Elementary’s inaugural class in 2001, making this school especially meaningful to me! I joined PTSO in 2024 and love spending time with family, spreading good vibes and making memories.
Fun fact: I cannot live without coffee! ☕️
💚 NANCY WILLIAMS | SECRETARY
I’ve been with my Marine veteran for 17 years and am a mom to three amazing boys. My own elementary school days may be behind me, but I still love helping create special memories for Jamaica families! I’m an organizer at heart and the one keeping everyone on task when we start squirreling. 😂 When I’m not at school or working out, you’ll find me on a soccer field—often out of town—with my two youngest travel soccer players. ⚽️
Fun fact: I promise I’m way nicer than my face looks. 😉😂
💚 HAYDEN RODGER | EVENT COORDINATOR
I’ve called Lake Havasu City home for 26 years, and working with kids has always held a special place in my heart. My first job was with Parks & Rec at Jamaica Elementary, and I later followed another passion into cosmetology! ✂️ When I’m not working or planning something fun, I’m with my husband and our two girly pops. 💕
I’m excited to help bring dances, celebrations, family events and lots of special memories to life!
Fun fact: My first job with kids started right here at Jamaica—and now I get to bring that love of fun full circle! 🐊
💚 TRISTEN LARUE | SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
I’ve been involved with Jamaica PTSO for 7 years, and although my own elementary-school-mom era has ended, apparently my PTSO era has not. 😂 With nieces and nephews galore at Jamaica, I simply wasn’t allowed to retire—although I did make a brief attempt!
I’ve lived primarily in Lake Havasu for 26 years, have been with my husband for 15 years, and we’re raising two incredible daughters. I’m a proud Thunderbolt Middle School and Lake Havasu High School alum. I love using the creative side of my brain to design flyers, create content and find fun ways to celebrate our school. 💚
Fun fact: I’m a Leadership Lake Havasu Class of 2016 graduate and was honored as one of Havasu’s Top 30 Under 40 in 2019. ✨
🐊💚 That’s our crew! Different personalities and strengths—and probably way too many group messages 😂—but one shared goal: making Jamaica a special place for our students, staff and families.
Here’s to another year of events, memories and Croc spirit! ✨
#JamaicaPTSO #JamaicaElementary #CrocPride #MeetYourPTSO
📅 TODAY Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Jamaica Elementary Library
Have you ever wondered what the PTSO does?
PTSO stands for Parent Teacher Student Organization, and our goal is simple: to support our students, teachers, staff, and school community. Through fundraising, volunteer efforts, school events, teacher appreciation initiatives, student programs, and community partnerships, we work together to help make Jamaica Elementary the best it can be.
Attending PTSO meetings is one of the best ways to stay informed, share ideas, learn about upcoming events, and have a voice in activities that directly impact our students. Whether you can volunteer often, occasionally, or simply want to stay connected, your input matters and everyone is welcome!
When families, teachers, staff, and community members work together, amazing things happen for our Crocs. 💚
We hope to see you there!
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #CrocsCare #ParentTeacherStudentOrganization #GetInvolved #SchoolCommunity #EveryVoiceMatters
Every school day counts! While missing a day here and there may not seem like a big deal, those absences can quickly add up and impact a student's learning and success.
Being in school helps students build strong academic skills, stay connected with their teachers and classmates, and develop routines that support lifelong success. Every lesson, discussion, and activity is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Let's work together to help our Crocs show up, stay engaged, and make the most of every school day! 🐊💚
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #CrocsCare #ShowUpToGrow #StudentSuccess
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Jamaica Elementary Library
Have you ever wondered what the PTSO does?
PTSO stands for Parent Teacher Student Organization, and our goal is simple: to support our students, teachers, staff, and school community. Through fundraising, volunteer efforts, school events, teacher appreciation initiatives, student programs, and community partnerships, we work together to help make Jamaica Elementary the best it can be.
Attending PTSO meetings is one of the best ways to stay informed, share ideas, learn about upcoming events, and have a voice in activities that directly impact our students. Whether you can volunteer often, occasionally, or simply want to stay connected, your input matters and everyone is welcome!
When families, teachers, staff, and community members work together, amazing things happen for our Crocs. 💚
We hope to see you there!
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #CrocsCare #ParentTeacherStudentOrganization #GetInvolved #SchoolCommunity #EveryVoiceMatters
Did you know that your Arizona School Tax Credit donation can go directly to programs that benefit our Jamaica Elementary students?
Your contribution helps support opportunities like Kindergarten Enrichment, JET Group, Theatre Club, playground improvements, and other student programs—all at no additional cost if you owe Arizona state income taxes.
Every dollar makes a difference and stays right here in our school community, helping provide enriching experiences for our Crocs. 🐊
✅ Support Jamaica Elementary
✅ Support student programs
✅ Receive an Arizona tax credit
Learn more and donate here: https://www.havasu.k12.az.us/taxcredit
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities that make Jamaica Elementary such a special place to learn and grow! 💚
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #SchoolTaxCredit #SupportOurStudents #CrocsCare #InvestInEducation #LHUSD #ArizonaTaxCredit
Early release is every Friday, with dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
For Immediate Release: August 11, 2026
For Information Contact: Superintendent’s Office (928) 505-6925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Agenda and information in the packet could change up to 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to LHUSD Board members (with the exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection twenty-four hours before the meeting at our BoardDocs site: ( https://go.boarddocs.com/az/lhusd/Board.nsf/Public ) and at the Superintendent's Office, 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38.431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 and to the general public that the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 will hold their regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the District Office in Building C, located at 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will attend either in person or by technological devices such as speakerphone, internet, or another device.
When necessary, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session intermittently throughout the meeting, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding any of the agenda items (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)). The Board may also vote to go into Executive Session if so noted, which will not be open to the public, to discuss personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)), records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)), or for legal advice and consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)). The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda and to call matters in random order.
Meetings of the Governing Board may be audio or video recorded, which may result in the audio or video recording of a minor child. Pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602(A)(9), subject to certain express statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or audio recording of a minor child. In order to exercise their rights, parents may either file written consent with the district, consenting to such recording, or take affirmative steps to ensure that their child is not present when a recording may be made. Should the child be present at the time a recording is made, this right will be considered to have been waived.
Dated this 11th day of August 2026
LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Dr. Rebecca Stone, Superintendent
The Lake Havasu Unified School District # 1 endeavors to ensure accessibility of all its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Lillian Leanea Fullerton, at (928) 505-6925, as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.
Please note that early release is no longer on Thursdays.
Early release will be every Friday, with dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Jamaica Elementary is celebrating 25 incredible years of learning, laughter, and lasting memories! 🎉
To commemorate this special milestone, we're excited to offer our 25th Anniversary Spirit Shirts! 🖤💚🤍
🛍️ Order forms will be coming home with students next week, so keep an eye out! Don't miss your chance to celebrate this historic year with us.
Here's to 25 years of Croc Pride... and many more to come! 💚🐊
#JamaicaElementary #25YearsOfCrocPride #JamaicaCrocs #SchoolSpirit #PTSO #Since2001
A brand-new school year means new teachers, new friendships, new adventures, and endless opportunities to grow.
As we kick off the year, here's one thing we hope every student remembers:
💚 Be kind.
💚 Be welcoming.
💚 Be encouraging.
💚 Be the friend who includes others.
💚 Be the one who chooses kindness—even when it's not the easiest choice.
Everyone has their own unique gifts and talents. The best thing you can be is someone who makes others feel like they belong.
We hope every student, teacher, and staff member has an incredible first day. Here's to a year full of learning, laughter, and making unforgettable memories!
📚✏️ Let's make it the best year yet!
#WelcomeBack #FirstDayOfSchool #JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #GoCrocs #ChooseKindness #BetterTogether 💚🐊
Just a reminder that both Thursday and Friday are early release days. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Our 2026–2027 Jamaica Elementary PTSO Monthly Events Calendar is here! From family events and fundraisers to teacher appreciation, dances, book fairs, and more, we've packed the school year with exciting opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support our amazing Crocs!
Be sure to save this calendar, screenshot it, or share it with family members so you don't miss a thing.
Dates are subject to change, and we'll post reminders with additional details as each event gets closer.
We can't wait to make this another incredible year together! 💚🖤
🐊 Go Crocs!
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaPTSO #GoCrocs #SchoolCommunity #20262027SchoolYear
🐊 We’ll see you TONIGHT🐊
Back to School Night is finally here, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Jamaica Elementary!
📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕔 Kindergarten: 5:00–5:30 PM
🕔 1st–6th Grade: Choose either 5:00–5:30 PM or 5:30–6:00 PM
Tonight is a great opportunity to:
✨ Meet the teacher
🏫 Visit your student's classroom
💚 Purchase spirit shirts & sweatshirts
📿 Grab a Pura Vida spirit bracelet
This event is for parents/guardians only, and we’re looking forward to connecting with you as we kick off an amazing school year together!
See you tonight! 🐊
#JamaicaElementary #JamaicaCrocs #BackToSchoolNight #CrocFamily #SeeYouTonight #BackToSchool
