Welcome to Safford Schools!

We are happy to welcome you to Safford Schools! Below is information to help make a smooth transition for your child into a new school.

Organization for instruction at Safford Schools:

• Grades K-6 will attend Dorothy Stinson School, Lafe Nelson School or Ruth Powell School.
• Grades 7-8 will attend Safford Middle School.
• Grades 9-12 will attend Safford High School or Mt. Graham High School.
• Online Learning Grades 9-12 will attend Henry Dunkerson Pathways Academy.

2022-2023 Registration Information

The registration process begins online for students in grades K-8 and students in grades 9-12 who will attend Safford High School.  Please complete the enrollment form for each student. The form must be completed by the parent/legal guardian of the student.

SUSD New Student Enrollment Form

The following documents ARE ALSO REQUIRED before enrollment will be completed. The documents may be uploaded to the enrollment form or brought in to the Safford Schools District Office at 734 W 11th Street, Safford, AZ or emailed to lhuffenberger@saffordusd.com.

• Student's Birth Certificate (certified copy, not hospital copy)
• Student's Immunization Record
• Proof of Residency DOCUMENTATION - document MUST display parent/legal guardian name and current residential address where student resides (NO P.O. Boxes allowed and only one document is required)
  • Acceptable Proof of Residency documents:
    • Valid Arizona driver's license or Arizona identification card
    • Valid Arizona motor vehicle registration
    • Real estate deed or mortgage documents
    • Property tax bill
    • Residential lease or rental agreement
    • Water, electric, gas, cable, or phone bill
    • Bank or credit card statement
    • W-2 wage statement
    • Payroll stub
    • Documentation from a state, tribal or federal government agency (ex: AZ Department of Economic Security)
• Guardianship papers (if living with a guardian instead of a parent) (can be downloaded from the SUSD website and must be notarized)

Please provide the withdrawal form from the previous school.