Fort Thomas Unified School District

If Homelessness happens to you? The McKinney -Vento Assistance ACT provides certain rights and protections for families experiencing homlessness. Homelessness includes any one : Homeless children have the right to: Students can begin attending school immediately, even if they do not have academic records, a birth certificate, immunization records, or proof of residenc Students have the right to remain in their school of origin (the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school in which they were last enrolled) if it is in their best interest. They may also choose to enroll in the local school serving the area where they are currently staying. School districts must provide or arrange transportation to and from the student's school of origin when applicable. Eligible students automatically qualify for free breakfast and lunch programs. Students are entitled to services comparable to those provided to other students, including: Special education Counseling and academic support Assistance from the district's McKinney-Vento homeless liaison Help obtaining school supplies Assistance with barriers to participae for school-related activities. These rights help ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can continue their education with as little disruption as possible. What you can do before moving? Nora Gann FTUSD Community Liaison ngann@ftusd.org 928 485 9423 ext.4209 Kristen Walker FTUSD Homeless Liaison kwalker@ftusd.org 928 485 9423 ext.3108 Contacts: Fort Thomas Unified School District Staying with another person or family because they lost their housing, are experiencing financial hardship, or for a similar reason. Living in a motel, hotel, trailer park, or campground because they do not have adequate alternative housing. Living in an emergency shelter, transitional shelter, or have been abandoned in a hospital. Sleeping in a place that is not intended for regular human habitation, such as a public or private location not designed for people to live in. Living in a car, park, public space, abandoned building, substandard housing, bus station, train station, or a similar location. Inform the school staff that: You are moving. You would like your child to remain enrolled in the Fort Thomas Unified School District until you relocate. Your new address and contact information. Take important enrollment documents with you, including: Birth certificate Immunization records Other school records and documents Enroll your student(s) in the new school as soon as possible after you move. Rita Rodriguez Arizona Homeless Coordinator for Homeless Education Arizona Department of Education homeless@azed.gov 602 543 4963 National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Helpline: 800 308 2145 homeless@serve.org http://www.serve.org.nche Click here to provide assistance for your student FTUSD Apaches Care Support Referral

FTUSD Homelessness Information

July 30, 2026

The Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youths Please complete the following form if you are experiencing homelessness: Arizona Student Residency Questionnaire Cl...

San Carlos and Peridot Pickup Times and Locations

July 28, 2026

San Carlos/Peridot bus will pick up at the following locations and times: • Bashas’ 6:25 • ...

FTMS AND HS BUS ROUTE

July 27, 2026

Route Start Time Area / Stops Served Pink Route 6:55 AM Fort Thomas White Route 7:05 AM Rainbow City, Ocotillo Orange Route 6:50 AM Ridge View, Rising S...

MTE bus route

July 27, 2026

Route Start Time Area / Stops Served Black Route 6:56 AM Fort Thomas Red Route 6:43 AM Navajo Point, Ready to Go, Mormon Hill, Southside, Home Alone Yello...

FTUSD Apaches Care Support

July 23, 2026

Fort Thomas is dedicated to supporting our students in and out of school. If you know of a student that is in need of clothes, shoes, food, or hygiene essentials, please let us kn...

Employment Opportunities

June 15, 2026

FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2026-2027 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standards-based teaching who wel...

FTUSD Pre- school will be at Fort Thomas High School next year to be part of the HS CTE program.

2026-27 FTUSD Pre-school

April 23, 2026

Great NEWS!!! FTUSD Pre- school will be at Fort Thomas High School next year to be part of the HS CTE program.

Employment Opportunities

April 21, 2026

Employment Opportunities FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2026-2027 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standard...

We are proud to announce that FTUSD Pre-school will be located at the High school to be part of our CTE program. We will keep you posted on the details. You can complete the pre-enrollment form now at FTUSD pre-enrollment

Preschool Pre-Enrollment

April 20, 2026

We are proud to announce that FTUSD Pre-school will be located at the High school to be part of our CTE program. We will keep you posted on the details. You can complete the pre-...

April 22 and 22 Kindergarten Round Up Flyer

April 22 and 23 Kindergarten Round Up

March 17, 2026

FTUSD Kindergarten Round Up At Mount Turnbull Elementary April 22 and 23 9:00 - 11:00 am Transportation will be provided. Meet by 8:30 am at Bylas Head Start. All ...

Employment Opportunities

March 16, 2026

Employment Opportunities FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2026-2027 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standard...

Employment Opportunities

March 5, 2026

Employment Opportunities FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2026-2027 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standar...

Employment Opportunities

February 11, 2026

FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2025-2026 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standards-based teaching who wel...

Employment Opportunities

January 15, 2026

FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2025-2026 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standards-based teaching who welc...

Employment Opportunities

January 5, 2026

Accepting applications for School Year 2025-2026 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standards-based teaching who welcome collaboration and appreciate work...

Thank You Freeport McMoRan!

December 4, 2025

Pictured Left-right: Jayson Stanley , FTHS Principal, Sean Wenham , Freeport McMoRan Social Performance Manager, Loreal Jones , FTHS Softball Coach, Shane Hawkins , FTUSD Super...

NEW Mountain Biking Club Comes to Ft. Thomas Elementary!

September 18, 2025

Fort Thomas, AZ – Sept. 18, 2025: Fort Thomas Elementary School will soon launch a new out of school hours mountain biking club, giving students the opportunity to experience th...

Employment Opportunities

May 27, 2025

FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2025-2026 We are seeking energetic staff with a solid understanding of standards-based teaching who wel...

Employment Opportunities

May 5, 2025

FORT THOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Accepting applications for School Year 2025-2026 We are seeking energetic teachers with a solid understanding of standards-based teaching who...

Superintendent's Message

April 23, 2025

Superintendent's Message See video for the week of April 23, 2025 from Superintendent Hawkins.