Welcome to Saddle Mountain Unified School District. We are located in Tonopah, Arizona, west of the White Tank Mountains. We are a small but growing community, serving students in more than 500 square miles in Tonopah and Buckeye.

Our dedicated staff and faculty members serve about 1,400 students in three elementary schools and one high school.

The district’s original school, Ruth Fisher Elementary, is under extensive reconstruction. Please view the construction and take a virtual tour.

We are constantly pursuing the best in education and implementing strategies and curriculum that will provide the best learning environment for our students.

All schools in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District serve free breakfast to all students. Breakfast includes a variety of entrees, fruit, 100% fruit juice, low fat milk, and whole grain cereals. Fuel your day right with a complete breakfast at no charge in your school's cafeteria. Breakfast times are as follows:

• Winters' Well - 7:00-7:25 a.m.
• Tartesso - 7:30-7:55 a.m.
• Tonopah Valley High School - 7:00-7:30 a.m.

Please take some time to visit our new Web site. Meet our Governing Board, keep up-to-date with district events on our news page or event calendar, find out about job postings, or get to know our schools. We also have some helpful Web resources.

Welcome to the Saddle Mountain Unified School District.  We are proud of our schools and community.

• Over 95% of the teaching staff is highly qualified under NCLB guidelines. 
• All schools have active PTOs or Booster Clubs.
• Auditor General reported that SMUSD administrative costs per pupil are low compared to similar-sized districts.
• Auditor General reported that SMUSD Plant Operations costs per square foot are significantly lower than similar-sized districts.
• Our community voted to continue an M & O override and to support Bonds for the reconstruction of Ruth Fisher and safety and security improvements at all schools.
• Fitch upgraded district credit rating to A-.

We welcome your interest in our district and our children.

Sincerely,

Mark H. Joraanstad
Superintendent