African American Student Services

African American Student Services
Jimmy Hart, Director | 1302 S. Avenida Vega, Rm 27 (at Palo Verde Magnet HS), Tucson, AZ 85710 | Phone: (520) 584-7500 | Fax: (520) 584-7502 | Email Us

Engagement

College and Career

Free Meals for Kids!

TUSD Grab And Go Meals for Students
Grab-And-Go Info

Grab-And-Go Meal Routes resume Jan. 4. If you have questions or want information about alternative pick-up options, please email foodservcies@tusd1.org.

Support Students in Achieving Their Dreams!

Thank you for your donation to " A Legacy of Excellence"

"A Legacy of Excellence" honors graduating African American seniors of TUSD who have achieved academically and who are active in their community. Your donation will help a student realize their dream of a college education.

Resources for Families

Food Accessibility | Low-Cost Internet Access

Travel Recommendations and Updates

Questions about travel? See Travel Recommendations and Updates (in PDF)

For more information and the latest advisories, please see CDC's Travel Notices

COVID-19 Notification - Sample Letter for Parents

If a positive COVID-19 case has been identified at a school, parents/guardians will receive a version of the following general notification letter: Sample Letter to Parents or Staff - COVID-19 Case On Site (in PDF)
Translations (in PDF): Arabic | Kirundi | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese

Get your Free Masks from AZ

Order Your Free Masks from Arizona Department of Health Services

La Frontera's Behavioral Health Services for Families and Children

If you need help with your children, La Frontera provides a range of services. See the La Frontera Child Services flier (in PDF) for more information, or call 884-9920 or email enroll@lafrontera.org.

Coronavirus Guide from tucson.com

This comprehensive guide provides useful information for the public.

Coronavirus Guide

Need help with rent or preventing eviction?

Eviction Prevention Assistance from Arizona Department of Housing

Federal Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19

Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance - Apply here!

COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide and Recommendations For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families (in PDF)
Updated: 1/06/21
See also: COVID-19 Exposure Reference and Guidelines For TUSD Staff, Students, and Families - Severe/Critical Illness or Severely Immunocompromised (in PDF)
Understanding "Close Contact" - Infographic from Arizona Department of Health Services (in PDF)

Coronavirus Testing Sites

Coronavirus Testing Sites (in PDF)
FREE COVID-19 Tests at Kino Event Center - Register online at pima.gov/covid19testing

Crisis Information

If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, please call:

Community Wide Crisis Line: 520-622-6000

Or 911

Other non-emergency numbers:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone Number: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

Childcare at TUSD Schools

If you need childcare while you work, we offer childcare at many of our schools through our Community School program and KIDCO. Learn more by reading Childcare options at TUSD Schools.

Boys & Girls Club Tucson

Flier for Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson - 2020-2021 (in PDF)

Looking for a safe place where your child can engage in recreation, arts, and other enrichment activities? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson are open to serve working families during the pandemic.

Program Details:

Ages 7 to 17 years old
Masks/face coverings required in the Clubs and safety measures must be followed
Meals provided through partnership TUSD Meals Program
Members asked to bring their school-provided devices to the Club

10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning Back to School

Ready to prepare for returning to school?

Please review 10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning Back to School (in PDF).

Screening Questions - Asked before entry to schools and district offices

Screening Questions: These questions will be asked of everyone before they are permitted to enter schools or district offices.

Help for Speakers of Arabic, Kirundi, Somali, and Swahili

Please call the number below and leave a message, including a phone number where we can reach you. We will call you back. Thank you!

225-6591 = Swahili
225-6592 = Arabic
225-6593 = Kirundi
225-6594 = Somali

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) provides assistance to households with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, while schools are out of session due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona P-EBT Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits program is a partnership between DES, the Arizona Department of Education, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

For more information, see DES's Arizona P-EBT webpage .

Community Resources for Family Support

Free WiFi Map for Arizona

Use this free WiFi map from Connect Arizona to find free public WiFi hotspots at public libraries, schools, businesses, and other sites. Some sites may offer indoor public access during business hours, others provide access in the parking lot only. Everyone using the sites - outside or inside - is encouraged to practice social distancing precautions, including staying in your vehicle or at least six feet from other users and wearing a mask if necessary.

Internet Access for TUSD Families

TUSD will help you with Internet access through loaner hotspots. Learn more at the TUSD Loaner Hotspot FAQ.

You can also look into several of the low-cost Internet programs available to TUSD families. See the following information for details: Low-Cost Internet Programs

Coping with Stress and Anxiety

For suggestions on coping with stress and anxiety during this time, please see these resources.

Manage Stress and Anxiety - Tips from the CDC
Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - from SAMHSA
Top Ten Tips for Parents from Arizona Department of Child Safety

Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds (the time needed to sing happy birthday) or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Keep children home when sick, and stay home when you are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze, then immediately discard any tissues.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Avoid unnecessary physical contact, like holding hands.

Note: Please be aware the District has suspended Attendance Award tracking for the 4th quarter. Thus please have students remain home if not feeling well.

Positive Parenting

Ten Tips for Positive Parenting from Arizona Dept. of Child Safety

Section 504

Section 504 Guidance during School Closures - 03/24/20

Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers and Parents

Core Values
- Advocacy
- Integrity
- Empowerment
- Teamwork
Shared Vision
African American Student Services will continually strive for excellence. We will be embedded in every aspect of TUSD. We will ensure that African American students receive the highest quality education. The end result will be the permanent closure of the achievement gap.

AASSD is an empowered department, committed to teamwork, student success and building positive community bonds. We are a valued entity within TUSD who builds relationships between students, parents, schools and communities.