ESS Arizona

06/16/2026

Let's have some summer fun! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be running weekly ad libs! We’ll post the prompts, you drop your answers in the comments, and we’ll reveal a few of our favorite (and funniest) responses later.

Let’s get started!

Adjective
School subject
Animal
Verb
Classroom object

That’s it. No context. 😏
Trust the process and drop your answers below!

06/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to ESS substitute Yousif Alnagar for winning our May Raffle! 🎉

Our monthly raffles are just one of the many ways we show appreciation for the incredible work our substitutes do each day. Click the link to learn more about our monthly raffles, prizes, and how you can earn entries for future drawings! ⬇️

Exclusive Raffle for dedicated ESS employees! If you work 5+ days in June, you’ll automatically earn an entry into our monthly raffle.

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

Fun Fact! The current 50-star flag was designed by a 17-year-old student for a school project in 1958! He originally received a B-, but his grade was changed to an A after President Eisenhower chose his design.

06/11/2026

🌞 Summer is here! No need to set those early morning alarms.

During summer break, are you an:
☀️ Early Bird – up and ready to start the day
🌙 Night Owl – staying up late and sleeping in

Vote in the comments!

06/09/2026

A sweet thank you to Grand Canyon University for attending our Substitute Appreciation Event and providing the delicious desserts! We are grateful for your partnership and support as we work together to make a positive impact in education. Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible substitutes who make a difference in our schools every day.💜🧁

06/09/2026

Happy National Best Friends Day! 🐻🐻

Best friends make life a little brighter and a lot more fun! Whether you're teaming up in the classroom or sharing a few laughs along the way, great partnerships make all the difference. 💙

Tell us what makes your best friend special in the comments! 👇

06/07/2026

🌊 Dive into !

It's never too early to start learning about our environment and how our actions impact ecosystems. During , we are bringing the sea into your homes to inspire curiosity and care for our blue planet.

Summer Break Teaching Tips:

Upcycle Ocean Crafts ♻️🎨
Turn egg cartons into jellyfish, paper plates into sea turtles, or use old magazines to create an ocean collage.

Host a Plastic-Free Lunch Challenge 🚫🥤
Encourage your kiddos to have lunch without single-use plastics. Track the results to show how small actions reduce pollution entering our oceans.

06/05/2026

This World Environment Day, ESS is committed to fostering a sustainable future! 📚✨

We believe education is the key to creating change, and the right talent can lead the charge towards a greener planet.

💡 This summer, focus on actionable steps like reducing plastic waste, planting trees, and choosing sustainable habits.

🌲 Plant a tree
♻️ Recycle
🚲 Walk more

Together, we can make every action count towards a better world!

What is one small step you are taking today to protect our environment? Share it in the comments below! 👇

06/04/2026

Finish this sentence: Summer isn't complete without ____. ☀️

Tell us in the comments below! 👇

06/03/2026

Winning prizes and making a difference! 🎉 Congratulations to our raffle winners from our Substitute Appreciation Event.

Our amazing substitutes deserve all the prizes and recognition for everything they do throughout the school year. Thank you to our schools and Mr. Shiffman for their generous donations that helped make this event so special! 🎁