Queen Creek Unified School District is proud to provide a new elementary school to the families we serve!
• A+ Academics
• Project Lead The Way School
• STEAM Focused
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Queen Creek Unified School District is proud to provide a new elementary school to the families we serve!
• A+ Academics
• Project Lead The Way
• STEAM Focused
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Mountain Trail Academy will serve students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade.
Now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year.
A+ Academics
Mountain Trail Academy fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills beginning at the earliest years.
Project Lead The Way
With Project Lead The Way students will learn through exploration and discovery.
STEAM Focused
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities prepare each child for the future.
Mountain Trail Academy is located at 5626 South Mountain Road, Mesa, AZ 85212.
Boundary Map
The Queen Creek Unified School District Transportation Department remains committed to ensuring that all students within the Mountain Trail Academy school boundary have access to reliable transportation. All students living within the boundary will be assigned a route. All students do need to register online for the 2025/2026 bus registration process.
As the area continues to develop, we will maintain open communication with families to provide updates and address any transportation-related changes.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 480-987-5982 or [email protected]
Transportation FAQs
We reside in the MTA boundaries and will be attending MTA, is my child eligible for a bus?
Yes, all students residing in the MTA boundaries attending MTA will be eligible for transportation
How do I register my child for the bus?
Below is a link to the Bus Registration Form; you will need to complete the form for each of your students who will be needing access to the bus. The deadline for your student to access transportation services for the first day of school is July 11, 2025. All registrations after July 11 may not be processed for the first day of school. For any questions regarding bus registration, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (480) 987-5982.
What if I reside outside of the MTA boundaries but would like transportation?
Outside Boundaries Request Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6As6LwDSiGljErWnpeLmRPgdOr1o0steskdC_5oGPLqiPPg/viewform
What if my student will periodically ride the bus?
Still register your student, there are no minimum requirements for ridership, it just allows transportation to hold a seat on the bus for days they need transportation.
Can I request bus services later in the year if we decide that we need it?
Yes, you can request bus services at any time throughout the year. Requests will be processed in 24 to 48 hours and families will be notified once the request has been approved.
Keep Me Informed
Fill out the enrollment information and then return it to [email protected] or drop it off at the district office. Attn: Erin Pillsbury, 20217 E Chandler Heights Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.
Enriching and Engaging Programs
- Kindergarten through 6th Grade
- Free All-day Kindergarten
- Before & After School Enrichment Classes
- PE, Music, Computer Science
- Innovative STEAM Lab
New & Modern Facilities
- 2:1 Chromebooks
- Media / Technology Center
- Music and Orchestra Rooms
- Open Collaboration Spaces
- Full Service Kitchen
- Multi-purpose Room with a Large Performance Platform
- Playground
- 90,000 Square Feet with 38 Classrooms
- 3 Play Areas
Experienced Leadership
Erin Pillsbury will be the principal to lead this amazing school.
“Our primary focus at Mountain Trail Academy is student success.
We can achieve that success through engaging, rigorous learning experiences, social-emotional support, and by having a culture of effective communication. Elementary school sets the foundation for future student success in college and career readiness.”
A+ Academics
Our academic programming is designed to ignite the minds of young learners and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Rooted in the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), our academic programming and instruction will foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills from the earliest years. Through hands-on learning experiences, students will engage deeply with content. Enrichment activities such as coding and robotics will complement classroom instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Technology will enhance learning and prepare students for the digital age. Within this collaborative learning environment, students will develop essential skills in teamwork and communication.
“We are committed to preparing students not just for the challenges of today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow. Our innovative STEAM focus empowers students to think critically, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively—skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.”
STEAM Focused
STEAM activities that will be incorporated into the curriculum include: Computer Science, Robotics, and Art. These programs engage students in hands-on activities, projects, and problems; empower them to solve real-world challenges; and inspire them to reimagine how they see themselves.
Project Lead The Way
Project Lead the Way is part of STEAM programming and provides transformative learning experiences in an engaging, hands-on classroom environment that empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Projects include the areas of:
Science and Technology
Robotics and Engineering
Mathematics
Project Lead the Way engages students in hands-on activities, projects, and problems. It also empowers them to solve real-world challenges and inspires them to reimagine how they see themselves and the world around them.