Mountain Trail Academy

An Innovative STEAM School – QCUSD’s New Elementary School
Opening July 2025

Kindergarten – 6th Grade

We will be hosting a boundary meeting

Public meeting date: Nov 19, 2024 at 6pm

Location: District Office Board Room
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Contact: qcboundaries@qcusd.org

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

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

Mountain Trail Academy will serve students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade.

Now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year.

Fill out the enrollment information and then return it to epillsbury@qcusd.org or drop it off at the district office: 20217 E Chandler Heights Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.

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 will be located to the west of East Galveston Street and South Mountain Road.

Fill out the enrollment information and then return it to epillsbury@qcusd.org or drop it off at the district office. Attn: Erin Pillsbury, 20217 E Chandler Heights Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.

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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.

Mountain Trail Academy
E Galveston St & S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212