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Youth baseball teams lined up on a field with a coach in the center. Players wearing purple GCU jerseys and black DEVILS jerseys are organized in rows. A 'Home 2 First Foundation' banner is visible on the fence in the background.
BHBL Opening Day
Two young baseball players wearing purple GCU Baseball jerseys and batting helmets standing side by side in front of a chain-link fence at a baseball field. Both are wearing white baseball pants and smiling at the camera.
BHBL Opening Day
Balsz volunteers and community members gather after a successful event, demonstrating the power of collaboration and shared vision.
A Community United for Change - Tree Planting at Pierce Park

Balsz volunteers and community members gather after a successful event, demonstrating the power of collaboration and shared vision.

Youth baseball teams lined up on a field with a coach in the center. Players wearing purple GCU jerseys and black DEVILS jerseys are organized in rows. A 'Home 2 First Foundation' banner is visible on the fence in the background.
BHBL Opening Day
A coach kneeling down and speaking to a group of young players in navy NAU Baseball uniforms. The children are seated in a semicircle on the grass, wearing blue caps with gold NAU lettering, listening attentively to instructions or a pep talk.
BHBL Opening Day
A boy sits at a table, resting his hands on his head, appearing deep in thought or contemplation.
A young player with long hair at home plate holding a baseball bat, preparing to hit. The batter is wearing a navy uniform and helmet while standing on the dirt area around home plate. Coaches and other players are visible in the background on a baseball field.
BHBL Opening Day
A young player in a navy uniform with number 10 taking a swing at a ball on a tee. The player is positioned at home plate on a baseball diamond with field lighting visible against a clear blue sky.
BHBL Opening Day
A young girl beams joyfully at the camera, showcasing her bright smile and cheerful demeanor.
A group of students sitting in chairs, each holding a spelling bee number card, with a yellow tablecloth in the background.
Spelling Bee Contestants Await Their Turn

The bright and talented students of Balsz School District sit eagerly, waiting for their turn to spell.

A group of young players in navy NAU Baseball uniforms with gold lettering, gathered in a huddle on the grass. The children are cheering or calling out with excited expressions on their faces while wearing matching blue caps.
BHBL Opening Day
people standing in a field with a dog and a tent
Balsz Palooza 2025
smiling family posing for a picture under a tent at a community event
Balsz Palooza 2025
people standing in line to order food from a food truck
Balsz Palooza 2025
several children are playing a game of corn on a field
Balsz Palooza 2025
people standing around a table with balloons and a sign
Balsz Palooza 2025
people standing around a table with a tent and a sign
Balsz Palooza 2025
The image features a vibrant outdoor scene at what appears to be a community event, likely associated with Griffith Elementary. A large red and white tent prominently displays the school's name, suggesting a gathering focused on school spirit or community involvement.
Balsz Palooza 2025
The image captures a lively outdoor scene at what appears to be a community event or gathering. A woman wearing a striped red and white shirt with %22BEARS%22 printed on it interacts with a small child dressed in a white jacket. The child looks up with curiosity, likely engaged in conversation.
Balsz Palooza 2025
The image captures a lively outdoor performance featuring a group of young dancers on a stage. The dancers, wearing matching outfits in dark maroon and black, display synchronized movements, creating a sense of unity and energy. Their expressions range from focused determination to joyful enthusiasm, enhancing the vitality of their performance.
Balsz Palooza 2025
The image captures a lively outdoor event in a park setting. In the foreground, a man stands with his back to the viewer, wearing a blue shirt with a logo, gesturing towards the crowd. His stance suggests he is either addressing or entertaining those in front of him. The crowd, consisting of a diverse group of individuals and families, is arranged in a semi-circle, attentively watching the man.
Balsz Palooza 2025
he image depicts a lively outdoor scene at an event, likely a community gathering or school function, set up under a large red and white tent marked with %22GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY.%22 Four individuals stand in front of a decorated table, smiling and posing for the camera.
Balsz Palooza 2025
Two young boys play a game of bean bag toss. The boy on the left is wearing a green t-shirt with a white %22Vans%22 logo, blue shorts, and a white baseball cap with a red logo. The boy on the right is wearing a blue and red soccer jersey with a white logo, brown pants, and a yellow wristband. The bean bag toss board is a wooden board with red, yellow, and green stripes, with the word %22ACE%22 printed on it. The boys are playing in a grassy area with trees in the background. The photo captures a lighthe
Balsz Palooza 2025
A woman in a red shirt stands behind a light teal-colored table under a large, orange and white canopy.
Balsz Palooza 2025
Three young women, wearing blue and white cheerleading uniforms, are posing for a picture.  The cheerleaders are embracing each other. They are standing in front of a table with a banner that features text about %22PCPA Vision,%22 which includes %22Student & Community Success%22 and %22Are All Our Care!%22
Balsz Palooza 2025
A group of young girls, likely cheerleaders, are posing outdoors on a grassy field. They are wearing maroon and gold team shirts with %22BEARS%22 written on them. Several girls are wearing shorts while others are wearing pants.
Balsz Palooza 2025
A wide shot of a baseball field, children all taking positions on the field ready to play.
A shot of multiple awards on a table, each one looking like a baseball glove holding a real baseball signed by someone.
Child being handed an award while the speaker talks into a microphone.
Speaker in a baseball field talking to a crowd while facing kids in baseball uniforms, holding a microhpone.

Welcome to Balsz!

Welcome to Balsz School District, where incredible things are happening every day!Our district, located in east Phoenix, is home to six outstanding schools: Orangedale Early Learning Center, Crockett Elementary, Griffith Elementary, Brunson-Lee Elementary, Pat Tillman Middle School, and Balsz Online Academy. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our district special:

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