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“Telling the Stories of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community”

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“Telling the Stories of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community”

The next generation of leaders got their moment in the spotlight at the Mesa Public Schools Native American Education Program (NAEP) Class of 2026 graduation ceremony.

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June 10, 2026

2026 Mesa Public School District’s Native American Education Program graduation

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O’odham Action News covered the Mesa Public School District’s Native American Education Program graduation for graduating seniors on Wednesday May, 13, 2026. 

2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Ava Lerma, Westwood High School.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Eli Smith, Westwood High School.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Ella McGilbary, Westwood High School.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Emma Scabby, Westwood High School.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Erin Enos.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Jaylyn Mendez, Mesa High School.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Luis Melchor-Manual, Mesa High School.
2026 Mesa Public School District's Native American Education Program graduation
Staziah Lynn Butler, Mountain View High School.

Click here to view OAN’s 2026 graduation insert!

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