Peoria Campus
State approved private special education school serving students in grades K-12 with a wide range of disabilities. In addition to providing academic instruction in all areas, we also provide social & emotional instruction on a daily basis.
Principal: Andrae Holland
Email: Andrae.Holland@theaces.net
Assistant Principal: Min Hong
Email: Min.Hong@theaces.net
Assistant Principal: Leigh Trainor
Email: Leigh.Trainor@theaces.net
Phone: (623) 937-5090
Fax: (623) 937-5349
Location:
6815 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
“We love that Lexi has developed trust with staff and has continued to learn to gain control of herself. Lots of improvement. The staff have been great! Watching them with the kids and how they interact is always interesting and they always teach me something new.”
Parent of a Step Ahead Student
Peoria Campus Events
Fall Semester 2025
- Aug 11 – First Day of School
- Aug 20 – Meet the Teacher/Open House (5:30-7:00pm)
- Sept 1 – No School Labor Day
- Sept 11 – Patriot Day Ceremony
- Oct 7 – Picture Day
- Oct 8 – Stand up to Bullying Day (Wear Orange)
- Oct 9-10 – No School Fall Break
- Oct 23-31 – Red Ribbon/Bully Prevention Week
- Nov 4 – Picture Retakes
- Nov 11 – No School Veteran’s Day
- Nov 20 – Turkey Bowl
- Nov 27-28 – No School Thanksgiving Break
- Dec 10 – Winterfest (5:30-7:00pm)
- Dec 15-19 – Spirit Week
- Dec 18 – Mid Year Graduation
- Dec 22- Jan 2 – Winter Break
Spring Semester 2026
- Jan 5 – Return to School
- Jan 19- No School Martin Luther King Jr Day
- Jan 26-30 – Animal Appreciation Week
- Feb 3 – Cap & Gown Picture Day (Kinder/Seniors)
- Feb 6 – Austin Centers Spirit/Jersey Day
- Feb 16 – No School Presidents’ Day
- Feb 27 – International Stand Up to Bullying (Wear Pink)
- March 9-13 – Spirit Week
- March 12 – Talent Show
- March 16-20 – No School Spring Break
- March 27 – Founders Day
- March 31-April 4 – Student Field Week
- April 27 – May 1 – Student Appreciation Week
- May 4-8 – Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 12 – Award Ceremony – Elementary & Middle School
- May 14 – Award Ceremony – Rising Stars & Step Ahead
- May 15 – Award Ceremony – High School & JumpStart
- May 25 – No School Memorial Day
- May 27 – 8th Grade Promotion
- May 28 – Graduation
- May 29 – Last Day of School
Our Educational Programs

Elementary
Designed to enhance the development of younger students through academic and social growth.
About The Program
Middle School
Focus is placed on assisting each student to meet his or her academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals.
About The Program
High School
Staff will model enthusiasm in the areas of thinking, learning and doing and will consistently maintain high expectations and standards.
About The Program
Jump Start/Career Services
Provides “hands on” training to develop employable skills and prepare for the future.
About The Program