School History
OUR ROOTS
Mosley Middle School, then known as Gililland Middle School first opened its doors in 1963. During that school year, Tempe Elementary Schools reached it's highest enrollment ever to date - 6,883 students.
A NEW ERA
In 2022, the school was renamed Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School in honor of former Tempe teacher, Geneva Epps Mosley. Mosley worked in the District as a teacher from 1960-1989 in various school locations including, Frank Elementary and Gililland Middle School. It has been reported that Mosley was the first African American teacher that taught at Gililland Middle School. Mosley continued to work as a substitute teacher until 80 years old and now resides in Tempe.
The new name was quickly followed by a new building. Students entered the 2023-2024 school year with a new, state-of-the-art campus, specifically designed to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
FAST FACTS
| ESTABLISHED | MASCOT | ENROLLMENT |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Roadrunners | 700 students |
Celebrating 150 Years of Tempe Elementary Schools
For more than 150 years, Tempe Elementary Schools has provided community-inspired education serving the families of Tempe, Phoenix, Guadalupe, and beyond. Explore the district timeline to journey through our key milestones and transformative events that highlight our evolution into a modern educational leader.