Girls on the Run plays a vital role in empowering young girls to build confidence, develop strong character, and foster compassion; helping them grow into resilient, self-assured young women both on and off the course.
Nice work runners, and thank you to the mentors and volunteers for your support!
On the run for fun!
This past weekend, the Highland Lakes School Girls on the Run club took part in a 5K run in downtown Phoenix with more than 6,000 runners.
Within DVUSD, three schools proudly offer this program: Highland Lakes, Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, and Constitution Elementary School.
DVUSD is grateful for all of our administrative professionals at our school and district offices for the incredible work they do every day.
Thank you to the people who help keep it all together every day, this administrative professionals day!
Find out what it takes for students to study and train for their moment in the spotlight when they compete against other district and regional students!
Listen to The 'Supe Scoop podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or at DVUSD.org/supescoop.
Dr. Finch meets with four recent competition winners-- two from the spelling bee arena at Union Park School and Hillcrest Middle, and two Legend Springs Elementary students from the DVUSD Battle of the Books.
Our DVUSD student-athletes really do make it look easy in the thick of the competition. So we asked them what is one part of their sport that people think is easy, but is actually really hard to do?
he 30th Annual Taipei Chinese Culture Summer Camp of Arizona is coming to DVUSD Barry Goldwater High School this summer!
Camp is FREE for DVUSD students, and registration is now open through May 15. Learn more about the camp at DVUSD.org/mandarin, or register today at DVUSD.org/taipei.
April 21 is National Kindergarten Day!
We celebrate our youngest learners across the district today, and the dedicated teachers and staff who help start their extraordinary journey in DVUSD schools.
Learn more about DVUSD kindergarten at DVUSD.org/kindergarten.
April 20 is Volunteer Recognition Day!
Thank you to all of our DVUSD volunteers who go above and beyond to help our students and staff every day. Learn more about volunteering at your community's DVUSD school by visiting DVUSD.org/volunteer.
Congratulations to DVUSD's CTE students who recently completed the GCU workforce development certification!
The entire development cohort, which also included electricians & CNC programs, has interviewed for positions at TSMC and any students that accept an offer will be starting in June.
Don't forget! Your chance to meet with DVUSD administrators for that career with a purpose happens tomorrow!
Join us for the annual DVUSD career fair at the district office from 9 a.m. to noon. Get a head start on current openings at DVUSD.org/joindvusd.
Graduation day is just a few weeks away!
Get details on celebrating the senior class of 2026 from your child's high school, or at DVUSD.org/graduation.
Don't forget! You can find that career with a purpose at the annual DVUSD career fair this Saturday!
Join us at the district office from 9 a.m. to noon, or see what opportunities are available now at DVUSD.org/joindvusd.
Looking to make plans for those final few weeks of school lunches? In May, we celebrate our School Lunch Heroes while energizing our learners into the summer!
See the May menu at DVUSD.org/menus or on your child's school cafeteria web page.
Hollywood is calling to make that big movie about your team! So we asked our DVUSD student-athletes which big-name actor is perfect for the role?
Please use the links below to provide your input on our K–8 and/or high school grading systems.
K-8 survey: url.dvusd.org/GradingSurveyK8Parents
High School survey: url.dvusd.org/GradingSurveyHSParents
Thank you in advance for your participation!
There was an issue accessing the grading surveys shared in yesterday’s Parent Update. We appreciate the parents who alerted us to this problem.
The survey links have been reopened and are now accepting responses until Friday, May 8.
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Get the latest DVUSD news with our monthly parent update at DVUSD.org/parentupdate or in your inbox!
In just a few weeks, a whole new generation of 9th graders will enter DVUSD high schools!
Eighth grade promotion events will be held throughout the district on Wednesday, May 20. Visit DVUSD.org/8thgrade or contact your child's school for event details.
Helping with hoops: The Deer Valley Skyhawks super team of students and staff defeated the Glendale Police Department 53-30 this afternoon in a charity game to help raise funds for The Special Olympics.
On hand to award the trophy was chief Colby Brandt, and councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff.
...while the Mountain Ridge High School teams (photos 2 & 3) won a gold medal in the Urban Search and Rescue contest, and for the second-consecutive year won gold in the Additive Manufacturing contest.
Many more CTE awards to come as state and national contest season is underway!
Congratulations to a couple of DVUSD Career & Technical Education programs that recently excelled at the state SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Conference.
The Boulder Creek High School engineering team (photo 1) took 2nd place in the state competition...
Sierra Verde ranked 1st in Arizona out of ALL schools, with 14,215 words. Fifth graders earned 12,638 of those words, and Mrs. Orr was named Top Teacher in Arizona for the Middle School/Elementary category!
This is the 5th win out of the last 6 competitions in the past 3 years.
How many words can you come up with for "winning?" Apply those synonyms to Mrs. Orr's classes at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy as the Vipers once again took the crown at the Spring 2026 Vocabulary Bowl!
As National Assistant Principals & Deans week winds down, we salute our final high school region, the Sandra Day O'Connor High School region!
Thank you to our assistant principals and deans in the OC region who help our students, staff, and community.
It's almost time to find that career with a purpose!
The annual DVUSD career fair will be held at the district office next Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Can't wait until the 18th? See open positions now at DVUSD.org/joindvusd.
REMINDER: Due to state assessment testing at many DVUSD schools, tomorrow and next Friday (April 17) are full days for all DVUSD K-12 students.
PLC early release Fridays will return on April 24.
Thank you to all of our students, families, staff, and special guests who participated in last night's DVUSD Gifted Services gifted showcase. Learn more about DVUSD's gifted opportunities for children of all ages at DVUSD.org/gifted.
National Assistant Principals & Deans week continues, and today DVUSD salutes the APs and deans in our Mountain Ridge High School region!
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!
View impressive collections from all DVUSD Gifted Services programs, and hear from special guest speakers and more at tonight's gifted showcase!
Doors open at 6 p.m. in the main governing board room at the district office, and the event runs until 8 p.m. All are welcome!