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PUSD seniors honored with $64M in scholarships

6/12/2017
Kellis graduate Nicole Trejo gives the Bienvinidos Welcome Address during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2017 May 25, 2017 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Jacob …

DVUSD hires superintendent from Michigan

6/9/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Newly hired Dr. Curtis Finch will come on board July 1 as superintendent of Deer Valley Unified School District. The Governing Board unanimously last …

Projections show more housing in DVUSD, but small …

6/8/2017
Arrowhead Elementary School is one of four Deer Valley Unified School District campuses that will not see phase 2 security upgrades this summer. Those will come at Arrowhead when the campus in …

DVUSD dinged on lack of effective communication

6/7/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Fewer parents and community members think Deer Valley Unified School District uses money effectively, that the Governing Board is in tune with the …

Dysart works on more specific safety messages

6/5/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia As part of a safety plan update for the Dysart Unified School District, messages would directly contact parents and guardians at the school affected by …

Dysart proposes pay raise, amount still not final

5/31/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia The Dysart Unified School District wrapped up the 2016-17 school year on May 24, but questions remain regarding teacher pay raises and the district’s …

Huntington University partners with Peoria Accelerated

5/24/2017
Submitted Huntington University Arizona is partnering with Peoria Accelerated High School (PAHS) to provide unique dual enrollment courses for their students. Twenty PAHS students are currently …

Dysart teacher turnover significant, but steady year …

5/23/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia Teacher shortages and retention are two areas of concern for most school districts in Arizona’s current education landscape. Districts have had to be …

Peoria student finishes first ASU fellowship in City …

5/22/2017
  By Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia Surprise recently said farewell to its first administrative intern through the Marvin Andrews Fellowship at Arizona State University. Peoria …

Losing faith in public schools, residents react to …

5/22/2017
PUSD parents wait in line to discuss new school boundaries that were approved in April. In light of a recent school board vote to deny a new bond for the ballot later this year, some parents are …

Local high schools slate graduation dates

5/19/2017
Shadow Ridge graduates enter the stadium during Shadow Ridge's graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. High schools in the Deer Valley, Dysart and …

3 local schools earn A+ distinction

5/18/2017
Submitted West Wing School in north Peoria recently received the 2017 A+ Schools of Excellence honor from the Arizona Educational Foundation, recognizing and celebrating outstanding schools in …