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West Valley arts academy starts audition process

A new high school designed to transform student artistry into industry-ready careers is opening enrollment opportunities for the first set of classes. 

The Hilltop School for the Arts is set to open in August 2026 on Litchfield Park’s historic Hilltop site at Dysart Road and Camelback. The school will welcome approximately 400 students across all four grade levels in its inaugural year, an uncommon approach for new schools, which typically begin with freshmen only.

“This is the time to be able to become part of the Hilltop and become a part of our legacy,” said Principal Julie Jones, a longtime arts educator and the visionary behind the school.

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