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The Glendale Community College library. Teagan Garner graduated from Valley Vista High School. She is attending Glendale Community College in the fall. She was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Luke MOAA chapter gives scholarships to Surprise students
The Luke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America is a West Valley-based organization of more than 200 retired and former military officers and their spouses, from the eight United … more
Construction on the campus of Paradise Honors middle and high schools in 2020.
Paradise Honors leads college information night
The Paradise Honors High School counseling department will lead a senior parent night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the charter school’s performing arts center. more
Glendale Community College, West Valley police start new academy
Police agencies from nine West Valley cities have worked with Glendale Community College to launch a full-time law enforcement training academy serving the needs of their respective communities.  more
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Surprise Elementary School ESS Resource teacher Kelly Gragg smiles during class.
Dysart district starts Special Ed PTSA
Parent, teacher and student organizations exist in every school district. more
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Imagine Prep Surprise Principal Chris McComb, left, retired New York City Police officer Joe Lutrario and Imagine Schools Regional Director, Darrin Anderson pause for a photo after Imagine Prep’s assembly Sept. 9.
Imagine Prep rallies around flag to remember 9/11
The high school student council at Imagine Prep Surprise hosted a rally around the flag event the morning of Friday, Sept. 9. more
Dysart Schools recently receiver awards for excellence in financial reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International and the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Dysart continues collecting financial reporting awards
Dysart Unified School District has once again received awards for meeting high standards on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. more
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The Dysart Unified School District offices in Surprise
Dysart district outlines Child Find procedures
The Dysart Unified School District will play host to a meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 to discuss Child Find procedures in training room three of the district Support Services Facility. more
Canyon Ridge School students in Surprise dress up as part of the school's Constitution Day celebration Sept. 16, 2021. This year, the school will recognize the day Friday, Sept.16 as the display of “Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary,” a national traveling exhibition, is available to view from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hamilton exhibit visits Canyon Ridge in Surprise
“Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary,” a national traveling exhibition that explores the accomplishments of one of America’s most prominent founders, will be on display at Canyon Ridge School during the school’s celebration of U.S. Constitution Day, on Friday, Sept. 16. more
Jason Yeager is the new Dysart Unified School District Safety Coordinator.
Dysart district brings in new safety coordinator
School safety is a top concern for Dysart Unified School District. more
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Malina Papakostas, a student at West-MEC’s Northwest Campus in Surprise, works on a dummy named Dylan during lab work for her hairstyling classes.
West-MEC prepares next wave of workers in Surprise
West-MEC is issuing credentials to high school students to get their foot in the door for potential careers and college preparation. more
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Paradise Honors Middle School student Kayla Mitchell (7th grade), left, high school students Bella Oliviera (12th grade) and Delila Wallace (9th grade), and middle school students Kylee Jensen (8th grade), and Payton Dewett (7th grade), right, are members of the two schools’ cheer teams. All five will participate in the 2022 Orlando Thanksgiving Tour, representing Varsity Spirit.
Paradise Honors cheer gets ready for Orlando
Paradise Honors Middle and High School recently announced that five members of its cheer teams  will take part in the 2022 Orlando Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World Resort on Nov. 22 to 25. more
Vaalley Vista High School art teacher Erika Adelman is one of three finalists statewide for the Tancer Arts in Education Award.
Valley Vista art teacher up for state award
Erika Adelman, Valley Vista High School arts teacher, was named one of three finalists for the 2022 Tancer Arts in Education Award. more
Dysart District announces 3 superintendent finalists
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board named three finalists in the superintendent search at the Aug. 25 governing board meeting. more
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An aerial view of the Willow Canyon High School campus in Surprise. The school will host a monthly series of workshops for grandparents caring for high school students.
Grandparent workshop series starts in Surprise
The Dysart Unified School District will lead a Grand Workshop from 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Willow Canyon High School. more
The Dysart Unified School District offices in Surprise at sunset.
Dysart board to meet Thursday night
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board has its next meeting set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. more
For the fifth consecutive year, student writers from Canyon Ridge School in Surprise achieved publication of their written work in the Veterans Heritage Project volume, “Since You Asked.” Pictured are, from left: Social Studies Teacher Christopher Raso, Maricopa County library staff Caroline Raso, Christina Ubochi, Evan Friedrich, Anddrew Galindo and Alexander Galindo.
Surprise students back in veterans volume
For the fifth consecutive year, student writers from Canyon Ridge School in Surprise have achieved publication of their written work in the Veterans Heritage Project volume, "Since You Asked." more
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
Safety protocols followed in Thompson Ranch incident
School resumed as normal Aug. 15, after a incident involving an individual trying to gain access on a Dysart Unified School District campus. more
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Construction on West-MEC Northwest Campus in Surprise in 2017. This joint technical education district offers test for licenses and certification.
West-MEC graduates earn credentials in fields
Every Western Maricopa Education Center student who completes a program has the opportunity to test for licensure or certification. more
Children at Wirtzie’s Preschool & Child Care can participate in the Intergenerational Program, which benefits both young and old and fosters social growth and empathy. Wirtzie’s is part of Benevilla, a nonprofit human services agency serving the West Valley.
Benevilla provides free preschool sign up in Surprise
Benevilla is doing its part to ease the financial pain of local families with young children, offering free registration for their preschool and childcare programs. more
Incoming Ottawa University-Arizona freshman Reegan Shoquist and OUAZ President Dennis Tyner hold ip a paper signifying Shoquist's President's Scholarship to the college in Surprise.
OUAZ in Surprise greets newest scholar
Reegan Shoquist is a Presidential Scholarship recipient for the pre-fall 2022 term at Otttawa University-Arizona in Surprise. more

The Dysart Unified School District is in search of volunteers at its 26 schools.
Dysart district calls for classroom volunteers
The Dysart Unified School District invites parents, grandparents and community members 18 years of age or older to volunteer their time in one of 26 local schools. more
A crossing guard helps students cross the street near Wester Peaks Elementary School in Surprise earlier this month.
First responders collaborate with Dysart district
School is back in session and the student and staff safety is a priority. more
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Dysart Schools Director of Career and Technical Education Jim Grieshaber, center, receives the ACTEAZ CTE Administrator of the Year Award at a recent board meeting. He is flanked by Interim Superintendent Jim Dean and board member Chrystal Chaffin on the left, and board members Jo Grant and Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil on the right.
Dysart's Grieshaber earns state CTE leadership honor
Jim Grieshaber, director of career and technical education at Dysart Schools, was named the CTE Administrator of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona. more
Construction on West-MEC Northwest Campus in Surprise in 2017. This joint technical education district's campus, which works with high school students as well as professionals, recently won several state CTE awards.
West-MEC resumes CTE programs in Surprise, Glendale
West-MEC, a career and technical education public school district in the West Valley, begin most programs Aug. 3, after a two-month long summer break. more
Jim Dean, Dysart Unified School District interim superintendent, fist bumps a Countryside Elementary School student during the first day of school Aug. 3 in Surprise.
Dysart wants to hear from community on superintendent search
The first day of school is complete for the Dysart Unified School District. more
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