For the third straight year, the Dysart Unified School District was voted the Favorite Public School District by the community in Independent Newsmedia’s West Valley Favorites competition.

Dysart is an “A”-rated district and won additional accolades in several other categories including Favorite Place to Work and Favorite Festival for the Dysart Festival of the Arts.

Dysart’s Growing Minds Preschool won Favorite Preschool and Childcare/Daycare, and Den Club won Favorite Youth Organization. 

The Vista Center for the Arts won Favorite Arts and Music Venue and Marley Park Elementary School teacher George Guddendorf won Favorite Teacher.  

“Dysart is so proud to receive this designation from local families,” Superintendent John Croteau said. “We are dedicated to providing the very best educational experience possible to the entire community, and this vote of confidence shows that we are doing things right, and truly making a difference.” 

West Valley Favorites is a contest administered annually by Independent News Media, and solicits nominations and votes from the community.

There are a variety of categories covered, including Arts and Entertainment; Community; Food and Drink; Health, Fitness and Wellness; Home and Garden; Professional Services; Shopping and Beauty; and Vehicles & Services.