Deer Valley Unified School District
@dvusd.bsky.social
This is the official account for DVUSD, serving 34,000 students in North Phoenix, Cave Creek, Anthem, Glendale, Peoria, and New River, Arizona. We're an "A" district with 27 "A" schools, and 35 "A" or "B" schools! See the DVUSD Difference at DVUSD.org.
REMINDER: All DVUSD students and staff are off this Monday, January 19, in honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Enjoy your extended weekend as we'll see you for day #100 of the school year on Tuesday!
Enjoy your extended weekend as we'll see you for day #100 of the school year on Tuesday!
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
REMINDER: All DVUSD students and staff are off this Monday, January 19, in honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Enjoy your extended weekend as we'll see you for day #100 of the school year on Tuesday!
Enjoy your extended weekend as we'll see you for day #100 of the school year on Tuesday!
Meet Natalie Reichert, a Boulder Creek High School class of 2019 graduate who was so inspired by her teachers at Anthem School and Boulder Creek, she now educates visitors at the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale.
Portrait of a Graduate: Natalie Reichert
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Meet Natalie Reichert, a Boulder Creek High School class of 2019 graduate who was so inspired by her teachers at Anthem School and Boulder Creek, she now educates visitors at the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale.
We started the week with champion spellers, and we wrap up with dominant wordsmiths!
Mrs. Orr's 5th grade students at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, as well as 6th and 8th grade students, once again finished 1st in Arizona in the Fall Vocab Bowl! The 5th grade team also finished 15th in the nation!
Mrs. Orr's 5th grade students at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, as well as 6th and 8th grade students, once again finished 1st in Arizona in the Fall Vocab Bowl! The 5th grade team also finished 15th in the nation!
January 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
We started the week with champion spellers, and we wrap up with dominant wordsmiths!
Mrs. Orr's 5th grade students at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, as well as 6th and 8th grade students, once again finished 1st in Arizona in the Fall Vocab Bowl! The 5th grade team also finished 15th in the nation!
Mrs. Orr's 5th grade students at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy, as well as 6th and 8th grade students, once again finished 1st in Arizona in the Fall Vocab Bowl! The 5th grade team also finished 15th in the nation!
Learn about potential attendance zone changes, and share your thoughts at an upcoming Long Range Planning community forum.
Forums start Tuesday, January 20, and you can attend any one forum to get the same information and to ask questions.
Forums start Tuesday, January 20, and you can attend any one forum to get the same information and to ask questions.
January 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Learn about potential attendance zone changes, and share your thoughts at an upcoming Long Range Planning community forum.
Forums start Tuesday, January 20, and you can attend any one forum to get the same information and to ask questions.
Forums start Tuesday, January 20, and you can attend any one forum to get the same information and to ask questions.
Friday is the first day of DVUSD Community Education preschool & pre-k registration for returning families and DVUSD employees. New registrations will start on January 28.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/preschool for more information.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/preschool for more information.
January 15, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Friday is the first day of DVUSD Community Education preschool & pre-k registration for returning families and DVUSD employees. New registrations will start on January 28.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/preschool for more information.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/preschool for more information.
Dr. Finch catches up with Boulder Creek High School AP history teacher Ryan Donovan on being recently named a Top 50 trailblazing teacher in the country. And we get to know Gavilan Peak School principal Kelly Zywczyk, who is now leading her community's school.
January 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Dr. Finch catches up with Boulder Creek High School AP history teacher Ryan Donovan on being recently named a Top 50 trailblazing teacher in the country. And we get to know Gavilan Peak School principal Kelly Zywczyk, who is now leading her community's school.
Congrats to O'Connor High School senior Elizabeth Young on recently being named a semifinalist for the Flinn Foundation scholarship!
The merit-based award is valued at more than $135,000 and includes funding for international study, mentorship, and membership in a community of high-achieving peers.
The merit-based award is valued at more than $135,000 and includes funding for international study, mentorship, and membership in a community of high-achieving peers.
January 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Congrats to O'Connor High School senior Elizabeth Young on recently being named a semifinalist for the Flinn Foundation scholarship!
The merit-based award is valued at more than $135,000 and includes funding for international study, mentorship, and membership in a community of high-achieving peers.
The merit-based award is valued at more than $135,000 and includes funding for international study, mentorship, and membership in a community of high-achieving peers.
REMINDER: All DVUSD K-12 students and staff have this Monday, January 19 off as we honor the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Classes resume Tuesday, January 20.
Classes resume Tuesday, January 20.
January 14, 2026 at 10:10 PM
REMINDER: All DVUSD K-12 students and staff have this Monday, January 19 off as we honor the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Classes resume Tuesday, January 20.
Classes resume Tuesday, January 20.
Congratulations to Norterra Canyon School principal Theresa Milks, who was named the Grand Canyon University K12 Educational Development Principal of the Month!
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Congratulations to Norterra Canyon School principal Theresa Milks, who was named the Grand Canyon University K12 Educational Development Principal of the Month!
Fearing those new year's resolutions are slipping away? It's not too late to register for the 4th annual DVUSD 5K & 1-mile run/walk!
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k to sign up today.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k to sign up today.
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Fearing those new year's resolutions are slipping away? It's not too late to register for the 4th annual DVUSD 5K & 1-mile run/walk!
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k to sign up today.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k to sign up today.
Don't forget-- PLC early release Fridays return this week. Students release 90 minutes early so our staff can continue to grow with development opportunities.
See which days are and aren't early release days at DVUSD.org/calendars.
See which days are and aren't early release days at DVUSD.org/calendars.
January 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Don't forget-- PLC early release Fridays return this week. Students release 90 minutes early so our staff can continue to grow with development opportunities.
See which days are and aren't early release days at DVUSD.org/calendars.
See which days are and aren't early release days at DVUSD.org/calendars.
More A-rated schools (and mascots), a band marching on, and a top educator in the nation! Learn more about tonight's Governing Board award winners at DVUSD.org/honorees.
January 14, 2026 at 2:40 AM
More A-rated schools (and mascots), a band marching on, and a top educator in the nation! Learn more about tonight's Governing Board award winners at DVUSD.org/honorees.
Did you enjoy the two days of Phoenix winter earlier this week? Before it heats up again, we thought we'd ask our DVUSD student-athletes if they'd rather play outside in the snow or stay warm and comfy inside.
Just Asking! Would You Rather Play in the Snow, or Stay Inside Where It's Warm?
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Did you enjoy the two days of Phoenix winter earlier this week? Before it heats up again, we thought we'd ask our DVUSD student-athletes if they'd rather play outside in the snow or stay warm and comfy inside.
The K-5 ELA adoption committee welcomes your feedback on the top two contenders for DVUSD's K-5 ELA curriculum adoption, now through February 12.
Visit DVUSD.org/reviews for curriculum preview materials and a QR code to leave feedback.
Visit DVUSD.org/reviews for curriculum preview materials and a QR code to leave feedback.
January 13, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The K-5 ELA adoption committee welcomes your feedback on the top two contenders for DVUSD's K-5 ELA curriculum adoption, now through February 12.
Visit DVUSD.org/reviews for curriculum preview materials and a QR code to leave feedback.
Visit DVUSD.org/reviews for curriculum preview materials and a QR code to leave feedback.
Congratulations to the DVUSD Communications & Community Engagement department on winning 15 Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) awards, the second-most in the state of Arizona!
January 13, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Congratulations to the DVUSD Communications & Community Engagement department on winning 15 Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) awards, the second-most in the state of Arizona!
Stop the presses! The January 2026 monthly parent update is ready for reading.
Check your email, or visit DVUSD.org/parentupdate for the latest news from around the district.
Check your email, or visit DVUSD.org/parentupdate for the latest news from around the district.
January 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Stop the presses! The January 2026 monthly parent update is ready for reading.
Check your email, or visit DVUSD.org/parentupdate for the latest news from around the district.
Check your email, or visit DVUSD.org/parentupdate for the latest news from around the district.
Congratulations to Sandra Day O'Connor High School on earning bronze status on the Advanced Placement School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year!
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Congratulations to Sandra Day O'Connor High School on earning bronze status on the Advanced Placement School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year!
You can't "besmirch" the reputation of Union Park School at the DVUSD district spelling bee!
The Toros are back-to-back champions as Ishani Nayak provided the winning word "besmirch" after 12 rounds of competition.
The Toros are back-to-back champions as Ishani Nayak provided the winning word "besmirch" after 12 rounds of competition.
January 12, 2026 at 7:13 PM
You can't "besmirch" the reputation of Union Park School at the DVUSD district spelling bee!
The Toros are back-to-back champions as Ishani Nayak provided the winning word "besmirch" after 12 rounds of competition.
The Toros are back-to-back champions as Ishani Nayak provided the winning word "besmirch" after 12 rounds of competition.
Stretch those arms and minds!
Deputy superintendent Dr. Gayle Galligan helps our top spellers get ready for the annual DVUSD spelling bee at the district office. We'll share the news of the winning word and student later today!
Deputy superintendent Dr. Gayle Galligan helps our top spellers get ready for the annual DVUSD spelling bee at the district office. We'll share the news of the winning word and student later today!
January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Stretch those arms and minds!
Deputy superintendent Dr. Gayle Galligan helps our top spellers get ready for the annual DVUSD spelling bee at the district office. We'll share the news of the winning word and student later today!
Deputy superintendent Dr. Gayle Galligan helps our top spellers get ready for the annual DVUSD spelling bee at the district office. We'll share the news of the winning word and student later today!
DVUSD is currently accepting public feedback on two curriculum reviews: Spanish Dual Language Immersion and K-5 ELA.
See how you can participate in the process at DVUSD.org/reviews.
See how you can participate in the process at DVUSD.org/reviews.
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DVUSD is currently accepting public feedback on two curriculum reviews: Spanish Dual Language Immersion and K-5 ELA.
See how you can participate in the process at DVUSD.org/reviews.
See how you can participate in the process at DVUSD.org/reviews.
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge High School assistant principal Paul Strauss on recently being named an Administrator of the Year for Arizona Thespians for the Northern Arizona Region!
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge High School assistant principal Paul Strauss on recently being named an Administrator of the Year for Arizona Thespians for the Northern Arizona Region!
REMINDER: With the second semester starting on a Tuesday following the winter break, there is no early release this Friday. All DVUSD K-12 students will be on a full day schedule.
PLC early release Fridays return next Friday, January 16.
PLC early release Fridays return next Friday, January 16.
January 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
REMINDER: With the second semester starting on a Tuesday following the winter break, there is no early release this Friday. All DVUSD K-12 students will be on a full day schedule.
PLC early release Fridays return next Friday, January 16.
PLC early release Fridays return next Friday, January 16.
Listen to any good podcasts over the break? We asked our DVUSD student-athletes who they would want as their first guest if they joined the world of podcasting.
Just Asking! Who Would Be Your First Guest on Your New Podcast?
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Listen to any good podcasts over the break? We asked our DVUSD student-athletes who they would want as their first guest if they joined the world of podcasting.
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge High School principal David Vines on being named the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA) outstanding administrator of the year for his outstanding support of the total music education program at Mountain Ridge!
January 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge High School principal David Vines on being named the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA) outstanding administrator of the year for his outstanding support of the total music education program at Mountain Ridge!
Congratulations to Boulder Creek High School history teacher Ryan Donovan on recently being named one of the top 50 trailblazing educators in America by The Educator's Room!
Learn more about why he was chosen for this honor at DVUSD.org/top50.
Learn more about why he was chosen for this honor at DVUSD.org/top50.
January 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Congratulations to Boulder Creek High School history teacher Ryan Donovan on recently being named one of the top 50 trailblazing educators in America by The Educator's Room!
Learn more about why he was chosen for this honor at DVUSD.org/top50.
Learn more about why he was chosen for this honor at DVUSD.org/top50.