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.
How do the wheels on the bus keep going round and round?
The Glendale Independent recently featured DVUSD bus driver (and alum!) Wesley DeWitt in a story celebrating a positive start to the school year for DVUSD bus drivers. See that story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
The Glendale Independent recently featured DVUSD bus driver (and alum!) Wesley DeWitt in a story celebrating a positive start to the school year for DVUSD bus drivers. See that story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
How do the wheels on the bus keep going round and round?
The Glendale Independent recently featured DVUSD bus driver (and alum!) Wesley DeWitt in a story celebrating a positive start to the school year for DVUSD bus drivers. See that story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
The Glendale Independent recently featured DVUSD bus driver (and alum!) Wesley DeWitt in a story celebrating a positive start to the school year for DVUSD bus drivers. See that story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
Congratulations to the DVUSD coaches of the month for November!
High school: Mountain Ridge High School cross country coach Mitchell Moses
Middle school: Deer Valley Middle School baseball coach Eraclio "Rocky" Hernandez
Thank you for all you do for our DVUSD student athletes!
High school: Mountain Ridge High School cross country coach Mitchell Moses
Middle school: Deer Valley Middle School baseball coach Eraclio "Rocky" Hernandez
Thank you for all you do for our DVUSD student athletes!
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Congratulations to the DVUSD coaches of the month for November!
High school: Mountain Ridge High School cross country coach Mitchell Moses
Middle school: Deer Valley Middle School baseball coach Eraclio "Rocky" Hernandez
Thank you for all you do for our DVUSD student athletes!
High school: Mountain Ridge High School cross country coach Mitchell Moses
Middle school: Deer Valley Middle School baseball coach Eraclio "Rocky" Hernandez
Thank you for all you do for our DVUSD student athletes!
Now here's some music to our ears. Prior to the Thanksgiving break, 10 DVUSD students who are ASU Middle School Honor Band representatives from Stetson Hills School, West Wing School, and Sierra Verde STEAM Academy rehearsed all day with ASU faculty and performed a concert on the ASU Gammage Stage!
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Now here's some music to our ears. Prior to the Thanksgiving break, 10 DVUSD students who are ASU Middle School Honor Band representatives from Stetson Hills School, West Wing School, and Sierra Verde STEAM Academy rehearsed all day with ASU faculty and performed a concert on the ASU Gammage Stage!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, December 1.
We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, December 1.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, December 1.
We'll see you back in the classroom on Monday, December 1.
We will keep a running count since some drives continue after the break, but many DVUSD school food and clothing drives for the holidays are off to a great start, with some schools already sorting more than 2,000 cans of donations! Thank you to all helping our schools help our community.
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
We will keep a running count since some drives continue after the break, but many DVUSD school food and clothing drives for the holidays are off to a great start, with some schools already sorting more than 2,000 cans of donations! Thank you to all helping our schools help our community.
DVUSD is planning for the next decade!
Our 2025-26 Long-Term Planning Committee is actively reviewing enrollment limits to ensure the strength of our schools.
Our 2025-26 Long-Term Planning Committee is actively reviewing enrollment limits to ensure the strength of our schools.
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
DVUSD is planning for the next decade!
Our 2025-26 Long-Term Planning Committee is actively reviewing enrollment limits to ensure the strength of our schools.
Our 2025-26 Long-Term Planning Committee is actively reviewing enrollment limits to ensure the strength of our schools.
Congratulations to DVUSD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Jenna Moffitt, on being named ASPAA Administrator of the Year for Arizona!
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Congratulations to DVUSD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Jenna Moffitt, on being named ASPAA Administrator of the Year for Arizona!
REMINDER: This Friday is an early release Friday, followed by the Thanksgiving break.
We're thankful for days filled with learning opportunities, even when they end 90 minutes sooner. Every day counts at DVUSD, as good consistent attendance helps everyone inspire, learn, and lead.
We're thankful for days filled with learning opportunities, even when they end 90 minutes sooner. Every day counts at DVUSD, as good consistent attendance helps everyone inspire, learn, and lead.
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
REMINDER: This Friday is an early release Friday, followed by the Thanksgiving break.
We're thankful for days filled with learning opportunities, even when they end 90 minutes sooner. Every day counts at DVUSD, as good consistent attendance helps everyone inspire, learn, and lead.
We're thankful for days filled with learning opportunities, even when they end 90 minutes sooner. Every day counts at DVUSD, as good consistent attendance helps everyone inspire, learn, and lead.
Desert Sky Middle School was recently the recipient of a major gift from Arizona TSMC.
Check out this awesome story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
Check out this awesome story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Desert Sky Middle School was recently the recipient of a major gift from Arizona TSMC.
Check out this awesome story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
Check out this awesome story and more at DVUSD.org/inthenews.
Model students, model teachers, and a model school! Get to know our latest DVUSD Governing Board honorees at DVUSD.org/honorees.
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Model students, model teachers, and a model school! Get to know our latest DVUSD Governing Board honorees at DVUSD.org/honorees.
As we officially close the book on the fall sports season, we ask the most anticipated question of our DVUSD student-athletes: what is your team's go-to karaoke song?
Karaoke tip: Pick a song that doesn't have an incredibly long intro!
Karaoke tip: Pick a song that doesn't have an incredibly long intro!
Just Asking! What is Your Team's Go-To Karaoke?
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
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November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
As we officially close the book on the fall sports season, we ask the most anticipated question of our DVUSD student-athletes: what is your team's go-to karaoke song?
Karaoke tip: Pick a song that doesn't have an incredibly long intro!
Karaoke tip: Pick a song that doesn't have an incredibly long intro!
Outrun those holiday calories with the 4th annual DVUSD 5K & 1-mile run/walk, January 24 at Sandra Day O'Connor High School.
This event is open to the entire DVUSD community! Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k for more information or to register.
This event is open to the entire DVUSD community! Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k for more information or to register.
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Outrun those holiday calories with the 4th annual DVUSD 5K & 1-mile run/walk, January 24 at Sandra Day O'Connor High School.
This event is open to the entire DVUSD community! Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k for more information or to register.
This event is open to the entire DVUSD community! Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/5k for more information or to register.
Much of the DVUSD area is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2 p.m. today.
This may temporarily slow down releases from all five DVUSD high schools at 2:12 p.m. Please drive with caution near the schools, and be patient when picking up students at the school or your child's bus stop.
This may temporarily slow down releases from all five DVUSD high schools at 2:12 p.m. Please drive with caution near the schools, and be patient when picking up students at the school or your child's bus stop.
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Much of the DVUSD area is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2 p.m. today.
This may temporarily slow down releases from all five DVUSD high schools at 2:12 p.m. Please drive with caution near the schools, and be patient when picking up students at the school or your child's bus stop.
This may temporarily slow down releases from all five DVUSD high schools at 2:12 p.m. Please drive with caution near the schools, and be patient when picking up students at the school or your child's bus stop.
Don't forget! DVUSD is seeking volunteers to review K-5 ELA curriculum resources for implementation in the 2026-27 school year.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/reviews for more information or to sign up today. Committee registration closes today!
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/reviews for more information or to sign up today. Committee registration closes today!
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Don't forget! DVUSD is seeking volunteers to review K-5 ELA curriculum resources for implementation in the 2026-27 school year.
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/reviews for more information or to sign up today. Committee registration closes today!
Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/reviews for more information or to sign up today. Committee registration closes today!
The rain and cooler weather should hold off until Sunday, and that sets up clear skies for the ABODA state marching band competition at Glendale Community College!
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The rain and cooler weather should hold off until Sunday, and that sets up clear skies for the ABODA state marching band competition at Glendale Community College!
The mission of the Deer Valley Education Foundation since 1986 is to "foster excellence in education by funding programs that enhance the capabilities of Deer Valley’s schools to stimulate students’ academic achievement and enrich the learning environment."
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The mission of the Deer Valley Education Foundation since 1986 is to "foster excellence in education by funding programs that enhance the capabilities of Deer Valley’s schools to stimulate students’ academic achievement and enrich the learning environment."
Chow down on those chicken nuggets and pizza before the holiday elves snatch them!
See the December menus at DVUSD.org/menus or your school's cafeteria page.
See the December menus at DVUSD.org/menus or your school's cafeteria page.
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Chow down on those chicken nuggets and pizza before the holiday elves snatch them!
See the December menus at DVUSD.org/menus or your school's cafeteria page.
See the December menus at DVUSD.org/menus or your school's cafeteria page.
Who knows? Maybe someday there will be a biopic about one of our DVUSD student-athletes. So we asked them which world-renowned actor or actress should play the part of DVUSD student-athlete?
Just Asking! Who Would Play YOU in a Movie About You?
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
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November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Who knows? Maybe someday there will be a biopic about one of our DVUSD student-athletes. So we asked them which world-renowned actor or actress should play the part of DVUSD student-athlete?
Your children are out of school for winter break, do you have the days off too?
If you're looking for a fun and affordable camp during the winter break weeks, DVUSD Community Education is hosting a winter break camp at Union Park School for K-8 students in late December.
If you're looking for a fun and affordable camp during the winter break weeks, DVUSD Community Education is hosting a winter break camp at Union Park School for K-8 students in late December.
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Your children are out of school for winter break, do you have the days off too?
If you're looking for a fun and affordable camp during the winter break weeks, DVUSD Community Education is hosting a winter break camp at Union Park School for K-8 students in late December.
If you're looking for a fun and affordable camp during the winter break weeks, DVUSD Community Education is hosting a winter break camp at Union Park School for K-8 students in late December.
REMINDER: This Friday and next Friday (November 21) are PLC early release days.
Although schools release 90 minutes early, there's a full day of learning for students! DVUSD students and staff inspire, learn, and lead to their fullest potential by being in class on time every day.
Although schools release 90 minutes early, there's a full day of learning for students! DVUSD students and staff inspire, learn, and lead to their fullest potential by being in class on time every day.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
REMINDER: This Friday and next Friday (November 21) are PLC early release days.
Although schools release 90 minutes early, there's a full day of learning for students! DVUSD students and staff inspire, learn, and lead to their fullest potential by being in class on time every day.
Although schools release 90 minutes early, there's a full day of learning for students! DVUSD students and staff inspire, learn, and lead to their fullest potential by being in class on time every day.
Veterans Day celebrations continue this week throughout DVUSD, as the Copper Creek Elementary Bobcats honored veterans at a breakfast and flagpole ceremony, include Principal Myers' dad!
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Veterans Day celebrations continue this week throughout DVUSD, as the Copper Creek Elementary Bobcats honored veterans at a breakfast and flagpole ceremony, include Principal Myers' dad!
A reminder there is no school Tuesday, November 11, for DVUSD students as we honor the veterans of our nation's armed forces.
Classes resume Wednesday, November 12 for all DVUSD K-12 students.
Classes resume Wednesday, November 12 for all DVUSD K-12 students.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A reminder there is no school Tuesday, November 11, for DVUSD students as we honor the veterans of our nation's armed forces.
Classes resume Wednesday, November 12 for all DVUSD K-12 students.
Classes resume Wednesday, November 12 for all DVUSD K-12 students.
There's plenty to be thankful for at DVUSD.
Get the latest monthly parent update in your email, or at DVUSD.org/parentupdate.
Get the latest monthly parent update in your email, or at DVUSD.org/parentupdate.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
There's plenty to be thankful for at DVUSD.
Get the latest monthly parent update in your email, or at DVUSD.org/parentupdate.
Get the latest monthly parent update in your email, or at DVUSD.org/parentupdate.
What gets your future kindergartener REALLY comfortable in the classroom? A kindergarten preview!
See when your child's DVUSD school is hosting a preview at DVUSD.org/kinderevents.
Missed a preview or can't make the scheduled event? Contact your school to schedule a tour.
See when your child's DVUSD school is hosting a preview at DVUSD.org/kinderevents.
Missed a preview or can't make the scheduled event? Contact your school to schedule a tour.
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
What gets your future kindergartener REALLY comfortable in the classroom? A kindergarten preview!
See when your child's DVUSD school is hosting a preview at DVUSD.org/kinderevents.
Missed a preview or can't make the scheduled event? Contact your school to schedule a tour.
See when your child's DVUSD school is hosting a preview at DVUSD.org/kinderevents.
Missed a preview or can't make the scheduled event? Contact your school to schedule a tour.
DVUSD is seeking volunteers to review K-5 ELA curriculum resources for implementation in the 2026-27 school year. Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/reviews for more information or to sign up today.
Committee registration closes this Friday, November 14, at 3 p.m.
Committee registration closes this Friday, November 14, at 3 p.m.
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
DVUSD is seeking volunteers to review K-5 ELA curriculum resources for implementation in the 2026-27 school year. Scan the QR code or visit DVUSD.org/reviews for more information or to sign up today.
Committee registration closes this Friday, November 14, at 3 p.m.
Committee registration closes this Friday, November 14, at 3 p.m.