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Deer Valley Unified School District

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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.

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 5h

Cast and crew for Gavilan Peak School's production of "Stiltskinrumples" and Barry Goldwater High School's 90s grunge take on "Romeo & Juliet" are just two of the many performing arts masterpieces before performed throughout the district over the next few days.

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 9h

Ms. Fitzsimmons has helped the Silverhawks and their traditional approach to the school day with the school achieving "A" status this past school year. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 9h

DVUSD continues our salute to our principals all month long with a tip of the cap to principal Christine Fitzsimmons at The Traditional Academy at Bellair!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 10h

Winter sports tryouts and practices for high school and middle school student-athletes start soon. Make sure your child is ready for the season at DVUSD.org/parentresources.

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 11h

It's not too late to let your voice be heard! See where you can find a Maricopa County secure ballot box for this November 4 mail-in only election at DVUSD.org/ballot.

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 11h

DVUSD Parents: Your vote matters with DVUSD's highly-rated schools!

DVUSD teachers share why this upcoming election is important to our students, staff, and community. Learn more about the election at DVUSD.org/election.

DVUSD Override Information From DVUSD Teachers

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you to all of our students, teachers, staff, and community supporters for helping us reach this achievement.

See the letter grades at DVUSD.org/lettergrades.

Arizona State Achievement Testing

Arizona State Achievement Testing - Deer Valley Unified School District

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 13h

We are proud to announce that DVUSD is once again an "A" rated district with a district-best 27 "A" rated schools, based on 2024-25 accountability!

With our 27 "A" schools and 10 "B" schools, 93% of DVUSD schools are rated "A" or "B".

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 14h

Ms. Gill has been the principal of Desert Sage for nine years, helping lead the school to multiple "A" ratings. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 14h

DVUSD celebrates our principals all month long during National Principals Month. We now take a moment to honor our head Gecko at Desert Sage Elementary School-- Kristy Gill!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

Middle school fall baseball and softball playoffs are underway this week, with championship games this Saturday morning at Mountain Ridge. See the brackets and schedule, or get a head start on winter sports, at DVUSD.org/78athletics.

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

Most recently a principal with the Scottsdale Unified district, Ms. Kellum is helping the Owls "Be Wise" every day at Las Brisas. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

DVUSD honors our principals throughout October, as we #thankadvprincipal this National Principals Month. We now shine a spotlight on our new principal at Las Brisas Elementary School, Alisha Kellum!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

Kids love candy, but they can be very choosy about which pieces get devoured first and which go untouched. Our DVUSD student-athletes share which Halloween sugar bombs are tricks and not treats (hint: keep the Dots and Almond Joy for yourself).

Just Asking! Which Trick-or-Treat Candy Goes Straight to the Trash?

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

There are currently two drop box/in-person voting locations in the DVUSD boundaries, but any drop box in Maricopa County will accept your ballot.

Find locations and hours at DVUSD.org/ballot.

Where to Vote

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

Your vote has power!

Today is the last recommended day to mail in your ballot for the November 4 election.

You still have time before November 4 to submit your ballot via secure drop box or with a replacement ballot in person.

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

Mrs. Weinman continues to lead DVUSD's second-oldest school to greatness, leaving a positive impact on the surrounding community. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 1d

DVUSD continues our celebration of National Principals Month, and we #thankadvprincipal who has been guiding the Vikings of Village Meadows Elementary School for 13 years, Melissa Weinman!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

Previously the principal at Park Meadows for four years, Ms. Lanese was named the new principal at Sierra Verde this past summer. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

Our salute to DVUSD principals continues all National Principals Month long, as we take a moment to thank the new principal at Sierra Verde STEAM Academy-- Kim Lanese!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

Mail in your completed ballots by Tuesday, October 28, to ensure tabulation on time. Or find your nearest Maricopa County ballot drop box or in-person voting location at DVUSD.org/ballot.

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

DVUSD Governing Board President Paul Carver Jr. and Governing Board member Stephanie Simacek are here to share why your voice matters and why it's so important for everyone living within the DVUSD boundaries to participate in this mail-in ballot election.

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

No matter your political views, one thing we can all agree on is how important the upcoming election on November 4 is for our community—and especially for the Deer Valley Unified School District.

DVUSD Override Information with Paul Carver Jr. & Stephanie Simacek

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Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

Ms. Zywczyk joined DVUSD this past summer from the nearby Cave Creek school district. She will help the Firebirds soar with their Mandarin Immersion program, and all other K-8 programs and activities. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!

Deer Valley Unified School District @dvusd.bsky.social · 2d

DVUSD's celebration of National Principals Month continues in the final week of October, with a spotlight on Kelly Zywczyk, the new principal at Gavilan Peak School!