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.
An intra-district battle at the 4A boys varsity soccer play-in at Goldwater, as the Deer Valley Skyhwaks stunned the Bulldogs, rallying from an early 3-0 deficit for a 5-3 win.
The Bulldogs' season comes to a close with a 10-2 record, while the Skyhwaks advance to the playoffs Wednesday night.
The Bulldogs' season comes to a close with a 10-2 record, while the Skyhwaks advance to the playoffs Wednesday night.
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 AM
An intra-district battle at the 4A boys varsity soccer play-in at Goldwater, as the Deer Valley Skyhwaks stunned the Bulldogs, rallying from an early 3-0 deficit for a 5-3 win.
The Bulldogs' season comes to a close with a 10-2 record, while the Skyhwaks advance to the playoffs Wednesday night.
The Bulldogs' season comes to a close with a 10-2 record, while the Skyhwaks advance to the playoffs Wednesday night.
See how DVUSD Student Support Services can help you!
The community expo is going on now through 6:30 tonight at the district office. Learn more about DVUSD Student Support Services at DVUSD.org/sss.
The community expo is going on now through 6:30 tonight at the district office. Learn more about DVUSD Student Support Services at DVUSD.org/sss.
February 13, 2026 at 12:15 AM
See how DVUSD Student Support Services can help you!
The community expo is going on now through 6:30 tonight at the district office. Learn more about DVUSD Student Support Services at DVUSD.org/sss.
The community expo is going on now through 6:30 tonight at the district office. Learn more about DVUSD Student Support Services at DVUSD.org/sss.
REMINDER: All DVUSD K-12 students are off this upcoming Monday as we observe Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
February 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
REMINDER: All DVUSD K-12 students are off this upcoming Monday as we observe Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Today is the last day to nominate a teacher of the year or a rookie of the year!
Visit DVEF.org now to nominate a teacher. Selected winners will be honored at the May 12 Governing Board meeting!
Visit DVEF.org now to nominate a teacher. Selected winners will be honored at the May 12 Governing Board meeting!
February 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Today is the last day to nominate a teacher of the year or a rookie of the year!
Visit DVEF.org now to nominate a teacher. Selected winners will be honored at the May 12 Governing Board meeting!
Visit DVEF.org now to nominate a teacher. Selected winners will be honored at the May 12 Governing Board meeting!
Congratulations DVUSD Barry Goldwater High School junior Makena Jordan, winner of the 2026 Arizona Sports Character Counts scholarship! (Photo credit: Ed Cole/Arizona Sports)
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Congratulations DVUSD Barry Goldwater High School junior Makena Jordan, winner of the 2026 Arizona Sports Character Counts scholarship! (Photo credit: Ed Cole/Arizona Sports)
February 15 is National School Resource Officers Day, and DVUSD celebrates our school resource and school safety officers all week long!
February 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
February 15 is National School Resource Officers Day, and DVUSD celebrates our school resource and school safety officers all week long!
Discover a wide variety of support services, helpful resources, and meaningful community connections available to students and families at the DVUSD Student Support Services community expo!
This event is open to the public Thursday from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the district office.
This event is open to the public Thursday from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the district office.
February 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Discover a wide variety of support services, helpful resources, and meaningful community connections available to students and families at the DVUSD Student Support Services community expo!
This event is open to the public Thursday from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the district office.
This event is open to the public Thursday from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the district office.
Congratulations to the DVUSD students chosen to participate in the annual Shemer New Horizon Art Exhibition!
Starting on the right and moving clockwise: From Mountain Ridge High School, Ava Poghossian's work, winner of the Ted Decker Award.
Starting on the right and moving clockwise: From Mountain Ridge High School, Ava Poghossian's work, winner of the Ted Decker Award.
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Congratulations to the DVUSD students chosen to participate in the annual Shemer New Horizon Art Exhibition!
Starting on the right and moving clockwise: From Mountain Ridge High School, Ava Poghossian's work, winner of the Ted Decker Award.
Starting on the right and moving clockwise: From Mountain Ridge High School, Ava Poghossian's work, winner of the Ted Decker Award.
REMINDER: DVUSD K-8 students will have a HALF day Thursday and Friday this week to accommodate for parent/teacher conferences.
DVUSD high school students will have a FULL day on Thursday and Friday.
See when your child's school releases students at DVUSD.org/schedules.
DVUSD high school students will have a FULL day on Thursday and Friday.
See when your child's school releases students at DVUSD.org/schedules.
February 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
REMINDER: DVUSD K-8 students will have a HALF day Thursday and Friday this week to accommodate for parent/teacher conferences.
DVUSD high school students will have a FULL day on Thursday and Friday.
See when your child's school releases students at DVUSD.org/schedules.
DVUSD high school students will have a FULL day on Thursday and Friday.
See when your child's school releases students at DVUSD.org/schedules.
Bring a friend, or meet some new friends, as your child gets ready for an extraordinary educational experience in DVUSD kindergarten!
Spring kindergarten preview nights are happening around DVUSD beginning March 3. Visit DVUSD.org/kinderevents to see when your child's school is hosting their event.
Spring kindergarten preview nights are happening around DVUSD beginning March 3. Visit DVUSD.org/kinderevents to see when your child's school is hosting their event.
February 10, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Bring a friend, or meet some new friends, as your child gets ready for an extraordinary educational experience in DVUSD kindergarten!
Spring kindergarten preview nights are happening around DVUSD beginning March 3. Visit DVUSD.org/kinderevents to see when your child's school is hosting their event.
Spring kindergarten preview nights are happening around DVUSD beginning March 3. Visit DVUSD.org/kinderevents to see when your child's school is hosting their event.
You love me... NOT! If you're looking for a sweet treat for your DVUSD student-athlete sweetheart, keep the chalky hearts on the shelf.
Just Asking! Which Valentine's Candy is Grounds for a Break-Up?
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
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February 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
You love me... NOT! If you're looking for a sweet treat for your DVUSD student-athlete sweetheart, keep the chalky hearts on the shelf.
There's lots going on at DVUSD this month and in the next few weeks. Check your email for the February monthly parent update, or read it at DVUSD.org/parentupdate.
February 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
There's lots going on at DVUSD this month and in the next few weeks. Check your email for the February monthly parent update, or read it at DVUSD.org/parentupdate.
REMINDER: DVUSD K-8 students will be on a HALF day schedule this Thursday and Friday to accommodate for parent/teacher conferences.
DVUSD high school students will be on a FULL day schedule this Thursday and Friday.
See what time your child's school will release these days at DVUSD.org/schedules.
DVUSD high school students will be on a FULL day schedule this Thursday and Friday.
See what time your child's school will release these days at DVUSD.org/schedules.
February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
REMINDER: DVUSD K-8 students will be on a HALF day schedule this Thursday and Friday to accommodate for parent/teacher conferences.
DVUSD high school students will be on a FULL day schedule this Thursday and Friday.
See what time your child's school will release these days at DVUSD.org/schedules.
DVUSD high school students will be on a FULL day schedule this Thursday and Friday.
See what time your child's school will release these days at DVUSD.org/schedules.
There was no "mondegreen" for Hillcrest Middle student Ronito Romel at the regional spelling bee (if there was, someone would have to be singing).
A mondegreen is a misunderstood or misinterpreted word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of the lyrics of a song, and it is also the winning word!
A mondegreen is a misunderstood or misinterpreted word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of the lyrics of a song, and it is also the winning word!
February 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
There was no "mondegreen" for Hillcrest Middle student Ronito Romel at the regional spelling bee (if there was, someone would have to be singing).
A mondegreen is a misunderstood or misinterpreted word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of the lyrics of a song, and it is also the winning word!
A mondegreen is a misunderstood or misinterpreted word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of the lyrics of a song, and it is also the winning word!
Giddyup! And buckle up!
This past weekend, DVUSD's transportation department had six bus drivers compete in the annual AAPT School Bus Safety Road-eo, which puts drivers to the test in 13 competitions. Three of the drivers placed in the top 10 overall, including the #1 spot!
This past weekend, DVUSD's transportation department had six bus drivers compete in the annual AAPT School Bus Safety Road-eo, which puts drivers to the test in 13 competitions. Three of the drivers placed in the top 10 overall, including the #1 spot!
February 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Giddyup! And buckle up!
This past weekend, DVUSD's transportation department had six bus drivers compete in the annual AAPT School Bus Safety Road-eo, which puts drivers to the test in 13 competitions. Three of the drivers placed in the top 10 overall, including the #1 spot!
This past weekend, DVUSD's transportation department had six bus drivers compete in the annual AAPT School Bus Safety Road-eo, which puts drivers to the test in 13 competitions. Three of the drivers placed in the top 10 overall, including the #1 spot!
Picking up the kiddos from school this afternoon? Make sure you slow down, and say "thank you" to our crossing guards!
Today is school crossing guard appreciation day, and DVUSD thanks all of our crossing guards for getting our students to and from school in all sorts of weather all school days!
Today is school crossing guard appreciation day, and DVUSD thanks all of our crossing guards for getting our students to and from school in all sorts of weather all school days!
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Picking up the kiddos from school this afternoon? Make sure you slow down, and say "thank you" to our crossing guards!
Today is school crossing guard appreciation day, and DVUSD thanks all of our crossing guards for getting our students to and from school in all sorts of weather all school days!
Today is school crossing guard appreciation day, and DVUSD thanks all of our crossing guards for getting our students to and from school in all sorts of weather all school days!
A tense battle between Deer Valley High School and Peoria tonight saw the Skyhawks dominate the Panthers in a 72-37 win to improve to 15-1 on the season, and 14-0 in 4A play.
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 AM
A tense battle between Deer Valley High School and Peoria tonight saw the Skyhawks dominate the Panthers in a 72-37 win to improve to 15-1 on the season, and 14-0 in 4A play.
Girls doubleheader at Barry Goldwater High School tonight, as varsity basketball battled Paradise Honor, and varsity soccer shutout Moon Valley 2-0.
February 6, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Girls doubleheader at Barry Goldwater High School tonight, as varsity basketball battled Paradise Honor, and varsity soccer shutout Moon Valley 2-0.
On the latest episode of The 'Supe Scoop Podcast, Dr. Finch talks with Sandra Day O'Connor High School beach volleyball head coach Jamey Spartz, recently named the NFHS coach of the year in the nation for volleyball.
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
On the latest episode of The 'Supe Scoop Podcast, Dr. Finch talks with Sandra Day O'Connor High School beach volleyball head coach Jamey Spartz, recently named the NFHS coach of the year in the nation for volleyball.
Don't forget to join DVUSD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch for a special edition of "Conversations with Curt" Thursday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. This conversation will focus on the latest Long Range Planning developments.
You must register to watch by visiting DVUSD.org/cwcregister.
You must register to watch by visiting DVUSD.org/cwcregister.
February 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Don't forget to join DVUSD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch for a special edition of "Conversations with Curt" Thursday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. This conversation will focus on the latest Long Range Planning developments.
You must register to watch by visiting DVUSD.org/cwcregister.
You must register to watch by visiting DVUSD.org/cwcregister.
Don't look now, but spring break is right around the corner!
If you don't have March 16-20 off while your kids do, DVUSD Community Education is offering a fin-filled spring break camp at Terramar Academy of the Arts.
If you don't have March 16-20 off while your kids do, DVUSD Community Education is offering a fin-filled spring break camp at Terramar Academy of the Arts.
February 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Don't look now, but spring break is right around the corner!
If you don't have March 16-20 off while your kids do, DVUSD Community Education is offering a fin-filled spring break camp at Terramar Academy of the Arts.
If you don't have March 16-20 off while your kids do, DVUSD Community Education is offering a fin-filled spring break camp at Terramar Academy of the Arts.
Wheaties may be the breakfast of champions, but we wanted to know where would our DVUSD athletes go for a celebration after a big win? Practicality (and pizza) tend to win out.
Just Asking! Where is the Post Game Meal At?
YouTube video by Deer Valley Unified School District
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February 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Wheaties may be the breakfast of champions, but we wanted to know where would our DVUSD athletes go for a celebration after a big win? Practicality (and pizza) tend to win out.
Celebrate CTE month with DVUSD Career & Technical Education!
See how CTE prepares students for work and life at DVUSD.org/cte.
See how CTE prepares students for work and life at DVUSD.org/cte.
February 2, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Celebrate CTE month with DVUSD Career & Technical Education!
See how CTE prepares students for work and life at DVUSD.org/cte.
See how CTE prepares students for work and life at DVUSD.org/cte.
A special "thank you" to DVUSD's school counselors this week, as it is National School Counseling Week.
February 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM
A special "thank you" to DVUSD's school counselors this week, as it is National School Counseling Week.
In addition to principal David Vines accepting his award for administrator of the year this past weekend, the Arizona Music Educators association (AMEA) also recognized Mountain Ridge High School band director Jeffrey Malone with the O.M. Hartsell Excellence in Teaching Music Award!
February 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
In addition to principal David Vines accepting his award for administrator of the year this past weekend, the Arizona Music Educators association (AMEA) also recognized Mountain Ridge High School band director Jeffrey Malone with the O.M. Hartsell Excellence in Teaching Music Award!