PVSchools

10/15/2026

🎧 NEW | Episode # 112

Principal Bryan Cunningham celebrates Desert Shadows Elementary School - PVSchools being named a PBIS Model School for the second consecutive year. Learn about the upcoming expansion of North Valley Arts Academies at PVSchools (NVAA) with featured teacher Theresa Morgan and student Hannah Blakey. Hear from DAAPS (Developing Authentic Academics through Purposeful Scholarship) students about how the program enhances their academic journey.

Watch or listen here ▶️ https://www.pvschools.net/our-district/newsroom/news-details/~board/pvschools-news/post/ep-112-nvaa-is-expanding!

Shadow Mountain High School - PVSchools

10/12/2026

Learn the facts about Prop 320 in this resource from the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, Arizona School Administrators, and the Arizona School Boards Association.

The Paradise Valley Unified School District is sharing this factual document, which outlines facts and frequently asked questions about the upcoming Prop 320 ballot measure, because it will directly impact the PVSchools district.

Visit https://www.pvschools.net/our-district/newsroom/news-details/~board/pvschools-news/post/learn-the-facts-of-prop-320

10/12/2026

October is ! Join in thanking all of our principals and assistant principals for their commitment to student success in Paradise! Their dedication to student safety, guidance, and a strong sense of community is truly outstanding!

10/09/2026

Your voice matters! As partners in your child's education, PVSchools wants to hear about your experience. Each year, PVSchools sends out a parent and guardian satisfaction survey to better understand how parents and guardians perceive their child's school experience.

Don't forget to check your inbox or ParentSquare feed for this opportunity to provide your feedback today! The survey closes on November 4, 2026.

Your honest feedback on academic support, communication, and school climate is important in helping PVSchools provide a top-tier experience and empower every learner for a lifetime of success.

Thank you for helping maintain a strong school community!

10/09/2026

Are you interested in learning more about school budgets and finance? Check out this interview with PVSchools Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, Jill Barragan.

Learn more about school budgets and finance in this interview with the PVSchools Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Hannah Johnson, a Special Education teacher at Horizon High School, on being featured and recognized by CW7 Arizona as Teacher of the Week! Hannah works tirelessly to guide students toward independence and confidence. Her impact goes well beyond the classroom—she serves as Student Government Advisor, coaches badminton, and runs the incoming freshman summer camp. Join and Horizon High School in thanking Ms. Johnson for her dedication across the entire campus!

Watch the Arizona Daily Mix coverage of the Horizon pep rally and presentation to Ms. Johnson by visiting https://bit.ly/4B2lGBu!

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

DAAPS apps are open… applications, that is!

If you are an Honors, Gifted, or AP student seeking a greater challenge in high school, explore the Developing Authentic Academics through Purposeful Scholarship (DAAPS) program at Shadow Mountain High School! Engage in four years of immersive humanities study, culminating in the DAAPSTONE project to help you stand out for post-secondary success.

Explore DAAPS and all of the remarkable opportunities available at Shadow Mountain High School by visiting ​​https://shadowmountain.pvschools.net/programs/daaps!

10/02/2026

Desert Shadows Elementary School has officially earned the Arizona PBIS Model School Award! This marks the second consecutive year Desert Shadows has received this statewide honor for exemplary PBIS implementation. Congrats to the entire Sandshark community! 🙌

You can learn more by visiting https://www.pvschools.net/our-district/newsroom/news-details/~board/pvschools-news/post/model-school-award!

10/02/2026

2nd Grade Teacher Joanna Valley was this week’s 12 News A+ Teacher of the Week! We are so thankful to have Mrs. Valley on the Larkspur team! Check out the whole video in the link. Congratulations Mrs. Valley! We love you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz7sCqPekas