Desert Shadows Middle School - PVSchools

📢 Early Dismissal Today! 📢

K-12 early dismissal happening today. LAST DAY OF CLASSES!

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To encourage student creativity and highlight the importance of digital responsibility, the Fine Arts and Information Technology departments have introduced the Cyber Smart Art Contest. This initiative, open to all grade levels, asks participants in Paradise to design original pieces centered on positive digital citizenship. The deadline for submissions is May 19, 2026.

Special thanks to Hye Tech Networks and the PV Schools Education Foundation for their collaboration and support in making this program possible! For the entry form and contest rules, please visit https://bit.ly/3P11Bbl!

Your friendly final reminder to complete the parent and guardian satisfaction survey to help better understand how parents and guardians perceive their child's school experience. As partners in your child's education, wants to hear from you.

Please check your inbox or ParentSquare feed for this opportunity to provide your feedback today! The survey closes at 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026.

Your feedback on academic support, communication, and school climate is vital for PVSchools to deliver an exceptional experience and empower every learner for a lifetime of success.

Thank you for helping PVSchools maintain a strong school community!

It's ! 🙌 Join in celebrating the community members and incredible parents and guardians who make a difference in Paradise!

Learn more about the award-winning Volunteer in Paradise program that connects volunteers with students for tutoring in reading and math, fostering growth and strong relationships.

Let’s support student success together! Spread the word and find out how you can volunteer today. Your time and efforts make a lasting impact! Visit https://www.pvschools.net/our-district/newsroom/news-details/~board/pvschools-news/post/thank-you-volunteers today!

Your voice matters! As partners in your child's education, 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 April 30, 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 PVSchools maintain a strong school community!

Summer School registration is OPEN! Current & incoming high school students can fast-track graduation or explore new subjects through accelerated courses at Paradise Valley High School.

🗓️ Session 1: May 26 - June 12
🗓️ Session 2: June 15 - July 2
⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Mon - Fri

Get Ahead with High School Summer School Make Summer 2026 count by registering for High School Summer School at Paradise Valley High School!

Exciting news! Fourteen talented 7th & 8th-grade orchestra students from Paradise have been selected for the 2026 Arizona All-State Junior High Festival Orchestra that took place in March! 🙌 Being selected for this orchestra is a tremendous honor—only 100 students from all over the state are chosen, and the competition is incredibly fierce. Join in congratulating these student-musicians and their hard-working teachers!

All-State Middle School Musicians in Paradise Students from PVSchools selected for the prestigious 2026 Arizona All-State Junior High Festival Orchestra.

State standardized testing has started, and are ready to shine! Learn more about your child's state tests and how students in Paradise will excel this Spring.

State Testing is Here! State testing is upon us, and PVSchools is committed to ensuring parents and students are well-informed about what to expect during this time.

📢 No School Today! 📢

K-12 Recess happening today.

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