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Check out a Donuts event this year for an opportunity to meet with Superintendent Dr. Bales, Cabinet members, and Board members in an informal setting.
The event encouraging active lifestyles, returns Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Horizon High School.
Shadow Mountain High School's JROTC program provides students with the opportunity to earn their pilot's license. And, it isn't just for military-bound students.
PVSchools offers a variety of opportunities for students that include innovative STEAM experiences, award-winning Fine Arts, championship athletics programs, and more!
From the heart of paradise, this is PVBeat. From highlights and achievements to important news, this podcast brings a new way to stay in tune with the district.
Paradise Valley Unified School District
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In PVSchools, we engage, inspire, and nurture students through high-quality instruction, meaningful educational opportunities, and dynamic learning experiences. These experiences make up the roadmap for each learner’s journey of excellence.
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For every learner, there is a journey of excellence that begins in PVSchools. And, with opportunities as diverse as the students we serve, PVSchools offers families the luxury of choice in their child's education.
Innovative STEAM Experiences
Students are given a supportive learning environment that include rich academic and extracurricular experiences and programs to prepare them for a successful future.
Career & Technical Education
Students have authentic learning experiences and personalized pathways to ensure they have access to a lifetime of success in a global economy.
Award-Winning Fine Arts
Students have access to comprehensive fine arts programming from kindergarten through grade 12 as part of a personalized pathway.
Language Immersion
Students have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to maximize student learning in Mandarin and Spanish.
State Champion Athletics
Students are provided extracurricular experiences designed to identify and pursue their passions preparing them for a successful future.
Gifted Services
Students are supported through an experience built around challenging, meaningful, and engaging curriculum.
Special Education
Students have safe, engaging, and technology-rich learning environments and updated spaces to collaborate, learn, and grow.
Arts Opportunities
Student have a variety of arts opportunities like art shows, exhibitions, the all-district arts festival, and more!
Middle School Sports
Students in middle school have extracurricular athletics opportunities, as an important part of the middle school educational experience.
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There is a lot more to PVSchools than just academics! Start your journey today and find out what it's like in Paradise!
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U.S. News & World Report names eighteen elementary and middle schools in PV among the best in the nation.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.02, notice is hereby given that the Governing Board will hold a public meeting at the PVSchools District Administrative Center Governing Board Room.
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Leaving a legacy of integrity, passion, and a strong focus on putting students first, after 25 years in PVSchools, Dr. Bales announces retirement for summer 2024.