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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.
Learn more about the bond election on the November ballot. Early voting ballots will be ready for mailing on October 11.
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.
Offering a community-like environment — where you have a voice in school decisions and access to great benefits and retirement. Find your paradise in PVSchools!
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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In this episode… US News Best High Schools, School Safety, and Science and Engineering.
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Horizon High School football players spread the joy of reading within the PVSchools community.
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The upcoming Governing Board agenda has been posted and can be found on the BoardDocs platform.
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2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools winner, Fireside Elementary, named a national leader in modeling effective and innovative practices.