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In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to be aware of cybersecurity risks and take steps to protect yourself and your family online.
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Hawk Happenings is your source for up-to-date information about Desert Trails Elementary School.
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Pinnacle Dinner Theatre and the FCCLA are hosting a dinner theatre. This event is an opportunity for our student clubs to collaborate on project that supports their club goals.
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The PPPS Weekly Message contains up-to-date information concerning Pinnacle Peak. Read more about our upcoming events.
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PVSchools College & Career Fairs are your chance to meet with recruiters from colleges, universities, and technical schools state-wide and across the country.
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In this spotlight, meet Gia Saggar, a senior studying bioscience in the CREST program, who is also a young entrepreneur helping others!
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Teachers throughout our District take pride in challenging their students by designing engaging activities and offering real-world educational experiences.
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Eighteen PV students earned academic honors from the College National Recognition Programs.
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Total Registration is the official registration site to register for your Students AP Exam. This is ONLY for SMHS AP Students! Students MUST register all AP Exams, they plan to take, through this Site AND Pay for their Exam electronically, through the Webstore, or in the bookstore.
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Support Echo Mountain Primary and enjoy some pizza and family fun! The Peter Piper Pizza Night is a great opportunity to get the family out and about with others from the school community.
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Eighth-grade students interested in learning more about the DAAPS, a Humanities Honors program, should attend the Informational Open House on Wednesday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Shadow Mountain High School.
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Twenty-two PVSchools high school seniors were honored as 2023 National Merit Commended Students.
Seventeen PVSchools high school students qualified as 2023 National Merit Semifinalists. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring entrants in each state.
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Eighth-grade students interested in pursuing STEM careers should attend the CREST Information Night on October 3, from 5-8 p.m. in the Auditorium at Paradise Valley High School. Come learn more about this STEM honors program!
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The Fall Carnival is back by popular demand and is sure to be as fantastic as ever! We will have rides, inflatables, food trucks, games, prizes, and more!