NEWS RELEASES FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEARS
June 2008
GRADUATION CHANGE - High school graduation change in location (06-30-08)
WE HAVE A NAME - K-8 schools #19 and #20 named by governing board (06-27-08)
CONGRATULATIONS - Dysart superintendent wins state award (06-26-08)
CHILD CARE - Den Club accepting student registration (06-26-08)
NEW ADMIN - Dysart announces new administrators (06-26-08)
IMMUNIZATIONS - Immunization clinic announces temporary closure (06-20-08)
MATERIALS ADOPTION - Supplemental materials available for review (06-17-08)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Instructional materials available for review (06-03-08)
May 2008
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS - Dysart community volunteers nearly 65,000 hours (05-30-08)
STRATEGIC PLAN - Dysart moves forward in strategic planning (05-19-08)
BAND CAMP - Dysart offers summer band camps (05-16-08)
REAL-WORLD LEARNING - DHS architecture students aid Navajo Nation (05-13-08)
LEARN ABOUT YOUR SCHOOLS - ‘Dysart 101’ highlights key topics (05-05-08)
STRATEGIC PLAN - Dysart to hold strategic planning community forum (05-05-08)
BOARD NEWS - Dysart Board moves to raise accountability (05-02-08)
COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Surprise Kiwanis support Dysart schools (05-01-08)
April 2008
NEXT STEP - Young Dysart women learn from mentors (04-30-08)
KEY CLUB SHINES - Dysart High Key Club at the top in the southwest (04-28-08)
NEW PRINCIPALS - Dysart announces principals for two new schools (04-25-08)
STRATEGIC PLAN - Dysart receives strategic planning data (04-23-08)
NUTRITION - Summer food service available for all children (04-22-08)
STUDENT SUCCESS - Young culinary program yields state champions (04-18-08)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Instructional materials available for review (04-14-08)
COOKING MADE EASY - Cook up fun with a Dysart enrichment class (04-14-08)
TAKE A CRUISE - New freshmen ‘cruise’ into high school (04-14-08)
SHINING STARS - Dysart, Valley Vista high schools take top state honors (04-10-08)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Instructional materials available for review (04-10-08)
OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR - Dysart principal receives award (04-10-08)
OPEN ENROLLMENT - Dysart open enrollment deadline nears (04-08-08)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Textbook adoption meetings scheduled (04-08-08)
March 2008
SUMMER FUN - Registration open for Dysart’s summer-long camp (04-02-08)
NEW PRINCIPALS - Dysart announces new principals for the 08-09 school year (03-28-08)
FAMILY FUN - Dysart hosts Community Connections Fair (03-25-08)
DYSART STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY - There is still time to participate in Dysart's survey, available online through March 21 (03-17-08)
TEE UP - Dysart Education Foundation hosts golf tourney (03-07-08)
KINDER REGISTRATION - Kindergarten registration event scheduled in March (03-05-08)
TAX CREDIT - Dysart encourages you to get a jump on next year’s taxes (03-05-08)
STRATEGIC PLAN - Dysart launches district-wide strategic plan survey (03-04-08)
MONEY MATTERS - Dysart budget remains strong (03-04-08)
February 2008
ONLINE PAYMENTS - Dysart launches Community Ed Online (02-26-08)
NEWS - Dysart seeks Director of Community Relations (02-15-08)
CTE MONTH - CTE connects academics to the real world (02-13-08)
JOB FAIR - Dysart to interview teacher applicants at job fair (02-04-08)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Dysart seeks volunteers for enrichment programs (02-04-08)
January 2008
THANK YOU - Dysart Tax Credit Drive-thru raises nearly $27K (01-25-08)
BOOK DONATION - Community group donates $1,625 in books to Dysart (01-23-08)
FREE EVENT - Lost Boys offer free presentation at Dysart USD (01-15-08)
ENRICHMENT CLASSES - Dysart encourages continued learning (01-14-08)
BOARD NEWS - Dysart board elects president and clerk (01-14-08)
PUBLIC FORUM - Boundaries, strategic plan to be discussed at public forum (01-08-08)
CLASS OF 2012 - Incoming freshmen meetings scheduled for Dysart schools (01-07-08)
December 2007
GOING GREEN - Dysart commits to saving energy, is recognized by APS (12-19-07)
IMPROVING EDUCATION - Community involvement key to Dysart's growth (12-18-07)
BOUNDARIES - Parents invited to comment on proposed boundaries (12-11-07)
CONGRATULATIONS - 5 Dysart teachers earn national certification (12-07-07)
TAX CREDIT - Dysart accepts last-minute tax credit donations at drive-thru (12-06-07)
WINTER BREAK ACTIVITY - International soccer club holds camp at Dysart (12-03-07)
November 2007
DYSARTVISION - School videos begin running on district's TV station (11-27-07)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Instructional materials available for review (11-26-07)
AND THE WINNER IS - Student names Dysart cable TV station (11-21-07)
October 2007
ENRICHMENT CLASSES - Explore your potential (10-30-07)
ON THE MOVE - Immunization clinic moves to new location (10-23-07)
AZ LEARNS - Dysart schools celebrate AZ Learns profiles (10-18-07)
BOUNDARIES - You are invited to join Dysart's boundary committee (10-16-07)
PARENT RESOURCES - Dysart unveils 2 new emergency communication tools (10-11-07)
FAMILY FUN - Fall Fright Nite invades Dysart (10-10-07)
September 2007
WE NEED YOU - Dysart schools seek volunteers (09-27-07)
SCHOOL NUTRITION - Dysart announces free and reduced-price meals policy (09-21-07)
COMMUNITY EVENT - Dysart hosts Community Connections Fair (09-20-07)
CATCH A PERFORMANCE - WCHS theater club debuts 2007-2008 season (09-07-07)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Instructional materials available for review (09-05-07)
August 2007
JOB FAIR - Dysart seeks instructional assistants (08-29-07)
NEW CENTURY LEARNERS - Dysart NCL advisory group to meet (08-29-07)
BEST OF THE BEST - Dysart recognizes 2006-07 teachers of the year (08-24-07)
YOUTH ENRICHMENT - Youth enrichment begins in September (08-23-07)
CALLING ALL STUDENTS - Students asked to name that TV station (08-21-07)
ADULT CLASSES - Adults exercise their minds and bodies in enrichment classes (08-20-07)
MEET THE TEACHER - Dysart students can meet teachers (08-06-07)
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - Dysart board approves assistant superintendents (08-01-07)
July 2007
TRANSPORTATION NEWS - Bus routes available July 30 (07-20-07)
PUBLIC HEARING - Dysart holds taxation hearing (07-09-07)
ADULT LEARNING - Print publication design workshop scheduled (07-06-07)
2 POSITIONS OPEN - Dysart seeks assistant superintendents (07-03-07)
SUMMER CRUISE - Incoming freshmen sail in to high school (07-03-07)
WORK FOR DYSART - District holds bus driver job fair (07-03-07)
DHS GRAD ACCOMPLISHMENT - Dysart grad participates in panel discussion (07-03-07)
June 2007
STUDENTS SUPPORT TROOPS - Dysart students send supplies to troops abroad (06-27-07)
- Adopt a Platoon supply list
BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT - County names Planeta to Governing Board (06-21-07)
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS - Dysart volunteers are a valuable district resource (05-21-07)
NOTICE TO PUBLIC - Proposed amendment to the school district development plan (06-07-07)
GET INVOLVED - Training workshop planned for parent leaders (06-06-07)
- Parent support group training flyer
May 2007
KIDS EAT FREE - Summer food service available for all children (05-30-07)
ADULT ENRICHMENT - Dysart helps adults stay active during the hot summer months (05-24-07)
SUMMER ACTIVITIES - Dysart keeps students active during summer break (05-22-07)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT - Dysart scholar wins National Merit Scholarship (05-22-07)
PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS - Preschool screening dates for the 2007-2008 school year (05-17-07)
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT - Dysart board member rescinds resignation (05-15-07)
MUSIC IS IN THE AIR - Students perform music across Dysart (05-14-07)
BASKETBALL CLINIC - Students invited to register for June shot clinic (05-14-07)
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH - Pletnick approved as Dysart superintendent (05-11-07)
BOARD VACANCIES - Community plays role in Dysart’s future (05-02-07)
- News release from county superintendent
April 2007
3 SUMMER ACADEMIES - Career exploration for high school students (04-26-07)
HIGH SCHOOL - Instructional materials available for review (04-25-07)
SUMMER CAMP - Registration is open for Dysart’s summer-long camp (04-24-07)
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH - Dysart negotiates with superintendent finalist (04-20-07)
SUMMER SCHOOL - Programs to be offered at elementary and high school levels (04-17-07)
MEET THE PRINCIPAL - 5 new principals to be introduced at April 30 event (04-16-07)
SPORTS PHYSICALS - Dysart offers $10 sports physicals (04-16-07)
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH - Board selects finalists for Dysart superintendent (04-13-07)
SAFETY SERIES - Dysart offers free safety workshops (04-12-07)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT - Dysart gives notice of upcoming public hearings (04-05-07)
- Human Sexual Growth and Development Curriculum Guide
WCHS BAND FUNDRAISER - Local brass band helps to raise money for trip to D.C. (04-04-07)
March 2007
EXPAND YOUR INTELLECT - Workshops, lectures open door of knowledge (03-28-07)
ADULT ENRICHMENT - Dysart offers adults 11 ways to enrich their lives (03-27-07)
PROGRAM LINEUP - Dysart encourages youth to explore their potential (03-27-07)
TEE UP - Dysart Education Foundation hosts golf tourney (03-23-07)
- Golf Tournament Registration Form
REMINDER - Open enrollment application deadline nears (03-22-07)
COMMUNITY INVITED - Education, employment and wellness themes of free event (03-19-07)
SUMMER CAMP - Students become inventors at weeklong summer camp (03-08-07)
- Camp Invention Flyer
February 2007
GET READY FOR THE SAT - Dysart Schools offers prep seminar for SAT (02-28-07)
TAKE A SAIL ON THE S.S. DYSART - New freshmen ‘cruise’ into high school (02-27-07)
- Summer Cruise Camp Brochure
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION - Kindergarten Round-Up set for March (02-22-07)
SCHOOL CALENDAR - Governing Board approves 2007-2008 calendar (02-15-07)
- 2007-2008 School Calendar
ELEMENTARY BOUNDARIES - Governing Board approves elementary boundaries (02-15-07)
- Approved Elementary Boundary Map
BOUNDARIES - Dysart sends updated propoposed boundaries to governing board (02-07-07)
- Updated Proposed Elementary Boundary Map
January 2007
BOUNDARIES - Dysart elementary boundary item tabled (01-26-07)
- Proposed Elementary Boundary Map
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE - Dysart debuts 1-day, $5 workshops for community (01-25-07)
YOUTH ENRICHMENT LINE-UP - Online class added to list of opportunities (01-22-07)
ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASSES - Dysart helps you keep your New Year's resolutions (01-22-07)
WORK FOR DYSART - Teacher career fair set for Feb. 5 (01-18-07)
TEXTBOOK ADOPTION - Instructional materials available for review (01-17-07)
ROAD SHOW - Eighth grade students introduced to high school at events across the district
(01-17-07)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION - Tax Credit Drive-Thru raises over $18,000 (01-10-07)
GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION - GATE parents needed to form curriculum plan (01-10-07)
ELEMENTARY BOUNDARIES - Dysart presents elementary boundaries to public at Growth Forum (01-08-07)
- Proposed Elementary Boundary Map
December 2006
RECEIVE A TAX CREDIT - Last-minute tax credit donations accepted (12-12-06)
GENEROSITY ABOUNDS - Firefighters take students shopping for the holidays (12-06-06)
BOUNDARY MEETING - Boundary committee meets Dec. 14 (12-05-06)
UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH - Dysart hosts summit on school funding during hyper-growth period (12-05-06)
November 2006
STUDENTS LEND HELPING HAND - Dysart Schools collect toilet paper to help homeless (11-28-06)
DYSART NEEDS YOU - Dysart seeks enrichment instructors (11-27-06)
PARENTS, COMMUNITY INVITED - Dysart Schools forms boundary committee (11-20-06)
THANK YOU - Dysart Superintendent thanks voters for supporting the bond initiative (11-08-06)
BOUNDARIES - Dysart meeting scheduled to form Boundary Committee (11-08-06)
October 2006
AZ LEARNS - Dysart schools continue academic improvement (10-25-06)
ENRICH YOUR LIFE - Dysart enrichment programs target youth, adults & families (10-19-06)
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS - Saturday training workshop will review the important issues affecting parent support organizations on school campuses (10-16-06)
- Workshop Announcement
September 2006
SAT PREPARATION - Dysart offers workshop to held students prepare for college entrance exam (09-28-06)
SUPPLIES FOR TEACHERS - Textile club donates supplies to Kingswood Elementary Teachers
(9-19-06)
DICTIONARIES DONATED - Local group donates dictionaries to El Mirage Elementary students
(09-18-06)
BOND INFORMATION - Community members invited to informational meetings (09-08-06)
ONLINE CURRICULUM - Dysart parents can view school curriculum online (09-06-06)
TEACHER HONORED - Cimarron Springs teacher recognized for use of innovative technology
(09-05-06)
August 2006
CAREER PREPARATION - Dysart students get jump on future in CTE courses (08-29-06)
EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL - Community Ed adult and youth classes announced (08-23-06)
BEST OF THE BEST - Local Rotaries name five Dysart educators Teacher of the Year (08-22-06)
NEW LOCATION - Immunization Clinic moves to Valley Vista High School (08-21-06)
WELCOME BACK - Schools open Monday, August 21 (08-17-06)
July 2006
ON SCHEDULE - Four new schools set to open August 21 (07-27-06)
UNIFORMS FOR $1 - Annual used uniform sale at Cimarron Springs July 20 (07-13-06)
REGISTER NOW - Dysart 'Den Club' open for registration (07-11-06)
MEET YOUR PRINCIPAL - Kingswood community invited to informal meet and greet August 10
(07-11-06)
INTERIM PRINCIPAL - Diane Lewis selected to lead Kingswood (07-05-06)
PREPARE FOR SCHOOL - Optional school supplies listed for parents (07-05-06)
June 2006
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT - Committee members needed to study open enrollment (06-29-06)
3 SCHOOLS NAMED - Board approves names for 3 new schools (06-28-06)
BOARD MEETINGS - 2006-2007 Governing Board meeting schedule set (06-26-06)
EXCITING LINEUP - Community Education summer youth programs kick off (06-13-06)
PHYSICS MADE INTERESTING - Camps teach students about physics-related careers (06-12-06)
- Building Structures Academy Application
- Mars Academy Application
CHILD FIND - Screenings offered for preschoolers with special needs (06-08-06)
NATIONAL RECOGNITION - Dysart initiative recognized by public relations association (06-06-06)
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION - Dysart schools stay open throughout summer for 2006-2007 registration (06-01-06)
DYSART 101 - Learn about Dysart in this series of classes (06-01-06)
May 2006
BASKETBALL CLINIC - "Global Shot Doctor" to help players improve their game (05-24-06)
- Event Flier & Registration Form
WCHS SCHOLARSHIPS - First graduating class earns over $550,000 in scholarships (05-22-06)
FREE SHOTS - Dysart immunization clinic moves to temporary location (05-19-06)
- Immunization Clinic Summer 2006 Flier
INVENTION CONVENTION - West Point students showcase their inventions (05-17-06)
IB IN DYSART - Willow Canyon High School granted status as an International Baccalaureate Diploma School (05-16-06)
SPANISH FOR ADULTS - Spanish and English classes offered for adult learners (05-16-06)
ADULT DANCE - Classes offered for members of the community, including jazzercise and ballroom dancing (05-16-06)
DHS SCHOLARSHIPS - Dysart High Class of 2006 Rakes in $720,000 in Scholarships (05-15-06)
SUMMER MEALS - Food Service Department offers all children in community free summer meals (05-15-06)
- Summer Meals Flier
DYSART 101 - Series of classes for community members, potential board candidates (05-15-06)
PARENT LEADERS - Training session on May 20 for all new PTO leaders (05-15-06)
- PTO Leader Meeting Flier
ELEMENTARY 15 - Did you miss the recent parent meeting? Here's a recap. (05-15-06)
TALENTS SHOWCASED - Surprise Elementary students show off their work (05-10-06)
STUDENTS ADVANCE - Promotion and graduation ceremonies held across Dysart (05-10-06)
READING FIRST - Dysart receives $3 million federal grant for reading (05-09-06)
WHALE VISIT - Sea World exhibit to visit El Mirage Elementary (05-09-06)
SPRING RECITAL - Community Education classes highlight talents May 12 (05-08-06)
VOLUNTEER SERVICE - Parents and community members donate more than 40,000 hours of service (05-05-06)
FROSH CRUISE - Program helps new freshmen feel welcome before entering High School (05-03-06)
PARENT MEETING - Elementary 15 schedules May 9 meeting (05-02-06)
April 2006
SPORTS INJURIES - Workshop scheduled on youth sports injury prevention (04-27-06)
- Event Flyer
D.E.C. - New administration center named in honor of Nathaniel Dysart (04-25-06)
NCLB - Parent, community invited to NCLB/Title I meeting (04-25-06)
GIFTED SERVICES - Review the community presentation on Dysart's gifted program (04-25-06)
SUMMER SCHOOL - Elementary program to be held at Marley Park (link) and West Point (link) (04-25-06)
START TIMES - Governing Board approved school times for 2006-2007 (04-20-06)
FUTURE FROSH - Willow Canyon holds Family Frosh Night (04-19-06)
APPLE A DAY - Partnership with Sun Health supports learning (04-19-06)
MATERIALS REVIEW - Meeting to review textbooks, materials for selected high school courses (04-18-06)
FUTURE FROSH - DHS schedules Future Freshman Family Night (04-17-06)
CAMP INVENTION - Summer program helps develop science interest, knowledge (04-17-06)
- Program Flyer
VVHS PARENTS - Meeting set for Valley Vista HS parents on May 17 (04-17-06)
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS - DHS offers athletic physicals for $10 on May 11 (04-17-06)
5K SCHOLARSHIPS - WCHS club holding 5K run to raise scholarship funds for first graduating class (04-13-06)
SHOT REMINDER - Dysart Immunization Clinic available to provide shots required for school (04-12-06)
- Maricopa Co. Childhood Immunization Partnership
MEET YOUR PRINCIPAL - Meeting scheduled to introduce new principals to the school community (04-12-06)
- Meeting Flier
COMMUNITY JAZZERCISE - Looking for an after-work workout in your neighborhood? (04-07-06)
GIFTED PROGRAM - Information meetings for parents, community scheduled (04-06-06)
HEART SCREENINGS - Local groups offer free cardiac screenings for students (04-06-06)
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL - Dysart District teams take the field (04-04-06)
March 2006
HS TESTING - AIMS testing schedule for April 4 (03-31-06)
GOLF TOURNEY - Dysart Education Foundation hosts April 22 Golf Tournament to support student scholarship program (03-31-06)
SUMMER SCHOOL - Summer classes available high school credit (03-28-06)
- Program Information
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS - Required exams available April 22 for $10 (03-28-06)
- Event Flier
CURRICULUM REVIEW - Culinary Arts materials available for review (03-27-06)
TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - Dysart makes arrangements to deal with road closure (03-27-06)
6 PRINCIPALS - Governing Board approves appointment of 6 principals to lead Dysart schools (03-17-06)
BRIDGING GENERATIONS - Partnership supports students in using art as an outlet (03-16-06)
BASEBALL INTERNS - Dysart High students work with Spring training team in Surprise (03-16-06)
SUMMER CAMP - Dysart Community Education offers Magical Mystery Summer Camp. Enrollment is limited (03-15-06)
- Summer Camp Flier
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - Celebrated Black airmen visit Luke Elementary to discuss discrimination and determination (03-13-06)
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - The Arizona Legislature is considering a range of bills related to education (03-10-06)
PRINCIPAL APPOINTED - Dr. Teddy Irvine tabbed as principal of Dysart High School (03-06-06)
SPRING ACADEMY - Openings available for Community Education's spring break program (03-02-06)
OPEN ENROLLMENT - Applications now available for open enrollment requests. Deadline is April 15. (03-01-06)
- Information Packet
February 2006
BASKETBALL TOURNEY - Through March 4, watch Dysart's schools battle for district basketball championship (02-27-06)
VOLUNTEER PROFILE - Corinne Mills begins "new experience" as Dysart volunteer (02-24-06)
KINDER ROUND-UP - Kindergarten registration events set for April (02-23-06)
- Kindergarten Roundup Postcard
SAT WORKSHOP - Community Education Department offers SAT prep workshop for high school students (02-23-06)
- SAT Workshop Registration Form
WELLNESS COMMITTEE - Parents and students needed for district wellness committee (02-09-06)
VALLEY VISTA PARENT MEETING - VVHS sets first parent meeting to prepare for school's fall opening (02-09-06)
EVENT CALENDAR - New online tool helps parents connect to school, district events (02-07-06)
TEACHER CAREER FAIR - Recruitment event set for Feb. 27 (02-06-06)
NEW CALENDAR - Governing Board approves 2006-07 academic calendar (02-01-06)
- Approved 2006-2007 Calendar
VOLUNTEER PROFILE - Dick Orr 'Paying Forward' Volunteering at DHS (02-01-06)
January 2006
BOOK DONATION - Community group donates books for new libraries in Dysart (01-30-06)
NATIONAL RECOGNITION - Assistant Superintendent Dr. Denise Birdwell honored by American Association of School Administrators (01-27-06)
INTERNET SAFETY - Parents warned about bullying, predators on the Net (01-19-06)
MILITARY OPTIONS - Expo to present military options to parents, students (01-17-06)
ENROLLMENT CAP - Dysart slows enrollments at Countryside (01-13-06)
NEWS BY E-MAIL - Dysart launches e-mail list service to spread school, district news (01-10-06)
4 NEW SCHOOLS - Dysart gains approval to open four new campuses for the 2006-2007 school year (01-10-06)
- Clarification on location of GATE program
HYPER GROWTH - Analysis shows that Dysart is fastest growing school system in State of Arizona (01-10-05)
December 2005
FURIOUS CONSTRUCTION - Projects at Parkview Place and Greenway Road underway for new high school and administrative offices for Dysart (12-14-05)
INCOMING FRESHMEN - Parents, students meetings set to get 8th graders ready for high school (12-14-05)
- Meetings Flier
GOVERNING BOARD APPOINTMENT - Surprise resident Mike Planeta appointed to Dysart Governing Board (12-13-05)
2006-2007 BOUNDARIES - High School attendance areas approved; Elementary boundaries are available for comment (12-12-05)
- Approved HS boundaries 2006-2007
- Approved Elementary Boundaries 2006-2007
VALLEY VISTA HIGH SCHOOL - Dysart's High School No. 3 formally named by the Governing Board (12-08-05)
2006-2007 DRAFT CALENDAR - A committee of parents, students, teachers and administrators has developed a draft calendar for the 2006-2007 academic year. (12-08-05)
- Proposed Calendar
- Calendar Research/Data
GANG INFORMATION - Schools and Police partner to help parents understand juvenile gang trends, and strategies for prevention (12-06-05)
COUNSELING MATERIALS - Dysart offers public review of proposed Counseling Curriculum materials (12-05-05)
STUDENTS RACE CARS, LEARN PHYSICAL SCIENCE - Dysart High students create working cars from cardboard, glue and wodden dowels (12-05-05)
SPECIAL GOLF FUNDRAISER - Special Olympics hosts golf tournament to raise funds to support student involvement with Special Olympic programs in Dysart (12-02-05)
- Golf Tournament Flier/Registration
- Corporate Sponsorships
November 2005
'TENDER LIES' - Dysart High School students present fall play (11-30-05)
WINTER ACADEMY - Limited openings available for winter childcare program (11-23-05)
- Winter Academy Flier
COMMUNITY INPUT - Final three 'study circles' will be held to gather input from all members of the Dysart community (11-21-05)
ENROLLMENT CAP - Governing Board sets grade-level cap for Cimarron Springs due to growth (11-21-05)
WEST-MEC REDISTRICTING - Joint Technical District sets public meetings to review proposed changes to representation districts (11-18-05)
(Español)
COMMITTEE SUGGESTS NAMES FOR HIGH SCHOOL 3 - Input needed to help name our new high school in Surprise (11-17-05)
MEETING SET FOR PROSPECTIVE IB STUDENTS - Prestigious program available to Dysart's high school students (11-15-05)
- IBO Program Flier
‘MEALPAY’ EASES LUNCH PAYMENT PROCESS - Technology eases paying for school cafeteria meals (11-15-05)
PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL BOUNDARIES - Dysart seeks input from all members of the community on the proposed boundaries for the district's three high schools. The Governing Board is expected to consider high school boundaries in December (11-14-05)
- Proposed Map
PRESIDING JUDGE TO EMPOWER HIGH SCHOOL PANEL (11-14-05)
PARENTS NEEDED - Dysart seeks parent volunteers to serve on the Calendar Committee (11-09-05)
COMMUNITY INVITED - Town Hall Meetings to focus on growth and new schools (11-09-05)
NOVEMBER 2005 BOND ELECTION FACTS - Western Maricopa Education Center (11-07-05)
October 2005
TEACHERS LEARN FROM SHAKESPEARE SCHOLARS - Students to be better connected with the famous works (10-28-05)
PARENTS INVITED - 'Parent University' to focus on adolescent development (10-28-05)
VOLUNTEERING - In their own words (10-26-05)
BOARD MEMBER RESIGNS - Community members encouraged to apply (10-21-05)
- Maricopa Co. Superintendent of Schools Release
NEW COMMUNICATION TOOLS - Safe Schools Hotline and After-Hours Help Line support student safety (10-20-05)
COMMUNITY INVITED - Science plays take the stage at Kingswood (10-19-05)
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROFILES - Dysart schools designated 'Performing' or better (10-19-05)
DICTIONARIES FOR ALL - Community group to donate dictionaries to school’s third graders (10-10-05)
TEACHERS WANTED - Dysart continues to hunt for teachers (10-07-05)
- Open House Flier
TRAINING FOR PARENT ORGANIZATIONS - Workshop to be held on Oct. 22 at Dysart High (10-07-05)
September 2005
CHARITY CONCERT - New Orleans jazz group to play at Dysart High (09-27-05)
MARSHALL TEACHES STUDENTS - West Point fourth-graders learn about Arizona's past through Historical Society presentation (09-26-05)
PARENTS INVITED - Willow Canyon to hold eight parent workshops this fall (09-26-05)
PUBLIC INVITED - Town Hall meeting with Superintendent Mark Maksimowicz (09-26-05)
'CHIP IN FOR EDUCATION' - Golf tournament to raise money for Sunset Hills (09-22-05)
- Tournament Brochure
PARENT WORKSHOP - Bully prevention and successful parent-teacher conferences topics of discussion (09-22-05)
TESTING RESULTS - AIMS scores show continued student improvement (09-21-05)
KATRINA BENEFIT CONCERT - Cimarron Springs Concert Chorus students singing for donations (09-20-05)
SURVEY TO HELP CHART TECHNOLOGY FUTURE - District seeks community input to measure community access to technology (09-19-05)
STUDENTS CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION - Ashton Ranch Elementary School honors heroes and veterans for Constitution Day (09-14-05)
TOWN HALL MEETING - Superintendent to review "elements of premier" and efforts to transform Dysart into a premier school system (09-14-05)
- Town Hall Meeting Flier
- Flier in Spanish
HEED THE CALL - Support the Victims of Hurricane Katrina (09-02-05)
August 2005
SCHOOL LINK - Classes offered for all children of the Dysart Community (08-30-05)
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SUPPORT GROUPS - Parent organizations encouraged to become approved district support groups (08-30-05)
COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Career center, parent workshops launched for the fall (08-30-05)
GROWTH CHALLENGES - Dysart adjusts boundary, caps school to protect learning environments (08-25-05)
VARSITY FOOTBALL - First varisty football game to be played Friday night at Willow Canyon H.S. (08-24-05)
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS - Help needed in Dysart's Transformation to Premier (08-22-05)
MANAGING GROWTH - With jump in students, Dysart affirms commitment to actively manage the impact of growth (08-20-05)
BACKPACK DONATIONS - Community group donates 1,150 backpacks to Dysart students (08-15-05)
WEST POINT CROSSWALK - Dysart Schools, Surprise work in partnership to replace Greenway Road crosswalk (08-09-05)
BOARD VACANCY - Community members invited to apply for open board seat (08-05-05)
- Maricopa County Announcement
July 2005
RAIN DELAY - Surprise students to start school at Rancho Gabriela (07-28-05)
June 2005
ADJACENT WAYS - Funding to directly support 2005-2006 construction (06-24-05)
CONSTRUCTION COSTS - Increases force changes to H.S. 3 and elementary schools (06-16-05)
- HS3 Site Overview
- Elementary Changes
- SFB Minimum Standards
- Cost Analysis - WCHS to HS3
GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS - Board sets meeting schedule for 2005-2006 (06-16-05)
SUMMER REGISTRATION - New Students can register now for the 2005-2006 school year (06-15-05)
LOGO INPUT NEEDED - Community members, staff invited to make recommendations for Dysart's new logo
May 2005
ELEMENTARY 13 NAMED - Board approves Rancho Gabriela Elementary as name for school 13 (05-27-05)
ABUSE PREVENTION - Parents informed of drugs at Thompson Ranch Elementary (05-23-05)
SUMMER MEALS - Dysart offers free breakfast, lunch for children (05-20-05)
INVENTION CONVENTION - West Point holds Invention Convention (05-17-05)
CHILD FIND - Screenings offered for preschoolers with special needs (05-16-05)
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CLASSES - Summer program available at Dysart's Sundown Mountain campus (05-13-05)
SPECIAL OLYMPIANS HONORED - Dysart recognizes achievement by 150 athletes (05-13-05)
DHS CLASS OF 2005 - Graduates bring in over $720,000 in scholarships (05-13-05)
WE HAVE A NAME - Elementary 12 named by Governing Board (05-12-05)
HIGH SCHOOL ADMIN - Board appoints HS No.3 planning principal, and interim and assistant principals for DHS (05-11-05)
TURNAROUND PRINCIPAL - Dysart appoints state-approved turnaround principal for El Mirage Elementary (05-11-05)
HELP NAME ELEMENTARY 13 - Meeting scheduled to help select name, colors and mascot for Elementary No.13 (05-11-05)
NEW ELEMENTARY PARENT MEETING - Sierra Montaña school sets third parent meeting (05-10-05)
DYSART TEACHERS RECOGNIZED - Wal-Mart, Westside Impact honor Dysart teachers as among the state's best (05-06-05)
FINANCES HONORED BY GOVERNOR - Dysart finds grant funds skew classroom-funding calculation (05-04-05)
DYSART SEEKS NEW LOGO - Community invited to design the district's logo (05-03-05)
SUMMER SCHOOL - Various opportunities available for summer learning (05-02-05)
INPUT & DIALOGUE - District launches year-long process to gather community input on quest to become premier (05-02-05)
- Willow Canyon Flier
- Ashton Ranch Flier
April 2005
REGISTER TODAY - Elementary school registration on-going through June 17 at every campus (04-28-05)
START TIMES APPROVED - Board revises school start times for 2005-2006 school year (04-28-05)
CHARACTER DOES COUNT - Workshops for community to focus on character counts, diversity (04-27-05)
SPORTS PHYSICALS OFFERED - May 19 clinic open to all Dysart students (04-27-05)
SUMMER PROGRAM - 21st Century Program to support El Mirage and Surprise schools (04-26-05)
MARLEY PARK CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY - School, community join forces to plant tree, bench (04-26-05)
GOVERNOR HONORS DYSART - District wins three Energy Efficiency awards from state (04-22-05)
PARENT PORTAL LAUNCHED - New system to provide parents with student data 24/7 (04-22-05)
HONOR CHOIR - Elite Dysart singers prepare for first concert (04-19-05)
RANCHO GABRIELA ELEMENTARY MEETING - Principal to host first meeting for parents (04-18-05)
UNIFORM CHANGES - Dysart to relax uniform requirements for 2005-2006 school year (04-18-05)
SPORTS PHYSICALS - Students invited to special clinic on April 23 (04-15-05)
STUDENT SAFETY ALERT - Suspicious man at DES bus stop (04-15-05)
FREE GAME AT STADIUM - DHS, WCHS baseball teams to compete at Surprise Stadium on April 19 (04-13-05)
SCHOOL HOSTS FAMILY CARNIVAL - Event to raise funds for playground equipment (04-12-05)
PARENTS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Workshop planned for April 20 (04-12-05)
SIERRA MONTAÑA ELEMENTARY MEETING - Principal to host second meeting for parents (04-11-05)
DHS HOSTS FROSH FAMILY NIGHT - Event designed to help transition students into high school (04-08-05)
VOLUNTEERS HONORED - Parents and community members have donated more than 24,000 hours of service this year (04-08-05)
DISTRICT PROPOSES REVISED START TIMES - Community input needed for 2005-2006 school year (04-07-05)
DYSART STUDENTS SHINE AT M.E.S.A. - Team places 6th in annual Math, Engineering And Science Advancement competition (04-05-05)
ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN - Tips for making your child's first day a success (04-05-05)
OPEN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS APRIL 15 - Apply now for open enrollment consideration (04-04-05)
STUDENTS HOST RUMMAGE SALE - Event to raise funds for library books, technology (04-01-05)
March 2005
GIFTED PROGRAM - Nominate your student by March 31 for gifted services (03-28-05)
WCHS PARENT INFO - WCHS educators host parent information meetings (03-28-05)
EL MIRAGE - Turnaround principal recommended for El Mirage Elementary (03-21-05)
LETTER TO COMMUNITY - State offers recommendations for El Mirage Elementary (03-18-05)
GOLF TOURNAMENT - Dysart Education Foundation hosts golf tourney (03-16-05)
(DEF Golf Flier)
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION - Kindergarten Roundup set for April (03-11-05)
LETTER TO PARENTS - Herbal pill distribution at El Mirage Elementary (03-10-05)
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED - Dysart students honored with 'I Can Do It' award (03-03-05)
February 2005
AIMS TUTORING - Eligible juniors and seniors can apply for one-on-one tutoring (02-25-05)
15 NEW PRINCIPALS - Governing board appoints principals for Sierra Montana and Rancho Gabriela elementary schools (02-22-05)
OPEN ENROLLMENT OPENS FEB. 18 - Deadline for applications is April 15 (02-18-05)
DYSART ANNOUNCES EXTENDED SCHOOL DAYS - District to provide additional instruction to meet state requirements (02-17-05)
GRIEF CAMP SCHEDULED - One day event to help kids, families deal with grief (02-15-05)
DIANA BASS APPOINTED TO BOARD - Ms. Bass to fill vacant governing board position (02-15-05)
EDUCATION THROUGH COUNSELING - Counselors to serve elementary students (02-03-05)
LETTER TO COMMUNITY - Bus stop safety (02-03-05)
WCHS PARENT FORUM - Campus to host bully prevention workshop (02-01-05)
P.E. NIGHT - 'P.E. Night Out' set at Ashton Ranch Elementary (02-01-05)
January 2005
FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS - Students raise $411,000 in tax credit donations (01-27-05)
DYSART AYP STATUS - How you can help Dysart make Adequate Yearly Progress (01-21-05)
BOARD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS - Otterman, Lipscomb to lead governing board (01-21-05)
DHS EVENT CANCELLATION - Spirit week dance event cancelled (01-21-05)
LETTER TO COMMUNITY - Cimarron Springs Elementary fire drill and safety (01-21-05)
COMMUNITY INVITED - Dysart to host forum on growth, boundaries (01-12-05)
(Flier)
LETTER TO COMMUNITY - Luke Elementary to remain open for 2005-2006 school year (01-10-05)
BOARD MEMBER RESIGNS - Dr. Sally Bell resigns from Dysart board (01-10-05)
MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT - Reflects on semester, Looks ahead (01-06-05)
TIP SHEET FOR PARENTS - Helping kids cope with crisis, tsunami support and recommendations (01-06-05)
December 2004
WINTER RECESS HOURS - Schools open for new registrations in January (12-16-04)
HOLIDAY DONATIONS - Dysart students help community (12-10-04)
RECOMMENDATIONS ENSURE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY - Auditor General Report guides changes (12-01-04)
November 2004
AMONG NATIONS BEST - Dysart teachers earn national certification (11-23-04)
ELECTION RESULTS - Final tally shows strong election support (11-19-04)
SOARING GROWTH - Governing board closes enrollment for 3 schools (11-10-04)
ELECTION RESULTS - K-3, M&O budget overrides approved by voters (11-04-04)
MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT - Community votes YES YES to support Dysart students (11-04-04)
MAJOR MALONE RETURNS - School to welcome home Iraq veteran (11-04-04)
October 2004
CELEBRATING LITERACY - Dysart Elementary hosts literacy night (10-25-04)
STATE LABELS RELEASED - Dysart schools 'Performing' (10-21-04)
DRIVING ACADEMIC PROGRESS - Governing board adopts new mission, goals (10-08-04)
SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING - Forum scheduled for residents of the Sun Cities (10-07-04)
HOLLYWOOD VISITS DYSART - Actor/director Rick Schroeder comes to Dysart High (10-06-04)
ARIZONA CLASSROOMS OF TOMORROW TODAY - With ASU West partnership, classrooms take tech leap (10-01-04)
BUILDING COMMUNITY - Youth Summit works for campus improvement (10-01-04)
September 2004
CAREER EXPO 2004 - Explore life-long learning through Career Pathways (09-29-04)
STUDENTS CELEBRATE - Dysart Elementary's first grade holds Egyption feast (09-29-04)
SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION - Mayor, community hold rally to support schools (09-28-04)
MAP SCORES RELEASED - Dysart students make academic progress (09-24-04)
LIBRARY ACCESS EXPANDED - Dysart launches on-line library (09-17-04)
MARLEY PARK FUNDRAISER - Hula lessons offered to support students (09-15-04)
PATRIOT DAY EVENTS - Schools mark 9/11 anniversary (09-08-04)
AYP RESULTS ANNOUNCED - 12 of 14 Dysart Schools Make 'Adequate Yearly Progress' (09-02-04)
ELECTION FACT SHEET - Maintenance and Operations Budget Override and K-3 Budget Override (09-01-04)
August 2004
INSTRUMENTS WANTED - District seeks instrument donations to help students (08-25-04)
BACKPACKS FOR STUDENTS - Costco to donate 1,000 backpacks for students (08-25-04)
STUDENTS LAUNCH A SINGING TRADITION - Project to expose students to classic American music (08-24-04)
ELECTION INFORMATION - Community information nights scheduled (08-20-04)
BUS ACCIDENT - Superintendent's letter to Willow Canyon High parents (08-15-04)
ATHLETIC INFORMATION NIGHT - DHS to host information session for parents and students (08-12-04)
VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT DYSART - Sun City Grand volunteers donate 900 backpacks (08-09-04)
GROWING DISTRICT - School begins with 180 new educators (08-06-04)
July 2004
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION - DUSD calls for special budget override election (07-09-06)
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