Kingswood News

Read Across America Day is an annual nationwide reading motivation program sponsored by the National Education Association. Celebrated every March 2—coinciding with the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss—it encourages children and teens of all backgrounds to discover the joy of reading.

There will be no school Monday, February 15th. School will resume at 7:55am on Tuesday, February 16th.

Have a restful and safe weekend, Knights!

CTE Month (Career and Technical Education Month) is a public awareness campaign celebrated every February to highlight the vital role that CTE programs play in preparing students for high-demand, skilled careers.

At Kingswood, we partner with our Dysart High Schools, all of which have amazing CTE programs and options. Check out their websites for more information!

Congratulations Kingswood Knights, on reaching the 100th day of school!

Parents, consider asking your child what they like most about this year so far. Share this good news with your child's teacher!

There will be no school from December 21st through January 4th. School will resume at 7:55am on Tuesday, January 5th. 

Have a safe and restful break, Knights! We cannot wait to see you again!

There will be no school the week of November 23rd through the 27th. School will resume at 7:55am on Monday, November 30th.

Enjoy a restful week! Stay safe, Knights!

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th. School will resume on November 12th. 

See you at 7:55am on Thursday!

If you have not registered to vote yet, please do so today!

This October, during National Principals Month, we celebrate the vision, dedication, and heart that our principal brings to our school every single day. Her leadership sets the tone for everything we do for ALL students—from fostering a welcoming community to championing student success and supporting our amazing staff. 

Our principal leads with integrity, compassion, and genuine care. Whether navigating challenges, celebrating victories, or simply being present for our school family, she consistently demonstrates what it means to be a true leader. She believes in EVERY student, parent, and staff member, and that belief makes all the difference. 

Cara Miller: Thank you for the countless hours, the thoughtful decisions, the encouraging words, and your unwavering commitment to making our school a place where Knights can thrive. Your leadership matters more than you know. We are deeply grateful for you.

Go Knights!

Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day is observed annually on September 25th in Arizona to honor the legacy of the pioneering first female U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.

Did you know that September 25th, 1981 was the date that Justice O'Connor took her oath?

Ask your child what other interesting facts they have learned today during their age appropriate, district approved Civics learning activities!

September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. 

Ask your child what activities they did today in recognition of this federal observance day!

Be sure to register to vote and use your voice!

This week is National Arts in Education Week!

This nationwide celebration recognizes the transformative power of the arts in education. Established by Congress in 2010, this initiative aims to bring attention and awareness to the importance of the Arts.

At Kingswood, we strive to provide all students the opportunity to participate by having our specials area team provide rich, district approved curriculum and experiences!

Way to go, Knights!

Kingswood Elementary School honors the people who risked their lives to support our citizens by recognizing their efforts on this day in 2001 with age appropriate, district-approved curriculum that honors our first responders.

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th, 2026. School will resume on Tuesday the 8th. See you soon, Knights!

We hope our Knight community is enjoying an amazing summer break! We are so happy to see all of our new and returning Knights next month!

A couple of things to note:

Supply lists can be found here. Supply lists are optional, but encouraged. All Knights will be receiving some supplies at Meet the Teacher Night as part of our Title I budget plans. A pencil box/pouch with a small set of supplies will be available to every Knight on their desk! 

Meet the Teacher night is August 4th from 5:00-7:00pm. This is a great time to bring optional school supplies in!

Our first day of school is August 6th. Learning begins promptly at 8:15am! Go, Knights!

A Smooth Transition 

 Your child will explore reading and math instruction while learning routines, procedures, and expectations needed for making friends and having a successful school experience. This will help with their transition into school and ease their anxiety as they begin a new school year! 

 Register by phone- 623-876-7600 

 Register online- dysart.org/Kingswood

Dysart Unified School District is accepting new PreK-12 student enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and guardians can complete the necessary registration information online at Dysart.org/enroll at any time. Within the enrollment application, parents are able to select their home school, or request their child attend another school outside of their boundary school, including Freedom Traditional Academy, through Open Enrollment. Preschool enrollment options are also available on the main enrollment link above, as well as at GrowingMindsPreschool.org. Learn more at Dysart.org/Preschool.

For in-person enrollment assistance between June 8th and July 1st, families may visit the District Office Monday through Thursday at 15802 N. Parkview Place in Surprise, Arizona from 8am-4:30pm.  All K-12 school offices will reopen for in person enrollment on Wednesday, July 8.

Please note that in order to finalize registration the following documents will be required: government issued photo identification; birth certificate; proof of residency; and immunization records. To keep up with their child’s academic progress, parents are encouraged to sign up for the Parent Portal at Dysart.org/parentportal or via the Campus Parent app, available as early as 24 hours after registration is finalized. To find out if your child is eligible for transportation, visit Dysart.org/Transportation.

Dysart Schools looks forward to serving the community by providing an outstanding preschool through high school experience for students. For additional assistance with student registration, families may contact their local school beginning July 8, call 623-876-7151, or email [email protected].

Don't forget to Vote today!

Have a safe and fun summer break!  We can't wait to see you again on Thursday, August 6!