Riverview News

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].

Enjoy your time off and we'll see you back on Thursday, August 6.  

Join us as we celebrate our Baby Barracudas moving on to 1st grade! 

Session 1: Carrillo & Lopez – 8:30 AM Session 2: Dominguez & Briese – 9:15 AM 

Please line up at the front gates upon arrival. 🚫 No balloons allowed. 🪪 If you plan on taking your child home after the ceremony, please have your ID ready. 

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families!

¡Acompáñenos a celebrar a nuestros Baby Barracudas mientras avanzan a 1er grado!

Sesión 1: Carrillo y López – 8:30 AM Sesión 2: Domínguez y Briese – 9:15 AM 

Por favor, hagan fila en la entrada principal al llegar. 🚫 No se permiten globos. 🪪 Si planea llevarse a su estudiante después de la ceremonia, por favor ,tenga su identificación lista.

¡Esperamos celebrar este logro tan especial con nuestros estudiantes y familias!

Join us on May 20th at 3:00 PM at Dysart High School as we celebrate our Barracudas swimming on to their next chapter in life — high school! 

We are proud of all their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families.

Acompáñenos el 20 de mayo a las 3:00 PM en Dysart High School para celebrar a nuestros Barracudas mientras avanzan hacia su próxima etapa en la vida — ¡la preparatoria! 

Estamos orgullosos de todo su esfuerzo y logros, y esperamos celebrar este momento tan especial con nuestros estudiantes y familias.

Wednesday and Thursday will be early release days. School will be dismissed at 11:15 AM. 

Thursday is the last day of school! We wish all of our students and families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break!

El miércoles y jueves serán días de salida temprana. La escuela saldrá a las 11:15 AM. 

 ¡El jueves es el último día de clases! Les deseamos a todos nuestros estudiantes y familias unas vacaciones de verano divertidas, seguras y relajantes.

Join us for our Sports Banquet on Thursday, May 14, from 5:00–7:00 PM! 

 All athletes are invited as we come together to celebrate the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and achievements of our student athletes throughout the season. We look forward to recognizing and honoring all of our teams and athletes. 

Please remember: You must RSVP using the flyer that was sent home.

 We hope to see you there!

Join us as we celebrate our preschool students and all of their hard work this year! Some of our little learners are moving on to Kindergarten, and we are excited to celebrate this special milestone with them. 

 AM Celebration: 9:30–10:00 AM

 PM Celebration: 1:30–2:00 PM

 We look forward to celebrating with our preschool families!

Join us on Tuesday, April 28th from 5-6:30 pm 

Students showcase culminating projects aligned to grade-level standards 

Show your Barracuda spirit! Spirit wear is now available for online ordering from April 15th through April 30th.

Shop here: Barracuda Spirit Wear Store

Don’t miss out—grab your gear! 

Blue shirts start at $10, and black shirts start at $15.

Join us for the Robotics Competition on April 20th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Shadow Ridge High School. 

Come out and support our students as they showcase their skills and innovation!

Kona Ice is coming to RVS on Tuesday, April 21st, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!   

Our RVS Dysart Community Coalition PTO will bring in Kona Ice during lunch!  It will be prepaid only!  No cash will be accepted.  Orders are open now through 6 pm on April 20th.   

Here is the link to order. Event Code: K384X6732855. You can also use the QR code on the flyer. Click the button to find the flyer. This is an ongoing fundraiser that supports our students and RVS!

DCC/Riverveiw /PTO is hosting a meeting to discuss important updates and opportunities for our school community.

Book Fair Preview - We'll talk about the upcoming Book Fair 

Volunteer Opportunities - Learn how you can get involved before the end of the school year. 

Board Member Vote - We will hold a vote to decide on the board member for the committee moving into the next school year. 

Picture Day is coming up for Season 3 Sports, Kindergarten, and 8th Grade Promotion!

Date: Monday, April 6 

Come dressed and ready to smile! 

Order Online: Visit mylifetouch.com

Promotion Pictures ID (Kinder & 8th Grade): EVTK2MRTB 

Season 3 Sports ID: EVTW9NHTN 

Don’t miss this special opportunity to capture these memorable moments!

Did you know you can receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit when you support Dysart School? 

Choose any of the three categories (athletics, fine arts, enrichment programs) or let us decide by choosing the school may designate.  100% of your donation goes to OUR school and category of YOUR choice. 

Learn more and donate today at dysart.org/taxcredit

Our schoolwide popcorn fundraiser kicks off tomorrow!  

Funds raised will support our sports banquet, robotics club, student rewards, teacher appreciation, and our fall festival/trunk-or-treat.  

Be on the lookout for more information from your child’s teacher!  

Fundraiser Dates: Wednesday, March 25 @ 5:00 PM – Sunday, March 29 @ 5:00 PM 

Thank you for your continued support of our Barracudas!

Ways to earn effort tickets 

• Be at School on time 
• Take your time on the test 
• Show your work 

PreSchool-8th Grade School Wide Incentive  Donations Needed

As we prepare for state testing, we celebrate student effort throughout the month of March/April. As a school (preschool-8th grade), students can earn effort tickets daily for being on time, putting in their best effort, taking their time, showing their work, etc. Each day, we collect tickets and draw multiple daily winners from each grade level. We LOVE celebrating the effort that we see across campus during testing month.  

We are seeking donations! Individual chip bags, candy bars, Gatorades, Rice Krispies treats, individual cookie bags, fruit snacks, and other small treats that students can enjoy. Please make sure all items donated are nut-free. If you are willing to donate a box or two of treats, it would be greatly appreciated! Donations can be dropped off in the front office anytime from now until the end of testing on April 15th! 

Thank you in advance for your support and for celebrating and recognizing ALL of our Barracudas!

We are excited to congratulate our Heroes of the Year, Mrs. Berger and Ms. Gameros! 🎉 

Their hard work, dedication, and positive impact on our school community do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything they do each day to support our students and staff.

 Please take a moment to congratulate them when you see them and help us celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Las Vacaciones de Primavera serán del 16 al 20 de marzo. No habrá clases durante este tiempo. 

Las clases se reanudarán el lunes 23 de marzo, y las puertas abrirán a las 7:55 a.m. 

¡Esperamos que tengan unas vacaciones seguras y relajantes!

Arizona public school students in Grades 3–8 will participate in AASA testing in English Language Arts (Reading and Writing) and Mathematics this spring. All 3rd-grade students will also complete the AASA Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessment. In addition, 5th and 8th-grade students will take the AzSCI Science assessment. These assessments help measure student learning and academic progress at the classroom, district, and state levels.

Testing Schedule 

• Tuesday, March 31 – 5th & 8th Grade AzSCI Part 1
• Wednesday, April 1 – 5th & 8th Grade AzSCI Part 2
• Wednesday, April 1 – 3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Grade AASA Writing
  
• Thursday, April 2 – 5th & 8th Grade AzSCI Part 3
  
• Thursday, April 2 – 3rd Grade AASA Oral Reading Fluency
  
• Tuesday, April 7 – 5th & 8th Grade AASA Writing
  
• Thursday, April 9 – 3rd–8th Grade ELA Part 1
  
• Friday, April 10 – 3rd–8th Grade ELA Part 2
  
• Tuesday, April 14 – 3rd–8th Grade AASA Math Part 1
  
• Wednesday, April 15 – 3rd–8th Grade AASA Math Part 2
  

All AASA assessments will be taken online. Please have your child bring wired headphones or earbuds to school the day before testing. 

Cell phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing. Students should leave them at home or turn them in to their teacher before testing begins. 

To help your child do their best: 

Get a good night’s sleep

Eat a healthy breakfast 

Arrive at school on time 

Attendance is very important on testing days. Please avoid early checkouts and make every effort to ensure your child is present.

Our students and teachers have worked very hard all year, and we appreciate your partnership in helping them succeed.