Willow Canyon 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].

 Summer Office Hours: 

 May 26 – June 4

 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

 Please note: The office will be closed to the public from June 5 through July 7. 

 Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, July 8.

 Interested in enrolling your student for the 2026–2027 school year? 

 Please visit the following link for additional information:

Summer Break begins Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer while making lasting memories with family and friends. 

 School will resume on Thursday, August 6, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone back for another great school year! 

 Have a wonderful summer! 

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten. 

 As we spend time with family and friends, we pause in gratitude for those who made our freedoms possible.

Students will take their final exams on Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, with early release at 10:30 a.m. both days.

Wednesday, May 20th Final Exams

Period 1 7:15-8:15

Period 2 8:20-9:20

Period 3 9:25-10:30

Thursday, May 21st Final Exams

Period 4 7:15-8:15

Period 5 8:20-9:20

Period 6 9:25-10:30

Thursday, May 21, will also be the last day of school for all students.

We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break!

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026! 

May 13, 2026

All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will participate in an E-learning day. 

Please be sure to log in and complete your assigned work.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM 

Small Gym 

17901 W. Lundberg St., Surprise, AZ 

Sign up with Ms. Parmley in Room 915 or with a Blood Drive Committee member.

Give blood between May 1–31 for a chance to win one of three $10,000 gift cards! 

For more information or to schedule a donation: Call 877-25-VITAL or visit vitalant.org

 Spring Holiday – No School

 Just a reminder that there will be No School on Friday, April 17, 2026 in observance of the Spring Holiday. Enjoy the long three-day   weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday!

We would like to thank our assistant principals for being amazing and showcasing the epitome of Winning Culture

Michael Burrola Athletic Director

Kallie Cashatt Asst. Principal-C&I

Kim Lo Mazzo Asst. Principal-Discipline

 Willow Canyon Theatre Presents: Lucky Stiff – A Musical Comedy 

 Join us for this hilarious musical April 8–11, 2026 

 WCHS Theatre Auditorium

 Time: 7:00 PM

 Tickets: $10 per person

Day 2 of testing will take place on Tuesday, April 7th for 9th and 11th grade students. It is important that students arrive at school on time, eat breakfast, and come prepared to perform their best. 

On these days, all 10th & 12th grade students will have an e-learning day at home , where they will complete assignments.

            11th Grade- ACT/AzSCI  

            TUESDAY,APRIL 7,2026  

TIME                                       DURATION

7:15-12:20      TESTING        5 hrs. 5 min

12:20-12:50    LUNCH B           30 min

12:55-1:35      Rotation 1         40 min

1:35-2:15        Rotation 2         40 min

                9th Grade-ASPIRE  

            TUESDAY,APRIL 7,2026

TIME                                       DURATION

7:15-10:35      TESTING         3 hrs. 15 min

10:30-11:00    LUNCH A           30 min

11:10-12:10    Rotation 1         60 min

12:10-1:10      Rotation 2         60 min

1:10-2:15        Rotation 3         70 min

      10th & 12th Grade E-Learning Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 04/02/2026

DYSART SCHOOLS - Willow Canyon High School will be the newest school in Arizona to offer a U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. The program will launch for the 2026/2027 school year at the school campus, located at 17901 West Lundberg Street, Surprise AZ 85388, and was approved by the Dysart Governing Board at the March 30 meeting. Students in grades 9-12 will be eligible to enroll in the program, which consists of up to four levels of leadership education instruction.

“We are extremely proud to expand our JROTC offerings through a partnership with the Marine Corps,” said Dr. John Croteau, Dysart Schools Superintendent. “These programs provide valuable opportunities for the students in our community, and it is a great honor for Dysart to be chosen through the Marine Corps’ rigorous selection process.” 

This will be the second JROTC program in the Dysart district, as an Army JROTC program has been in place at Dysart High School for many years. Both programs are offered through Dysart’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) department, and include classroom and field experience, as well as clubs for associated competitive teams.  

About Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps  The Marine Corps JROTC program is one of the Marine Corps’s contributions to assisting America’s youth to become better citizens. The program produces successful students and productive adults, while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The mission of the program is to develop character and citizenship in the youth of America.  Objectives include: Give students an appreciation for the origin, advantages and responsibilities of citizenship; Develop an understanding of leadership skills and the advantages of strong moral character; Promote in the students an understanding for the need and application of national security; and Develop in students a sense of pride and personal discipline.

These assessments are an important opportunity for students to show their growth and readiness. Your preparation and attention to details will help ensure a smooth and successful testing experience.

Thank you for your support as we prepare our Wildcats to show what they know and continue to WIN!

TUESDAY,MARCH 31

 11th Grade -ACT/AzSci

 Time: 

            7:15-11:30    Testing          4hrs 15min

            11:30-12:00   Lunch B        30min

            12:05-1:10     Rotation 1     65 min

             1:10-2:15       Rotation 2     65 min

9th Grade-Aspire

Time:

            7:15-10:35     Testing          3hrs 20min

            10:35-11:05   Lunch A         30min

            11:10-12:10   Rotation1      60min

            12:10-1:10      Rotation 2      60min

            1:10-2:15        Rotation 3      65min

After lunch, Students will return to their assigned testing room for the remainder of the day. 

10th & 12th Grade E-Learning Day 

Sophomores and Seniors

 will receive an assignment in Schoology to complete by the end of the school day. This assignment will require them to complete work from home on March 21. their teachers will be avaliable via email if support is needed. Attendance will be recorded based on the assignments that are turned in, but students will NOT be required to attend virtual or live streamed classes.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue:

Chateau Luxe               

1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr,              

Phoenix, AZ 85024

Reminder: FREE Sports Physicals Sign-Up Deadline has been extended to MARCH 23, 2026! 

 Dysart Unified School District, in partnership with Dignity Health, is offering FREE sports physicals for the 2026–2027 school year for   student-athletes who plan to participate in a high school sport.

 Sign-up deadline: Monday, March 23, 2026 

 If your student plans to participate in athletics next year, please make sure to join the ParentSquare group and complete the sign-up process before the deadline. 

 Join the group here: dysart.org/freephysicals 

 All appointment information, instructions, and required steps are posted in that group.

 Spots are limited and the deadline will be strictly enforced, so please sign up as soon as possible. 

 Please Note: Appointments Only. No Walk-Ins Accepted.

 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL March 16–20 for Spring Break.

 Enjoy the break! 

 We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class on Monday, March 23, 2026.

 Cap and gown distribution for the Class of 2026 will take place on: 

There will be no school on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day. 

Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

    Pulitzer Prize Play of 1937

YOU CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU

         A new comedy by 

Moss Hart & Geo.S. Kaufman

When: February 11-13

Time: 7 PM

Where: WCHS Performing Arts Center

              17901 W. Lundberg St