Paradise Valley Unified School District
Recent News About Paradise Valley Unified School District
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Arizona Cardinals honor Horizon High School's Tyson Ditmore as Coach-of-the-Week
The Arizona Cardinals have announced Tyson Ditmore, the head football coach at Horizon High School, as this week's Cardinals Coach-of-the-Week. The program, which has been running for nearly thirty years, acknowledges football coaches for their notable achievements and influence in sports.
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SunKIDS program supports child development and Red Ribbon Week awareness
In a recent episode, listeners are introduced to the SunKIDS program and its impact on child development. The episode also features Dr. Reynolds in conversation with Greenway’s School Resource Officer, focusing on Red Ribbon Week.
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PVSchools announces public meeting for World Language Subcommittee
PVSchools has announced an open public meeting of the 7-12 World Language Subcommittee, scheduled for October 24, 2024. The meeting will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. at the Paradise Valley District Office in the District Training Center's Curriculum Room 1.
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School district underscores safety during National School Bus Safety Week
October 21-25 marks National School Bus Safety Week, a period dedicated to emphasizing student safety during school commutes. At PVSchools, the focus on secure transportation for students remains a year-round priority.
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Mandarin curriculum committee meets publicly on October 22
PVSchools has announced an upcoming public meeting for the Mandarin Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Committee. The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 22, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. at Whispering Wind Academy.
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PVSchools announces public meeting for curriculum adoption committee
PVSchools has announced a public meeting for the 7-12 World Language Curriculum Adoption Committee. The meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. It will take place at the Paradise Valley District Office in the District Training Center's Curriculum Room 1.
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Grayhawk Elementary honored as national aerospace connections school of year
Grayhawk Elementary School has been named the National Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) School of the Year by the Civil Air Patrol. This organization, which is a congressionally chartered and federally supported non-profit, acts as the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The ACE program aims to engage students from kindergarten through sixth grade in aerospace STEM education, encouraging them to consider careers in aviation, space, or other STEM fields.
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Moms for Liberty endorses Susan Winder for Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board
Moms for Liberty has endorsed Susan Winder in her race for a seat on the Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) Governing Board. Early voting is currently underway for the November 5 general election.
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Moms for Liberty endorses Karen Konetzni for Washington Elementary School District Governing Board
Moms for Liberty has endorsed Karen Konetzni in her race for a seat on the Washington Elementary School District (WESD) Governing Board. Early voting is currently underway for the November 5 general election.
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North Canyon High School hosts IB information night on October 23
PVSchools is inviting parents, guardians, and students to an International Baccalaureate (IB) informational night at North Canyon High School. The event is scheduled for October 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the media center.
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Michelle Landreville wins 2024 Teacher of the Year award
PVSchools and Paradise Valley High School have announced that Michelle Landreville, a CREST Biotech Sustainability teacher, has been awarded the 2024 Teacher of the Year award. This accolade is presented by the Arizona Technology Council and Arizona Commerce Authority.
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Emily Kircher-Morris returns for gifted speaker series on executive functioning
Guest speaker Emily Kircher-Morris is set to return for the Gifted Speaker Series with a presentation on "Improving Executive Functioning in Gifted/2E Learners." The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, at the Paradise Valley District Training Center from 6 to 7 p.m.
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Phoenix police officer discusses school crisis management
In the latest episode of their podcast, Kara and Sarah explore social media safety in a school setting. They discuss the Phoenix Police Department's role during a school crisis with Sgt. Brian Bower. The episode also focuses on what parents can do to assist in these situations.
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PVSchools announces virtual library review committee meeting open to public
PVSchools has announced an open public meeting of the Library Review Process Committee, scheduled for October 7, 2024. The meeting will take place virtually from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. via Google Meet.
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Shadow Mountain High School hosts showcase for prospective students
Shadow Mountain High School is set to host an informative event, the Shadow Showcase, on November 12 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. This event aims to provide insights into the school's curriculum, programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet teachers, coaches, and club sponsors.
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Band / Strings Committee schedules virtual public meeting for October
PVSchools has announced an upcoming public meeting of the Band / Strings Committee, scheduled for October 7, 2024. The meeting will take place virtually from 3:45 to 5:15 P.M., and members of the general public are invited to attend.
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PVSchools highlights cyber security and celebrates educators in new podcast episode
Christy Tenney, the district IT Integration Facilitator, joined Kara and Sarah to discuss cyber security in the latest episode. The discussion is part of an ongoing effort to address important topics within the school community.
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Mandarin Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Committee to hold public meeting on October 10
PVSchools has announced an open public meeting of the Mandarin Language Arts Curriculum Adoption Committee. The meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. at Whispering Wind Academy.
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PVSchools announces public meeting for curriculum adoption committee
PVSchools has announced an open public meeting for the 7-12 World Language Curriculum Adoption Committee. The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 7, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Paradise Valley District Office in the District Training Center's Curriculum Room 1.
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PVSchools officials discuss impact of nutrition on student success
In a recent episode of "Nutrition and Academic Success," the focus was on the intersection of nutrition, wellness, and student achievement. The program featured Camille Unruh, Director of Nutrition and Wellness for PVSchools, and Dr. Chris Asmussen, Director of Student Services Secondary.