Paradise Valley Unified School District announced on Apr. 24 the launch of a new districtwide “Smart Art” contest aimed at inspiring creativity and promoting responsible digital citizenship among students. The deadline for entries is May 19, 2026.
The contest invites students from all grade levels to submit original artwork that addresses themes such as positive online behavior, digital responsibility, and respectful communication. By combining artistic expression with technology awareness, the initiative encourages participants to consider how they interact in digital environments.
According to the district, the Smart Art contest supports its ongoing commitment to digital citizenship and aligns with the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework, which focuses on fostering respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors both inside and outside of classrooms. This effort is part of broader policies that promote anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in district practices according to the official website.
The initiative is a collaborative project between PVSchools’ Fine Arts and Information Technology departments. It is supported by Hye Tech Networks as a sponsor and receives additional backing from the PV Schools Education Foundation to help expand opportunities for student engagement. Paradise Valley Unified School District operates under a board of school trustees as noted on its official website.
Paradise Valley Unified School District serves the Paradise Valley area in Arizona as indicated on its official website, offering community learning centers and magnet programs designed to enhance educational opportunities as detailed by district sources. The district specializes in public schooling within the education sector according to its official information.
PVSchools said it encourages all students to participate in this opportunity as a way to showcase their creativity while promoting positive digital citizenship.
