3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social-Emotional Learning in Children Parents are starting to promote the overall development of their children and recognizing the importance of social-emotional skills. Learn how you can encourage social-emotional learning in your...
Wildfire Elementary: Celebrating a successful year We have had a fantastic year at Wildfire Elementary School. The 2022 - 2023 school year has been full of amazing lessons and learning experiences for our students. Our students have created masterpieces for display at...
It is hard to believe we are in the final quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. We are so proud of our SOARing Hawks! It has been a challenging two years. The perseverance, kindness, and resiliency the students have demonstrated has resulted in tremendous academic,...
As summer draws to a close, remember that most schools are back in session. By sharing the road responsibly and following some simple safety tips we can all make sure children are safe. Pedestrian Tips Look left, right, and left again (before you enter the roadway)...
We have had a fantastic first three-quarters of learning at Wildfire Elementary School. Our students and staff have done an amazing job this school year and I am so proud of how our school and community have persevered and succeeded when faced with the unique...
Sarah Torrilhon 17 years Experience Education BA in Education, ASU Master’s in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) ASU Master’s in Education (Educational Administration) GCU, Principalship Certificate Endorsements Early Childhood, Gifted, Structured English...
Student Success is at the Heart of Paradise Valley Community College as it Celebrates 30 years in the Northeast Valley Contributed by: Denise Estfan Journalism and English professor at PVCC Advisor of the Puma Press school newspaper To say PVCC has made a huge...
What is Mathnasium? We get asked this everyday! We are your neighborhood Math Only learning center. We understand that math can be a point of stress in many homes. Whether your student is struggling and you’re frustrated, or your child is looking to be challenged...
PAIN FROM CARRYING BACKPACKS Spooner Physical Therapy is offering free screenings to students who carry backpacks. Pain from carrying backpacks that are too heavy is common for younger students. Lugging textbooks, folders, lunches and drinks quickly add on extra...
Springtime at Explorer Middle School Springtime at Explorer Middle is a time of change. With a new semester beginning, students have new elective classes and teachers. From Engineering to Art to Digital Media to Spanish and French, students are immersing themselves in...
Desert Trails is excited to pilot a new personalized learning program in our intermediate classrooms Contributed by Sheri Duggan Desert Trails Elementary School sduggan@pvschools.net 602-449-4100 Last spring, after learning about the Summit Basecamp personalized...
Explorer Middle School Kyle Shappee kshappee@pvschools.net 602-449-4200 Kyle Shappee will be the new principal at Explorer Middle School. He was previously the principal at Copper Canyon Elementary School. Mr. Shappee joined the PVSchools family in 1994 and has held...
Where Education Meets Innovation Contributed by Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications Senior Citizen Discount Never Stop Learning! Residents of Maricopa County ages 65 and older can now take advantage of a tuition discount for credit classes at all...
Learn more about this years Desert Ridge public school principals here!
If you happen to drive down Cashman Drive near 44th Street, you may have noticed that there is a new addition gracing the main entrance of Desert Trails Elementary. On Tuesday, May 10th, 6th Grade students and a number of special guests, gathered to celebrate the...
Contributed by: PV Schools Both Horizon High School and Pinnacle High School have made the U.S. News & World Report 2016 Best High School list and The Washington Post Most Challenging High School list. Pinnacle High School U.S. News & World Report - ranked No....
Contributed by: Laurie Smith, Volunteer In Paradise Coordinator Paradise Valley Unified School District Desert Ridge residents are invited to join the award-winning Volunteer In Paradise (VIP) program in the 2016-17 school year. Community volunteers, called VIPs,...
Where Education Meets Innovation Contributed by: Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications As the communities we serve have grown and changed, so has Paradise Valley Community College. For example, we listened to what our potential students want and...
Contributed by: PV Schools Ari Mehta, an 8th-grade student at Explorer Middle School, was crowned the state champion at the 2016 Arizona Geography Bee that was held on April 1st at Arizona State University - Tempe campus. To take the win, he answered the following...
Tax Prep, job opportunities, athletics, and entertainment highlight a full slate of upcoming events. PHOENIX, ARIZ. – March 24, 2016 — Paradise Valley Community hosts a variety of entertaining, informative, and stimulating events throughout the year. Unless otherwise...
Earth Week April 18-21 | Earth Day is Friday, April 22 Sustainability Special Projects Class Presentations Monday, April 18 | 3 - 4:30 pm | KSC 1000 Find Your Voice, Share Your Voice Tuesday, April 19 | 9 -10:15 am | KSC 1000 PVCC Student Sustainability Club Lunch...
Contact: 602 787‐7738 Web: www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa PVCC Jazz Under the Stars Concert | Free Thursday, April 7 | 7 pm | CPA Outdoor Amphitheater Featuring Big Band music performed by PVCC’s Monday and Wednesday Big Band and special guests. The Odd Couple (Female...
