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...
Paradise Valley Unified School District Celebrates Centennial Year By Marty Macurak As we enjoy the modern developments and conveniences that comprise Desert Ridge, it is easy to believe that everything here is as young as the neighborhoods in which we live. Yet, you...
Welcome to Paradise! By Marty Macurak Communications Officer Paradise Valley Unified School District MISSION The mission of the Paradise Valley Unified School District is to cultivate, lead and inspire world-class innovative thinkers and expert communicators...
When we’re children, the year clearly begins in the fall, not in January. The length of the year corresponds to the length of the school year, and not the length of the calendar. It is the school year that defines time for us growing up, and indeed, in looking back, I...
By Carmello Musarra, Compliance Coordinator, and Alyssia Saxton, Lifestyles Coordinator Desert Ridge Community Association The brand new Fireside Elementary School opened up its doors to accept its first students this year. The new school is located in Fireside...
By Kathy Crawford Communications Committee Chair Desert Ridge Community Association On July 30th, Fireside Elementary School celebrated their opening with a dedication ceremony attended by such dignitaries as Nancy Barto, Arizona State Senator, Heather Carter,...
Cashman Park is a neighborhood park within Desert Ridge that is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix. Located where 44th Street and Pathfinder meet, just south of Desert Trails Elementary, this park gives the City and surrounding Desert Ridge community acres of...
As you have all noticed, currently there are homes being built in the Desert Ridge Community. Here is an update on this construction from Pulte, the builder of the Fireside Community: We recently paved the last remaining subdivision in Fireside located at the...
