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Make sure you mail your ballot by Tuesday, October 27!
If approved, it Proposition 421 fund:
• New air conditioning systems to ensure a safe environment, and uninterrupted learning for students
• New fire panels to improve safety at all schools
• Construction of a new elementary school to address the rapid growth in the northwest part of our district.
• Land for a high school to ensure the district is prepared for future growth
• Renovation of aging facilities, to include construction of public restrooms for athletic facilities at our high schools, renovation of the aging auditorium at Dysart High School, the district’s original high school.
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Thompson Ranch Fall Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
You can order your students pictures are the following link; Order Grads Photos
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The Thompson Ranch candy contest will be October 1st through October 26th!
TRES 4th annual classroom candy contest is underway! The classroom that brings the most candy bags will win and ice cream party!
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Spelling Bee is Monday, October 19th, 2026, at 9:30am
Thompson Ranch Spelling Bee is happening soon! Practice that spelling!
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Parent Teacher Conferences are next week!
Parent/Teacher conferences are the week of October 5th to October 9th. Make sure you schedule yours with your students teacher.
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Early Release Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th
All Thompson Ranch students will release at 1:45pm on October 8th and October 9th, please make arrangements to pick up students and/or meet them at the bus.
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Fall Break is October 12th to October 16th, there will be no school.
There will be no school the week of October 12th to October 16th for Fall Break. School will resume on Monday, October 19th, at 9:00am
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Register to vote by October 5!
Get registered to vote by October 5 at Elections.Maricopa.gov and learn more at Dysart.org/Prop421.
If approved, Proposition 421 would fund:
- New air conditioning systems to ensure a safe environment, and uninterrupted learning for students
- New fire panels to improve safety at all schools
- Construction of a new elementary school to address the rapid growth in the northwest part of our district.
- Land for a high school to ensure the district is prepared for future growth
- Renovation of aging facilities, to include construction of public restrooms for athletic facilities at our high schools, renovation of the aging auditorium at Dysart High School, the district’s original high school.
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Information about Prop 421
The Dysart Unified School District Governing Board has placed Proposition 421 on the November 3, 2026 ballot to maintain safe, functional learning environments, and support continued growth. The estimated tax impact to the community is $3 per month, or $36 per year.*
If approved, here are a few of the ways our schools and community needs will be supported:
- Replacement of aging air conditioning systems and fire panels
- Renovation of aging facilities
- Construction of a new elementary school
- Land for a high school
Get registered to vote in this mail-in only election by October 5 at Elections.Maricopa.gov and learn more at Dysart.org/Prop421.
*Based on an estimated $0.17 tax rate on an average assessed home value of $215,435. Assessed value is determined by the Maricopa County Assessor's Office to calculate property taxes, and is not the same as the market value that a home would sell for. Tax rates are an estimate and are influenced by a variety of factors including Maricopa County assessed valuation fluctuations.
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Join the Chess Club Grades 3rd to 8th
Chess Club every Thursday, 4:00pm at Thompson Ranch, see Mr. Weidlein.
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Thompson Ranch PTSO is ready to go!
Join the Thompson Ranch PTSO and be a part of your childs educational experience! Thompson Ranch has the best parents and we welcome you to be involved in planning of events, meeting other parents from the community, enjoying time with your students! The next meeting is at Peter Piper Pizza, 12851 W. Bell Road, on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, at 4:30pm.
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Join us at Peter Piper Pizza Night!
TRES PTSO Peter Piper Pizza Night, 12851 W. Bell Road, Wednesday, September 16th, 4:30pm to 8:00pm
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It's Attendance Awareness Competition Time!
Thompson Ranch Grades will be starting an attendance competition! Please make sure your students are at school every day.
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Happy Labor Day!
There will be no school in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, 2026
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Please complete the Dysart Student Annual Update
Please remember to complete the Annual Student Update through your parent portal. This update is important to ensure that we have up-to-date medical and contact information for your child in the event of an emergency. You are also able to adjust your communication preferences (phone, text, and/or email) to ensure you are getting the various message types in the way that you would like. The Annual Student Update is due August 25th, 2026. To complete this update please visit Dysart Parent Portal
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Complete the MyCafe.com Alternative Income application
Hey Jaguar Community! Are you enjoying the free lunch? We need your help to keep this program going. Please fill the Alternative Income Form in School Cafe! MySchoolCafe.com
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It's almost time for Fall Sports!
Fall Sports are Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Cross Country, and Chess. Grades 5th through 8th can tryout for fall sports. Before a student can tryout please complete the online application at Register My Athlete.
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The Thompson Ranch front office is open regular hours!
The ladies in the Thompson Ranch front office are here to help you Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Stop by or call 623.523.8400 if you have questions or need help with enrollment, parent portal, or parentsquare!
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Meet the Teacher all students and families are welcome!
Thompson Ranch Meet the Teacher, Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Please complete the Annual Student Update!
Please complete the Annual Student Update at the link below! This is required for use of a student chromebook. If your Annual Student Update has not been completed by August 15th, 2026, your student will not have access to a chromebook. The update is done through the parent portal.