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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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Fall Break October 12th -16th!
Sonoran Heights will be closed for Fall Break from October 12, through October 16th. Our front office will also be closed during this time. Classes will resume on October 19th. Have a wonderful and safe break!
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Picture Day is Coming October 22nd
Fall pictures are scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd. All ordering will be done Online.
Please visit the grads photography website to complete your orders. https://gradsphotography.com/
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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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Parent/Teacher conferences are the week of October 5th!
Don't forget to schedule your Parent/Teacher conference. More information will be sent home from your students’ teachers via Parent Square!
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Arts in Education Week
September 14th through the 18th is Arts in Education Week. At Sonoran Heights Middle School, we value excelling in the arts on our campus. We have arts programs that focus on instruments, vocals, and artwork. Students participate in concerts, festivals, and competitions; on and off campus. We understand the importance of developing skills in the arts that will carry on from high school and beyond.
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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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Remember, it’s September: Attendance Awareness Month. Attendance matters!
Just a few missed days here and there can add up to too much lost learning time and put your student behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Please make sure your student is in school every day, and schedule doctor’s appointments with your student’s school schedule in mind.
For this reason, Dysart Unified School District believes all students should be in school every day, unless there is a valid reason for an absence, such as those defined by the Arizona Department of Education.
Please call our attendance line at 623-523-8553 if your student will be late or absent from school.
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Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! No School Today!
It's the perfect time to kick back, relax, and celebrate the incredible dedication, resilience, and effort workers bring to every industry every single day.
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Running with the Hawks - Cross Country Begins
Calling all Sonoran Heights runners!
Cross Country season is officially here! If you are cleared on Aktivate, you are ready to join the team. There are no tryouts—just show up and run!
First Practice: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 7:00 AM
Where: Front Gate
Coach: Coach Gristwood
Make sure your paperwork is complete on Aktivate before September 9th. Have questions? Drop by or call the Front Office!
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PTA Meeting Sept. 10th @ 5 PM
Join us at 5:00 pm Thursday the 10th for our PTA meeting in the library! We would love to hear from our community and share upcoming events and activities. See you there!
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Fall Sports Information
Let's go, Hawks! Tryout week is where all the hard work pays off.
Sept. 1-3: Baseball Tryouts 3:15 PM - Coach Campbell
Sept. 1-3: Softball Tryouts 6:30 AM - Coach A. Garcia
Sept. 3-4: Chess Tryouts 3:15 PM - Coach Guhlke
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Mandatory 8th Grade Parent Meeting 9/1 @ 5PM
There will be a mandatory meeting for 8th grade parents and guardians on Monday, September 1st in the Cafeteria. Be sure not to miss out on the upcoming expectations and news!
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Thank you Safeway!
On Wednesday, August 12th Principal Luna and other Dysart representatives were invited to Safeway's remodel reveal on Bell Road & Cotton Lane. Upon arrival, Safeway generously donated $1,500 to Sonoran Heights and other schools in our District. We are greatly appreciative of their kind donation. Thank you Safeway!
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Chromebook Checkout for the 2026-2027 School Year
Check out your Student Chromebooks now!
Students and Parent/Guardians must be present.
Wednesday 7/22 from 7:00am-11:00am
Thursday 7/23 from 3:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 7/24 from 7:00am-11:00am
Monday 7/27 from 3:00pm-7:00pm
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Welcome back Hawks!
We hope you had a great Summer Break! Meet the Teacher Night is Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00-7:00 PM. School resumes Thursday, August 6th! School hours are 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM, with front gate opening at 7:55 AM. If your student will be missing the first day of school, please call our attendance line at 623-523-8553. The Staff is excited to see you!
School Supply List for 26/27 School Year Now Posted!
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New Student Enrollment Open for 26-27 School Year
Dysart Unified School District is accepting new PreK-12 student enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents and guardians can complete the necessary registration information online at Dysart.org/enroll at any time. Within the enrollment application, parents are able to select their home school, or request their child attend another school outside of their boundary school, including Freedom Traditional Academy, through Open Enrollment. Preschool enrollment options are also available on the main enrollment link above, as well as at GrowingMindsPreschool.org. Learn more at Dysart.org/Preschool.
For in-person enrollment assistance between June 8th and July 1st, families may visit the District Office Monday through Thursday at 15802 N. Parkview Place in Surprise, Arizona from 8am-4:30pm. All K-12 school offices will reopen for in person enrollment on Wednesday, July 8.
Please note that in order to finalize registration the following documents will be required: government issued photo identification; birth certificate; proof of residency; and immunization records. To keep up with their child’s academic progress, parents are encouraged to sign up for the Parent Portal at Dysart.org/parentportal or via the Campus Parent app, available as early as 24 hours after registration is finalized. To find out if your child is eligible for transportation, visit Dysart.org/Transportation.
Dysart Schools looks forward to serving the community by providing an outstanding preschool through high school experience for students. For additional assistance with student registration, families may contact their local school beginning July 8, call 623-876-7151, or email SISTeam@dysart.org.
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Have a safe summer Hawks!
Office Hours:
- 5/26 - 6/4 7:15 am - 3:45 pm
- 6/5 - 7/7 CLOSED for Summer Break
- 7/8 - 7/16 Office Reopens 7:15 am - 3:45 pm, CLOSED on Fridays
- 7/20 7:15 am - 3:45 pm, M-F
Meet the Teacher Night:
- Tuesday, August 4th
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
School Starts August 6th!
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Last day of school May 21st!
Have a safe and relaxing summer! School resumes Thursday August 6th!
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!!!
Our PTA is requesting donations for Teacher Appreciation Week from all of our Hawk families! Lets show our incredible teachers and staff how much we appreciate all they do! Please drop off donations, such as - chips, candy, drinks, etc, in the front office before April 30th.