Riverview News

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.

Tuesday, September 8th/Martes, 8 de septiembre

 Get ready to smile! Fall Picture Day is here! 

 Scan the QR code to order your pictures.

 Come ready with your biggest smile, and let’s make it a great picture day! 

¡Prepárate para sonreír! ¡El Día de Fotos de Otoño ya está aquí! 

Escanea el código QR para ordenar tus fotos. 

Ven preparado con tu mejor sonrisa y ¡hagamos que sea un gran día de fotos!

Monday, September 7th/Lunes, 7 de septiembre

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy your extra-long 3-day weekend! We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and fun weekend with your family! 

School resumes Tuesday, September 8th. 

We’ll see you back at school on Tuesday! 

No habrá clases el lunes 7 de septiembre en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo. 

¡Disfruten de su fin de semana largo de 3 días! Esperamos que tengan un fin de semana seguro, relajante y divertido en familia. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 8 de septiembre. 

¡Nos vemos de regreso en la escuela el martes!

We had a wonderful first full week back at school! Our students are settling into their routines, getting comfortable with their schedules, and reconnecting with friends and teachers. We are so proud of how well everyone is adjusting and look forward to all the learning, growth, and exciting experiences this school year has in store. 

Thank you, families, for helping make the start of the school year such a great one! 💙 We are excited for what’s ahead!

¡Tuvimos una maravillosa primera semana completa de regreso a clases! Nuestros estudiantes se están adaptando a sus rutinas, familiarizándose con sus horarios y reencontrándose con sus amigos y maestros. Estamos muy orgullosos de lo bien que se están adaptando y esperamos con entusiasmo todo el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y las experiencias emocionantes que este año escolar tiene preparados para ellos.

¡Gracias, familias, por ayudarnos a hacer que el comienzo del año escolar sea tan maravilloso! 💙 ¡Estamos muy emocionados por todo lo que viene!

Every day at school matters! We are excited to have our students here each day to learn, grow, make friends, and be part of our school community. 

It may be hot outside, but it’s cool when you’re in school! Attendance matters! 

Families, We Need Your Help! Strong attendance habits begin the moment students enter school and continue throughout their educational journey. Chronic absenteeism means missing 10% or more of the school year—about 18 days, or just 2 days a month. Missing school can make it harder for students to keep up academically and can impact their long-term success. 

Students, remember: Attend school every day when you can. Encourage your friends to come to school every day. Remember that every school day counts! Being present means more opportunities to learn, participate, and succeed. 

Attend today. Achieve tomorrow. 

¡Cada día de clases cuenta! Estamos emocionados de tener a nuestros estudiantes presentes cada día para aprender, crecer, hacer amigos y ser parte de nuestra comunidad escolar. 

 Puede hacer mucho calor afuera, pero estar en la escuela siempre es una buena idea. ¡La asistencia importa! 

 ¡Familias, necesitamos su ayuda! Los buenos hábitos de asistencia comienzan desde el momento en que los estudiantes ingresan a la escuela y continúan a lo largo de su trayectoria educativa. El ausentismo crónico significa faltar al 10% o más del año escolar: aproximadamente 18 días, o solo 2 días al mes. Faltar a clases puede dificultar que los estudiantes se mantengan al día académicamente y puede afectar su éxito a largo plazo.

Estudiantes, recuerden: Asistan a la escuela todos los días siempre que sea posible. Animen a sus amigos a asistir a la escuela todos los días. Recuerden que ¡cada día de clases cuenta! Estar presentes significa tener más oportunidades para aprender, participar y tener éxito. 

Asiste hoy. Triunfa mañana. 

Please log in to your Parent Portal and complete your child's Annual Student Update as soon as possible.

Please review and update all information to ensure it is current and accurate, including your emergency contacts. 

The Annual Student Update includes:

Technology Agreement

 Medical Updates (including permission to administer over-the-counter medications) 

 Phone numbers, emergency contacts, and mailing address 

Student & Parent Handbook Acknowledgment

Important: The Annual Student Update must be completed by August 31. If it is not completed by the deadline, your child's computer access will be turned off until the update is submitted. Thank you for helping us keep your student's information up to date!

Por favor, inicien sesión en el Portal para Padres (Parent Portal) y completen la Actualización Anual del Estudiante de su hijo(a) lo antes posible. 

Asegúrense de revisar y actualizar toda la información para confirmar que esté correcta y al día, incluyendo la información de los contactos de emergencia. 

La Actualización Anual del Estudiante incluye: 

Acuerdo de Uso de Tecnología 

 Actualización de Información Médica (incluyendo el permiso para administrar medicamentos de venta libre) 

 Números de teléfono, contactos de emergencia y dirección postal 

 Reconocimiento del Manual para Estudiantes y Padres

Recordatorio importante: la actualización anual del estudiante debe completarse antes del 31 de agosto. Si no se completa antes de la fecha límite, el acceso de su hijo(a) a la computadora será desactivado hasta que se envíe la actualización. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la información de su estudiante actualizada y correcta!

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

Sábado, 1 de Agosto de 2026

9am-12:00pm

RVS Cafeteria

We are thrilled to welcome all of our new educators to the Riverview Family during New Educator Orientation! 

 As we begin this exciting school year together, we look forward to building meaningful relationships, supporting one another, and creating incredible learning experiences for our students. We know this year is full of opportunities, growth, and success—and we're so excited to have you on our team! 

 Together, we'll make waves and achieve great things!

  #OneTeam, OneCurrent, OneDirection#SwimToSuccess

The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back! 

 Meet the Teacher Night

 Tuesday, August 4, 5:00–6:30 PM 

 Come meet your teacher, see your classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year. We are excited to see all of our students and families and can't wait to welcome back all of the smiling faces! 

 First Day of School

Kinder - 8th grade

  Thursday, August 6 

Kindergarten – 8th Grade 

Gates Open: 7:55 AM 

School Begins: 8:15 AM 

School Hours

Monday: 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM 

Tuesday–Friday: 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM

First Day 

Preschool 

 Monday, August 10

 Preschool Monday Schedule 

AM Class: 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM 

PM Class: 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM 

 Preschool Tuesday–Friday Schedule 

AM Class: 8:15 AM – 11:00 AM 

PM Class: 12:15 PM – 3:00 PM 

 We are looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and success. 

 We are Barracudas—One Team, One Current, One Direction! 💙

As we prepare for another exciting and successful school year, we'd like to share our Suggested School Supply List to help students be organized and ready for the first day of school. 

Please note that this list is recommended, and the school will provide any supplies required for academic success. Teachers may also send home class-specific supply requests during the first week of school.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back and starting the new school year together. Thank you for your continued support! 

Important Notice: *Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplementary items, which you may supply, at your discretion. If you have questions, feel free to contact the school.

Preschool List 

Kindergarten List 

1st grade List  

2nd grade List 

3rd grade List 

4th grade List 

5th grade List 

6th grade List 

7th grade List 

8th grade List 

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.

Enjoy your time off and we'll see you back on Thursday, August 6.  

Join us as we celebrate our Baby Barracudas moving on to 1st grade! 

Session 1: Carrillo & Lopez – 8:30 AM Session 2: Dominguez & Briese – 9:15 AM 

Please line up at the front gates upon arrival. 🚫 No balloons allowed. 🪪 If you plan on taking your child home after the ceremony, please have your ID ready. 

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families!

¡Acompáñenos a celebrar a nuestros Baby Barracudas mientras avanzan a 1er grado!

Sesión 1: Carrillo y López – 8:30 AM Sesión 2: Domínguez y Briese – 9:15 AM 

Por favor, hagan fila en la entrada principal al llegar. 🚫 No se permiten globos. 🪪 Si planea llevarse a su estudiante después de la ceremonia, por favor ,tenga su identificación lista.

¡Esperamos celebrar este logro tan especial con nuestros estudiantes y familias!

Join us on May 20th at 3:00 PM at Dysart High School as we celebrate our Barracudas swimming on to their next chapter in life — high school! 

We are proud of all their hard work and accomplishments and look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families.

Acompáñenos el 20 de mayo a las 3:00 PM en Dysart High School para celebrar a nuestros Barracudas mientras avanzan hacia su próxima etapa en la vida — ¡la preparatoria! 

Estamos orgullosos de todo su esfuerzo y logros, y esperamos celebrar este momento tan especial con nuestros estudiantes y familias.

Wednesday and Thursday will be early release days. School will be dismissed at 11:15 AM. 

Thursday is the last day of school! We wish all of our students and families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break!

El miércoles y jueves serán días de salida temprana. La escuela saldrá a las 11:15 AM. 

 ¡El jueves es el último día de clases! Les deseamos a todos nuestros estudiantes y familias unas vacaciones de verano divertidas, seguras y relajantes.

Join us for our Sports Banquet on Thursday, May 14, from 5:00–7:00 PM! 

 All athletes are invited as we come together to celebrate the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and achievements of our student athletes throughout the season. We look forward to recognizing and honoring all of our teams and athletes. 

Please remember: You must RSVP using the flyer that was sent home.

 We hope to see you there!

Join us as we celebrate our preschool students and all of their hard work this year! Some of our little learners are moving on to Kindergarten, and we are excited to celebrate this special milestone with them. 

 AM Celebration: 9:30–10:00 AM

 PM Celebration: 1:30–2:00 PM

 We look forward to celebrating with our preschool families!

Join us on Tuesday, April 28th from 5-6:30 pm 

Students showcase culminating projects aligned to grade-level standards 

Show your Barracuda spirit! Spirit wear is now available for online ordering from April 15th through April 30th.

Shop here: Barracuda Spirit Wear Store

Don’t miss out—grab your gear! 

Blue shirts start at $10, and black shirts start at $15.

Join us for the Robotics Competition on April 20th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Shadow Ridge High School. 

Come out and support our students as they showcase their skills and innovation!