Dysart High News

Grades 9–11: Students who missed the first date, new students or want a retake will take their yearbook photos and receive their school IDs. (Note: If you are getting a retake, please bring your original photo package to hand back to the photographer). 

Seniors: Any senior who missed the first day or needs a new ID can get their photo taken. 

Pre-order your photos online: You can purchase packages directly through Grads Photography. 

⚠️ Attention Seniors: Yearbook photos are not taken on campus for seniors. To appear in the yearbook and on the jumbotron, you must schedule a separate studio appointment at Grads Photography before the January deadline. Don’t wait—book your session today! The basic cap and gown portrait session is completely free.

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.

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

Enjoy the long weekend and take this time to relax with family and friends! 

School will resume on Tuesday, September 8, following the regular schedule. 

Have a safe and restful Labor Day!

Friday night lights are back! 

Come out and support your Demons as we kick off the season in our opening game against Benjamin Franklin! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.

Don't wait in line—grab your tickets now at gofan.co. 

Let’s pack the stands! #DemonPride #FridayNightLights

Picture Day is Wednesday, August 19! Please pre-order your photos online at Grads Photography on the link below. Dress code will be enforced. 

• Grades 9 - 11: Students will take their yearbook photos and receive their school IDs. 
• Seniors: Students will only take their ID picture on this day. 

⚠️ Attention Seniors: To appear in the yearbook and on the jumbotron, you must schedule a separate studio appointment at Grads Photography before the January deadline. Don’t wait—book your session today! The basic cap and gown portrait session is completely free!

Seniors: Book Your Yearbook Portraits! 

It is time to schedule your official senior yearbook picture through GRADS Photography! To ensure your photo makes it into the book, please complete your session by December 2026. The standard yearbook portrait is completely free. 

Parents & Guardians: Please help your student book this appointment on time. Students who do not take their photo by December will unfortunately be left out of the 2026-2027 yearbook and the graduation ceremony slideshow. 

Welcome Back, Demons! 

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, 2026! We are excited to welcome all of our students back for another amazing school year. 

School Hours: 

Monday

7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday

7:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Freshman Orientation – Welcome, Class of 2030!

Wednesday, August 5

7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to Dysart High School! Freshman Orientation is a great opportunity for incoming students to become familiar with campus before the first day of school.

During orientation, freshmen will: 

• Walk through their class schedule and locate every classroom. 
• Meet new classmates and begin making new friends. 
• Explore the campus and learn about school resources. 
• Get prepared for a successful and exciting high school experience. 

Parking Passes Still Available

Parking passes are still available in the Bookstore, but they are going fast! Don't wait—purchase yours before they're gone. 

To obtain a parking pass, students must bring:

• Arizona driver's license 
• Current vehicle registration 
• Completed Parent/Student Parking Consent Form 
• $60 for the full school year or $30 for one semester

Beginning Monday, July 20, student parking permits with assigned parking spaces will be available for purchase at the DHS Bookstore. Permits will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis from 7:30AM to 2:30PM. Parking passes are limited and are expected to sell out, so please do not delay. 

Parking Passes Schedule:

Seniors - Monday, July 20th 

Juniors and Seniors - Tuesday, July 21st 

All Students - Wednesday, July 22nd   

Required paperwork:   

Copy of the student’s Arizona Driver’s License Copy of current Arizona Vehicle Registration - Temporary plates will not be accepted  Current metal Arizona license plate(s) must be on the vehicle at time of registration  

Copy of current vehicle insurance 

A completed Parking Permit Form  

$60.00 non-refundable fee for the 2026-2027 school year ($30 per semester) 

 Parent/Student Parking Consent Form 2026-2027 

 For Parking Pass questions please email robert.means@dysart.org

Summer Office Hours 

The school office will reopen on Wednesday, July 8. 

Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office is closed on Fridays during the summer. 

Regular office hours will resume on Monday, July 27, with the office open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Transcript Requests 

If you need a transcript, please submit your request through Parchment at parchment.com. 

Student Enrollment 

To enroll a new student, please visit dysart.org/enroll.

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.

Have a fantastic summer break!  Classes resume on August 6.  

Final Exams for all students will take place on May 20 and May 21. Both days are early release days with dismissal at 10:30 A.M. Students are expected to arrive on time and come prepared for their exams each day. Please review the final exam bell schedule below.

Final Exam Schedule – Day 1 (May 20) 

Period 1: 7:15 A.M. – 8:15 A.M. 

Period 3: 8:20 A.M. – 9:20 A.M. 

Period 5: 9:25 A.M. – 10:25 A.M. 

Sack Lunch Pickup: 10:25 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Final Exam Schedule – Day 2 (May 21) 

Period 2: 7:15 A.M. – 8:15 A.M. 

Period 4: 8:20 A.M. – 9:20 A.M. 

Period 6: 9:25 A.M. – 10:25 A.M. 

Sack Lunch Pickup: 10:25 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Summer School registration is now open for students in grades 9–11 who need to recover up to two core classes (1.0 credit). Summer School will be held June 1–June 18, 2026, in person at Valley Vista High School. 

Students may choose between a morning session (8:00–11:00 A.M.) or afternoon session (12:00–3:00 P.M.). 

Transportation will be provided from Dysart High School to Valley Vista High School and back. Lunch will also be provided for students attending. 

Please note that registration and payment are due by May 26, 2026. 

If students or families have questions regarding Summer School, please contact your student’s counselor for assistance.

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026! Graduation will take place on May 13th at 12:30 PM at Desert Diamond Arena. 

We look forward to honoring our seniors and sharing this special milestone with you. Additional details regarding arrival times, parking, and guest expectations will be shared soon. 

Thank you for your continued support as we prepare to celebrate our graduates.

Click here for more information about Graduation. 

Senior Finals Reminder 

This is a reminder that seniors will take finals on Wednesday and Thursday, May 6th and 7th. 

Seniors last day of school is Thursday, May 7th. 

Please note: These are not early release days. We will follow the regular bell schedule. 

Wednesday Schedule: 

1st Period: Final 

2nd Period: Regular Class 

3rd Period: Final 

4th Period: Regular Class 

5th Period: Final 

6th Period: Regular Class 

Thursday Schedule: 

1st Period: Regular Class

2nd Period: Final 

3rd Period: Regular Class 

4th Period: Final 

5th Period: Regular Class 

6th Period: Final 

Please make sure students arrive on time and are prepared for their exams.

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Dance Concert on April 29th and May 1st at 6:30 PM in the DHS Auditorium. Join us for an evening of energy, creativity, and talent as our dancers take the stage! 

On May 1st, we will also be honoring our graduating seniors with a special recognition ceremony at 6:00 PM on stage—please come early to help us celebrate their achievements. 

Ticket prices are: 

•  Adults: $8 online or $10 at the door 
• Students: $5 
• Children (ages 3–5): $5 

We look forward to sharing this special event with you and your family!

School closed Friday, April 17th. School will resume on Monday, April 20th. 

You're Invited!

Join us for a magical evening of music, imagination, and fun as the Dysart High School Choir & Theatre proudly presents Willy Wonka Jr.!

Step into a world of pure imagination and watch our talented students bring this beloved story to life on stage. This family-friendly production is filled with unforgettable characters, lively songs, and plenty of sweet surprises.

Show Dates:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Bring your family and friends and come support our amazing performers. We can't wait to see you there for a night of fun and entertainment! 

Purchase Tickets

As a reminder, in preparation for upcoming testing, we want to share the details so you can plan ahead.  Both Freshmen and Juniors will be doing State Testing (ASPIRE/ ACT/ AzSCI) Tuesday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 7th.   On these days our Sophomores and Seniors will have an eLearning Day instead of in-person classes. These will still be official school days, but Sophomores and Seniors will remain at home to complete assigned work, while Freshmen and Juniors will come to campus as usual.   

• All Freshmen and Juniors should be at their bus stop or dropped off at their normal time on March 31 and April 7th.  
• First bell rings at 7:10AM, school ends at 2:15PM
• Sophomores and Seniors will receive an assignment in Schoology to complete by the end of the school day. This assignment will require them to complete work from home on March 31 and April 7.  Their teachers will be available via email if support is needed. Attendance will be recorded based on the assignments that are turned in, but students will NOT be required to attend virtual or live streamed classes. 
• Students in special programs, like ASPIRE and STC, will follow their normal bus and school schedule.

March 31st AzSci ~ 11th grade

7:15 - 11:35 Testing 

11:35 - 12:35 Lunch 

12:40 - 1:25 Session 1 

1:35 - 2:15 Session 2

March 31st ASPIRE ~ 9th grade

7:15 - 10:35 Testing

10:35 - 11:35 Lunch 

11:35 - 12:40 In Auditorium

12:40 - 1:25 Session 1 

1:35 - 2:15 Session 2

April 7th ACT~ 11th grade

7:15 - 11:45 Testing

11:45 - 12:50 Lunch

1:00 - 2:15 Session 1

April 7th ASPIRE ~ 9th grade

7:15 - 10:20 Testing 

10:20 - 11:20 Lunch 

11:20 - 12:50 In Auditorium 

1:00 - 2:15 Session 1

HOSA is excited to host another blood drive this semester! Join us on Wednesday, April 1st in the old gym as we come together to make a difference and help save lives in our community. Appointment sign-ups are available at vitalant.org , so please save the date if you’re interested in donating. We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support in this meaningful event!