Shadow Ridge News

Did you know that a single blood donation can save up to three lives? Mark your calendars for our upcoming Vitalant Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 23! Whether you are a first-time donor or a regular contributor, your participation directly supports patients in need across our community.

Date: September 23, 2026

Time: 7:30am - 12:00pm

Location: SRHS Small Gym (Guests should check-in at the front office)

All donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a free prom ticket for upperclassmen and $20 gift cards for underclassmen. 

Sign-up through the link below and use the Blood Drive Code: Shadow

Picture retake day is scheduled for September 14th. If you missed our initial picture day or enrolled after August 11th, you may take your picture on this day. 

Pictures can be ordered through Grads Photography via the link below:

Looking for a fun way to kick off your weekend? Join SRHS Student Council for Bingo Night this Friday, September 11th! 

Whether you're coming to compete for awesome prizes or just to hang out with friends, it’s going to be a great evening. We hope to see you there!

Date: Friday, September 11th

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: SRHS Cafeteria

Please note, concessions will not be sold during this event. 

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.

Getting involved in a club is one of the best ways to make the most of your high school years. This week, our club organizations are taking over the Courtyard to show you what they're all about!

Explore your interests, gain leadership experience, and connect with classmates! 

Dates: Tuesday, September 8th - Friday, September 11th

Times: A Lunch (10:30am-11:00am) & B Lunch (11:35am-12:05pm)

Location: Courtyard

Shadow Ridge High School will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We hope our Stallions, families, and community are able to enjoy and relax over the weekend.

School will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. 

The Class of 2027 is gathering for our annual Senior Sunrise. Join your classmates as we watch the sun come up and celebrate the last year of high school. 

Details:

• Date: Thursday, August 27th 
• Time: 5:30 AM 
• Location: JV Baseball Fields 

Bring blankets, breakfast/drinks (please clean up after yourselves), and your friends! Don't forget your cameras to capture the memories!

We are starting the new school year with a full week of school pride. Join in on the fun for our first Spirit Week of the year: Home Away From H.O.M.E!

Assembly Schedule for Friday, August 21st

Student athletes and their parents are invited to attend the mandatory fall sports meeting on Monday, August 17th at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at Shadow Ridge High School's Auditorium (7000 Building). The Athletic Director and Fall Sports Coaches will be sharing expectations and important information about the fall sports season.

Shadow Ridge High School is excited to welcome students and families back for the new school year! Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, for two major events.

Welcome back, Stallions! 🐎

We are excited to start the 2026–2027 school year and can't wait to welcome our students and families back to campus! Whether you're joining the Stallion family for the first time or returning for another legendary year, we're looking forward to an incredible year!

To help you get ready for the new year, we have gathered some important resources and dates:

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.

You can set up your senior portrait session with GRADS Photography. GRADS Photography is your district-approved senior portrait photographer for Shadow Ridge High School. Students must take their photograph with GRADS in order to be included in the yearbook; we are unable to utilize portraits taken by other studios or the photos used on your school ID.

Please click the link below to schedule your appointment ASAP.

The Free session typically produces 1 to 2 total images. Your yearbook image will be selected by one of our professional staff and does not include retouching of the yearbook images.

• You can expect to spend up to 15 minutes in the studio for your photography appointment.
• Additional photo sessions are available at no cost.

Dysart programs welcome everyone in the community to participate in Sports Camps and Clinics. Students do not need to attend a Dysart School to participate. Register now through the following link:

Summer Office Hours:

May 26th - June 4th | 7:00am - 3:00pm

The office will be closed to the public from June 5th - July 7th. Office hours will resume on Wednesday, July 8th. 

Interested in enrolling your student for the 2026-2027 school year? Please visit the following for additional information:

As another incredible school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making this year memorable.

We hope all of our students and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break filled with time to recharge, make memories, and prepare for another great year ahead.

The first day of school for 2026-2027 school year is Thursday, August 6th. 

Final Exams will take place on Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st. Please review the below schedules for these days. Students will be released at 10:30am or after the conclusion of their finals.

The last day for all students is Thursday, May 21st.

Congratulations Class of 2026!

Coinciding with Graduation Day, all students (Grades 9th-11th) will have an altered schedule. Tutoring buses will not be available for transportation on this day. 

Congratulations Class of 2026! The 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 13th at 3:00 PM at Desert Diamond Arena at 9400 West Maryland Avenue, in Glendale, AZ. 

• Graduates may invite as many guests as they wish. Please note that guests under the age of 18 who are not Shadow Ridge High School students must be accompanied by an adult and must sit with them during the event.
  
• Students are required to be at the stadium by 1:50 P.M. and enter through Gate 7.
  
• Parents can drop students off at Gate 7 for entry.
  
• Gate 4 will be open at 2:15 PM for parents and guests.
  
• Parking is free and  available in Lot G Map.
  
• ADA parking is available in all lots, families come through Gate 3 with one person.
  
• Balloons, air horns, or any other noise-making devices are not permitted and may result in the item being confiscated or the responsible individual being removed from the facility. (You will not be allowed to bring them in).
  
• Appropriate dress is required for graduation.
  
• Male graduates: shirt and tie, polo shirt, dress slacks, khakis, dress shoes (no athletic shoes or sandals/flip flops and no jeans.)
  
• Female graduates: dress, dress pants, blouse, dress shoes (no athletic shoes, no flip flops and spiked heels are not recommended for safety reasons.)
  
• A school medallion (provided to the graduates) and honor cords may be worn over gown, no other adornment/additions are allowed.  Students should not decorate any part of the cap or gown, including anything being worn around the neck that is not given by the school.  Exceptions to this policy must comply with A.R.S.§15-348 (A school district governing board, a charter school governing body or any public school may not prohibit a student who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or who is eligible to be enrolled as a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at a graduation ceremony.  "Objects of cultural significance" and "traditional tribal regalia" include an eagle feather or eagle plume.  For example, a student may be permitted to wear an eagle feather over their gown or adorned on their cap.) Please see school administration regarding any questions.
• Graduates are not to bring or carry anything during graduation (cell phones, sunglasses, cameras or purses, etc.). They should leave these items with a parent or other guest prior to entering through Gate 7. Items brought through the gate will be collected. We are not responsible for the security of the collected items. Students will have to pick up their items after the ceremony.
  
• After graduation, graduates will exit out Gate 5, where parents can meet them.
  
• Please click on the prohibited items link to review their bag policies and items not allowed in the arena.