Freedom Traditional 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.

There is no school Monday, September 7th. Enjoy a safe and happy Labor Day!

Get Ready - APEX is coming to Freedom Traditional Academy next week! APEX will be here on September 8th to September 18th, and it is our big fundraiser for the year! Spoiler alert: the theme this year is Superheroes!

Details will be coming your way very soon!

• No School Due to Labor Day - September 7th
• APEX Fundraiser - September 8th to September 18th
• APEX Run - September 18th
• Dress Down Days - September 9th & September 23
• Picture Day - September 10th
• Family Flag Ceremony - October 6th

Our first monthly Family Flag Ceremony of this school year will be held on Tuesday - September 1st at 8:20 am. All families are welcome, so please come join us in the Freedom Traditional Academy Courtyard!

Please click here for more information: Family Flag Ceremony 

Fall pictures are scheduled for Thursday, September 10th.

Families can place orders online at mydorian.com before picture day and for up to 2 days afterwards

If you have questions about how to order, please reach out to Dorian's Customer Advocate Team at 800-826-3535 or via their website, mydorian.com 

Students do not need to dress in uniform on picture day, but must adhere to the Dysart District Dress Code. This information can be found in the Student and Parent Handbook.

Freedom Traditional Academy's PTA is hosting Grandparents Day Breakfast in the cafeteria on September 4th from 7:15am to 7:55am.

The cost is $4.00 per Grandparent/Adult.

Students will need to pay through their school account. Money can be added to their student nutrition account or can be paid at the register - the cost for student breakfast is $1.50.

If you would like to pre pay, please click on the link below. Pre Sale for breakfast is available until August 28th.

FTA PTA Square Pay

Dress Down Wednesday Dates

• August 26
• September 9 & 23
• October 21
• November 4 & 18
• December 2 & 16
• January 13 & 27
• February 10 & 24
• March 10
• April 28 (only 1 dress down day this month due to state testing)
• May 12

If your student does not have a dress down pass, they can still dress down on these days: it is $1.00 for jeans or $2.00 for the whole outfit. Please bring exact amounts, as this money is collected by student council and they do not have/make change.

Please note that even though it is dress down day, students must still adhere to the Dysart District Dress Code. Please reference by click the link here: Student and Parent Handbook

You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!

-Dr Suess

August 4th 

Meet the Teacher Night - Tuesday August 4th, 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Stop by and say "Hi" to your teacher(s).

August 6th

First Day of School - Thursday August 6th - Campus opens at 7:55am and school will release at 3:00pm. 

We look forward to seeing all our returning Firebirds as well as all our new Firebirds!

Please click on the link below for the optional school supply list

FTA Optional School Supply List

Front Office will reopen July 8th

Our office hours are 7:15am to 3:45pm.

*Please note our office will be closed the following Fridays: 7/10 & 7/17

Red, Blue & Ready for Kinder event on July 30th

PTA is sponsoring an event for all incoming Kindergarteners - Red, Blue & Ready for Kinder! This event will be on July 30th for 9:00am to 12:00pm. The cost is $30 per student and will include an exclusive Kinder shirt, snack and family lunch.  More information on this event will be coming soon!

Meet the teacher night on Tuesday, August 4th

• 5:00pm to 6:30pm at Freedom Traditional Academy

School starts on Thursday, August 6th 

• School starts at 8:15am Monday through Friday
• School releases every Monday is 1:00 pm
• School releases Tuesday through Friday is 3:00 pm.

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.

The front office will be open through June 4th, we close at 3:45pm.

The front office will reopen on July 8th with regular business hours of 7:15am to 3:45pm.

***Please note, we will be closed the following Fridays : 7/10 & 7/17

The front office will be closed June 5th - July 7th. If you have questions regarding enrollment during this time, please contact the District Office at 623-876-7000. There will be a summer enrollment team that can help with enrollments and answer questions.

Wishing all of our Firebirds a wonderful Summer Break!!!! 

We will see you all back at school on Thursday, August 6th! 

• Spirit Week - May 11th to May 15th
• Kindergarten Graduation - May 20th                                                                                                                                                                                ***Mrs. Woolridge's and Mrs. Spindler's Class Promotion is at 8:30am                                                                                                                ***Ms. Byer's class promotion is at 9:10am 
• 8th Grade Promotion - May 20th, 3:00pm @ The Vista
• Early Release Days: Wednesday May 20th & Thursday May 21st. School releases at 11:15AM BOTH days!
• Summer Break May 22nd - August 6th. Have a WONDERFUL Summer Break Firebirds!

Our next Family Flag Ceremony will be held on Tuesday - May 5th at 8:20 am. All families are welcome, so please come join us in the Freedom Traditional Academy Courtyard!

Please click here for more information: Flag Ceremony

Listed below are the remaining dress down days we have for this school year:

• Wednesday April 29th
• Wednesday May 6th
• Monday - Friday May 11th to   May 15th ***Spirit Week - More details to follow***
• Monday - Thursday   May 18th to May May 21st

There will be No School on Friday, April 17th due to a Spring Holiday

K Pop Family Bingo Night

• Who: Students and families
• What: FREE K Pop Bingo Night
• When: Friday, April 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
• Where: FTA Multi-purpose Room
• Cost: FREE 
• Other Details: Come dressed up and enter the costume contest! The winner will get a fun K Pop themed prize! There will also be a food truck where food can be purchased.

Good luck everyone!

Pastries with Parents

• Who: Students accompanied by parents or guardians
• What: Pastries with Parents
• When: Friday, April 24th from 7:15am to 7:55am
• Where: FTA Multi-purpose Room
• Cost: $4.00 per parent, students will pay through their lunch account