Dysart Voted Favorite Public School District and Place to Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 04/09/2025

DYSART SCHOOLS - For the third straight year in a row, the Dysart Unified School District was voted the Favorite Public School District by the community in the West Valley Favorites competition. Dysart is an “A” rated district and won additional accolades in several other categories including Favorite Place to Work and Favorite Festival for the Dysart Festival of the Arts. Dysart’s Growing Minds Preschool won Favorite Preschool and Childcare/Daycare, and Den Club won Favorite Youth Organization.  The Vista Center for the Arts won Favorite Arts and Music Venue, and a Marley Park Elementary School teacher, George Guddendorf won Favorite Teacher.  

“Dysart is so proud to receive this designation from local families,” said Superintendent Dr. John Croteau. “We are dedicated to providing the very best educational experience possible to the entire community, and this vote of confidence shows that we are doing things right, and truly making a difference.” 

West Valley Favorites is a contest administered annually by Independent News Media, and solicits nominations and votes from the community. There are a variety of categories covered, including Arts & Entertainment; Community; Food & Drink; Health, Fitness & Wellness; Home & Garden; Professional Services; Shopping & Beauty; and Vehicles & Services.