Valley Vista High School Military Supports & Resources

Welcome to Valley Vista High School!

On behalf of Valley Vista High School, an A-rated 9-12 school located in the Dysart Unified School District, we express our gratitude to you and your family for your service to our country and extend a warm welcome to Luke Air Force Base.

We are privileged to support your children and assist your family as you transition into our community. This webpage provides links to resources that can facilitate a smooth transition. As part of the approximately two million military-connected children in the U.S., your student will be among 15,000 school-age children from active-duty families residing here in Arizona. Whether your Permanent Change of Station brings you to Glendale or nearby areas, or if you are deployed and your children are enrolled in our school, we are dedicated to making your experience with us rewarding and enriching.

Military Point of Contact

Counselor: Larissa Scott

Email: larissa.scott@dysart.org

Phone: 623-523-8800

Touring Valley

We cordially invite you to arrange a tour of Valley. We would be delighted to escort you and your family, assisting you in acclimating to the school environment and becoming acquainted with our exceptional campus. Please reach out to Larissa Scott at larissa.scott@dysart.org to schedule a tour.

Communications

We keep parents and students informed with regular updates about campus and classroom happenings via ParentSquare, which includes information on upcoming events, school-wide announcements, and crucial details. Stay connected with Valley Vista by following us on our active social media channels—Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Enrollment

You can begin your enrollment process here. If you have any questions or need support with the enrollment process, please do not hesitate to contact our front office at 623-523-8800 or email us at carissa.patterson@dysart.org

Getting Started at Valley Vista

We are thrilled to introduce the Student Ambassador Program at Valley! This initiative is available to students in grades 9-12 and offers training aimed at fostering leadership among students in our school community. Ambassadors play a vital role in assisting military-connected students as they transition to Shadow Ridge, organizing quarterly Military-Connected Meet and Greets, and volunteering at a variety of school events during the year. Interested students can participate by reaching out to Larissa Scott at larissa.scott@dysart.org.

Luke Air Force Base Supports & Links

Valley Vista High School is proud of the partnership we have made with Luke AFB and the following organizations:

Military Events at Valley Vista

Valley Vista is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the service of the United States Military through various events throughout the year.

Veterans Day Celebration

We organize an annual Veterans Day Celebration breakfast to honor all who have served.

Purple Up

Every April, we celebrate the Month of the Military Child with various events. Highlights include door decorating, Purple Up Spirit Days, a Military Breakfast for our military-connected students and their families, and much more!

Quarterly Meet and Greet Dates

November 2024 - Breakfast for our Military Connected Families, where we honor all who have served

November 2024 - Veterans Day Parade, students and clubs participation

March 2025 - Speech and training day from the Navy SEALs

June 2026 - Surprise Day of Service - volunteers make gift boxes to send to our active duty military members.

Every Day - Meet with recruiters on campus