OVERVIEW
Surprise Elementary School is a preschool through 8th grade elementary school in the Dysart Unified School District. Surprise Elementary offers an innovative atmosphere where leadership and student achievement promote a Surprise Strong culture. We strive for our students to be successful in the diverse world with which we live. Surprise offers students a unique computer science & engineering program. We offer elective/specials courses that provide opportunities in design thinking, computer science and engineering. We want our students to be prepared to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse world. We want to inspire our students, help them to see their potential and equip them with skills to be successful in both school and life. We want our students innovating with technology, moving beyond computer users to using emerging technology, design thinking, and social innovation to impact their communities.
Mission- Surprise Elementary is committed to meeting the needs of all by providing a caring, safe environment through intentional planning, collaboration, and celebration of our students, staff, and community. Vision- We are Surprise Strong by working with our families and students to show their personal best, to act responsively, to work and play safety and to show respect.
Surprise is easily accessible off of Dysart Rd and Greenway Rd and just west of Grand.
SURPRISE ELEMENTARY BY THE NUMBERS
1976
Year Opened
860+
Attending Students
K-8
Grades Served