Sonoran Heights News

Mark your calendars! There will be no school the week of March 16th for Spring Break. We hope you have a safe and relaxing week off and will see you back on Monday, March 23rd.

Our spring pictures are coming up! February 26th Grads Photography will be here to take your student(s) picture. You can order pictures online HERE.

There is no school Monday, Feb 16th. School resumes on Feb 17th!

It’s Time to Complete the Annual Parent Survey!

Please remember to complete our annual Parent Survey if you haven’t already done so. We want to know what our district and school are doing well and how we can improve in the future. It should take about 5 minutes to complete and will be open through Sunday, February 15. Find it in English at www.dysart.org/survey and in Spanish at www.dysart.org/encuesta 

Mark your calendars! Thurs Feb 5th and Fri Feb 6th are both early release days at 1:00 pm for parent/teacher conferences.

If you have not heard from your student(s) teacher, please email them directly to set up a time to meet. Thank you!

There will be no school on Monday, Jan 19th in observance of MLK Jr Day. School will resume at normal time on Tuesday, Jan 20th.

Lou Malnati's is donating 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery orders back to our school! 

• Date: Tuesday, Jan 13th
• Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Location: 13382 N Prasada Parkway

Welcome 2026! We hope you all had a safe and happy winter break and look forward to seeing you on Tuesday January 6th!

Happy Holidays, Hawks! Here are a few reminders as we head into December..

• Early Release every Monday at 1PM
• Early Release at 11:15 AM on Friday, December 19th
• Winter Break (no school) Dec 22nd through Jan 5th
• School resumes on Tuesday, Jan 6th

We are almost halfway through the school year and what a great year it is! We want to remind you of our Thanksgiving lunch on 11/19! To ensure we are properly prepared, please RSVP today! 

Each non student meal is $5.00 CASH ONLY. 

5th & 6th grade lunch is 10:45am-11:45am, 

7th & 8th grade lunch is 12:00pm-1:00pm. 

Also, Thanksgiving break is approaching very soon. Students will have November 24th through Nov 28th off. School resumes on Monday, December 1st.

We are honoring all of our Veteran's on November 10th with a school wide assembly at 8:30AM, followed by a delicious breakfast in the cafeteria. Please RSVP HERE asap. All families are welcome! Be advised, there is NO SCHOOL the following day, Nov 11th, in observance of Veteran's Day. Thank you!

Picture day is Thursday, October 23rd! All pictures are ordered online HERE!

The Dysart Override Continuation and Bond initiatives focus on academic success, safety, and program offerings for students. ​If approved, here are a few of the ways students will be supported: 

• 150 additional teachers to maintain class sizes 
• Increased measures to keep students safe 
• Updated AC systems to ensure a safe learning environment 
• Full day Kindergarten to ensure a strong foundation 
• Safe transportation to and from school 
• Arts, physical education, and athletic programs 

Have questions and want to learn more? Please check out the links below for factual information:  

• Election Informational Pamphlet from the Maricopa County School Superintendent 
• Dysart.org/Election 
• Override Details 
• Bond Information 
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
• Budget Video

Remember this is a mail-in only election! Mail your ballot by October 28, or drop it off at a ballot drop box by November 4, 2025.

If you miss this deadline, you can drop off your ballot at a Maricopa County Elections drop box. Find locations at https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html

Learn more at Dysart.org/Election and VOTE TODAY!

Fall break is quickly approaching! There is no school the week of October 13th through the 17th. School resumes on Monday, October 20th. Friendly reminder that the front office will be closed all week and will re open with normal business hours on the 20th. Have a relaxing and safe fall break!

The influence of a good principal can never be erased! 

Dysart is hosting an Election Information Meeting for the community to learn facts and get questions answered about the upcoming override continuation and bond election. The event will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 pm at the Dysart District Office Governing Board Room, located at 15802 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374. 

There will be a brief presentation of factual information relating to the election by Dysart representatives, and then an opportunity for attendees to ask any questions they may have. We hope to see you there!

Click HERE to see the SHMS softball game schedule!

Click HERE to see the SHMS baseball game schedule!

Regular and timely attendance is a determining factor in educational success! Critical academic information is lost each time a student is out of the classroom. For this reason, Dysart Unified School District believes all students should be in school every day, unless there is a valid reason for an absence, such as those defined by the Arizona Department of Education. 

Please call our attendance line at 623-523-8553 if your student will be late or absent from school.

There will be no school on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day!

Parents and Guardians, don't forget to Please log in to your Parent Portal at https://dysart.org/parentportal and complete the update for each of your children. This ensures we have the most up-to-date contact and emergency information. It also grants your child access to technology and computers at school.  Failure to complete the update will result in your child losing computer access until it's done. Don’t wait—log in and complete the update today!

We hope you had a safe and relaxing summer! 

School hours are 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM, with early release every Monday at 1:00 PM. 

If your child will be missing a day of school, please call our attendance line at 623-523-8553.