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Enjoy Your Spring Break

Spring Break is March 16th - 20th. 

We hope you have a safe and fun spring break! 

We will see you back at school on March 23rd.

03/13/2026 Direct Link

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CRS March 2026 Newsletter

Check out the Cougar March Newsletter for upcoming events and tons of information!


25.26 March Newsletter

02/28/2026 Direct Link

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Read Across America Spirit Week Is March 2nd - 5th

Our Annual Read Across America Spirit Week is right around the corner.  This week is full of fun activities, spirit days and of course... READING!  Canyon Ridge invites members of the community to come read to our students. Our students love this fun and educational week.


Spirit Days

Monday - Pajamas or Comfy Clothes

Tuesday - Crazy Hair or Mismatched Clothes

Wednesday - Wear Your Favorite CRS Shirt

Thursday - Wear a STEM, College or Career Shirt (Keep in mind it is Spring Picture Day)

Friday - Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character or Future Career


02/27/2026 Direct Link

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Canyon Ridge Spring Picture Day is March 5th!

Spring Class and Individual Pictures are scheduled for March 5th.

Say Cheese!!

02/26/2026 Direct Link

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7th Grade Students Analyze Pond Water

Mrs. Merritt’s 7th grade scientists analyzed pond water to learn about microorganisms.


Pond Water under MicroscopeStudent looking in microscope    



02/26/2026 Direct Link

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Weekly IXL Winners Pick Out Their Treats

These 10 scholars mastered the most skills in this week’s IXL challenge! They are inspired to learn!


Keep working students... you could be the next IXL winner.

02/19/2026 Direct Link

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5th Grade Gravity Cruiser Race Day!

Canyon Ridge has a unique partnership with retired engineers that work with A World In Motion (AWIM). Our amazing engineers volunteer on Fridays during the year, working with each grade on different projects. Most recently, our 5th grade students built gravity cruisers with our engineers. The students then were able to show off their designs during a race.  


We love our engineers and this awesome opportunity. 



 Students Racing their gravity cruisers                             Student waiting for their turn to race gravity cruisers  



02/17/2026 Direct Link

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Kindergarten Show Case is February 24th.

Calling All Future Kindergarten Cougars!!!  February 24th is CRS Kindergarten Showcase. 


Check in Starts at 5:15 PM.  Tour Starts Promptly at 5:30 PM.


We can't wait to meet our newest Cougars!

02/15/2026 Direct Link

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Congratulations to Girls & Boys Volleyball & Flag Football For Making Playoffs

We are super excited to announce that Girls Volleyball & Flag Football have been invited to participate in the North West Valley Athletic Conference Tournament.  We can't wait to see amazing things from these 3 teams.  Games will be played the week of February 16th.  Check out the calendar for times and locations.


Way to Go Cougars!

02/15/2026 Direct Link

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Parent Survey

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 


02/04/2026 Direct Link

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February 2026 CRS Newsletter

Check out the February Newsletter for Information and Events!


February 2026 CRS Newsletter

02/01/2026 Direct Link

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Early 1:00 PM Dismissal on February 2nd, 5th & 6th

Due to Parent - Teacher conferences, students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on February 2nd, 5th & 6th.

02/01/2026 Direct Link

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Attendance Matters

Did you know that for every day of school missed, it takes 3 days to make up what was taught?


Attendance Matters -


"Attendance Matters" Madness Playoffs runs February 2nd - March 6th.  Canyon Ridge is one of the qualifying schools competing in the district playoffs. We will work to improve our attendance every week and compete against other schools in the district. Watch for updates!


Let's Go Cougars!!!

#EveryDayCounts!





01/26/2026 Direct Link

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PTA's Top Golf Family Night is February 1st

Join us for a fun spirit night at TopGolf!  Tickets are just $20.00 per person!  Tickets include 2 hours of game play plus unlimited fountain sodas, lemonade and water. Contact the front office or email crscougarspta@gmail.com for information.  

01/25/2026 Direct Link

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CRS Teachers & Staff Are Celebrated

We recognized staff this morning with legacy pins! 25 years - Mrs. Marin 20 years - Mrs. Downs 10 years - Mrs. Peterman, Ms. Reimold, Ms. Gillespie and Mrs. Hoppe 5 years - Ms. Corsi and Mrs. Benner Mrs. Marin took a picture with her former kindergarten student and current 4th grade teacher Ms. Rice!


Teacher and her old student

01/16/2026 Direct Link

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Canyon Ridge Celebrates "A" Rating

Canyon Ridge School celebrated their “A” ranking from the Arizona Department of Education!  We are so proud of the excellence in education delivered by our staff!  Way to go Canyon!

01/15/2026 Direct Link

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January 2026 Newsletter

Check out the January 2026 Newsletter for upcoming events and activities.


January 2026 Newsletter

01/05/2026 Direct Link

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8 Canyon Ridge Students Qualify for Cross Country Regional Championship

Canyon Ridge finished the season with students qualifying for the Regional Championship Meet!  The meet will be held on December 13th at Cactus High School starting at 8:30 AM.


Congratulations to -

Urijah B

Memphis D

Troy T

Willow S

Leah B

Amber R

Bridger B

Declan K

12/11/2025 Direct Link

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Ms. Keron Hosted a Meet & Greet with Onxy - CRS Therapy Dog

Preschool students were introduced to Onyx, the Canyon Ridge Therapy Dog. Onyx and Mrs. Peterman visited with the students while answering questions about the responsibilities of a therapy dog.  Onyx received a ton of love from the students.


Thank you Onyx for being an amazing Therapy Dog!

12/11/2025 Direct Link

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Holly Jolly Hoppe & Jovie Joy Older Have Been Spotted At Canyon Ridge!

On December 4th, Holly Jolly and Jovie Joy were spotted at Canyon Ridge. They were in the staff lounge reading!  Holly Jolly and Jovie Joy know how important it is to read every day!  We look forward to seeing what mischief they get into in the next 12 days!!


Keep your eyes out for these sneaky elves!


2 Adult Elves sitting on the couch



12/04/2025 Direct Link

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