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Dysart board sets 2017-18 budget, most expenditures …

7/6/2017
An aerial view of the Dysart Unified School District offices in Surprise. The rural Paradise Acres development is to the west. (Courtesy naturalpowerandenergy.com) By Jennifer …

2018 PUSD budget similar to last year

7/5/2017
By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia The Peoria Unified School District’s 2017-18 budget will remain similar to last year’s budget. Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Hicks said …

Girl power: WV students complete 30-foot mural for …

7/1/2017
Members of the all-girl Gallery 37 team put the finishing touches on “Mirage” a 30-foot long, 5-foot tall mural planned to be installed in northern Peoria. By Philip Haldiman, Independent …

PUSD leader gets good marks, governing board approves …

6/27/2017
By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia In his first year as the Peoria Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Darwin Stiffler received a good report card for the 2016-17 school year -- …

West-MEC campus in Surprise to open Aug. 2

6/21/2017
Metalworker Gerald Smith installs roof panels May 18, 2017 at the site of the future West-MEC Northwest Campus in Surprise. The campus is intended to focus on Automotive, Computer Technology, …

Dysart staring at steep funding decrease

6/20/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia The 2017-18 proposed budget for the Dysart Unified School District has been set, almost. Prior to July 15, the budget for the next school year will …

Surprise chosen one of top intergenerational cities

6/14/2017
By Virginia Mungovan Special to Independent Newsmedia The City of Surprise has been selected as a National Finalist for the 2017 MetLife Foundation/Generations United America’s Best …

PUSD seniors honored with $64M in scholarships

6/12/2017
Kellis graduate Nicole Trejo gives the Bienvinidos Welcome Address during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2017 May 25, 2017 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Jacob …

DVUSD hires superintendent from Michigan

6/9/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Newly hired Dr. Curtis Finch will come on board July 1 as superintendent of Deer Valley Unified School District. The Governing Board unanimously last …

Projections show more housing in DVUSD, but small …

6/8/2017
Arrowhead Elementary School is one of four Deer Valley Unified School District campuses that will not see phase 2 security upgrades this summer. Those will come at Arrowhead when the campus in …

DVUSD dinged on lack of effective communication

6/7/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Fewer parents and community members think Deer Valley Unified School District uses money effectively, that the Governing Board is in tune with the …

Dysart works on more specific safety messages

6/5/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia As part of a safety plan update for the Dysart Unified School District, messages would directly contact parents and guardians at the school affected by …