DVUSD in the News
From time to time, DVUSD is featured in local newspapers, websites, and television. See some of our latest media appearances below.
David Vines Named AZMEA Administrator of the Year
Recently named the Arizona Music Educators Association’s (AMEA) Administrator of the Year, Mountain Ridge High School principal David Vines said he attributes most of the credit to the students and music teachers Jeffrey Malone and Abel Dragomir. The Glendale Star has more on this story.
Why 2025 Has Been a Good Year for Deer Valley Unified Bus Drivers
Wesley Dewitt has won statewide top honors as a driver, and has been with the school district himself since kindergarten. Glendale Independent reporter Steve Stockmar shares Wesley's story, and why DVUSD bus drives are celebrating the start to the school year.
Desert Sky Middle School Gets Big Donation From TSMC
TSMC Arizona recently wrote a big check to Desert Sky Middle School's career action lab, which is a class that gives students hands-on experience, while ramping up enthusiasm for education. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
12 News coverage from Jade Cunningham
DVUSD Celebrates Voter Approval of Budget Override, Land Sale
The Foothills Focus chats with Superintendent Dr. Curtis Finch on the passage of the override and land sale in the 2025 election.
Mountain Ridge Student Catches Waves at International Competition
Mountain Ridge High School freshman Bentlee Shafer took part in the biggest competition of her life, right in her backyard. The Competitive Wake Surf Association World Championships rolled into Peoria at Lake Pleasant’s Scorpion Bay this October.
The Peoria Independent and ABC 15 have the story.
Puppy Partners are Boosting Reading Skills in Phoenix School
Students needing assistance with their reading skills at Barry Goldwater High School are treated once a week to a reading session with a therapy dog. Reading grades have dramatically improved, as ABC 15 brings this Uplifting Arizona story.
Arizona's Family also checked in on our new literary assistants.
Other Recent Stories
Desert Sky Middle School Highlights Woodworking Program (September 24, 2025)
Students Start 'Let's Talk' Initiative at Las Brisas Elementary (August 27, 2025)
Barry Goldwater High School Gets a New Beach Volleyball Court (August 11, 2025)
Get Ready: AI is Revolutionizing Classrooms in Arizona (August 4, 2025)
Fox 10 Visits Legend Springs Elementary School on the First Day (July 31, 2025)
Phoenix PD Highlights School Safety Officer at Village Meadows (July 25, 2025)
Arizona High School Grad Making 'Digital Dementia' Her Mission (May 19, 2025)
Longtime Glendale Principal Approaching Last Day Before Retirement (May 15, 2025)
Sandra Day O'Connor Seniors Lead a Shirt Exchange with Local Kindergarten Students (May 5, 2025)
O'Connor Senior Sinks Threes While Capturing Hearts (February 2025, Arizona's Family story, 12 News story, ABC 15 story, Fox 10 story)
Constitution Elementary School Paraprofessional Receives Car for the Holidays (December 19, 2024)
Organization Surprises Mirage Elementary School Students with Shoes (December 6, 2024)
Deer Valley Middle School Staff Purchase New Electric Scooter For Student (November 21, 2024)
Union Park Student Collecting Shoes for the Homeless (November 20, 2024)
Deer Valley Unified Bucking Statewide Teacher Shortage Trends (October 28, 2024)
Phoenix School Launches New Program to Recruit Dads on Campus (October 16, 2024)
ABC 15 Hosts Town Hall on School Safety with Local Leaders (October 9, 2024)
12 News Champion of the Week: Mikey Conway (September 23, 2024)
Phoenix Police Officer Comes Full Circle by Serving as School Resource Officer (September 20, 2024)
Teachers are Finalists in Statewide Competition (September 16, 2024)
CW 7 High School Football Showcase: Greenway at Deer Valley High (September 13, 2024)
Cardinals Host Valley Girls Flag Football (August 26, 2024)
Thousands of Deer Valley Unified Students Return to School (August 1, 2024)
Valley Families Preparing to Send Students Back to School (July 22, 2024)
Images Arizona Shares Images of Canyon Springs STEM Academy at Work and Play (May 2024)
Car Crash Survivor Walks at Graduation (May 23, 2024)
Fox 10 Visits Mountain Ridge's School of Excellence Celebration (April 26, 2024)
Flinn Scholarship Finalist Hopes to Inspire Others (February 8, 2024)
Ann E's Giving Closet & Pantry Opens at Deer Valley Middle School (January 19, 2024)
DVUSD Celebrates the 100th School Day of the 2023-24 School Year (January 9, 2024)
Every Student at North Phoenix School to Receive New Pair of Shoes For Christmas (December 13, 2023)
Friday Night Lights (November 5, 2023)
Fox 10 Soaks Up the Energy of the DVHS 2023 Homecoming Parade and Rally (October 20, 2023)
Fox 10 Visits the Mountain Ridge 2023 Homecoming Parade (October 18, 2023)
Mountain Ridge Staff and Glendale PD Host Charity Basketball Game (October 13, 2023)
8-year-old Cancer Survivor Hosts Toy Drive for Phoenix Children's (October 5, 2023)
Fox 10 Visits Legend Springs Elementary (October 3, 2023)
DVUSD's Many Educational Opportunities (October 2023)
Fox 10 Drops By the Barry Goldwater High School Homecoming Pep Rally (September 29, 2023)
Fox 10 Visits Canyon Springs STEM Academy (September 29, 2023)
Fox 10 Samples the Fall Menu at Barry Goldwater High School's Avenue 27 (September 20, 2023)
District Helping to Get Taiwan Families Integrated Into Life in the US (September 5, 2023)
Fox 10 Phoenix Visits the Mandarin Immersion Program at Gavilan Peak School (September 5, 2023)
Fox 10's "Prep Rally Friday" Joins the O'Connor Eagle Walk (September 1, 2023)
16-Year-Old O'Connor High School Graduate Begins Studies at UA (August 22, 2023)
Anthem Teen’s Service Project Goes Global, Needs Volunteers (August 16, 2023)
AZ Teen Tackling Mental Health Access Named Bezos Scholar (August 14, 2023)
First Year of Girls' High School Flag Football Underway (August 12, 2023)
DVUSD Hosts Back to School Rally (August 5, 2023)
Arizona School Districts Filling More Vacant Teacher Positions (August 1, 2023)
Arizona's Family Visits Boulder Creek on the First Day of School (July 31, 2023)
Deer Valley Mom and Daughter Teach at the Same School for the First Time (July 31, 2023)
Cerebral Palsy is No Hurdle for Boulder Creek High Runner (July 7, 2023)
DVUSD hosts Taipei Chinese Culture Camp (July 7, 2023)
Blind Cheerleader Helps Lead Team to Competition Win (May 26, 2023)
Barry Goldwater High School's Avenue 27 Featured in Epic Kids! (November 2022)