New to DVUSD

Whether you're a new resident in the DVUSD community, or your child is ready to experience a DVUSD school for the first time,

click the links below to learn more about our schools.

• Register for School
  • If you are signing your child up for the school your child is zoned to attend based on your home address, learn more about the registration process here.
• Open Enrollment
  • If you are signing your child up for a school they are NOT zoned for based on your home address, learn more about the process and availability at other DVUSD schools here.
• District Map
  • Expand the district's layered Google Maps and search your address for the schools your child is zoned to attend.
• School Contact Information
  • Visit your child's school for yourself! School tour information for each campus is available on the home page of each school's website.
• Start & Dismiss Times
  • What time does school start and release? See your school release times including PLC Friday and Half Day early releases.
• Instructional Calendar
  • View district school days and holidays with this downloadable map. Individual school website calendars feature events specific to that school.
• Bus Information
  • Need a lift? See if your child qualifies for free DVUSD transportation. Download the Edulog app for bus route information and notifications.
• Before & After School Care Programs
  • DVUSD Community Ed offers low-cost before & after care at select schools, based on availability.
• Community Education Programs
  • In addition to before & after care, DVUSD Community Ed offers learning opportunities with specialized camps throughout the school year for PreK-8 students.
• District Breakfast & Lunch Menus
  • Come and get it! See what's for breakfast and lunch this month. For menus and pricing at a specific school, please visit the cafeteria page on the school website.
• Extreme Heat Guidelines
  • ​​​​​​​Arizona experiences extreme heat typically May - October. See how you can keep your child cool and hydrated before, during, and after school.
• Grading and Reporting Guidelines
  • ​​​​​​​Make the grade with our guidelines tailored for each level of DVUSD learning.
• Handbooks
  • ​​​​​​​From Chromebook protection plans to Student Rights & Responsibilities, official district rules and handbooks can be found here.
• Canvas Information
  • ​​​​​​​Canvas is the primary platform used for instruction and communication between teachers and students.
• PowerSchool Information
  • ​​​​​​​PowerSchool is the primary platform used to communicate your child's current grade in class. Parents may create an account to keep up outside the classroom.
• School Nurses
  • Treating scrapes and runny noses to preventative care. For a nurse at a specific school, please visit the nurse/health center page on the school website.
• Athletics Participation Fees
  • ​​​​​​​DVUSD offers athletic opportunities for boys and girls in grades 7-8 middle school and 9-12 high school.
• Visual and Performing Arts
  • ​​​​​​​Make your own masterpiece on the canvas or stage! DVUSD offers visual and performing arts from elementary school through high school.
• Monthly Parent Updates
  • ​​​​​​​DVUSD shares the latest news information every month on the second Monday. Check with your school for frequent newsletters from teachers and administrators.
• Parent Notification System
  • ​​​​​​​DVUSD shares important news and information via email and text messages through Messages XR. Don't miss any important stories or updates!
• Social Media Guide
  • ​​​​​​​Follow your child's school or district departments on official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
• AI in DVUSD
  • ​​​​​​​See how DVUSD is adapting to the constantly changing world of AI, and how students and teachers can ethically use AI with approved tools in approved situations.
• Volunteering at DVUSD
  • ​​​​​​​Come be a part of your child's school! Volunteer opportunities are available at all DVUSD schools, and training is now online for new volunteer applicants.​​​​​​​