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2017 NoPho School Test Scores & Enrollment Figures Analyzed

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Staff Writers

See how your school’s performance and enrollment compares to other schools in the area, with the latest analysis from In&Out Magazine and North Phoenix News.

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Businesses & Individuals Donate to DVUSD Schools

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 PRESS RELEASE

Several area businesses and individuals went above and beyond to fill local schools with supplies.

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New DVUSD Principals: BCHS, BGHS, Deer Valley & Stetson Hills

August 2, 2017 Staff Writers

There will be seven new principals at Deer Valley Unified School District at the start of the 2017-18 school year, including four in NoPho.

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New DVUSD Superintendent Talks Funding, Teacher Pay & Politics

August 1, 2017August 3, 2017 Staff Writers

Curtis Finch, the new superintendent of Deer Valley Unified School District, moved from Michigan to Arizona last month to take over for the retiring James Veitenheimer. In&Out Magazine asked Finch why he’s here and what he thinks about some of the district’s pressing issues.

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2 Developing North Phoenix Areas Compete for New School

July 25, 2017July 27, 2017 Karen Goveia

Population growth between Happy Valley Road and Carefree Highway will soon force construction of another elementary school to accommodate new students. Meanwhile, other DVUSD schools are shrinking.

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No New High School in DVUSD’s Planning Window

July 25, 2017July 27, 2017 Karen Goveia

Boulder Creek is the largest DVUSD high school right now. But if projections hold, it will have fewer students than Sandra Day O’Connor High School and Barry Goldwater High School by fall 2024.

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Student Body Shrinks in Aging Anthem Area

July 25, 2017August 10, 2017 Karen Goveia anthem

Elementary school enrollment is declining in Anthem, Tramonto and Desert Hills, even as nearby North Phoenix schools see student populations growing.

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DVUSD Schools: New Student Registration Information

June 13, 2017June 14, 2017 Staff Writers

Parents of new K-8 students in North Phoenix can register this summer between July 5 and July 19 at specific locations only. Here are the details.

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Fireside at Norterra School District and Schools

June 2, 2017June 6, 2017 Robert Roy Britt fireside, norterra, reference

Fireside Norterra students are in Arizona’s Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD). Find public, private and charter schools in and near the community.

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DVUSD Picks New Superintendent: Dr. Curtis Finch

May 31, 2017June 3, 2017 Staff Writers

The Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) Governing Board voted unanimously last night to hire Dr. Curtis Finch as superintendent.

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Sonoran Foothills AZ School District and Schools

May 30, 2017June 6, 2017 Robert Roy Britt reference, sonoran foothills

Sonoran Foothills, AZ students are in Arizona’s Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD). Find public, private and charter schools in and near the town.

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Fall Festival Features a Flock of Food Trucks Friday
As fall festivals go, Anthem School has an impressive line-up of activities and, get this: a dozen food trucks. There will be inflatables, crafts, classic carnival games (25 cents each) and a giant raffle (tickets: $1) with goods from local businesses.
Time to Dial it Back
Over the Prickett Fence: You need to dial it back, folks. Think about that for a second. Now that you’ve done a thorough soul searching, lighten up! I’m just talking about your landscape watering. That other stuff that came up is between you and your therapist.
Illumination: Drive-Through Holiday Show to Light Up North Phoenix
When the lights go on at Illumination just east of I-17 in North Phoenix, it’ll fulfill a decade-long dream for Simon Kreisberger and—he hopes—it will herald the beginning of a new holiday tradition for the entire Valley. Illumination’s main event will be a mile-long, roughly 20-minute drive through a display of lights synched with music tuned in on car stereos.

Bobcats: Facts, Habits and Dangers
Bobcats live throughout Arizona, and they'll hang around suburban areas if there are sources of water and food (bunnies, lizards, birds, small pets — that sort of thing). Oh, and they can jump as high as 12 feet. That's a 144-inch vertical, for the sports-minded. While these felines rarely attack humans, small pets are another story.
Monsoon: Summer Thunderstorms in North Phoenix
Why is June 15 the official start of the monsoon, when thunderstorm activity doesn't usually ramp up until July? Find out, and learn how monsoon works and why thunderstorm activity tends to be stronger in North Phoenix than some other parts of the valley. Plus see some amazing photos and videos of monsoon storms.
Wild Animals: How to Handle Them (or Not)
Suppose you find a baby bird, javelina or deer that appears to be abandoned. Or maybe you have a coyote or bobcat hanging around your yard and acting strange. Or, worse, you're attacked by a wild animal. What do you do? Here's the advice (and the phone numbers) from Arizona Game & Fish Department.