Mark Those Calendars!
Get a jump start on planning for the 2026-2027 school year with this handy round-up on meet-and-greets, orientations and more.
First Day of School
All DVUSD Schools
Monday, Aug. 3
Ridgeline Academy
Monday, July 20 (Kindergarten)
Wednesday, July 22 (Grades 1–12)
Stepping Stones Academy
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Basis Phoenix North
Monday, Aug. 3
Great Hearts Anthem
Thursday, Aug. 6
Adams Traditional Academy
Tuesday, Aug. 4
North Valley Christian Academy
Tuesday, Aug. 11 (Preschool & Elementary)
Wednesday, Aug. 12 (Middle & High School)
Victory Autism Academy
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Meet the Teacher
Friday, July 17
Ridgeline K–6
5–7 p.m.
Ridgeline Academy
33625 N. North Valley Pkwy., Phoenix
623-223-1335, ridgelineacademy.org
For students in grades K–6.
Thursday, July 23
Boulder Creek High School
6–7:30 p.m.
Boulder Creek High School
40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
623-445-8600, bchs.dvusd.org
Parents of high schoolers can meet their children’ s new teachers.
Wednesday, July 29
Adams Traditional
11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.
Adams Traditional Academy
2323 W. Parkside Lane, Phoenix
602-938-5517, atachoice.org
Tours for grades K–8 during either time slot.
Canyon Springs
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Canyon Springs STEM Academy
42901 N. 45th Ave., Anthem
623-376-5200, canyonsprings.dvusd.org
For grades K–8.
Thursday, July 30
Desert Mountain
4–5 p.m.
Desert Mountain School
35959 N. Seventh Ave., Desert Hills
623-445-3500, desertmountain.dvusd.org
For grades K–8.
Diamond Canyon
4–5 p.m.
Diamond Canyon School
40004 N. Liberty Bell Way, Anthem
623-445-8000, diamondcanyon.dvusd.org
For grades K–8.
Gavilan Peak
4:30–6 p.m.
Gavilan Peak School
2701 W. Memorial Drive, Anthem
623-445-7400, gavilanpeak.dvusd.org
For grades K–8.
Inspiration Mountain
Time TBD
5757 W. Inspiration Mountain Pkwy., Phoenix
623-376-5400, inspirationmountain.dvusd.org
For Grades K–8.
Las Brisas
Time TBD
5805 W. Alameda Road, Glendale
623-445-5500, lasbrisas.dvusd.org
Check website or call for dates, times.
New River
4:30–6 p.m.
New River Elementary School
48827 N. Black Canyon Freeway, New River
623-376-3500, newriver.dvusd.org
For grades K–6.
Norterra Canyon
3:30–5 p.m.
2200 W. Maya Way, Phoenix
623-445-8200, norterracanyon.dvusd.org
For grades K–8.
Sonoran Foothills
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Sonoran Foothills School
32150 N. North Foothills Drive, Phoenix
623-445-8400, sonoranfoothills.dvusd.org
For grades K–8.
Stetson Hills
TBD
25475 N. Stetson Hills Loop, Phoenix
623-445-5300, stetsonhills.dvusd.org
Check website or call for dates, times.
Sunset Ridge
5–6 p.m.
35707 N. 33rd Lane, Phoenix
623-445-7800, dvusd.org/sunsetridge
For grades K-8.
Terramar Academy of the Arts
4:30–6 p.m.
7000 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria
623-445-7600, dvusd.org/terramar
For grades K–8.
Union Park
TBD
25700 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix
623-445-5800, dvusd.org/up
Check website or call for dates, times.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Great Hearts Archway Curriculum Night
5–6:30 p.m.
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W. Arroyo Norte Drive, Phoenix
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
For families of students in grades K–5.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Great Hearts Prep Curriculum Night
Time TBD
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W. Arroyo Norte Drive, Phoenix
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
For families of students in grades 6–12.
Orientations
Friday, July 17
Ridgeline New Student Orientation
10 a.m.–noon
Ridgeline Academy
39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem
623-289-7911, ridgelineacademy.org
For students in grades 7–12.
Thursday, July 23
Barry Goldwater High School Orientation
8–11 a.m.
Barry Goldwater High School
2820 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix
623-445-3000, bghs.dvusd.org
Freshmen and new students can tour the campus with their families, plus learn about athletics and transportation, receive supplies and set up student accounts prior to the beginning of the year.
Wednesday, July 29 & Thursday, July 30
Basis Phoenix North Back–to–School Orientation
Time TBD
Basis Phoenix North
44111 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix
623-281-1553, enrollbasis.com/phoenix-north
For all grade levels of students from both new and returning families.
Thursday, July 30
Great Hearts Archway Back-to-School Event
Various times
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W. Arroyo Norte Drive, Phoenix
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
Returning families in grades K–5 will receive an email link from their teacher to register a time slot.
Stepping Stones Back-to-School Bash
4–6 p.m.
35812 N. 7th St., Phoenix
623-465-4910, steppingstonesacademy.org
For all grades. New family informational meeting from 5–5:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3
Great Hearts New Student Orientation
8 a.m.–Noon
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W. Arroyo Norte Drive, Phoenix
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
All new students, as well as all 6th graders, become acquainted with the school.
Great Hearts Prep Back-to-School Event
1–4 p.m.
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W. Arroyo Norte Drive, Phoenix
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
Returning families in grades 6–12 will receive an email link from their teacher to register a time slot.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
Great Hearts Kinder Orientation
7:40–9:30 a.m.
Great Hearts Anthem
3950 W. Arroyo Norte Drive, Phoenix
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
For incoming kindergarteners and their families.
Saturday, Aug. 8
NVCA New Family Orientation/ Welcome Back Bash
Time TBD
North Valley Christian Academy
33655 N. 27th Drive, Phoenix
623-551-3454, northvalleyca.org
For all grade levels of students from both new and returning families.
High School Retreats & Camps
Thursday, July 23
Sandra Day O’Connor Freshman Camp 2026
8–11 a.m.
Sandra Day O’Connor High School
25250 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix
623-445-7100, sdohs.dvusd.org
Incoming freshmen students tour the campus and learn the ropes.
Thursday, July 23
Boulder Creek Cat Camp 2026
9–11 a.m.
Boulder Creek High School
40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem
623-445-8600, bchs.dvusd.org
$35
New students tour the campus, learn about school sports and student government, meet fellow students, get spirit shirts and enjoy Kona ice.
Friday, July 24
BGHS Freshman Camp
8 a.m.–Noon
Barry Goldwater High School
2820 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix
623-445-3000, bghs.dvusd.org
Incoming freshmen meet future classmates, play games, tour the campus and learn what it means to be a BG bulldog.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Great Hearts High School Retreat
Time TBD/Overnight
UCYC
1400 Paradise Valley Road, Prescott
623-465-4776, anthem.greatheartsamerica.org
An overnight camp up north for high school students.
Wednesday, Aug. 19– Friday, Aug. 21
NVCA High School Retreat
Time TBD; Overnight camp
North Valley Christian Academy
33655 N. 27th Drive, Phoenix
623-551-3454, northvalleyca.org
New student orientation for high school students.
