
Calling all dads, uncles, grandfathers and male role models to attend our Watch DOGS dessert night. Come hear about how you can be a positive influence on students on Desert Sunset and help support our students and staff. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer if you plan to attend.


Attention DSES Families:
Our lost and found will be set up out front before and after school this week. Any items not claimed will be donatied on Friday afternoon.

We are looking forward to highlighting our amazing students and their incredible artwork. Join us Dec. 19 @ 5pm for our quarter 2 art show. Student Council will have hot cocoa on sale.


It was an exciting day at Winters' Well. The students were visited by Santa himself. Plus ABC 15 news was there to capture all the joy and holiday spirit. Please click the link to view the news story. https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/watch-santa-trades-in-sleigh-for-helicopter-ahead-of-visit-with-tonopah-kids

Congratulations to Coach Wisser, he was the recipient of the 2024 APS/Suns Stem Grant for all of this hardwork and dedication to the SMUSD Robotics program.


Looking forward to our fun 12 Days of Christmas spirit days! They start tomorrow, December 3.


Here is this week's episode of DSN! Please enjoy! https://youtu.be/XAN5C005mYE

Reminder of our Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, on Nov 27th at 4:30 p.m. in the Ruth Fisher Middle School Cafeteria.


Join us for our Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, on Nov 27th at 4:30 p.m. in the Ruth Fisher Middle School Cafeteria.


We hope you have a restful Thanksgiving break, we look forward to seeing students back on December 3rd. Please enjoy this special edition of #WeAreSaddleMountain https://youtu.be/XSE51K_s8fw


Parents are invited to watch during their childrens' timesliots for the Turkey Trot this Friday, November 22. Please see attached flyer for timeslot. We hope to see you there!


Help us get in the spirit of giving this holiday season as we collect items for a Christmas Food Drive! The class with the most donations will win a Cakepop Party! See the attached flyer for more details.


TVHS JAG is sponsoring a talent show for SMUSD elementary students! Sign up today! See the attached flyer.


Check out our latest DSN episode. https://youtu.be/gKeBu4YebxU

Such fun celebrating our students success on their AASA state assessments for math and reading! Way to go!!




Thank you to the veterans who were able to join us today and to Mr. Scott Lowe, Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineer Corps, US Navy, retired who shared a few thoughts with us. We appreciate your service! Also, joining us to present colors was the ROTC cadets from Independence High School. We were very proud of our essay contest winners as well as they presented their essays. It was a great time!




Hello SMUSD Families! Come cheer on the TVHS Phoenix Varsity Football team as they begin their quest for a state title. Round one starts tonight against the Parker Broncs at 7:00 PM.
Tickets must be purchased online (Children 5 & under are free) - gofan.com/event/1984688
Watch the game live on the NFHS Network ($11.99 per month fee) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/epic-sports/gamd416833330


Please join us as we honor our community veterans and active duty military personnel this afternoon. Program begins at 1:40pm.


Please watch this short video about the recent Override Increase for SMUSD. https://youtu.be/BauODwdAZrw
