January is School Board Appreciation month. Thank you to our dedicated school Board Members for their support on our campuses and in our community. We appreciate your time and service to our students and staff.
about 7 hours ago, SMUSD
Amy Amaral
Dan Blackson
Paul Roetto
Bernadette Delacruz
Starr Marsett

Today, January 23rd , the SMUSD 3rd through 8th grade competitive robotics teams are hosting a fundraising night at Panda Express on Watson Rd. from 8:30 AM until midnight. 20% of all sales will go directly back to the elementary and middle school competitive robotics teams to help pay for materials and competition fees. Please be sure to show this flyer on your phone or mention that you are there for the fundraiser. Thank you for your support!

about 16 hours ago, Joel Wisser
Panda Express Fundraiser info
RFMS VEX Robotics
SMUSD Elementary robotics teams
Please see the attached message from Superintendent Dr. Winters about possible configuration changes coming to our district for the 2026-2027 school year. https://aptg.co/HmH06t
2 days ago, SMUSD
Important Announcement
This week’s DSN episode is officially live 🎥✨
Be sure to check it out and help spread the word.

Hope you enjoy it! 💙💛

https://youtu.be/0pZEJmXSbgU
3 days ago, Tammy Doerksen

Looking forward to seeing dads, uncles, grandpas, older brothers, and other male role models for our Watch DOGS dessert. Scan QR code to sign up today, so we will have enough dessert. Flyer was sent home on Friday.

4 days ago, Tammy Doerksen
Watch DOGS Dessert
See the attached flyer for more details about tomorrow's PTO Meet Up.
4 days ago, Rachel Arndt
PTO Meet Up
DSES Families, We have a PTO meeting coming up on Wednesday, Jan 21st at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
4 days ago, Rachel Arndt
Today, the WWES, DSES, and TES robotics teams traveled to Mesa for their second tournament of the season. All the teams did really well. TES finished in 14th, DSES finished 9th, and WWES finished in 2nd place! Great job to all the students and coaches!
6 days ago, Joel Wisser
SMUSD elementary robotics teams

We will have spring and class pictures on Thursday, January 22nd.

7 days ago, Rachel Arndt

Happening Now! Stop by Someburros on 920 N Verrado Way in Buckeye anytime between 7am-9pm. Please mention the fundraiser or show the flyer. Thank you for the support.

10 days ago, SMUSD
Someburros Fundraiser
Calling all dads, uncles, grandpas, and male role models for our Watch DOGS dessert. Join us to enjoy dessert with your child while learning about opportunities to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G. Use the QR code to register.
10 days ago, Tammy Doerksen
Watch DOGS dessert

We had a schedule change and tomorrow is Fundraiser Day! Stop by Someburros on 920 N Verrado Way in Buckeye anytime between 7am-9pm on Jan 14th to help the Odyssey of the Mind teams. Please mention the fundraiser or show the flyer. Thank you for the support.

10 days ago, SMUSD
Someburros Fundraiser
Next Friday, January 23rd , the SMUSD 3rd through 8th grade competitive robotics teams will be hosting a fundraising night at Panda Express on Watson Rd. from 8:30 AM until midnight. 20% of all sales will go directly back to the elementary and middle school competitive robotics teams to help pay for materials and competition fees. Thank you for your support!
10 days ago, Joel Wisser
Panda Express Fundraiser Info
Ruth Fisher Robotics Teams
Elementary Robotics teams
This week’s DSN episode is officially live 🎥✨
https://youtu.be/j_EelSZn1-I
11 days ago, Tammy Doerksen
Frios will be on campus tomorrow. Enjoy a tasty treat and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind program. Pops are $4 and 20% comes back to our students.
15 days ago, SMUSD
FriosPops Desert Sunset
Please see the attached calendar to see what's happening at DSES this January.
16 days ago, Rachel Arndt
January 2026 events
Please see the attached calender for our January Menu.
17 days ago, Rachel Arndt
Jan 2026 Menu
Please take a look at our fourth installment of our "Day in the Life" video series. This one features Caitey Dunbar, the health aide at Desert Sunset Elementary.

https://youtu.be/gP4oXDZ7M3g
17 days ago, Joel Wisser

Save the date! Jan 14th. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or both and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind teams. Make sure to mention the fundraiser with your order and THANK YOU for your support!

18 days ago, SMUSD
Someburros Fundraiser
We are excited to welcome back our students for the second half of the year. Please see the attached letter from our health office.
22 days ago, Tammy Doerksen
Letter from Health Office
When is sick too sick