Home
A Journey of
Excellence
Our school is one of the seven schools that level up and are awarded for following PBIS with fidelity.
Desert Shadows Elementary thanks the Paradise Valley Education Association for supporting their school.
PVSchools offers a variety of opportunities for students that include innovative STEAM experiences, award-winning Fine Arts, championship athletics programs, and more!
From the heart of paradise, this is PVBeat. From highlights and achievements to important news, this podcast brings a new way to stay in tune with the district.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
Welcome to
Where we engage, inspire, and nurture students through high-quality instruction, meaningful educational opportunities, and dynamic learning experiences.
Explore Our School
There is a journey of excellence for every learner. With opportunities as diverse as the students we serve, our school offers families the luxury of choice in their child's education.
Tour Desert Shadows Elementary
Desert Shadows Elementary would love to invite you and your student to learn about our programs, meet some of our staff, and see our students learning in action.
Suzuki Strings
Desert Shadows offers Suzuki Strings lessons for all students as part of their regular curriculum to provide students an opportunity to explore music at a young age.
STEAM
Hands-on STEAM is a big emphasis at Desert Shadows throughout every school year, with special programs for each grade level.
Home News
Featured Post
![PVSchools logo on blue abstract background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691691690/pvschoolsnet/iyf2emenxvtblsofauhk/StockBLUPVSchoolsLogo-WebArticleImage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691691690/pvschoolsnet/iyf2emenxvtblsofauhk/StockBLUPVSchoolsLogo-WebArticleImage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691691690/pvschoolsnet/iyf2emenxvtblsofauhk/StockBLUPVSchoolsLogo-WebArticleImage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691691690/pvschoolsnet/iyf2emenxvtblsofauhk/StockBLUPVSchoolsLogo-WebArticleImage.png","width":1200}])
There is a lot more to PVSchools than just academics! Start your journey today and find out what it's like in Paradise!
Recent Posts
![Emily Kircher Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702571474/pvschoolsnet/wpfkv1qek2nxmm8cytc5/emily_kircher_morris-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702571474/pvschoolsnet/wpfkv1qek2nxmm8cytc5/emily_kircher_morris-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702571474/pvschoolsnet/wpfkv1qek2nxmm8cytc5/emily_kircher_morris-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1702571474/pvschoolsnet/wpfkv1qek2nxmm8cytc5/emily_kircher_morris-web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1702571474/pvschoolsnet/wpfkv1qek2nxmm8cytc5/emily_kircher_morris-web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702571474/pvschoolsnet/wpfkv1qek2nxmm8cytc5/emily_kircher_morris-web.jpg","width":1920}])
Improving Executive Functioning in Gifted/2E Learners
![Photo Governing Board President]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727126093/pvschoolsnet/wutxoyojyuh2awwjwvut/greenberg_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727126093/pvschoolsnet/wutxoyojyuh2awwjwvut/greenberg_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727126093/pvschoolsnet/wutxoyojyuh2awwjwvut/greenberg_web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727126093/pvschoolsnet/wutxoyojyuh2awwjwvut/greenberg_web.jpg","width":1200}])
PVSchools boasts one-of-a-kind staff experiences.
!["PVBeat, A PVSchools Podcast" with a white brick background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691692174/pvschoolsnet/nqg491xwehvcth2meqkx/PVBeatThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691692174/pvschoolsnet/nqg491xwehvcth2meqkx/PVBeatThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691692174/pvschoolsnet/nqg491xwehvcth2meqkx/PVBeatThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691692174/pvschoolsnet/nqg491xwehvcth2meqkx/PVBeatThumbnail.png","width":1200}])
In this episode… Arts in Education, NVAA, and Broadway Under the Stars.