Recognition and Awards

Arizona A+ School of Excellence: 1998 and 2008

DVUSD Teachers of the Year: Mary-Bridget Fasciano, Julie Olson, Dennis Meyers, Denise Parrino, Jackie Cross, Debbie Cluff, Lori Brookins, Linda Estrada, Deborah Johnson, Charlene Tomlinson, Julie Rzemien, Scott Medved, Leanne Larkins, Kim Preston, Renea Herold, Kim Christensen, and JoAnn Roach.

DVUSD Pride Award: Sonja Davis (2007), Will Ambos (2007), Melissa Lemke (2007), Earl Heier (2007), Jennifer Bechri (2007).

Platinum Apple Award: Margaret Goodman

Superintendent's Awards of Excellence: Hillcrest Middle School (2006), F.A.M.E. Program (2010)

Arizona’s Middle Level Principal of the Year: Dannene Truett (2007)

Arizona's Middle Level Distinguished Administrator of the Year: Matt Hreha (2019)

DVUSD Nurse of the Year: Joan Lapre (2008)

Excelling School: 7 Years in a Row

Sports Awards: Over 60 Conference Championships (NVMLC), 8 State Championships, and 10 Mike Powers Awards.

Phoenix Magazine "Best Schools 2010" (Special Education): http://www.phoenixmag.com/lifestyle/valley-news/201008/best-schools-2010/4/