![Picture Retake Day is Friday, Oct. 21](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_8e7e2e82-cd8b-4937-bd9c-f4cafe98f457.png)
![Fall Break Office Hours](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_8be2bb05-b7e3-41a4-803f-fa169ca29bac.png)
September 22, 2022
Our front office hours during Fall Break are posted below. School will resume Monday, October 17. September 26-29th: 7:30am-3:30pm Closed September 30 October 3-7th: Closed ...
![Fall Break](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_d5f9d207-04d1-4587-841a-55248cd6c904.png)
September 16, 2022
Fall break will begin September 26th and will end October 14th. School resumes on Monday, October 17.
![Bahama Bucks Night this Wednesday 9/14](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_67e101cf-271c-4054-a10d-e036c5c0b419.png)
September 12, 2022
Show your support of our Student Council by attending the Bahama Buck's Percentage Night on Wednesday, September 14th from 3-9pm!
![Trunk or Treat](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_83b03823-7adb-4b2d-9369-7952a70f3bb0.png)
September 9, 2022
Trunk or Treat will be here soon, and our PTA is in need lots of candy and treats!
![Labor Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_f6974f32-44d3-4215-9b47-730ab8ba4b4e.png)
September 2, 2022
There is no school on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
![Parent Teacher Conferences](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_3c2dd493-24c7-4e90-b1bd-9c099bc17629.png)
August 31, 2022
Dear Desert Willow Families, August 31, 2022
We are quickly approaching the time for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences! Teachers are excited to meet with you and di...
![Step It Up!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_d338a6b5-49ff-4539-89bd-1f13227bca23.png)
August 29, 2022
Diamondbacks, it is time to Step it Up! To get started, visit our fundraising page: https://www.stepitupkids.com/D...
![Step It Up! Spirit Week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_5a0810a3-7162-44b3-83bb-315ad83c7129.png)
August 29, 2022
This week we are celebrating the start of our Step it Up! Fundraiser with a fun Spirit Week that aligns with our fundraising goals! https://www.stepitupkids.com/DesertWillow85747...
![California Trip Informational Meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_7352b727-1943-4807-b27d-c8995703a832.png)
August 22, 2022
Join us this Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm in the Desert Willow Elementary MPR for information about the upcoming California Trip! This meeting is for 4th and 5th grade students and t...
![Skate Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_dd1d41a1-17e5-4023-9e65-cae91049e966.png)
August 19, 2022
DWE Students and Families it's time to get your skate on! Our first Skate Night of the year will be Wednesday, August 24th at Skate Country!
![Aug. 24th 1/2 Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_bc64cbed-73b8-4a2d-afa5-19dfb6607932.png)
August 19, 2022
August 24th is a 1/2 day and dismissal is at noon. Please call the office in the morning if you need to make any changes to your child's after school dismissal.
![Family Game Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_00177343-ca7c-4359-a54e-53bd0e8c2409.png)
August 13, 2022
Family Game Night will be at Desert Willow on Thursday, August 18th from 6:00-7:30pm at the DWE MPR/Playground.
![Desert Willow Elementary School Book Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_ce816f13-c346-45b2-8706-a619f3a181fa.png)
August 13, 2022
Desert Willow Elementary School Book Fair Week of August 15th-19th M-W 7:30am-3:00pm Thr: 7:30am-3pm and 6pm-7:30pm during Family Game Night Friday 7:30-11:00am We're looking f...
![1/2 Day Aug. 10](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_a02e55aa-6197-4c90-b787-65cd8f597e25.png)
August 5, 2022
There is a 1/2 day on August 10, and dismissal will be at noon. Please call the office if making a change to your child's routine after school dismissal.
![Picture Day Aug 11 and 12](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_42aeb8c0-aee5-4d35-bcc4-fcd7e3fa4db1.png)
August 5, 2022
Picture Days will be on August 11th and 12th. Please look for communications from your child's classroom teacher about your child's scheduled day.
![Rita Ranch Performing Arts](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_a6303bf2-83df-4cc1-8d77-b6e65a783d9c.png)
August 3, 2022
Is your child interested in band, strings, or choir? 3rd-5th graders are welcome to join us today at 6:00pm in the DWE MPR for the Rita Ranch Performers Information Night. Check o...
![Clubs and Activities](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_a6fc3564-664e-4a7a-91a8-cc2777bef45c.png)
July 20, 2022
Did you know we have clubs and activities if your child is interested in MUSIC and the performing arts? Check out the Rita Ranch Performing Arts! If you are interested in this c...
![22-23 Clubs and Activities Sign Up](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_0f48e6d4-f108-4c41-b258-78130024cc27.png)
July 15, 2022
Be sure to use our online form to show interest in signing up for clubs or activities! The form will close on July 22 at 5:00pm. Be sure to complete a form for each of your child...
![Online Registration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/vail_school_district%2C_az_ar/article/image/large_1fc01b25-af62-4855-805f-adcda5c78699.png)
July 14, 2022
Due Sept. 5- Please complete returning student online registration ASAP. You will use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the PowerSchool Registration. Per A.R.S 15-802 pare...