5K ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAMILY RUN/WALK, Saturday, December 12

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Sponsoring, Sharing, & Supporting

New Teacher Orientation 2026

Annual Trivia Games Night Fundraiser

New Teacher Orientation 2026

This is the second year to support and welcome new teachers joining the Dysart School District during their Orientation day.

Mini-Grant Program

Annual Trivia Games Night Fundraiser

New Teacher Orientation 2026

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Awarding the Laird Teacher Mini-Grants 

Annual Trivia Games Night Fundraiser

Annual Trivia Games Night Fundraiser

El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities Event

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It's always a good time to participate with our Trivia Games Night for Community Fundraising between $15K to $30K

El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities Event

El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities Event

El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities Event

People playing cornhole in a backyard.

It's great when past Scholarship recipients can participate with DEF to support the El Mirage Fire Fighters Charities Cornhole Tournament.

Festival of the Arts

El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities Event

Festival of the Arts

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Dysart Students have talent!  We sponsor annually and provide information to parents and students about scholarships available in the Spring!

Dysart Heros

El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities Event

Festival of the Arts

This is an amazing annual event to sponsor the plaques to recognize and thank the Dysart Heros Award Winners for their dedication and service to the students and community.

Our Events 2026-2027

DEF Meetings in person and online

2026-27 Meetings

August 12, 2026 September 2, 2026 October 7, 2026 November 4, 2026 December 2, 2026

January 6, 2027 February 3, 2027 March 3, 2027 April 7, 2027 May 5, 2027

Interested in attending a meeting or becoming a member of our board? Contact Kristi Richards, DEF President for more info! 

June 2027 Date TBD for DEF Board Meeting/Planning and Budget Meeting

No Board meetings are held in July


Fundraising Events

Join us at these fun events to help us raise funds for DEF Scholarships and Mini Grants

Annual Holiday Family Run/Walk 5K

December 12, 2026

Presented by the El Mirage YMCA & Dysart Education Foundation

10 am; Gateway Park, 10100 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage

Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by El Mirage FireFighter Charities

Click on: https://nwvalleyymcaholiday5krun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=17206

Subaru Share the Love

Nov 16, 2026-January 2, 2027

From November 16, 2026--January 2, 2027, Subaru Superstore of Surprise will be donating up to $250 for every car sold that will go towards our mission. 


2026-2027 Community Sponsored Events

Join us as we celebrate community at these great FREE events!

Dysart Education Foundation Scholarship Dinner

April 29, 2027

Celebration of our scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 Senior Class

Event is by invitation only.

Dysart Festival of the Arts

March 2027

Dysart District Office 15802 N. Parkview Place Surprise, AZ 85374

Dysart Community and College Expo

October 22, 2026

Opportunity to meet the Directors and find out what is needed to prepare for and apply for the scholarships in their Senior year.

WALK N' ROLL FOR INCLUSION 2026

February 15, 2026

Dysart Special Education PTSA's   11am-2pm 

Dream Catcher Park, Surprise,  AZ

Help Our Cause

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.  Thank you in advance for your charitable giving.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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