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November 2012
This Thanksgiving, Middle School students learned in a big way what it means to give. Learn more
May 2012
A PCDS senior is using his robotics skills to improve the lives of patients with physical limitations. Learn more
January 2012
A PCDS family discovers that building bridges between their home and Chengdu is a life-changing experience. Learn more
September 2011
Thirteen members of the Class of 2012 have been named Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Learn more
July 2011
The PCDS community is excited to welcome Andrew Rodin, our new Head of School, and his family.
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March 2011
Freshman congressman Ben Quayle (R-AZ) enjoys a spirited conversation with PCDS Upper School students and teachers. Learn more
December 2010
A PCDS senior discovers the importance of making time for someone else on Make a Difference Day. Learn more
September 2010
Teacher and coach Kevin Cherilla will lead a group of war veterans on a climb that will challenge body and spirit. Learn more
June 2010
Project Excellence Scholars receive a surprise visit from Diamondbacks World Series hero, Luis Gonzalez. Learn more
April 2010
Project Excellence Scholars are introduced to the world of robotics through a special hands-on workshop. Learn more
February 2010
Third- and fourth-grade students connect with classrooms around the world through a unique online project. Learn more
October 2009
The ASU-PCDS SMALLab is one of only three in the country, and the only one in a pre-k through 12 school. Learn more
September 2009
A school-sponsored summer trip helps students experience the religious and social history of the Roman Empire. Learn more
May 2009
Students joining PCDS for the 2009-10 year get together to learn more about their new school and each other.Learn more
March 2009
Eighth grade and Upper School students discover what it feels like to have a front row seat at the negotiation table. Learn more
February 2009
Hollywood may be buzzing about the Oscars, but a fourth-grade film is causing excitement around PCDS. Learn more
January 2009
Greg Mortenson believes that education, not war, is the path to peace and economic improvement. Learn more
December 2008
Arizona taxpayers can donate to both private and public schools through a state tax credit program. Learn more
October 2008
This year's 19 National Merit Semifinalists represent the all-around achievement that has become the hallmark of a PCDS graduate. Learn more
July 2008
Katie McKean was so impressed with Costa Rican history and environmental efforts that she initiated a new program. Learn more
May 2008
Soon after PCDS exchange student Tony Liu returned to Chengdu, the earthquake struck. Learn more
December 2007
PCDS French teacher Gigi Wielkoszewski spent two months as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher in Morocco. Learn more
October 2007
LS Head Barbara Thommen looks to her own childhood in a review of a recent book by Michael Thompson. Learn more
August 2007
Our college counselor, Paul Schweikher, takes an in-depth look at the current state of college admissions. Learn more
May 2007
PCDS 5th graders raised $11,000 to help build wells in African villages. "It is amazing what empowering young people can do." Learn more
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October 2012
Three vibrant exchange programs have become an important part of campus life for students and teachers. Learn more
May 2012
A Pakistani student’s junior year at PCDS is an eye-opening experience for her and our community. Learn more
November 2011
PCDS students make a difference with their dedication to service, on campus and in the community. Learn more
September 2011
The Upper School’s Blue Tide Robotics team shares its knowledge with Project Excellence students.
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May 2011
PCDS senior Keshav Amla heads to a White House ceremony in June as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Learn more
February 2011
“The most popular poet in America” spends a day at PCDS, introducing a new audience to the art of poetry. Learn more
November 2010
Eighth-grade students travel to Catalina Island to study marine biology and learn life skills beyond the classroom.
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September 2010
The Upper School’s Blue Tide Robotics team shares its knowledge with students from around the Valley. Learn more
June 2010
PCDS’s 46th graduation sends a brand new crop of alumni out into the world.
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April 2010
The daughter of baseball icon Jackie Robinson shares stories from her life with her trail-blazing father. Learn more
January 2010
Meeting a Holocaust survivor is only the beginning of an unforgettable journey for one PCDS student. Learn more
October 2009
Students take to the road for the kind of learning that doesn't happen in the classroom. Learn more
July 2009
In its 22nd year, Project Excellence brings out the best in its Scholars with a fun and challenging program. Learn more
May 2009
From composting to crayon recycling, students learn how they can help preserve and protect the environment. Learn more
March 2009
Fifth graders go outside the classroom to discover how they can have an impact on the world around them. Learn more
February 2009
Students and teachers from Chengdu, China begin a ten-day visit that will introduce them to life at PCDS and the wonders of Arizona. Learn more
January 2009
Your support of the 2008 Arizona State Tax Credit program has helped PCDS and two neighboring public schools. Learn more
November 2008
The actors who played Mozart and Salieri talk about their most challenging acting experience ever. Learn more
October 2008
Student collaboration has never been easier than right now in the seventh grade with the use of Google Docs. Learn more
July 2008
Senior Alex Beller and biology teacher Catherine Smith joined a bioscience internship program this summer at ASU’s Biodesign Institute. Learn more
May 2008
Rabia El Antaki, an ESL teacher from Morocco, visited PCDS this spring as part of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange. Learn more
December 2007
Rebecca Moran '95 is one of five volunteers who make up the Flying Medical Service based in Tanzania. Learn more
September 2007
A PCDS sophomore examines the problem of pollution in an increasingly industrialized China. Learn more
August 2007
All PCDS faculty have read Michael Thompson's book, The Pressured Child: Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life. Learn more
May 2007
The Burke Center opened the last week of April with great fanfare amidst a week of moving into beautiful, spacious new classrooms. Learn more
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May 2012
Middle School students find fun and satisfaction in growing herbs and vegetables as part of a gardening elective. Learn more
March 2012
The varsity boys’ basketball team wins its first state title in the School’s 50-year history. Learn more
October 2011
Olympian Greg Louganis inspired divers from across the Valley at his three-day camp at PCDS. Learn more
September 2011
A PCDS senior spends two weeks in Himeji as a Youth Ambassador with the Phoenix Sister Cities program. Learn more
May 2011
A student from Cairo, Egypt, spends her junior year at PCDS and shares her culture with students. Learn more
January 2011
Upper School students and faculty were anything but walking dead as they met with Zombieland screenwriters. Learn more
October 2010
Senior Michael Young’s volunteer work brings him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Learn more
August 2010
The PCDS 50th Celebration kicks off with an afternoon of fun for the entire school community. Learn more
May 2010
PCDS gets ready for a yearlong celebration to honor 50 years of educating Valley students. Learn more
March 2010
A PCDS student captures the regional championship and heads toward the state competition. Learn more
December 2009
A Middle School writer talks with a visiting student about his experiences at PCDS and life in the U.S. Learn more
October 2009
A fresh idea in fundraising from the Parents' Association is getting a lot of attention around town. Learn more
June 2009
The PCDS community says farewell to a wonderful teacher and dear friend.
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April 2009
Read one student’s account of the unpredictable world of robotics competition.
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February 2009
Four sisters share the fun of rehearsals and performances of The Wiz, this year’s Middle and Upper School musical.
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January 2009
For some of the youngest children, it may be their first experience with philanthropy on a world-spanning scale. Learn more
December 2008
Exchange student Pascal Rütten shares his impressions of PCDS, Arizona, and America. Learn more
October 2008
Student-centered, sustainable design earns an award from the Arizona Institute of Architects. Learn more
July 2008
Despite the anxieties and the war stories, the PCDS Class of 2008 has enjoyed success by any measure. Learn more
May 2008
Community service is a defining value at PCDS, and students are the leaders and creative force behind many service activities. Learn more
May 2008
Read first-hand accounts from teachers at the International School in Yangon, Myanmar, to Middle School science teacher Jerry Cook. Learn more
November 2007
Erin Lynch '00 is back and excited about returning to her high school, not as a student, but as a teacher. Learn more
August 2007
In Middle School, everyone who wants to play a sport has an opportunity to do so. Learn more
July 2007
A piece of PCDS history will soon be lost, but not gone forever. Learn more
May 2007
Senior Gao Xinran (Samson) will be returning to China after a year at our Upper School. He speaks about his experience as an exchange student. Learn more
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