United Parent Council

Picture
Paradise Valley United Parent Council is a district-wide parent group that has been active in Paradise Valley Unified School District for more than 30 years and is a 501(c)(3) organization. Looking out for the interest of students is our primary goal. We do this by offering parents support, information, and opportunities to be influential voices in the decisions that affect their children's education. 

Mission
  • To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and problem-solving techniques among the parents of the various schools on education issues so that all might benefit from each other's experience.
  • To inform and update parents on current issues and happenings in the field, sensitizing them to areas in need of attention.
  • To provide leadership and representation for district parents so that they might unite and work together toward common goals more effectively and have an influential voice in the decision-making processes affecting their children.
  • To maintain open relationships with teachers, the school board, and school administration in order to accomplish these purposes while maintaining UPC's own autonomy.

This Month's Program

Nov. 18       meeting @ 4:00 pm
​                      program @ 4:30
Exploring PVSchools' Signature Programs

Looking into Paradise: Exploring PVSchools’ Signature Programs
From Academics to Arts, PV Schools offers world-class programs in academics, specialized learning, language immersion, self-contained classrooms, performing arts, career readiness, and more in Pre-K through 12th grade.
In a fast-paced world of specialties, with the many individualized interests and needs of our children, we strive to give them the best opportunities for their future, searching to find what will give them the support and extra tools to maximize their potential and happiness. Join us to learn of the variety of celebrated signature programs offered at your home school and at neighboring schools right here within the Paradise Valley Unified School District, as well as the well-round education taught in all classrooms, and learn how to apply or enroll now for next year, or to begin on the path for upper-grade programs. ​ 

​Facebook Event info

Register for online meeting here
Vertical Divider
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held at: 
Online until further notice
(traditionally at:)
​PVUSD Admin Center : 15002 N. 32nd St.
  • ​September 16, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
  • October 14, 2020  @ 4:00 PM
  • November 18, 2020
  • January 13, 2021
  • February 10, 2021 (@6PM)*
  • March 10, 2021
  • April 7, 2021
  • May 12, 2021
For August, September, and October, meeting times have been moved to 4:00-5:30 PM (to not conflict with parents helping with at-home-school)

​(traditionally)
8:45am - Meet and Greet
9:00am - Business portion begins
10:15am - Educational program begins

*evening meetings will include food & childcare
Grayhawk Elementary UPC Rep:
Primary:  Jen Izenstark
Additional: Dorothy Jokerst & Susan Matura


UPC Board (2020-2021)
President:  Jessica Wani
VP Programming: Julie Blumenreich
VP Membership:  Rachel Williams
Treasurer:  Jenn Stockhill
Secretary:  Megan Starr
Grayhawk UPC Representative: Jen Izenstark - upc@grayhawkpto.com​