Parents For PV

07/04/2026

05/14/2026

Two months ago we requested the personnel file of a former employee at PVSchools through a public records request, and yet the request still goes unanswered.

04/29/2026

PVSchools Governing Board President Tony Pantera () shares Marxist Holiday May Day post calling for 'no work' and 'no school', presumably calling on district staff to not come to work and students to not attend school. Pantera also shared a post calling for the killing of the President. This is NOT the conduct the community expects from a school board member. The Board should vote to remove Pantera as Board President and he should resign from the Board.

This is the same board member that is also a self declared nudist (see video).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j-6ryk3gaY

04/15/2026

Pinnacle High School sent the following email to parents last night and appears to be looking to restrict the rights of students to attend a club event with guest speaker Erika Kirk.

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Important club guest speaker info
Posted by Andrew Maldonado on Tuesday, Apr 14 at 4:30 PM in Pinnacle High School

Dear Pinnacle Parents and Guardians,

I am writing to share information regarding an upcoming student-led event on our campus. On Friday, April 24, the Club America student club will host a guest speaker, Ms. Erika Kirk, during the lunch period. Ms. Kirk will share her personal journey and life experiences with the club members.

This event is strictly optional for current club members, and their one invited Pinnacle High School student guest. It is not an assembly, nor is it open to the general student body or community.

While we do not typically send notifications regarding individual club speakers, I am sharing this to remain proactive and transparent. As a public institution, Pinnacle High School and the Paradise Valley Unified School District support a diverse range of student-led organizations. Under the Federal Equal Access Act and A.R.S. 15-720, student groups have the right to invite speakers and engage in activities that align with their interests. These laws ensure that all student clubs can exercise their First Amendment rights and freedom of speech in a fair and equitable manner.

To ensure the school day continues without disruption and to maintain a respectful learning environment for all, we will have an increased security presence on campus during the event.

Pinnacle High School remains committed to fostering an environment where students can explore various perspectives while learning the responsibilities that come with active citizenship. Our priority is to ensure that every student feels safe and supported while on our campus.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected] or Assistant Principal of Student Services, Mr. Pat Hurley, at [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support of our students.

Mr. Richards
Principal, Pinnacle High School

Mr. Jeremy Richards, M. Ed.Pinnacle High School Principal
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03/26/2026

🚨BREAKING: PV Schools staffer dies by su***de as police attempted to arrest him in teen s*x abuse case

Phoenix police detail the final moments of a school district staffer accused of s*xually abusing a teen girl.

12/11/2025

PVSchools elementary school put up more Pride posters after parents complained about a class that taught children to play an LGBTQ+ song.
Desert Trails Elementary School PTO
https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2025/12/03/paradise-valley-elementary-school-puts-up-more-pride-posters-after-lgbtq-lesson-complaints/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOoFCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzeTZYSXlpZXV6cHBjSDZac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeLaHjeoEwIGImAoub4scwrc3SnN3mpMgapHmNvwDyV-4ibTj_vJpohDpwmZk_aem_2EoEDDLKmD5E-dFOpE-2nQ

One Paradise Valley elementary school put up more Pride posters after parents complained about a class that taught children to play an LGBTQ+ song. A newly-hired teacher with Desert Trails Elementary (Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) taught students to play “Pink Pony Club” by pop...