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Scorpion Scoop
January 21, 2024
A Message from Principal Hann
Dear DEHS Parents and Students,
This past week we experienced a network outage. We want to apologize for the inconvenience it may have caused. We are currently working through fixes, and most of our systems are up and running, but we are still going to have challenges with our Edge Extension(RTI) Platform. It appears that we will have to adapt our Edge Extension process for the next couple of weeks.
- Monday, January 22-Edge Extension- return to period 1
- Tuesday, January 23 - Advisory
- Thursday, January 25 - Edge Extension- return to period 2
- Friday, January 26 - Edge Extension- return to period 3
- Monday, January 29- Edge Extension- return to period 4
- Tuesday, January 30 - Advisory
- Thursday, February 1 -Edge Extension- return to period 5
- Friday, February 2 - Edge Extension- return to period 6
We are delighted to celebrate Scorpion Showcase, Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30pm. This is an event that will give us the opportunity to welcome future Scorpions to our school community. It's a night filled with excitement, anticipation, and the beginning of the high school experience. We can't wait to meet the future freshmen and their families, share information about our school's culture, and provide a glimpse into the incredible journey that awaits them.
On a bittersweet note, we also continue to celebrate Senior Nights for our winter sports teams this week. It's a time to honor and recognize the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our senior athletes. As they reach the end of their high school sports journey, we hope to make it unforgettable by cheering for our athletes and creating lasting memories. We celebrate their achievements and the friendships and bonds formed on the court and field.
These events mark both the beginning and end of an era at our school. As we welcome future freshmen with open arms, we also bid farewell to our senior athletes. It's a touching moment that symbolizes the full circle of High School and reminds us of how quickly the four years pass.
Let's work together to make every moment count! Please let us know if you have any questions or needs throughout this semester.
We Are DE!
Gretchen Hann
Scorpion Showcase for Future Freshman is on January 23
Save the Date!
Principal Advisory Council Meeting
Join us for our Monthly Principal Advisory Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at 4:30 PM. Your input matters, and together, we shape the future of Desert Edge High School. See you there!
Winter Chill 2024
Join us on February 10th for the annual Winter Chill. There will be roller skating throughout the hallways, a movie in the quad (for those who don’t want to skate), and food trucks in the front circle. Tickets are on sale in the bookstore for $5 (movie and event only) or $10 (roller skating). Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $15. Waivers must be submitted in order to roller skate. Please see Mrs. Mendoza in room A1 for the waiver.
Varsity Tutors
We are excited to share that our students now have Platform Access to Varsity Tutors through May of 2025. Students will access Varsity Tutors via Clever. Thanks to a grant, the company is able to provide the resource at no cost!
Here is a quick overview video of what Platform Access includes.
Students have learned more about this program this week in their Advisory class and during our 2nd Semester Class Meetings.
AFUHSD STEMCon 2024 is coming soon!
Library News
Check out DETV!
Volunteer Information
Community Partnerships
🙌 Huge shoutout to Raising Canes for their generous donation to Desert Edge High School! 📚🍗 Your support means the world to us and will make a big difference in our school community. Thank you for investing in our students! 🧡🦂🖤
A Message from AFHSD Food Services Department
Since July 1, 2014, the US Department of Agriculture's Smart Snacks in School rules have required all foods and beverages sold/offered meet new nutrition standards.
Under Smart Snacks in Schools, all foods must:
- Be a "whole grain-rich" grain product; or
- Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food; or
- Be a combination food that contains at least 1/4 cup of fruit and/or vegetable; or
- Contain 10% of the Daily Value (DV) of one of the nutrients of public health concern in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (calcium, potassium vitamin D or dietary fiber)
Foods must also meet several nutrient requirements:
< 200 Calories
Total fat: <35% of calories
Saturated fat: <10% of calories
Trans fat: zero grams
< 200mg Sodium
Sugar <35% of weight from total sugars in foods"
In 2022, the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) requires a certified Food Protection Manager be present from start to finish when open food/beverage is being sold/offered on school campus. Along with a certified Food Protection Manager, any person(s) serving/providing open food/beverage must have a Food Handler's Card.
Crosswalk Reminder
Please see the attached communication from DEHS Administration regarding Crosswalk Safety.
Thank you!
Helpful Links
About DEHS
Located near the Estrella Mountains, Desert Edge High School is the third high school in Agua Fria Union High School District, opening in the Fall of 2002. Desert Edge was the first "Green" Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certificate high school in Arizona, and the fourth in the nation.
Desert Edge is an A+ School of Excellence! (2016 and 2020). The A+ School of Excellence™ Program is a comprehensive school assessment program that celebrates outstanding schools and brings to light the positive stories and successes happening in public schools every day.
Desert Edge has consistently been awarded the Washington Post's America's Most Challenging High School and US News and World Report Best High School in America. Desert Edge is the only high school in Arizona to earn gold medal status in the Beat the Odds program for the 2018-2019 school year. Additionally, Desert Edge was recognized in 2019 for building "a college-going community" with The Most Innovative Player Award from the Governor’s Office of Education and The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education.
Desert Edge is located on Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road near the Goodyear Ballpark, Spring Training home of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians.
Website: www.aguafria.org/dehs
Location: 15778 West Yuma Road, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-932-7500